Trademen - where are they ?

we have had 3 different estimates for local builders to fix our roof & arranged for each one to start work beginning in Sept 2011.......we are still waiting for someone to turn up or even phone to say they can't make it !

2 x estimates for local electricians to come & fix our outside lights.....still waiting.

2 x estimates to get chimney sorted.....one no show & one came on the wrong day & still hasn't been back.

I wonder whether we will ever be able to get this work done before the house falls down ???