Contractor abandoned job leaving us with $13,000 in outstanding work. Fabio was hired to do a basement reno and a couple of other jobs around the house. The basement reno was completed to 90% functionality. Workmanship is average with drywall seams visible throughout. French doors he installed in the basement office do not close or open properly. A wet bar we wanted installed is unfinished because he tried to install a 24 deep cabinet in a 20 cavity which would have resulted in the hallway being too narrow for building code. Instead of offering a solution or returning that portion of value, he just stated, thats custom cabinet work, I dont do that.
He replaced our sliding patio door with French doors however, he did not install them properly or finish the job. He left them exposed to the elements through the winter snow and ran causing additional damage after we repeatedly asked him to seal it up. He continued to say he needed to wait for warmer weather. There was no sills or pan installed and the wood around the door is now damaged.
He left live electrical cables within reach or children. He did not tell us they were live, and because he did not label the electrical box properly we, the owners had to play find the breaker.
He uses dap and wood filler as if it is an industry standard to fill larger gaps in joints. Left finishing nails sticking through wood, trim.
He did not properly sand the hardwood stairs before staining, resulting in blotchy areas where the stain did not take.
There are many other items, too numerous to mention here. Ask if you want more details or pictures. It is all documented and all included in our contract with him.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $60,000.00