Calvin did a very nice job on the ceiling and crown. Just wish he would have taken 5 minutes to loosen the light fixture and fan cones instead of mudding over the edges of them. Something I will have to deal with when I replace them. Beyond that I have to say his work is shoddy. He did come back and redo some things to try to make them better. But the only way to fix the biggest problems would be to tear it all out and start over. The top cabinets from one side of the room to the other are not the same height. Standard distance between countertop and top cabinets is 18". For some reason he installed mine at 18 1/2 on one side and 19 1/4 on the side where the sink is, which is the side I use every day. I am short and that inch+ makes a huge difference to reach the second shelf. But I guess I will have to learn to live with it. The countertops are too narrow and do not cover the lower cabinets so there was no drip edge. Calvin is paying to have the people that installed the laminate come back and install a trim piece on the front to extend the countertop out over the lower cabinets. That is scheduled to be done in aprox. two weeks. My one big splurge was my backsplash tile, which is a brushed metal mosaic - $15.00 a square foot. Some of it looks pretty good but in many places you can see the interlocking seams and the little pieces stick out. Some as much as 1/8 inch and are not straight. He did come back and remove the worst ones and put them back on. For which I had to buy another $15.00 tile. He said he would pay for it but didn't. It is a little better, still shows and will never be a good tile job. Once again something I will have to live with. I am going to have to re-grout the tile due to shrinkage and then seal it. When I ask him about sealing it he said he put sealer in the grout. Everything I read online about that says that it doesn't work. I ask him to seal it properly and he refused to do it. So guess I'll be doing that too. There is a 1/2" unfinished gap between the backsplash tile and the top cabinets. So I bought some trim and primed and painted it to cover up that mess...the trim and paint cost another $20.00 out of my pocket to cover up his mistake. One cabinet door is on backwards. Once again something I will have to live. The island hood is 1 1/2" off center over the cooktop and not properly installed. He cut the sheetrock out and attached the plate to boards in the attic then patched around it. The plate that the hood attaches to should go on top of the rock....per the instructions that came with it. Because he got in a hurry and scheduled the laminate before the oven unit was installed there is a 1/2" gap between the countertop and wall oven cabinet and between the backsplash and wall oven cabinet. His fix for that is a 3/4" x 3/4" board that he cut from a cabinet spacer to cover it. The end is bare wood that I need to do something with. Not sure how I'm going to make that look decent. There are numerous smaller mistakes....way too many to mention and explain on here. I have taken pictures of all of them. A few of them he corrected or at least tried to make better but most cannot be fixed. Like a screw hole thru the face of a cabinet...now filled with putty and looks pretty good but still shows. Another one thru the side of the wall oven unit....same fix. All of the nail holes in the toe kick and cabinet crown show. Guess that's suppose to be my job too. The holes can be filled with the putty but it is something he should have done. I paid him to do the job. I should not have to do his finish work. Two pieces of floor tile needed put in where the old cabinets came out and the new did not cover. He put the tile in but did not grout it. Told me I could do that. I had to wipe down every cabinet and drawer, inside and out, because he put the cabinets in before he textured the ceiling and did not cover them. He told me I needed to clean up that mess because he forgot and painted the ceiling and I was suppose to. He said it would be a trade off because he forgot and did it so now to make things fair I needed to clean up his mess and put the knobs and pulls on the cabinets. So I did. He did not paint the ceiling. He put that cheap Pro-X PVA primer on it that leaves it looking gray. I wanted it bright white so I painted it. There are numerous scuffs and scratches on the new cabinets and one on the new wall oven and places that splintered when he drilled the holes for the knobs and pulls. Several times throughout this remodel I tried to talk to Calvin about some of these things that were not right. Two times he told me I was being too picky. Once he replied with "Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?" And twice he accused me of not trusting him. I am not saying these things because I am picky and anal about things. I have flipped four houses in the past, worked with a lot of contractors from all trades and have done some of this kind of work myself. I had another contractor come and look at this job. He agreed these things are not right and even noticed some mistakes that I had not noticed yet. He sits on an arbitration board for contractors. His suggestion was to sue for the damages. I now have a $30,000.00 kitchen remodel that looks like it was done by an amateur instead of a contractor. Sorry Calvin, you are a very nice person and I really like you but for this kitchen remodel I needed a contractor with experience in kitchen remodels....not just a nice person.
Here is my follow up to what has transpired since I wrote the above review. I filed a complaint with Angie?s list and Harbor Renovations refused any kind of settlement. Instead, I got a threatening email from him that said if I did not delete the above review ?He would move forward with his options?. And he did. HE CANCELLED THE ORDER TO PAY FOR THE BULLNOSE FOR THE CONTER TOP TRIM that would fix the countertops that he built to narrow. Looks like I will be paying to have that done because the countertop definitely needs an overhang to keep spills from running down the front of my cabinets and ruining them. So due to my honest review, I lost more on this deal. No wonder people give false reviews on here. Most people that are being threatened will give in and change their reviews. I WILL NOT! I gave an honest review. I have lots of pictures and I will be happy to show anyone the mistakes and shoddy work. I forwarded a copy of the email to Angie's List....that gained me nothing either. Now I?m trying to decide if I should file a complaint with the BBB or take Harbor Renovations to small claims court.
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I went to Wal Mart and they only had the stick lights. I went to Southerlands and they only had the metal case for the fixture. Everything else was to be bought separately. I have no clue what to buy.
Then he told me that whoever I called, them or another company, would come and install them if I had all the supplies.
So, I still do not have my new under-the-counter lights and I need one ceiling light bulb changed.
When I called Scott Electric, I told him exactly what I needed to have done and how soon could he send someone over to do the job. He was the one who wanted to give me an estimate first. Yes, he was very polite. I just never thought I would have someone tell me that I could call another company.
I do have a major job to have an air conditioner installed, a central H/A unit, but I do not think I will be calling Scott Electric for this. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/corpus-christi/scott-electric-co-reviews-5343130.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Lone Star Home Improvement Company","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cathy R."},"reviewBody":"My sister and I were responsible for selling our parents property after our mother's passing. I got the task of obtaining bids for replacing the siding on a detached building about the size of a three car garage. I looked in the yellow pages and searched online. and quot;Lonestarand quot; was just as good as any to call, so it was kind of the luck of the draw that I called them and got someone to pick up on the other end. The receptionist answered, took my information, and I got a call back within about fifteen minutes! Billy responded the same day. He came with references and a pictorial portfolio of previous work. No one else had done that. After looking at the shop and taking measurements, he returned to the house, did the math right in front of me and I had a bid before he left. In the end, I got five bids over a week's time... three of which I had to hunt down with repeated phone calls. The lowest bid on this project was $4,000. The highest was $28,000. (Really!) Billy's was in the middle at $8,500 and made the most sense. (The $4,000 approach was to basically make do. The high-end bid was, well, high-end and totally impractical.) Billy and I agreed up front that we didn't want to simply and quot;do what we could get away withand quot; in preparing the property for sale, yet we did want to be smart and not go overboard with excessive or costly improvements. ie. Keep all existing siding that was worth keeping and discard the rest... the rest being more than 80% unfortunately. Billy was available to start the project in a reasonable amount of time and when they did, he and his crew showed up every day. They were polite and clean, focused and got along well with each other and with our parents neighbors who kept popping in to check on things. Their work days were shorter than I would have expected, still, they knew the deadline we faced and they got the job done--and done well at that. Then when the inspector found a few other things we had to address, Billy made himself available to help (at a price, of course, but a fair one). Knowing he had another job already lined up, this meant a lot to us that he was willing to help. I would absolutely call on this company for future projects. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/corpus-christi/lone-star-home-improvement-company-reviews-7422849.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RUBY ROOFING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Diana H."},"reviewBody":"They are very honest. The cost of the roofing and labor is a bit expensive. First, we shopped around and many gave us estimate. My husband just had a nice feeling about the company and the man giving us the estimate. They just stood out from the rest. I would use this company in the future if I have to."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/beeville/ruby-roofing-reviews-5342720.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"DUNCAN WOODWORKS","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"BB P."},"reviewBody":"It went very well overall. I was not disappointed. I have been attempting to get my bathroom re-done since May of 2007. I don't know how, but it seems that every contractor I've come in contact with (other than Duncan Woodworks) has been awful. I would like to have my kitchen re-done, and if I do, I know exactly who I am going to call, Duncan Woodworks. Great job, thank you very much! And thanks for restoring my faith in my fellow man (and women)!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/rockport/duncan-woodworks-reviews-468809.htm"},"position":6}]}
Metal Fabrication And Restoration reviews from real Angi homeowners in Agua Dulce, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Mona L.
5.0
04/2017
Received an explanation of what needed to be replaced and the cost. Work was completed and water restored.
Linda F.
2.0
05/2015
First, I'd like to point out that Calvin is a very nice person. But, I feel compelled to tell the truth on here. Isn't that what Angie's List is all about????? To help others find a good contractor? I am very confused about his straight A reviews. It is hard for me to believe that he...
Polly B.
3.0
07/2013
He told me that I should buy a long pole to change the light bulbs in the ceiling that were too high for me to reach, and that his brother-in-law had just bought one and it works great. He also told me that I should go to Wal-Mart and buy the under-the-counter lights and the directions to...
Willys Weld and Repair is about helping you with any metal you need joined or repaired. Maybe you have everything done with a project but a few welds are missing or you need some metal repaired or removed, thats where I can be there to help. My business is about producing excellent work at an affordable price.
"Young and keen to make the best impression, Willy goes the extra mile on every visit - highly affordable to start with, the degree of attention to making yards look their best makes Willy’s service invaluable."
Robert F on July 2024
Willys Weld and Repair is about helping you with any metal you need joined or repaired. Maybe you have everything done with a project but a few welds are missing or you need some metal repaired or removed, thats where I can be there to help. My business is about producing excellent work at an affordable price.
"Young and keen to make the best impression, Willy goes the extra mile on every visit - highly affordable to start with, the degree of attention to making yards look their best makes Willy’s service invaluable."
Here at Viking Welding Services LLC I have been in the welding business for over 15 Years, not only do I have the knowledge and equipment to complete any project whether it is a Repair, Custom project, or needed in a rush I can ensure efficiency and also offer emergency repairs no matter the time I am here 24 hours and 7 days to meet your needs. I offer specialized services to meet your needs and with very knowledgeable staff and an infinite amount of resources to get you the right material available for the best price for your project. so from start to finish you can expect Me to walk you through each and every step to make sure you get exactly what you want, and to eliminate as much work for you as I can to accomplish every goal set. I strive for the best customer service, So get the best service available and use Me for your next project, whether it is Residential, Commercial, Or Industrial I have multiple areas of expertise with construction and fabrication on any level.
Here at Viking Welding Services LLC I have been in the welding business for over 15 Years, not only do I have the knowledge and equipment to complete any project whether it is a Repair, Custom project, or needed in a rush I can ensure efficiency and also offer emergency repairs no matter the time I am here 24 hours and 7 days to meet your needs. I offer specialized services to meet your needs and with very knowledgeable staff and an infinite amount of resources to get you the right material available for the best price for your project. so from start to finish you can expect Me to walk you through each and every step to make sure you get exactly what you want, and to eliminate as much work for you as I can to accomplish every goal set. I strive for the best customer service, So get the best service available and use Me for your next project, whether it is Residential, Commercial, Or Industrial I have multiple areas of expertise with construction and fabrication on any level.
Hello! We work with your insurance company to replace your roof due to storm damage . We also do non-claims as well. We handle all types of construction from roofs, repairs, new home construction, etc. Give us a try. We service all South Texas with a smile:)
Hello! We work with your insurance company to replace your roof due to storm damage . We also do non-claims as well. We handle all types of construction from roofs, repairs, new home construction, etc. Give us a try. We service all South Texas with a smile:)
Price Welding Services and Fence specializes in Metal Buildings and Pipe Fencing. Price Welding Services & Fence believes in quality first. If you want your Metal Building and/or Fence built correctly we are the right choice. Thank You for the opportunity.
"Well. Pricey, but done quickly, efficiently, relatively quietly, and they arrived when they said they would. Looks good, very straight and level, matched up well with neighbor fence."
John N on January 2021
Price Welding Services and Fence specializes in Metal Buildings and Pipe Fencing. Price Welding Services & Fence believes in quality first. If you want your Metal Building and/or Fence built correctly we are the right choice. Thank You for the opportunity.
"Well. Pricey, but done quickly, efficiently, relatively quietly, and they arrived when they said they would. Looks good, very straight and level, matched up well with neighbor fence."
John N on January 2021
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FAQs for metal fabrication and restoration projects in Agua Dulce, TX
Metal fabrication is a large umbrella term that can include bending metal, welding, cutting, stamping, drilling, forging, and casting. Metal fabricators often have quite a few pieces of specialized machinery and experience in the different forms of fabrication, which means they’re able to handle many different forms of metal work. An experienced metal fabricator might be able to tackle everything from creating metal siding or roofing from raw materials to constructing a custom wrought iron fence.
The average hourly rate for a metal fabricator is around $70, but the scope of your project will play a big role in your total costs. A good way to get an estimate for your metal fabrication project is to multiply the cost of raw materials by four. A quarter of your total typically goes toward material, and three quarters goes toward labor. Some factors that can influence your metal fabrication costs include the difficulty of your project, the metal you’re using, and your specified design.
A welder is a metal worker that uses heat and specialized tools to bind metal together, while a sheet metal worker more often uses cold methods to bend thin sheets of metal into shape for siding, roofing, or some other application. A metal fabricator might use one or both of these metal working techniques, along with others, to provide a wider range of services. In many cases, a metal fabricator is the most likely to be able to handle your metal project.
The Agua Dulce, TX homeowners’ guide to metal fabrication and restoration services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.