The experience from beginning left a bad taste in my mouth. Because of the nature of the time of year the work was performed, it was a disaster. Russell insisted we could get this done before winter came and that he would fit us in and there would be no issues. He kept pushing our job further and further back in time leading us closer and closer to winter. The weather was great for 5 straight weeks but yet somehow customers that were supposed to be after my project came before my project because Russell stated they were throwing a fuss. Once he FINALLY started the job, he made a mistake and let the product get rained on which then made it turn white. He had start over again which made the project last 2 weeks too long. He had horrible communication skills and never called to tell me when he was coming or if he was going to be late. I felt left out of my own job. He also lit my mulch on fire with a blow torch and the fire dept had to be called.
Description of Work: Modern Surface Solutions repaired my delaminating front step entry with PermaCrete concrete overlay as well as my walkway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,000
Response from MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS
WHEN I INITIALLY MET WITH THE CUSTOMER (SEPT. 2006! & COMPLETED THE WORK IN OCT. 2006!) THEY WERE MADE AWARE THAT I HAD A 4-6 WEEK BACKLOG, AND THAT WEATHER PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN APPLICATION OF RESURFACING PROJECTS. WE OCCASIONALLY GET BEHIND ON OUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS REASON. WE TOOK EVERY PRECAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROJECT, I.E. TARPING OFF THE FRONT PORCH TO PROTECT IT FROM RAIN & DEBRIS. HOWEVER WE HAD A COUPLE OF BAD, AND UNPREDICTABLE STORMS WHICH DELAYED THE PROJECT. WE FINALLY FINISHED THE PROJECT AND EXPERIENCED A SHOWER ON THE FINISHED SURFACE AFTER THE SEALER WAS APPLIED, BUT DID FIX THE JOB WHICH TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULLY! WE WORKED VERY HARD, LONG HOURS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT AND TO PLEASE THE CUSTOMER (NOT EASY). WE WERE ALSO DELAYED BY A TRAVELING HUSBAND ON A FEW OCCASIONS, BUT MANAGED TO COMPLETE TWO OTHER SEGMENTS ON THIS PROJECT BEFORE WE STARTED THE FRONT PORCH. THINGS MOVED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! THE CUSTOMER MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME AND MY CREW TO WORK ON THE PROJECT BY CONTINUOUSLY ASKING US THE SAME QUESTIONS OVER AND OVER, WHICH BECAME FRUSTRATING! WE WERE TRYING TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT WITH LIMITED DAYLIGHT & BAD WEATHER. WE FELT THE PRESSURE OF THE OCT. WEATHER AND HAD TO WORK QUICKLY WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS. THERE NEEDS TO BE AN UNDERSTANDING BY THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIRED TRADES KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING, AND HAVE WORK TO DO. P.S. WE DID NOT CATCH THE MULCH ON FIRE AND DID NOTHING PURPOSELY, JUST TRYING TO DRY OUR PRODUCT APPLICATION!
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FAQ
MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS is currently rated 2 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS offers free project estimates.
No, MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS does not offer a senior discount.
No, MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS does not offer emergency services.
No, MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS does not offer warranties.
MODERN SURFACE SOLUTIONS offers the following services: CONCRETE RESURFACING, CONCRETE INSTALLATION & TEAR OUT, DECORATIVE OVERLAY, POLISHED CONCRETE, CONCRETE STAINING, STAMPED CONCRETE, STAMPED CONCRETE OVERLAY, EPOXY FLOOR SYSTEMS, CONCRETE LEVELING, CLEANING & SEALING OF CONCRETE, STUCCO REPAIR & INSTALLATION.