"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/sc/gaston/bruner%27s-tree-service-reviews-2075074.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Valverde Energy","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NM","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Peter O."},"reviewBody":"This long and sad saga has to do with the pre-purchase inspection of a home where Valverde Energy had (two years prior) installed a solar hot water supplement to the hydronic in-floor heating system of the house. At our house showing all the plumbing associated with the solar add-ons appeared neat, tidy, and well constructed. The heating bills we were shown tended to support the quality of the installation and the efficiency of the design. With nothing else to go on, I would have rated them \"A\". However, after the house was under contract we paid for a pre-purchase inspection to attempt to uncover any hidden issues. Boy, are we glad we did! | |Our inspector found that the collector loop expansion tank on the roof had no air in the pre-charge air bladder. When he came down to check the floor loop expansion tank he found not only no air in the bladder, but water coming out of the pre-charge air valve. On top of that, the act of checking for air, plus the water weight of being full, caused the expansion tank to come loose from the wall bracket and hang from the plastic pipe connecting it to the floor loop system. Understandably, this concerned the sellers and they contacted Valverde Energy to come repair the system. | |This is where my view of Valverde Energy began to change. The sellers were clearly non-technical - having purchased the solar system for tax credits and utility savings - and they relied completely on the pronouncements of Valverde. And the owner of Valverde told them that our inspector had depressurized the collector loop while checking for a tank pre-charge and that that had led to the floor loop tank filling up, increasing in weight and breaking loose from its moorings on the wall. He then did some work, declared all to be working perfectly, and left them with a bill for $159.35. He also called our house inspector and dressed him down for 30 or 40 minutes - alternating between his own qualifications as a solar installer and our inspector's deficiencies in his field. | |Needless to say, we did not purchase that house! There were far too many questions about what was really going on with the solar system. The sellers were angry about not selling the house and getting a repair bill. While they did agree to return our earnest money they were insistent that we, or our inspector, reimburse them for the \"repair bill\" from Valverde. | |Over the course of a month I corresponded back and forth with them about why I did not believe that the inspection caused any damage, but only uncovered a pre-existing condition. They would always forward my email to Valverde and then pass on the response to me. The responses never contained technical details of how the inspection caused the damage, but they did include denials of tone and content of the phone call described to me by our home inspector. | |The bottom line for us was: 1) This was a closed loop system with no liquid connection between the collector and floor loops (confirmed by Valverde), and so no pressure drop in the collector loop should have affected the fluid in the floor loop, 2) codes and inspection standards require that tank brackets be strong enough to hold even a completely full expansion tank (also confirmed by Valverde), 3) water escaping from the air valve on the floor loop expansion tank indicates a cracked air bladder that should be replaced (Valverde never replaced the tank, but declared all well after rehanging the tank). | |There are always two side to any dispute, but the lack of specificity regarding how the inspection caused the problems Valverde felt compelled to repair makes me leery of ever using them for any work. In fairness, the soldering and pipe routing that I saw looked to be good quality, and so I did not give the lowest rating I could have."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nm/taos/valverde-energy-reviews-7538131.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Landmark Landscapes of NM","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NM","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Donald W."},"reviewBody":"Nowlin was paid $300 to do landscape design and drawings for submittal to ABQ Landmarks architect. Nowlin was unable to do appropriate drawings to scale for submission. Owner had to take design and translate into scaled drawing for submittal. Nowlin refused to rebate any of the cost paid for the incomplete drawings. Nowlin did not bring in appropriate equipment to do grade work in a timely manner. Construction of retaining wall was not straight or level. Nowlin was unable to professionally measurements and guage grading and drainage. Because the work needed to be coordinated with the construction of a new porch, Nowlin needed to do soil removal and preliminary grading before contractor could build porch. Contractor had to do additional grading that Nowlin would not do to build porch. Nowlin was paid in full for work at completion of preliminary grade work and before retaining wall was completed. At this time the quality of the work on the wall and the issue of drainage was raised, but Nowlin did not address either issues. Owner should have held back a % of the fee at this time. Upon conpletion of porch Nowlin was asked to finish work he was paid in full for. He failed to return to the job and stated that he had completed all the work he was contracted for and would not address any of the issues - stating he put in more time on the job than he had esatimated it would take. I'm sorry if he under estimated the job. He was fired and a different contractor was brought on. The new contractor raised many of the issues stated including that the automatic valve that was installed was in violation of City code. Nowlin neverpulled a permit nor got an inspection. I am now having to pay to have Nowlins mistakes and incomplete work corrected. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nm/albuquerque/landmark-landscapes-of-nm-reviews-6434553.htm"},"position":9}]}
Interior Design And Decorating reviews from real Angi homeowners in Columbus, NM
Very well. The initial designer did an excellent job of measuring and getting the exact design down. The installers did a quick and professional job. I will use them again in the future.
Heather Z.
5.0
04/2019
Building a house is an extremely frustrating experience. Finding good trades to accomplish the work well and on time is one of the hardest parts we underwent. I spoke to five different tile companies in search of a qualified team to lay large (20x20) tiles on a diagonal throughout the whole...
Installers were on time, polite, and cleaned both inside and outside at completion. They Lead installer demonstrated how the windows worked and was very thorough. The job required removal of window guards on a stucco sided house and interior drywall repair due to rain damage from prior window...
Al W.
5.0
10/2015
Dustin and Co were ver responsive and got the job done asap. He left one man at our house to do the job. We thought, "what? Just one guy?" But this guy was amazing! He effortlessly, quickly and professionally painted the entire interior of our 1200 sf home in three days with time to spare. I...
Valerie C.
5.0
01/2015
Arrived on time on the designated day. Total of five workers. Work completed in less than a day. Did everything that I had asked for and cleaned up everything. All I had to do was rake the ground over and pick up wood suitable for burning in the fireplace - they even cut up some of the...
Nowlin was paid $300 to do landscape design and drawings for submittal to ABQ Landmarks architect. Nowlin was unable to do appropriate drawings to scale for submission. Owner had to take design and translate into scaled drawing for submittal. Nowlin refused to rebate any of the cost paid for...
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We are a direct supplier for Turkish peshtemal towels, burlap runners, lace trim and lace fabric. Please contact us for wholesale prices for Turkish peshtemal towels, burlap runners, lace fabric and lace trim. Turkish peshtemal towels are used as wedding favors, wedding gifts, bridesmaids gifts. We specialize in personalization with custom embroidery work on our pestemal towels.
We are a direct supplier for Turkish peshtemal towels, burlap runners, lace trim and lace fabric. Please contact us for wholesale prices for Turkish peshtemal towels, burlap runners, lace fabric and lace trim. Turkish peshtemal towels are used as wedding favors, wedding gifts, bridesmaids gifts. We specialize in personalization with custom embroidery work on our pestemal towels.
The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
The company was organized in July 1987 by its Founder/CEO Thomas L. VanDyk. We know you have many choices when shopping for a mortgage lender. We are proud of our Company and staff and will strive to deliver you great service at a great rate ! We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
Casa De Colores Painting and Repairs Inc. All phases of interior and exterior painting and special coatings We repair Stucco and Drywall, faux painting We have spring and summer specials going on right now book early to get a free estimate
Casa De Colores Painting and Repairs Inc. All phases of interior and exterior painting and special coatings We repair Stucco and Drywall, faux painting We have spring and summer specials going on right now book early to get a free estimate
Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481
Advance Concept Group is your one stop shop for contractor services. We will get your project done on time and on budget. We have designers, engineers, and craftsmen and we are self-performing – no subcontractors and no hassles. We pass the savings on to you. We do projects of all sizes, from changing light bulbs and fixing cabinet drawers to complete building demolition and new construction! We are licensed in construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical – we do it all. And we are bonded and insured and offer a warranty on most services provided. And we always provide a free estimate. Call us first, and it will be your last phone call! For just some of our services or all, we come to you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Call us for a free estimate! 877-425-1254 or (505) 715-5481
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.
Counselor and author SUSAN LEVITT is a professional tarot card reader, astrologer of both Western and Chinese astrology, and a feng shui consultant. Susan provides tarot and astrology readings in San Francisco CA, online, and by telephone 415.642.8019. Feng shui consultations are on site. Susan is the author of five books that are published in eight languages. She provides tarot and astrology readings in San Francisco, online, and by telephone.
Counselor and author SUSAN LEVITT is a professional tarot card reader, astrologer of both Western and Chinese astrology, and a feng shui consultant. Susan provides tarot and astrology readings in San Francisco CA, online, and by telephone 415.642.8019. Feng shui consultations are on site. Susan is the author of five books that are published in eight languages. She provides tarot and astrology readings in San Francisco, online, and by telephone.
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Most interior designers have at least a four-year degree, if not an advanced degree in interior design. Additionally, many states require interior designers to be licensed. If your state does not require licensing, interior designers can take a licensing exam with the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). Overall, licensing requirements vary from state to state, but most licenses require certain education levels and experience to qualify. To check the qualifications of your interior designer, use Angi’s state licensing tool.
The difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator is that the interior decorator focuses on the space’s colors, furniture, art, and finishes. An interior designer goes beyond that to plan and execute layouts, structural changes, and overall functionality in addition to aesthetics that the decorator manages. We recommend hiring an interior designer for major remodeling projects and hiring an interior decorator to establish or enhance your home’s interior style.
On average, hiring an interior designer costs about $8,200, ranging from $200 to $65,000, depending on where you live, the size of your home, and the type of decor. The total price tag of interior design services is based on whether they provide consultation and implementation as well as any specialty design services, such as home staging or digital design mock-ups. Residential interior designers typically charge an hourly rate of $50 to $200 per hour, or up to $500 per hour in areas with high demand.
Hiring an interior designer is often worth the investment, especially for larger projects beyond DIY interior design and project management skills. However, the decision to hire an interior designer depends on your budget and the size of the project. Some benefits of hiring an interior designer include:
Realizing the best layout and decor for optimal functionality of the space for your taste, budget, and lifestyle
Managing your project to keep the job on track and within budget
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