Walker General Contracting & Remodeling

He put a lot of effort in going back and forth to the home as I reside in California currently. He also brought a structural engineer to look at converting a garage into an apartment. In terms of reimbursing me for the down payment, he stated that there has been work done and that I owe him money. I said that is fine, I just need a bill for the work rendered and I can compensate him for his time. No bills and no money has yet to be returned to me. I wrote the down payment check on October, 8th. He said he had everybody in line and that he was going to do everything in his power to have the project by October 18th. By Friday of that week, I had not heard from anyone. I contacted him on the 12th to see where we were with the project. He started giving me excuses on why he was not able to start the project on time. It seemed after a while that he just turned on me. I am a single woman and at this point I started to feel very uncomfortable. I felt I was extremely reasonable while also holding him to high standards. Furthermore, I took his statement of work to another contactor to get another bid. He got extremely upset by this, however, I was just doing my due diligence in making sure I had the best price. He did agree to do the work and honored the lower price from the other bid I received. He kept saying to me that he was not going to make any money. I told him that I gave him the option to do the job at this price or to have me use another contractor. At this point, I decided to bow and get money back. I agreed to compensate him for the time he did spend, but I have yet to get any money back. I have not heard from since. Based on the fact that the projects have not been started, a week of waiting, his tone of interaction with me, and finally I got other people involved, I decided to bow out with Walker General contracting. And I communicated this to him on October 12th. Furthermore, I have offered to pay him $500 for his time while getting the rest of my money back. I have still yet to hear from him.

Showed up for the estimate on time - provided a detail on the work to be done. Showed up when he said he would and did the work over the course of four days. I appreciated that instead of rushing on the 2nd to last day to finish up in three days, he said I need time to do it right.

Loved Mr. Walker and his ability to walk us through the potential remodel, but even though Angie's List placed him as a potential contractor with us for a San Marcos remodel, he was unable to work in San Marcos because the city requires a special license to work there. Bad advice from Angie's List...

They did a very, very good job. The only complaint that I have is that they were very slow in doing the work, but the work they did is perfect. If you have the time and the patience I say go for it because he is really good. We had gotten other estimates and we definitely got what we paid for.

Initially good, then major disconnect when the footings for the main posts were way askew. Then getting the 'two week' job took at least two months as the 'time on the job' often amounted to a couple hours on a Friday (if we were lucky).

They did good work and I was pleased.

He did an excellent job. We had storm damage and we had to replace the roof. He came in and his price was very reasonable. The reason that we joined Angie’s List in the first place was to find a roofer and we got a coupon for that. He came, did a good estimate and did a good work. He was very professional. We liked the fact that he really hands on and he just didn’t send the crew but the came and checked on it. They finished it up in less than a day which we thought was pretty amazing. We had an issue with the air-conditioning system and we don’t know that it had occurred because of the work that he stayed beyond the time that the roof was finished but he helped solve our problem with the air-conditioning which we thought was really outstanding. We weren’t sure whether something had tripped or it was because of the power drill that they were using but he made sure that it wasn’t anything related to the roofing job and it wasn’t but he took care of it anyway. We called two other guys for estimate where one guy came whose estimate was $1500 more than what Walker had quoted because we had 30years old architectural shingles which was getting pricy but he was extremely reasonable. I had no problems with him whatsoever. He sat with us and answered all questions we had.

The owner of Walker General Contracting & Remodeling Company, Bernard did a good job. He was very personable. He completed the job in a timely manner. The most important thing is that Bernie completed the job and didn’t walk away after getting money. His quality of work is great. I would use his company again in the future.

We haven’t actually chosen anybody yet. But he is pretty much top of the list right now. He was very personable and he seemed very knowledgeable. He provided a very detailed estimate. It was a lot more detailed than some of the other contractors that we looked at. He was comparable in price or a little bit higher, but his estimate was very detailed.

We didn't really have any set idea on the screen porch we wanted, other than we wanted to leave some part of the covered space open so we could grill. Bernie came out for the estimate and explained that we could pour a new concrete slab on level with our back doors and have it attached to our house slab. By raising the slab, it would be possible to renovate the space as a sunroom or air conditioned room in the future. All the other contractors that provided estimates wanted to use the original slab, something we were skeptical of since there were cracks all over it. On top of that, Bernie offered a much lower price than any other contractors; even with pouring the new concrete slab. He gave a good description of how he would build the screen porch and assured us that he does all the carpentry. Because we didn't have an exact design in mind, we knew it would be beneficial to have a skilled carpenter as the contractor who could help guide the design. Bernie used a subcontractor to remove and pour the slab, and they did a good job. Once framing and construction began, the design of our new screen porch really took shape with the help of Bernie's ideas. He thoroughly explained his suggestions and why they would be best for our porch. We are very glad we went with his idea to have the siding match the house. Bernie was onsite for all the construction (except for the concrete work and some of the electrical which was also subcontracted), and usually had at least one helper with him. Since he does not have a dedicated worker, the construction took a little longer than expected, but the quality far exceeded our expectations. The finished product looks like it was part of the original design of our house. The radiant barrier installed in the roof and the ceiling fan offer some relief from the heat, but it will be nice when (if) it ever cools down and rains! We are very happy with our new porch and look forward to spending a lot of time in it.

We had him build a 24' x 16' sun room on back of house. He took care of everything from the cement slab to the roof. He pulled all the proper permits and ensured that everything was inspected per city rules. Overall the work was excellent and we could not be more pleased with the quality.

Called on 07/05/2010 and was told I would be contacted on 7/7 recieved call on 7/9 stating they were sorry it took so long to get back but they were busy with a couple other jobs and the holiday. I was told on 7/9 that someone else would get back to me probally the following week to set up appointment to look at property, Did recieve call back the following week but decided to go with someone else at this point as it seemed this company was stetched really thin.

They came in low, but I decided to go with someone else. It seemed like they were real stretched. The bid was not complete. It was very rushed when they came out to look at our place. It was very hard to set up an appointment with him and when he did come, he was very late and wasn't able to view all of the property.

He was extremely professional, honest and thorough. He explained exactly what I would be paying for and exactly what would need to be done. He then went over, in detail, ways that I could save money, such as reducing the deck size, doing some of the work myself, etc. I was extremely happy with the estimate and will definitely call him once I decide what I want done to my home.

Bernie is very friendly and professional. He gave us a written quote, he helped walk us through our HOA permission and was able to start the job almost immediately after we received HOA approval. The work was done quickly and efficiently and they did an excellent job.

We've opted not to give the price for this job, in part because we had supplies. However, the labor portion was at a very reasonable cost. The job was completed quickly and capably, plus we got some tips on how to reduce roof heat with a better venting system, when we eventually re-roof. Also, Bernie's opinion on the lifetime of the roof approximated what we were told by our home inspector when we purchased the house. We had little confidence in the bigger roofing companies who, perhaps were thinking of the seller and not the buyer in their estimations. We felt Bernie was being realistic and honest with us. Another upside to Walker Construction is that it's good at many different types of projects, a one-stop general contractor. Bernie is also very personable. Now, the only downside is that sometimes it's hard to schedule, but you will always get a response, one way or another.

We contacted Walker to get an estimate on a patio remodel. Left a message, but no one ever called us back.

Mr Walker was one of five contractors from Angie's List we interviewed that we thought might be able to repair our porch, given the parameters of our location and their specialties of work. Mr Walker came to our house, carefully examined our problem, and discussed how he would approach fixing the posts and railings. He called attention to all the details of our porch's condition that other contractors had spotted, except one. His discussion was thorough and sensible, and clear to non-insiders like us. The day after his visit, he emailed a proposal including the price. Within a couple of days, My wife and I decided that Mr Walker's bid was the one we should accept. We so advised Mr Walker, and submitted the proposal to our neighborhood association. Mr Walker added a letter to the association specifying the extent of the repairs. A few weeks later, the association indicated approval of the repair proposal. Mr Walker began work with one assistant the following week, starting on Monday, 14 September 2009. The work was completed on Wednesday, the 16th.

Excellent experience, Bernie saved us from a potentially horrific event that could easily have cost us $30,000 to repair. This was an obvious emergency, and Bernie was out to our house that day and was able to install temporary support under the deck until he could get back out with the proper tools and materials to install permanent support, which he and his crew did the following Wednesday. He didn't charge us anything for the emergency work done on Saturday, and we didn't even ask him for a quote, he gained our trust and confidence quickly. They did a great job, and even replaced some additional boards in the deck that were deteriorated. They really did quite a bit of work in only about 3 hours. Bernie was very knowledgeable, final cost was very reasonable, and my deck is now solid. We talked with him about additional work we may be doing in the future (additional deck work, new roof, painting, etc.) and we?ll certainly be calling Bernie again when we are ready..

Bernie came out and gave us a bid and some suggestions on what needed to be repaired. My wife and I both thought that he was fair and honest and gave us a reasonable price. There were some delays due to getting shipped the wrong lumber and some rain, but we did not believe that those were in any way his fault. They did a great job of replacing the old deck board by board so that the deck was usable the entire time and we did not have to worry about our dogs falling through it. The finished product looks great, we happily enjoyed some morning coffee out on it this morning. Our neighbors saw his work and have had him over to bid on their deck project. UPDATE:We noticed after a few weeks that the staining of the deck was not done evenly and then after a few months noticed that parts of the sealing was coming off. I've called Bernie on several occassions and he is very pleasant and understanding and keeps promising to come out shortly to fix this, but he has not. It has been over a year and he has yet to correct this issue. This is beyond unacceptable and now our deck is discolored and scratched and will need to be sanded and totally refinished. I can not understand why he is not fixing this issue. We have been more than reasonable. I am sorry if anyone read this prior recommendation and used him.

We had a great experience with Bernie and his crew. He was very easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable. He constantly kept us updated on progress and when crews would be in the yard so we always knew exactly what to expect. He took pride in his work and wanted to make sure we had the best product possible. When we came home to find the concrete stain was not exactly the look we wanted, before I could even call him to talk about it, Bernie was calling me to let me know that they would be back out the next day to re-apply. He knew it wasn't exactly what we wanted and made sure that it was taken care of. I would highly recommend him and definitely will use him again in the future.

They did room addition. The quality of work was very good. It seemed like they look a long time for them to complete the job towards the end, because one of the workers did not do a good job, and they had to rectify it. Their pricing was fair. My overall experience with them was good.

Bernie responded and met us quickly to examine the work, and he developed the estimate in a timely manner. We felt that the bid was reasonable for the work and proceeded forward. Some unknown condition issues that were not apparent when the project was bid turned out to drive up the price and schedule for the work, but the revised price and duration seemed fair given the circumstances. The project was delayed a few days in starting, but once underway was finished as expected. The resulting product is very good and we are very pleased with the work.

Went very well. Bernie, Jim, and Terry did an excellent job. The next time we have a project, I will definitely use Bernie again. He also remodels kitchens & bathrooms, which are both next on my list.

The quality of the work was as good as I could expect. They did everything in a timely manner. He hit the budget almost right on with what he quoted me. They did a really good job overall.