Founded 1968 • With Angi since May 2008
5 employees. Uses subs for ceramic tile, hardwood, drywall, plumbing & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.
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Dawn C.
02/10/2021
Awful. I fired him. Negligent work and charged for work not performed. I had to pay someone else to not only finish the work but to fix the work done negligently by Carl. For instance non galvanized nails were used, nails were not driven in, support beams were over cut, there was no sealing between the foundation or brick and the framing, joists were not secured, etc. Carl didn’t provide services and supplies in the contract yet would not credit me. He was a condescending bully.
Description of Work
Build Garage
Category
ceramic tile, remodeling
Robert H.
12/27/2019
Sherry A.
05/02/2018
We only had the one bathroom and it was taken out to put in the new one. Mr. Slate knew this was an inconvenience so they rushed to finish the job as quickly as possible. There were bumps along the way but Mr. Slate and his guys were always fast to make everything work. I could not be more pleased with our new rooms
Description of Work
Added new bathroom, laundry room and walk in closet
Category
ceramic tile, closet systems, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, home builders, woodworking, home remodeling
Michael M.
08/17/2017
Great. Mr. Slate is an experienced contractor and it shows. He runs a tight crew and keeps in contact with you during the construction. Mr. Slate is elderly but that does not stand in his way.
Description of Work
10 x 50 covered porch on the second floor. Hog wire panel railing on two stair cases.
Category
decks, remodeling, woodworking
Penny H.
04/13/2017
He had great ideas such as a coffered ceiling, screened windows over the exterior doors and a trap door to preserve the steps to the basement. The bedroom addition is wonderful. It fits the rest of the house so well that the inspector asked me where the new rooms were. The kitchen project also went well and we think Carl does a great job. We continue to use him for projects on our rental properties.
Description of Work
Carl built a screened in porch on my 1920's house. It looks like it was there from the beginning. His bid was lower than the others and then he brought it in under budget. We were so pleased with his work that we contracted for a large addition to the upstairs adding a large bedroom, walk in closets and a new bath. We were so pleased with his work that we contracted with him again to remodel the kitchen.
Category
ceramic tile, closet systems, decks, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, hardwood floor, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters, sunrooms
Susan D.
11/01/2016
Once again, we were not disappointed. His head carpenter Doug now mostly supervises the jobs for Carl. Carl is an older gentlemen and cannot get around like he used to, but his experience and knowledge is impeccable. As long as you give Carl and Doug exactly what is is you are wanting, they deliver. We couldn't be more pleased with the new much needed playroom and bathroom. They started the project in the hottest part of the summer so it took a little extra time just because they couldn't be up in the stifling attic for hours on end until they were able to get the drywall in and the space air conditioned. But we are thrilled with the new spaces and have nothing but respect for Carl, Doug and the guys. His subs were professional and also did a great job. Thank you Carl, Doug and Brian.
Description of Work
Carl and his crew added a large 734 sq ft addition to our home back in 2009. Knowing Carl did an excellent job and that he and his crew knew our home I once again went to Carl when our family expanded and we needed a playroom. I asked Carl for a quote to add a playroom in the attic portion of the new addition we added back in 2009 as well as add a powder room under the stairs added to get to the new room. The room is approximately 16 x 21.
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, hardwood floor, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters
Bert D.
10/11/2016
Always been happy with the results. Hire him!
Description of Work
Carl has done numerous jobs, large and small, for me over the past 25 years. He is an honest man, and his years of experience are a true bonus along with his professionalism.
Category
drywall, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
Adcock S.
08/18/2016
Mr. Slate and everyone working on my project were very polite. They went out of their way to make sure all our questions were answered and finished the job in a timely manner. We would definitely have them do work for us again. The quality of their work was excellent.
Description of Work
Room Addition
Category
closet systems, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking
edward D.
07/29/2016
Third time we have hired Carl, very nice gentlemen!
Description of Work
Mr.Carl has just finished doing a 430 sq. ft. Addition on the rear of our house. We added a bonus room with a 8 x 16 ft. Screened in porch, the porch and the rm both have cathedral ceilings with exposed beams. We couldn't be anymore pleased!! It was a big undertaking but Mr Carl along with His lead carpenter Doug and his grandson Bryan did a great job. Carl had many more Craftsman that also contributed to the outcome of the Job and We commend Them all !!
Category
remodeling, sunrooms
Brent V.
06/20/2016
I am very happy with the work that Carl Slate and team performed. They delivered on everything that was agreed upon and expected of them. In a couple instances I think they went above and beyond to help me out. They also were very punctual and professional, and stayed in good communication with me throughout the project. I have recommended Carl to friends already, and I will certainly use them on projects in the future.
Description of Work
Framed out a conversion of 2 bedrooms into a master suite. Framed out a utility room, and a separate bedroom. Replaced rotten subfloor. Handled dry wall and trim work for all rooms affected.
Category
remodeling, home remodeling
Amanda W.
05/25/2016
In our opinion Carl Slate is a horrible contractor. In hind sight we feel that we should have hired someone else. When we first met with him we thought that everything would go well because he had been in business for so long. The problems began when he wanted to refuse to give us a contract that our bank required. He finally relented and gave us a contract which had to be reworded a few times because he insisted on a large down payment. This was red flag #1. Our bank advised us against this. We finally were able to get a contract that we agreed upon but we feel that we should have had a more detailed contract. This is a lesson we have learned for next time. The terms from the bank were that draws would be available every 30 days. He chose to wait a longer amount of time. We feel that he chose to do this because they were behind schedule and he wanted a larger payout. We feel that Carl thinks he can dictate everything that goes into the project and that we would just have to deal with it. We repeatedly had to tell him that we would be deciding what went into our home. When we had to correct or change choices that he made without communicating with us we always stayed within budget even when we decided on choices that he said he couldn't afford. In our opinion he made lots of excuses and sob stories to try to influence us. In our opinion he tried to rush things to get them done faster rather than concentrating on quality or our wants and needs. Because of this several things had to be redone. Specific issues and problems: Paint - Our walls were painted flat sheen without consulting us. We would have preferred semi-gloss because we have small children and need to be able to clean the walls. Our entire house before this project was painted semi-gloss. When we wanted it fixed he refused. The cabinet doors were not removed before painting causing them to have to be repainted because of missed spots. Hardwood Floors - We made arrangements to be out of the house for 5 days while the hardwood floors were installed and refinished. When we returned they had been stained a completely wrong color even though we had given Carl the stain color and the Minwax stain number. We believe that a "chemical etch" was done on this first finishing because of the very strong smell when we expected the entire floor to be finished. When we agreed that the floors had to be redone Carl refused to cover any cost for us to vacate the house for an additional amount of time even though the subcontractor that he had hired was responsible. When we returned after the second finishing of our floors we were satisfied with the color. We do now have chatter marks or waves in our hardwood floors which we are not happy about that we decided to let go because we did not want to have any more conflict with Carl. The last item was that there was a dummy plug installed next to our bathroom sink that was never discussed. We were expecting to have fixed but has not been. When I contacted Carl about this he said that his contract refused to fix it. Near the end of the project we feel that we were treated in an awful manner. He repeatedly threatened to sue us or place a lien on our house when all we were trying to do was make sure everything was done to our satisfaction before the final payout. He even had a person who said she was his lawyer contact us and a voicemail, which we still have. We feel that he rushed and bullied us into paying before we were completely satisfied. When we were arranging for the final payout we asked Carl to provide a list of the subcontractors he used so that we might contact them ourselves if needed which he agreed to. We have not received this list. When I called Carl and asked him why he had agreed and not followed through he said, quote" That was before I got my money." He also said that they do work for private individuals and do not do work without him. We find this hard to believe. We also fear that the warranty that he says he provides will not be honored. In conclusion we are mostly satisfied with the end result of the project but we feel that it was a nightmare the entire time. We would definitely not ever recommend Carl Slate for anything and would advise others against using him. We were very pleased with the subcontractors that did the cabinets, tile, electrical and plumbing. We feel that the guys who work for Carl directly are very nice people and in our opinion may be working for the wrong person.
Description of Work
Constructed a 600 square foot addition including kitchen remodel, master bedroom and master bathroom.
Category
flooring contractor, hardwood floor, remodeling, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
In all my 50 years of experience in [Member Information Removed], this [Member Information Removed] is one of the most difficult jobs I [Member Information Removed] had the opportunity to work on. In hind sight after speaking with several people who are familiar with this family, I should not [Member Information Removed] taken this job. To begin, I presented this couple with a contract and price quote. We were asked to changed several things in the contract, several times, which were done as requested. To satisfy every change that was asked of me. The draws were set at 30 days as mentioned in her review. However, they were based on the amount of work completed. The draws were paid by the bank at their approval. There was actually no way I could [Member Information Removed] over drawn. There was no direction saying I had to make a [Member Information Removed] exactly at the 30 day point. The bank inspector discussed this with me and told me it would be at what point would be the [Member Information Removed] to make a [Member Information Removed] at end of a specific job. Example: drywall, plumbing, floors etc. The bank set the amount of the draws, I did not. The customers wanted to make several changes and at no time did I charge them any extra. Paint: We supplied them with 2 paint charts. One from Porter Paint the other from Sherwin Williams. Each had over 1000 colors to choose from. The wife could not find any that she liked, so she went to Home Depot and selected colors there. She wrote down on paper and gave them to me, which I still [Member Information Removed]. She discussed the paint with the paint contractor. When he went to pick up the paint using the numbers she had provided, the paint was a flat base paint. The wife was present when the painter started work and present until the paint job was completed. She never mentioned this was not correct and was not to be flat base. If she had mentioned this was not correct, we could [Member Information Removed] changed this to semi-gloss that is exactly what she would [Member Information Removed] gotten. Cabinet Doors: Yes, they had to go over the cabinets again. We asked her to inspect these when they were finished and she gave the ok. At no time did anyone say they did not want to correct anything. Hardwood Floors: The owners did not make arrangements to be out of the house at the time the floors were to be done. I discussed with the owners before they signed the contract, that they would need to be out of the house between 3 and 4 days for the floors to be completed. When time came to do the floors I discussed with the owners that the finisher would be there on Wednesday of the following week. My men overheard me discussing this with the wife. On Tuesday of the following week, I told her the guys would be there to do the floors the following day. At that time the husband told me that he did not know anything about this. He talked with his wife and she told him I had not talked with her about this. The husband told me they were leaving for Florida for her brothers wedding on that coming Thursday, could we move the date to Friday. I got on the phone and rescheduled with the floor men to accommodate the owners. This caused the floor men to work the weekend and they did and did not complain. We always like to [Member Information Removed] the home owner approve the stain color before it goes down. Had we started on Wednesday as planned, we could [Member Information Removed] gotten approval. But we tried to accommodate the owners and by them leaving Thursday, approval could not [Member Information Removed] happened. We did re-do the floors at no charge to them. Dummy plug in the bath: The wife wanted a chandelier over the whirlpool but which is a codes violation. We told her we could leave her a wire in the ceiling for her chandelier, but could not hang it due to this codes violation. As well as a wire for a switch. After we left, all they would [Member Information Removed] to do was pull down the wire and hang the fixture which the husband said he could do. We also left a place for a switch. We just put a plug on the box because we could not leave it open. She failed to put in to this review other things we did for her at no charge. These included building her a linen cabinet for her bathroom, as she failed to include this in her plans. No charge - building her a nice pantry in her kitchen with double doors and shelves. No charge - Put a door between the master bedroom and their little boys room. I [Member Information Removed] been in the [Member Information Removed] business for over 50 years and [Member Information Removed] never been accused of bullying anyone. As far as the name and phone #'s of my sub's, I asked each one if they wanted me to provide her with their phone #'s. They asked me not to give these to her. They did not want to see her again. On the final inspection from the bank, the inspector told me we had done a great job. The County inspector told me the same thing. I [Member Information Removed] worked for many people over the years and this couple is one of the most difficult. Most of the work I do comes from my customers and word of mouth. I [Member Information Removed] many repeat customers. After everything she has said, she says she is satisfied with our work. This is what matters most to me, even if she does not care for me.JEFFREY C.
07/30/2015
K D.
06/13/2015
It didn't go. Carl never called or showed up for the appointment, and when I said it was fine if he came the next week since I was putting together several bids, he said in that case, I should find someone else. That's NOT the way Angie's List is supposed to work.
Description of Work
I called Carl on Wednesday June 11 and set up an appoint with Carl for Sat. June 13. Carl said it would be in the afternoon and he would call before he came. Instead of running errands or visiting my family, I sat at home all afternoon waiting for Carl to call. At 3:45 when I hadn't heard from Carl, I called to see when he was coming. He said he had totally forgotten about it and said he would try to get out here sometime in the next week. I said that was fine since I was putting a few bids together. He said in that case, I should FIND SOMEONE ELSE! What? Carl doesn't like a little healthy bid competition? I would NOT recommend Carl.
Category
remodeling
Paul R.
04/05/2015
Carl and his crew were very easy to work with. I made a number of changes and additions to the original plan and they accommodated without any issues. Additions turned out better than I imagined. In total the changes added approximately 600 sq feet of living space to the home. The project began in October and took about three months the complete. I was impressed with how quick for the amount of work. He did a great job, would use again!
Description of Work
Built a dormer on one side of a cape cod to make two rooms bigger and added a second story bathroom. Also, built a 12x20 addition on the back of the house where an existing raised patio was and added a deck.
Category
remodeling, home builders, home remodeling
Adam H.
01/09/2015
We have used Carl before to convert a carport to a garage so were comfortable using his services again. Brian, Doug and Carl were on time whenever we asked to meet, even for a 7am appointment at my house. Between the three of them, they were always available to talk and cover work done for the day and plans for the rest of the week. There were times his team needed to meet with us face to face and that was a challenge since we both work. Their area of expertise is structural and basic to complex subcontract work. They did a wonderful job building the porch and master closet. They had good contacts to complete the tile, electric and plumbing work for the master bath. I do suggest you meet with all sub contractors to insure everyone is on the same page. I was not too impressed with the plumber and made my concerns known to Carl post project. Carl, Doug and Brian are eager to start and complete projects quickly since they are paid a lump sum and not by the hour, their only hold up will be the work they have to contract out. We completely trusted the team to come and go at the house while we both went to work during the day. They are concerned with meeting expectations and pleasing their customers and will do whatever they can. We did have another large name brand contractor bid but Carl's price was better. Twice now we have used his team and both times they have never gone over their estimate, this last time they came in under. We have more work to do on our house and will look to them again.
Description of Work
Convert master closet and bathroom to single Master Bathroom, build out new master closet within current house footprint and add a large porch off the master room on the second floor.
Category
closet systems, decks, remodeling, home remodeling
James T.
08/26/2014
It took 2 days to complete the project, when they said it would only take a day. There were 3 men working on the floors. They cut the water off and did not cut the water heater line off. My water was not heating. They broke my storm door with their power gun. They also used old plywood to put down on the floor instead of going to purchase new wood. They used underlayment instead of plywood in the kitchen, which is against code. They did not clean up well either.
Description of Work
They repaired the floors in both my bathroom and kitchen
Category
flooring contractor
Service Provider Response
This job was completed over one year ago. I have never told anyone their job would be completed in one day. The water heater was not working when we arrived on the job and the customer had plumbers working on the water heater. We actually did make a mistake and the door was broken. This customer neglected to add we took out the insert in the door, took to the glass shop, had it re-glazed and installed at no cost to him. As for the plywood, I still have a receipt for this new plywood in the file. I have never used old material on any job unless the customer supplies this and directs us to use it. As far as the underlayment, we covered over the rough plywood sub floor because this is standard practice to use underlayment to leave a good clean surface for the floor covering. This does meet codes.vivian B.
08/15/2014
First of all, he will talk your leg off! Second, they are not prepared with tools and had to borrow some of ours. They messed up the crown molding and woodwork where they added the wall. The drywall they used didn't seem to be the correct thickness, so he used a lot of mud to make it work. Also, the finished job on the drywall was very bad. Lots of "holes" and uneven. Hard to see before painting. They left the hardwood floor guy "Roland" to finish putting on the shoe molding. It was too long, but he put it on anyway without cutting it to fit. It extended beyond the door frame. These were very nice guys, very polite, but I would never use them again. Carl had an answer to everything I questioned and telling me they know what they are doing. "Butch" who installed the drywall began to sand it after letting the mud dry, in order to smooth it over. He didn't use the proper sander, one with a bag to catch the dust. Everything was full of drywall dust from the mud they used, even after he decided it wasn't a good idea to use that particular sander. Another guy came to finish the drywall, but he didn't sand it down either. He used a scraper to smooth it and that's why there were uneven places and small pin holes. Like I said, nice guys if you want to listen to Carl talk your head off and tell you all the wonderful reviews he gets, but I wouldn't recommend them and would not use them again.
Description of Work
Removed fireplace, finished wall after removal, added 21" to adjacent wall.
Category
drywall
Service Provider Response
In response to this review I would like to start by saying, I really do enjoy talking with my clients. If I had known the conversation was not wanted, I would not have spoken. On the point of borrowing tools. We only borrowed a screwdriver to remove a couple of screws and a broom. Had we known this would have been a problem, we would have purchased one at a local store. But we borrowed these to save time. The crown molding had one joint due to the length of the room and due to the fact they were doing their own painting, it is the painters responsibility to do the filling and caulking. Drywall: The drywall was the same thickness as what was on the original wall. Our drywall finisher spoke with [member name removed] and did tell her that after they primed the walls, if there were any imperfections to let him know and he would come back and take care of any problems. It is also common practice to leave the shoe mold off until after the hardwood floor man repairs the floors, sanding and finishing. And installing the shoe mold Carl checked with the hardwood floor man and asked him about it being too long and he said it was the correct length. And it did not stick out in the door. As for the dust after the dry wall job. Anytime there is a drywall installation, you should be prepared for some dust however we cleaned up our work area every day and swept and removed all debris. [member name removed] has never called or notified me in any form that there was a problem. If she would still like for me to come back and take care of any issues she has, we would be happy to do so. All she has to do is give me a call. And set up a time.edward D.
07/17/2014
Contacted Carl to come and give Me an estimate on a Garage another Contractor started but didn't finish. He came out that day and looked over the project and called back with an estimate fairly quick. I was bit skeptical about using Carl because I knew He was not able to actually do the work Himself . After talking with Him about how I wanted to finish this project I knew He was going to build what I wanted and knew how to do it!! After We agreed on a price the materials were delivered and Carl with His crew were on the Job everyday to finish out the Job . It was a real pleasure working with Mr.Carl and His crew of carpenters. Carl has plenty of experience to back up what He says He is going to do. My Garage turned out beautiful and I,m very happy with the way it all came together....very we'll constructed .
Description of Work
Construct a 24x30 Detached Garage on existing Slab and Block Foundation.
Category
remodeling
Troy P.
06/20/2014
Let me first say Carl and his crew are top notch! Carl and Brian came to my house to do the measurements and get an idea of what we wanted to do. I got an additional 4 different bids from 4 different contractors. Carl was not the cheapest but he wasn't the most expensive either. The thing that won me over was Carl really knows construction. When he called to give me a quote he also used his 50 plus years of experience to direct me on what we should do with the project. After we agreed on price, Carl and his team were at our house the following week. My wife and I were dreading this project because we have had some bad experiences with contractors in the past, but to my surprise Carl and his team did exactly what he said they would do. They were professional and respectful of our space. I have always heard "you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with"...Carl has great people working for him. Doug, his master carpenter, is the absolute best! If I had one piece of advice, don't judge a book by its cover, Carl may be older and he might not get around like he once did, but he and his team exceeded our expectations.
Description of Work
Finished upstairs/ 2 bedrooms and Bathroom.
Category
ceramic tile, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
Janice S.
06/10/2014
Had an appointment at 10am but after about an hour, I called Carl and he said his car broke down and would try and get a ride out. They showed up at about 1 and his grandson (may be in his 20's) came to my door and said his grandpa wasn't feeling well and that he would do the measurements. He began drawing out a diagram which I could tell he had not ever really done before and measured. He was not knowledgeable and could not really answer any of my questions. I then went out to the truck and met Carl and he looked extremely ill/on oxygen. His grandson told me that his grandpa sits in a chair and directs them in the construction. He then tried to take a picture of the area, but his phone was not charged. Really did not give me very much confidence that they would handle this job. Carl then called the next day for me to remeasure the area. I feel sorry for Carl but I couldn't really let him do this type of construction.
Description of Work
I called for an estimate on a sun room addition.
Category
remodeling, sunrooms
Beth B.
05/28/2014
Craftsmen were punctual, showed up every morning and worked swiftly. They were professional, personable and meticulous. I'm very happy with the time frame, the cost and quality of work. I will definitely use Carl's team again.
Description of Work
Front wrap around porch rebuild on 100 year old Victorian home. This includes foundation, decorative woodwork, porch ceiling, 2sets of steps, addition of wooden siding to 2 outer walls of house. Price includes materials.
Category
decks, remodeling
Fausto S.
04/04/2014
I have hired Carl on TWO occasions. I first hired Carl to extend a balcony over the living room space. This extension added a floor/ceiling over the living room space and creating a bonus room/loft upstairs. This job required extending the balcony, attaching floor joist to the existing load bearing beams, laying down the plywood, adding electrical outlets to the newly created upstairs loft and finishing it off with painted floor boards. I received a few job quotes and Carl was not the lowest of the quotes, but not the most expensive. From the minute I met Carl and his boys, I knew Carl was the chosen contractor. I went with my gut and based on his lengthy experience. Carl has been around the block a few times and is a straight shooter when it comes to quoting jobs and making sure the job is completed within the quote. Carl and his boys are trustworthy individuals. Carl had the keys to the house since I traveled constantly during the construction. Yes, Carl is an older gentlemen who directs his first class crew. Doug and Brian along with his electrical subcontractors did a phenomenal job. Carl went the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied with the job. I highly recommend CARL SLATE to anyone looking for a trustworthy, honest, fair priced contractor who delivers quality work!
Description of Work
Floor Addition - Loft
Category
electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters
Fausto S.
04/04/2014
I hired Carl for the second time and I plan to hire him for all future jobs requiring contractor services! During the cold winter season I unfortunately busted a pipe. Luckily the damage was contained inside the garage and water did not penetrate the interior of the home, but the damage in the garage was extensive. The work Carl did included pipe fixing/replacement, extensive drywall replacement, painting a two car garage and installing hi loft ceiling racks. From the minute my insurance company advised I could hire any contractor of my choice, I immediately called Carl! I explained to Carl what had happened and he sent his plumber the next day to fix the broken pipe. Within a few days he provided a quote for the rest of the damage, and within a few days he was on the job considering he had a full remodel job going on at the same time. As luck would have it, I busted another pipe. This time was located in front of the house where the main water pipe is connected to the water connection. Carl and his boys fixed this pipe as well. As I stated on a previous feedback quote, Carl is an older gentlemen but he was a first class crew! Both Doug and Brian are extremely good at what they do. I highly recommend Carl to anyone needing a seasoned, trustworthy, reliable contractor who provides good quality honest work!
Description of Work
Pipe Freeze and Drywall Repair
Category
remodeling
Ralph C.
01/27/2014
I was extremely pleased with my experience in working with Carl and his team. Anytime I embark on a contracting project, I always feel like I am rolling the dice in trying to find a contractor that is honest, dependable, does great work and who stands behind his/her word. I can truly say that working with Carl was all of that and more. His price for the work was extremely fair. The craftsmanship is great and the job was completed on time and on budget! The most impressive thing about working with Carl is that he is honest and trustworthy. He cares about the job, but even more about the people who he is working for. His team, especially Doug and Brian are great guys as well. Carl, for not being a spring chicken, was on the job most days, directing his boys and making certain that I was happy with the progress and work. I can truly say that I trusted him and everyone who worked on his team in my home. I took a couple of vacations during construction and did not hesitate to trust him when I was away. My home was secure and kept tidy. Another great characteristic is that Carl was always available, and in fact, proactive about letting me know what was going on today and what was planned. I never had to "chase" him down. I plan on having some additional work (kitchen remodel) in the upcoming year and I absolutely know who I am calling.
Description of Work
I had Carl put a 15' x 9' foot addition which added two walk in closets and hall. Remodeled and finished space over my garage and re-roofed my screened porch.
Category
closet systems, drywall, remodeling, roofing, woodworking
Latoya L.
10/05/2013
I interviewed several contractors including Carl Slate to get an estimate for a load bearing wall repair along with come other remodel. Carl showed up relatively on time. We discussed the work that needs to be done and he advised that he would get back to me with an estimate in a few days. A few days pass and I did receive a call from Carl with an overall renovation cost of $18,000 to wish i asked for a breakout of the estimate. He could not provide a breakout of the estimate upon request and advised that he normally provides only an overall estimate. I advised him that I will not be able to have all the work completed at one time because of the price and would like the cost of the load bearing wall beam installation first. He got back to me within a day with a cost of $1,325 to install a load bearing beam. My husband and I want the beam in the ceiling and out of view rather than a 12 inch drop. Carlo said that he didn't have the equipment required to lift the beam into the attic. We convinced ourselves that the drop might not be that bad and decided to use him. I then requested that prior to him doing any work that he provide us with a written copy of the estimated which included the type of work that was to be done, the specs of the beam, proof of his contractors license, and proof of insurance. He got upset and said that he was not going to do that for a job this small and that he has work on projects over $100k and don't see the need to provide the requested information. I thanked him for his time and told him that I would no longer need his service.
Description of Work
Nothing.. the provider could not provide proof of license, insurance and a written copy of the estimate.
Category
remodeling
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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
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