I hired a number of different specialist contractors helping me to update an older home. I hired Eduardo to complete a list of tasks, including building a pony wall; Installing nine ceiling lights, two fan, two smoke/C02 detectors, installing new baseboards, and other basic update tasks.
I kick-started his work by paying him the first half of the total quote in early June, $2500 -- there were materials involved. And advanced him another $1000 at months end in June. He was largely a no-show in July and ultimately only partially installed a pony wall (90% done), framed and drywalled a small fireplace surround, installed two ceiling lights and partially installed a ceiling fan. Most of the installs were not completed.
Based on his quote I would generously say I received about $1500 in value (labour and materials) for this job.
This is the first time I have given anyone a negative review on HomeStars: because it is the first time I have felt ripped-off by a service provider. I felt I was generous in fronting the payment for the work. It never occurred to me it wouldn't get done! I am so disappointed.
He's a nice enough guy but being a senior on a budget, who tried to be generous and fair I felt I deserved better treatment.
Probably a good choice for one-off, on-specific-day jobs. But definitely not someone who needs to self-manage a range of tasks as part of a project team, over a multi-month time horizon. Happily my brother jumped in to save the day on electrical installs and I can finish the pony wall on my own. Well do the baseboards ourselves.
Now off to small claims court to recover some of my investment (so I can give it to my brother).
- Approximate cost of services:
- $3,600.00