Clients of a custom shed company are seeking answers as the company fails to deliver on promises, leaving them with empty blocks of land. The collapsed company, Shed Beast, has left customers like Adam and Carly with unfulfilled orders despite paying significant sums.
Adam, who invested $180,000 in a shed for his Brisbane business expansion, feels deceived by promises of competitive steel prices and charity partnerships that never materialized. The company’s director, Trent Shaw, and Kathleen Hansen, allegedly used the guise of a charity to attract customers, claiming their shed purchases would support crisis housing initiatives.
However, investigations reveal that the charity associated with Shed Beast has not raised any funds. Disgruntled customers like Adam and Carly were left in the dark as the company failed to deliver on its promises, with suppliers and developers claiming non-payment from Shaw.
John, another customer, faced a similar situation when his shed order was met with delays and confusion over payments. Despite having paid for the shed in full, suppliers were left unpaid, casting doubts on the company’s financial practices.
Paul, who paid over $138,000 for a shed kit, is still waiting for his dream shed to materialize. The company’s mismanagement has resulted in significant financial losses for clients and subcontractors, with estimates suggesting over $1 million is owed.
Shaw and Hansen, the faces of Shed Beast, attempted to shift blame onto former employees for the company’s collapse, denying any fraudulent activities. However, discrepancies between their statements and employee testimonies raise questions about the company’s integrity.
Former employees claim that Shaw was the driving force behind the company’s operations, contradicting claims of mismanagement. The situation has left customers disillusioned and seeking accountability for their lost investments.
The collapse of Shed Beast serves as a cautionary tale for consumers, highlighting the risks associated with investing in custom shed kits and the importance of due diligence when dealing with construction companies. The fallout from this incident underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the industry to protect consumers from similar financial losses in the future.
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