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"Project Doubled in Cost, Tripled in Length, and Lacked Professional Communication We made the mistake of hiring The Wednesday Company for our garage addition after they were recommended by our architect. While our initial meeting with them was pleasant, the experience quickly turned into a nightmare. Short Story: The project cost doubled, the timeline tripled, and communication was both rare and condescending. Construction started months late, and the project, initially promised for completion in June, is still ongoing in January. Unless you want to overspend, endure endless delays, and be treated dismissively, We would strongly advise against hiring The Wednesday Company. Details: Our grievances with The Wednesday Company are numerous. Here are just a few of the most egregious issues: Cost Overruns: The project cost doubled from the initial quote, with no clear justification. When the framer’s quote came in at triple the estimate, we were told, “We don’t have time to get more quotes, but you’re welcome to find another contractor.” This would have left us stranded, as they refused to refund the $30,000 retainer we had already paid. Project Delays: The project was scheduled to begin in March and finish by June. However, construction didn’t actually start until June and is still unfinished in January. Poor Communication: Despite touting their communication skills, updates were infrequent and only provided after we repeatedly reached out. Texts and responses were often dismissive or outright condescending. Workers would arrive unannounced, blocking our cars and causing significant disruptions. Incompetence and Oversight: Outlets were omitted from the mudroom entirely, and when we pointed this out, they told us, “You should have said something sooner if you wanted an outlet in that room.” Critical errors included a crooked shower pan, missing drywall in corners, and HVAC lines obstructing garage door rails. While we were initially dismissed when raising these concerns, inspectors later flagged the same issues, causing further delays. The stress, frustration, and financial burden this project has caused are immeasurable. The Wednesday Company’s lack of professionalism, transparency, and accountability has been deeply disappointing. We regret our decision to hire them and hope this review helps others avoid the same mistake."

"We initially hired JT Landscape for a fall/winter cleanup at our home, and we were so impressed by their work, that we decided to reach out to them to perform weekly maintenance services of our front and back yards. Initially, things were great - we would get regular updates on what they had done, what bigger projects might need to be done, and prompt replies when things were not taken care of properly - which was rare. We really valued what they did and looked forward to having them be a staple at our home, for jobs big and small. Over the last few months, however, things changed. Their weekly maintenance often consisted of nothing more than blowing leaves to the perimeter of our yard, leaving critical maintenance of our plants and trees to go by the wayside. On several occasions, we reached out to them to ask if they could make sure to take care of some of the basics that they told us would be automatically included in our weekly maintenance care. We continued to give them the benefit of the doubt until about 2 weeks ago. We had them come out to perform additional services, including a pond cleaning and pump installation, and power washing of our patio - services which were not included in the weekly maintenance, for which we gladly paid what they asked. What resulted was a pond with one pump replaced and all old and broken parts left in the bottom of the pond, a pond that is absolutely dirty compared to previous cleanings, and a patio where large areas were left untreated. On top of that, the polymeric sand used in between the pavers was still spread out all over the patio, many cracks had no sand at all, sand was blown directly onto our hydrangeas, vibernum, rhododendrons, and plants around the pond. Walking outside barefoot for 5 seconds guaranteed sand on the soles of our feet. We were remarkably upset and send JT Landscape pictures of the work left undone, along with a request for completion of the project at their next visit. We never asked for reimbursement for services “rendered” or any other compensation - just for the work to be finished. In fact, we told them not to worry about the pond, only to focus on the patio. Four messages were sent. No replies were sent back. Ultimately, JT ended up blocking our phone number. This was the act that compelled us to write this review. I cannot recall a situation where someone whom we hired started out so great, before regressing so much. I also cannot recall a situation where a professional disrespected us by not even having the decency and directness to communicate with us that they would not be continuing to provide a service. This has devolved from a good working relationship into one of the most unprofessional interactions I have experienced. In short, stay away."

"They were actually quicker in and out as I expected. They did a great work, fast and friendly."

"I want to give my highest recommendation to PDX Sewer Solutions. Rob went well above and beyond to help us out when we had a very bad sewer problem. He came out on the weekend to scope it out and to see if he could give us any temporary relief. He then gave us really clear options for fixing the issue. He was then able to work us into his already booked week, knowing that our sewer problem had basically left us without any working bathrooms,- and in a full family household, that’s not great situation. When he and his son showed up they worked quickly to fix the problem, keeping the mess contained and out of our living areas. And he was fairly priced to boot! Rob and his crew were an absolute pleasure to work with. He brings many years of experience and you feel you can really trust him, which is a big deal these days. If you have any sewer issues, call PDX Sewer Solutions. Thanks again guys. - Teacher Tony."

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