Contractor Messed Up... how do we proceed?
Katherine Dale
5 years ago
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Comments (11)Here are 2 more pics, Darel, Maybe you can see what the other side looks like and if it can run that way. It is approx 2 inches higher on the garage than it is on the porch area. The contractor was asked what we was going to do and all I could get out of him after I said he was not putting gutters across the top of the steps, was " I have no idea" and " It can't be run it to the garage gutter" and " can I build your deck next?" I understand it is really his problem but since he can refuse to finish and already has his money, it really could be my problem. I could refuse to pay him for a small retaining wall he's half done. My husband thought the contractor could use his concrete saw and cut thru his work, put the gutter in under like it was supposed to be, and fill in the top with matching color mortared brick along the side. would that work? Do we have enough "fall"? Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreWe Messed Up -- Door Installation
Comments (3)The best thing to do is get a punch and set the heads inside the frame. You can then use the proper putty to cover the nail holes. It may take more than one application to cover the holes. Depending on the finish you've chose to use. Make sure you use a putty that will work with your finish. Trying to remove the heads or the unit will more than likely create more damage than you already have. We use three inch screw to install almost all of our doors and frames. We hide them in many different spots. We also have to putty these holes from time to time. It works out very well doing it this way. Good Luck!!!...See MoreBuilder messed up foyer/entry, do we fix?
Comments (49)Just wanted to post a little update! We have had the entryway fixed! We used Matt Nelson with Nelson Builders and my husband worked alongside Matt. We decided to bump the entire entry out 3 1/2 feet. We saved a lot of money having my husband do a lot of the work and it ended up not being too expensive. It has made a HUGE difference! Even from the front of the house, you can actually see the front door now (before it went way in). Our original builder never got back with me (Miller Construction) and actually when I wrote a review of our experience with them, he threatened me with a lawyer, said he was asking Houzz to remove the review, and when they wouldn't, he deleted his entire Houzz profile and put up a new one. For the record, my review (2 stars) was actually fair and there was nothing derogatory or offensive. It just wasn't a super positive experience. But, thankfully we got the entry fixed and it looks great now :) Pics are attached (we will be adding a coat rack above the bench!)...See MoreHow to fix? Contractor Mess Up
Comments (7)There is nothing to be “fixed”. Trim gets caulked and painted. Tile wraps the corner in mirror images of a full tile, and all changes of plane get caulked. Throw away your microscope and stop expecting the sausage making ptocess to be the completed brown tasty morsel on your plate. It’s full of bloody parts and pieces. Remodeling is a messy process. This isnt finished, and he isn’t done....See Morewhaas_5a
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