After a week my son and I caulked the gap only to prevent water from entering the house. About a month later John called and wanted to pickup the balance of the payment. I invited him over and let him see that the work they had never been back or completed and I refused payment since the contract stated that no payment would be made until all work was completed. He assure me he would have someone on it within 3 days.
About 3 weeks later John called again and wanted to come by after the balance. Again I said "sure thing" and we set up a time for that same evening. When arrived he asked how I liked the repairs and I responded "what repairs, you guys have not been back since our last meeting. Again, he said he would have someone there the next week and would "watch over them" to make sure the work was completed.
The next week they did return. I was shocked to find that all of my wood window trim on that side of the house had been cover alum. sheet metal (the house is stow with heavy wood trim on all sides - appraised value of home 385,000). I flipped out. I was so upset that I did not even call him out of fear I would let it get out of hand on my part.
The next weekend I removed all of the metal from one of the windows and replaced all of the trim to match, as close as I could, the rest of the existing window openings. I kept a list of the materials I purchased and pieces of the trim so that I could give them to John so that he would know exactly what was needed for the remaining three windows. Then I called John and we inspected the last work he had done. I showed him what was expected as a minimum repair of the damages they caused. I told him that he had one more chance and that any meeting after the next would be done in court.
After holding his hand, giving him samples and a list of material needed, they still managed to screw it up again. When they did the repairs the final time they took it upon themselves to replace the wood samples I gave them with a near match plastic trim to "save me from needing to paint it in the future". Had they been worth the cost of the bullet I believe I would have shot them. I called John and asked what they were thinking and he said he felt it was better than what I had asked for and it was "almost" a perfect match to what "I had already done myself". He didn't get it that now I have three types of window trim on my house. Granted they are so close that perhaps nobody but me would notice unless it was pointed out but that is not the point here - the point is they all should match, at the very least on one side.
I deducted the cost of the needed material, including a gallon of paint, from the balance due. John was given two choices, accept it or take me to court for the total balance. he accepted the final payment with the deductions.
I have replaced the trim on the other three windows so they all match on that side of the house. I have also had the remaining 14 windows replaced by Window World - NOT WINDOW WORKS! Window World of Chattanooga damaged none of the exterior trim during their replacement and the windows look fantastic.
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND WINDOW WORKS TO ANYONE FOR ANY REASON!!!
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We love our new house and we have Sue Martin to thank for it. Thank you, Sue!!! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/sc/aiken/coldwell-banker-united-realtors-reviews-7561881.htm"},"position":6}]}
Antique And Jewelry Appraisal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Chattanooga, TN
We've hired Small Time Movers twice - once to move us from one house to another, and another time to move a piano and various other antique furniture from grandparents' houses to our house. They were great to work with both times - they arrived on time, were professional, took great care of...
Roger C.
5.0
11/2016
In the end the property did not appraise well enough to qualify (investment property), but the process was smooth and very well done through the appraisal stage, which we paid for.
Randy M.
1.0
01/2015
The work went on and on for nearly 4 months after they tore out the first window. The busted the trim work and left 1" gaps around the entire window, open to the elements. I contacted John and he was going to send someone else out to get it fixed. After a week my son and I caulked the gap...
Christopher D.
5.0
04/2013
The lady I talked to when I dropped of my jewelry was very nice. She told me exactly how much it would cost to repair the item. She said it would take about a week to do the work, and they would call when it was ready for pick-up. Two days later, they called to say it was ready. The ring...
Danielle S.
5.0
10/2012
I was transferred to the area this summer and was initially interested in renting a house. My husband called several agents and Sue was the first to call him back. She showed us several houses for rent in our price range, spending lots of time in the evenings looking for property listings and...
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Our passion for Custom, Fine & Vintage Jewelry runs deep. Each piece of Jewelry tells a story, we love being a chapter in yours. Come wade in Purple Creek.
Our passion for Custom, Fine & Vintage Jewelry runs deep. Each piece of Jewelry tells a story, we love being a chapter in yours. Come wade in Purple Creek.
Established in 1959. Buy and Sell you Gold & Diamonds here. We also offer Loans on Jewelry. We offer more than anyone around as we are Wholesale Diamond and Gold buyers. We buy and sell all over the world. Trusted industry professionals giving the best price for your valuable jewelry, gold, & diamonds. We've been in business for over 50 years. Thats FIFTY Years! of paying top dollar for your gold, platinum and diamond jewelry right here in green hills, near nashville, franklin, brentwood, clarksville, murfreesboro, hendersonville and even out of state. Open Mon-Fri 11am-5pm Saturday by Appointment Only Gold Buyers Nashville | Nashville Gold Buyers | Cash for Gold Nashville | Sell My Gold Nashville | Diamond Buyers Nashville | Buy my Diamonds Nashville | Nashville Diamond Buyers | Cash for Diamonds Nashville | Sell My Diamonds Nashville
Established in 1959. Buy and Sell you Gold & Diamonds here. We also offer Loans on Jewelry. We offer more than anyone around as we are Wholesale Diamond and Gold buyers. We buy and sell all over the world. Trusted industry professionals giving the best price for your valuable jewelry, gold, & diamonds. We've been in business for over 50 years. Thats FIFTY Years! of paying top dollar for your gold, platinum and diamond jewelry right here in green hills, near nashville, franklin, brentwood, clarksville, murfreesboro, hendersonville and even out of state. Open Mon-Fri 11am-5pm Saturday by Appointment Only Gold Buyers Nashville | Nashville Gold Buyers | Cash for Gold Nashville | Sell My Gold Nashville | Diamond Buyers Nashville | Buy my Diamonds Nashville | Nashville Diamond Buyers | Cash for Diamonds Nashville | Sell My Diamonds Nashville
27 year old company specializing in restoration, repair, gold leaf, fine custom framing, art and frame conservation, water and smoke damage of antiques and art, gold leaf restorations, packing, and crating of fine art. Gallery of Fine American Art
27 year old company specializing in restoration, repair, gold leaf, fine custom framing, art and frame conservation, water and smoke damage of antiques and art, gold leaf restorations, packing, and crating of fine art. Gallery of Fine American Art
GoldFellow® is a nationwide buyer of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Diamonds with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We have a reputation for honesty and superior customer service, having completed over 500,000 transactions. Our founder appeared on America's Money Class with Suze Orman to teach consumers how to sell gold. You can sell your unwanted gold to us using our free insured FedEx® service or by visiting one of our stores. For more information about our company or to find a location, visit our website at www.goldfellow.com. Come in and find out what your unwanted, old, broken and ugly gold jewelry is worth!
GoldFellow® is a nationwide buyer of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Diamonds with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We have a reputation for honesty and superior customer service, having completed over 500,000 transactions. Our founder appeared on America's Money Class with Suze Orman to teach consumers how to sell gold. You can sell your unwanted gold to us using our free insured FedEx® service or by visiting one of our stores. For more information about our company or to find a location, visit our website at www.goldfellow.com. Come in and find out what your unwanted, old, broken and ugly gold jewelry is worth!
Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."
Laura C on February 2018
Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."
We are a third generation jeweler with a rich East Tennessee heritage. Locally owned and operated, we are sure the upscale and relaxed atmosphere of our store will put you at ease. Our Certified Gemologist and Bench Jeweler provides expert jewelry appraisals and repair. We invite you to browse our exclusive deigner lines. We have a Custom Design Studio that offers you one-of-a-kind pieces, or we can create a unique design especially for you. We also offer fine giftware, such as Waterford Crystal and Beatriz Ball Fine Metalware.
We are a third generation jeweler with a rich East Tennessee heritage. Locally owned and operated, we are sure the upscale and relaxed atmosphere of our store will put you at ease. Our Certified Gemologist and Bench Jeweler provides expert jewelry appraisals and repair. We invite you to browse our exclusive deigner lines. We have a Custom Design Studio that offers you one-of-a-kind pieces, or we can create a unique design especially for you. We also offer fine giftware, such as Waterford Crystal and Beatriz Ball Fine Metalware.
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