F. J. B. Construction Company

I was led to believe that Frank Bemis would document the work done with photos as much of the work was hidden from view. These photos were not taken and neither was a portion of work hidden from view by a sealed sump pump enclosure, drywall and a thin layer of stones outside. The masonry work was not done. The ½ hp Wayne sump pump specified in the contract was secretly replaced with a 1/3 hp Everbilt sump pump. Although specified in the contract no check valve was installed within the sump pump enclosure as is customary nor does it appear to be installed anywhere else. The 18 gallon sump pump basin specified in the contract was replaced by a 5 gallon basin. The specified durable dimple mat specified in the contract was replaced by cheaper plastic sheeting. Permits that were to be obtained per the contract were not. Disposal costs were covered by the contract yet trash was disposed of in the utility room and the HVAC closet. The dirt and concrete excavated in the installation of the French drain and sump pump were dumped into the window wells up to the bottom of the windows thereby hindering drainage. The window well cover that was installed did not meet our agreed upon requirements As no electrical permit was obtained, Frank ran the electrical cord from the sump pump behind the drywall to an outlet he covered with drywall. He also screwed shut the sump pump enclosure. I presented this information to the town’s electrical inspector who, although unable to inspect due to the missing permit, identified four electrical code violations created by these actions.

The owner responds promptly to requests and takes care of major
projects promptly, understandably fitting smaller projects in between
his major commitments as time allows.  He is pleasant to work with,
provides quick estimates, and in my experience is absolutely trustworthy
to work in my home even when I am absent.