Mountain View Siding

When trying to schedule, Mr. Guthke was very hard to get a hold of to pin down exactly when they would start the job. He stated that we were 3-4 weeks out. Kept using the weather as an excuse for scheduling. At the end the of second week, he stated that we were a couple weeks out - (communication short and by email). After four weeks, ... plus... Then finally we stated that we needed to know what day they would start. He replied Wednesday. On Monday night Mr Guthke sent an email at 8pm stating they would be there in the morning at 8am. We had to scramble to be able to meet them andwas lucky to see his last minute email. During the first day, it was apparent they did not know what they were doing - they were using 2 1/2" drywall screws to attach the J channel and siding. I immediately put a stop to that and provided the correct screws for the job. Additional issues came up to which I called Mr Guthke (He does not do the actual work - he either subcontracts or hires Mexican laborers to do the actual work). Mr Guthke did not return my phone calls and the work continued. They established there own 'level' line and made the bottom row of siding not straight.... Mr Guthke sent me a bill - to which I immediately objected. He had charged more labor and materials than what was used on my job. I also pointed out a punch list of items that remained to be done... re-attach downspouts, missing pieces of siding, holes too big to chaulk, crooked cuts, not trimmed correctly. I told him he would be paid when the job was done correctly. He went back to correct the invoice and took excess materials with him. He adjusted only about $300 worth of materials and stated the rest was used on my job. I immediately again told him this was not the case. I am an Engineer - but basic math skills can tell you that 167 sq feet does not require 400 sq ft of material that he insists was needed since the scrap rate is very high... He then started calling 3-4 times a day demanding payment. Then threatened to turn it over to his lawyer... Bottom line - BUYER BEWARE - RUN - DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY -