C & C HARDWOOD FLOORS

Note:  This C & C Hardwood Floors is not the one listed at the State Contractor's License Board -- we found that out too late.    Herrera said he had an ugly divorce, so he had to move and change his address and information, etc.  and that things had gotten really bad.   I now believe the business "same" name is deliberate on Herrera's part. 
HERRERA IS NOT LICENSED.  I learned, therefore, he cannot charge more than $500 for any work that he does, including materials -- if he does, it is considered fraud in the State of California.  Anyone coming into contact with him where he tries to charge more than $500 should report him to the State Contractor's License Board.  Because he is not licensed, he is also not bonded.  Do not contract with this man.  He will lie and then lie some more.
I tried to talk to him numerous times as problems arose.  He just argues and argues, very loud and becomes agitated and nasty.  When I finally confronted him about all the problems we saw, he was even more belligerent and threatening.  He actually made a gesture to spit on me.
We insisted on a certain type of flooring from ARK so that didn't become a problem.  Thank goodness.  However, Herrera blamed me, blamed the flooring, blamed the house -- everything except himself.  He insisted his work was flawless and that his many years of experience were incomparable and that the other experts who looked at our new horrible floor were crazy.
The flooring inspectors said that the floors are ruined, but that we could try to have them sanded and refinished, which is also expensive.
We have decided to live with the floors for another year to see if they buckle and cup more, or if the sanding-refinishing might work.  We just don't know yet. 

Estimate was quick, they worked fast, did a good job, and paid a fair price.

Our floors had been covered for years. Some of the areas were very nice. However, other parts were damaged by water problems. Che and his team came in and sanding the floors removing most of the damaged areas. In other damaged areas where we had decorative patterns in the hardwood floors, we was able to repair so that it didn't stand out and mess up the flow of the design. After sanding he even spent time finding the right finish to match our taste.