I am reaching out to express my profound disappointment with how our project has been handled. Although we have discussed these issues before, I want to provide a detailed overview of the timeline and the ongoing concerns to clarify the reasons behind our dissatisfaction. They are now ignoring our emails since they have been paid in full and are not trying to correct their error. I have a letter from a professional who stats it was not painted correctly and that is why it is streaked. I have sent our Interior Decorator's email to them and they have made no attempt to correct the problem.
On September 27, 2024, we submitted a deposit of $2,483. At no point prior to signing the contract were we informed that the project would be interspersed with work on other homes. We were assured the project would take one week; however, on the third day, one of your team members informed my husband, Rodney, that it would take longer due to drying time for the drywall. This was the first of many unexpected delays and inconsistencies in communication.
Following a series of back-and-forth conversations and assurances from your team, the project has continued well beyond the initial timeline with numerous issues remaining unresolved. On October 28, after additional delays, we observed that several aspects of the work were incomplete or subpar, including an improperly installed TV, a misaligned fireplace, uneven painting, and poor drywall finishing. Rodney reached out to both of you via email and text message, attaching videos and photos to convey our concerns.
While we appreciated the prompt response from you both in visiting our home the next day, our concerns were again acknowledged but not resolved to our satisfaction. Despite assurances that the project would be completed to the standards displayed on your website, we have continued to encounter delays, substandard work, and inconsistent communication about completion dates.
On Friday, November 1, 2024, we discussed with Wayne three options:
1. Your company could remove the unit and refund our deposit, given that the work does not meet our expectations.
2. Discount the project to allow us to find a more suitable company to finish the job to a professional standard.
3. Phil and Wayne could oversee the project directly with your top staff to ensure quality completion.
Wayne confirmed that the third option was agreeable, and Tuesday was the completion date scheduled. Yet, upon our inspection, we found that the issues persisted. Even after placing blue tape on areas requiring attention, the problems were not properly addressed. To add to the frustration, my husband was asked to settle the remaining balance while the project was still incomplete. Out of consideration, Rodney agreed to pay half, with the understanding that the remaining issues would be addressed.
Phil's explanation that further curing time would improve the paint was initially convincing to Rodney. Rodney, trusting the Phil's explanation, made the final payment, though the quality of the work does not align with our expectations or your company's promises. After further research, reputable industry professionals have since confirmed that additional layers of paint and proper technique were necessary to prevent the streaks and paint inconsistencies we are seeing.
Due to these extensive delays and quality concerns, we have had to repeatedly postpone our bedroom renovations, and our garage remains full of new furniture awaiting installation. As a Realtor accustomed to overseeing professional work on new builds, I am deeply disappointed with the workmanship we have experienced.
At this point, I am requesting a $1,000 refund to hire another company to achieve the level of excellence promised. This seems a reasonable and fair resolution after the lost time and frustration we have experienced in this process.
We look forward to your response as soon as possible so we can move forward and finally complete our project.
This is the email we sent and they responded the project is complete. They asked my husband to give the paint time to cure, but have not come back out to correct their poor job. read more