Jon Stuefloten Restoration Painting

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The owner, Jon came out and provided an estimate. He bid the lowest and was flexible. Others came close but the issue was timing. During a phone conversation with my wife, Jon agreed to reduce the price by $100 ($2700). During a later conversation with me Jon pled his case to increase the price to the original amount of $2800. Jon felt that $2800 was a more than fair quote and did not want any hard feelings and said he was barely making anything from the deal. I feared that the quality may be compromised and agreed to the original amount. Jon's crew arrived as scheduled and worked well with the builders (KR Construction) who were correcting termite damage and adding decorative beams. (On a side note I will not use KR Construction ever again! This is due to being promised one thing and delivered another. This included the time in which the project could be completed and craftsmanship. I was obviously not a priority for KR). Anyway, Jon's crew were polite and professional. They got the job done in a timely manner however, I believe that the quality of work promised differed from what I received. Jon assured me certain things would be done but this information did not reach his guys on the job. I had to point on several areas of concern which were only partially rectified. Jon did check on his crew several times during the project which I appreciated. During my own inspection of the work I noticed that several areas had not been painted. Granted these areas were not in plain sight (tops of beams, underneath areas out of view if you don't bend over to look) but being the way I am I fully expected such areas to be painted as promised. I wanted all of the old color to be covered and any newly primed wood to be painted also. Jon's guys missed several spots. Jon's self proclaimed "Old school" philosophy of a house being "water tight" did not get to his guys on the job. I was told all gaps would be caulked to stop bugs and moisture in. This did not happen. I pointed several gaps out myself and ended up filling many myself. The color choice was made by us and looks great! Jon and his team did a good job but I feel some short-cuts were made. I expect a job to be done to a standard in which I was promised. Sadly, many contractors fail to deliver. Maybe my expectations are way too high but, I could/would have done a better job myself if time would allow. That's why we pay "professionals" good money to do these things for us. I don't mind paying but I expect what was promised, without me having to micro-manage. The old saying comes to mind, "If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing yourself"....time permitting of course. I would use Jon again but next time would spell out exactly what I want and expect and no payment will be given until I am satisfied.

Stuefloten has accomplished this work on various buildings for several years. They are always very cooperative and we are satisfied with the results.

They were excellent in all regards. They were courteous and prompt. The work was of high quality. We would absolutely use them again.