work took longer than originally anticipated mixed signals between salesman and on site crew lead guy mediocre job of post-job clean up physical end results of job were less than satisfactory in some areas - Read on if you want the long version - We chose SRF based on a realtor's personal recommendation, Angie's List reviews, a good price compared to other quotes, and because our initial contact and consultation with Craig made us very comfortable with working with them. So everything up until the point that work began was great, and they excelled above the 4 other companies who we got quotes from in their professionalism and service. Craig drew up a plan to install 26 exterior piers (the entire perimeter of the house) and 2 interior piers. Work was scheduled to start on a weekday, with crew arriving between 7am and 9am. I took off work, set my alarm for 6:45am, and then at 11:45am the crew finally showed up. The crew chief said he did not have my cell phone # (it was entered incorrectly on his sheet) and that they had a staffing problem and were short 1 or 2 guys. So they got started with the crew they had. The crew chief told me right off the bat that I needed 27 exterior piers, and probably don't even need to worry about the interior ones, but maybe we'll see later after the exterior ones are done. This is my first interaction with this guy, and there was no hand off from Craig (salesman) to Fernando(?) (on site crew leader), just all of a sudden the guy at my door is telling me that the plan I had agreed to after very careful consideration and discussion with Craig was not completely accurate, as his guys are already starting to dig. OK, 1 pier difference, whatever. I emailed Craig and he assured me that Fernando knows what he's doing, he said he'd talk to Fernando, and he said it wouldn't affect the price we had agreed on. Good. Fernando still wasn't sure about doing the interior piers, even after talking to Craig. So they proceeded with the exteriors, and said they'd assess that situation after they started lifting the outside, to see if the inside was going to sag or not. Sure enough, there was major sag along a long interior wall as soon as the outside perimeter starting getting lifted. The details are hazy, but I think Fernando claimed "I'm not real sure if lifting here inside is going to do what we need it to do. We could try it and see. I asked Craig to step in. Craig sent a different onsite guy. Maybe a different sales guy, maybe a different crew chief kind of guy. He seemed to know what he was doing. He said yes lets go ahead and try the 2 interior piers as per the original plan. We did those 2 interior piers, they lifted as much as they could, and guess what - it did practically nothing. The wall along which it was supposed to lift (spanning from front edge of house to back edge of house) did not seem to be getting any support from where they were lifting. Our living room floor now looked like a large shallow soup bowl, being higher on all sides, and considerably lower in the middle. Fernando and the other guy that was sent in (Chris?) figured maybe they weren't lifting on a beam, or maybe I had a broken beam, or maybe I had a poorly constructed foundation or maybe they were just in the wrong spot. They said, "We can try digging a few more holes and see if maybe lifting somewhere else will help." At this point we were already running behind schedule and our house was turned upside down due to the interior jackhammering and all the fallout caused by that (moving out furniture, covering stuff up, peeling back carpet, sealing off doorways to keep out the dust....) so I said NO do not start randomly trying to guess at where the magic spot is. It will cost me more money, more time, more hassle, and may or may not even do anything to improve the situation. In the meantime, the exterior pier count had gone up again. Fernando and crew decided that even more were needed - I think we ended up at 30 piers outside and the 2 inside. However, our contract agreement had been that "If any existing previous piers are found after digging, and are found to be usable, we may use those existing pier footings and adjust them as needed, and will reduce $100 per each one of such piers if any are found." I asked midway through the digging if any had been found. I got very vague answers. "Yes we can tell there was previous foundation work here". And "Yes we found some existing piers". But there never was a clear answer if they re-used any existing footings or not. When I pressed about it, it was more or less decided that it would just all even out. They installed 30 piers instead of the 26 on my estimate, but "some of them" were on existing piers, so that all evened out. Or at least they say it did. Nothing was ever shown or fully explained to me on how that math worked. I had been told to schedule a 2 or maybe 2.5 day window to have all this work completed. Because of the late start, short staffing, confusion on the interior pier issue, it dragged out to 3.5 days for completion. Even when they had "finished" I had to email Craig to send them back for a bit more cleanup. They attempted to clean up, but still had mud streaks on some walls and all over the porch, and a bit of trash around the yard. They had to come back on the 4th day to replace a sprinkler head they had broken, but they were able to do that while I was back at work (finally). I was also dissatisfied with how they treated our plants in this process. They had to dig many of our plants out of their way to perform the work, which I understand, but very minimal care was taken with them. It was 25 degrees while they were digging, and they left several plants with just their bare roots lying out in the front yard for 2 days while they worked. Most of these bushes died because of this. They completely buried another 2 small bushes with the dirt removed from a nearby hole, and those never fully recovered either. I didn't expect this process to be easy on any of the landscaping, but I'm sure they could have taken more care with the plants they were working around and relocating. A few days after completion, the independent engineer came to inspect. That went fine, luckily, even though there were obviously areas (interior) that hadn't been lifted back to where they should be. Weeks after that, I never saw the report, or any final paperwork. I was supposed to get a map of where all the piers were installed (since the actual installation differed from Craig original plan), and I was supposed to have a copy of the engineer's report. I had to email them weeks later to get all of that. End result - the perimeter of our house is level, and all of our exterior door frames are pretty much square again. However, that interior wall is sagging, and our living room is bowl shaped. Because of that, the wall is now floating, and also on one side is somehow shifting down-hall also. Hard to describe, but basically while it was all being lifted, one corner of our house was also sliding towards the neighbors. So we have door frames that are now 1.5 inches wider at the bottom than they are at the top. And we have a couple of walls that are only connected from above to the ceiling joists, and not below to the concrete sub floor. Improvement from where we began? Yes. 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Concrete Wall Construction reviews from real Angi homeowners in Denton, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Lisa M.
5.0
08/2025
I recommend anyone who wants the best professional concrete or asphalt work done with with perfection. My daughter just purchased a home 🏡 in Denton and wanted her patio extended and was recommended Jr&R Concrete and Asphalt. And it was done quick and with perfection. The work really...
They were a little backed up with jobs, but were still able to bid, construct and complete a two day job within a month (excellent). They constructed an interior wall and added a door. Part of the wall was 15 feet off the ground floor. I honestly can't tell a difference between the new...
Cliff Notes version: work took longer than originally anticipated mixed signals between salesman and on site crew lead guy mediocre job of post-job clean up physical end results of job were less than satisfactory in some areas - Read on if you want the long version - We chose...
Mandy M.
5.0
03/2013
Great job! Priced 1/2 of what two other companies gave--plus quality looks better than my neighbors got. Beams were larger and looked more solid than many others in our area. We had our own concrete contractor, but Jerry set solid piers and left pre-made wooden trim pieces to place on after...
Tecton Stoneworks is a division of Utter Construction Company which has been in business since 1995. UCC-Tecton offers diverse expertise, installing all types of masonry materials including: brick, pavers, concrete block, stone, glass block, cultured stone, cast stone and thin stone veneer. Over the past ten years, our clients have requested the use of stone more often than any other masonry material. Because of the growing demand, this new division of UCC is being formed, to more accurately meet the needs of our clientele. Aaron Utter, owner of UCC, is a third-generation stone and brick mason. He learned masonry under the guidance of his father, Loyall Utter, who learned from Aaron's grandfather, J. L. Vandergriff. Honesty and integrity are the foundation of UCC and Tecton Stoneworks. Our utmost desire is to earn your trust and develop a business relationship that will last for years to come. We have an ever-growing list of satisfied clients and references, available upon request. Unlike other stone masonry companies, Tecton Stoneworks warranties all new construction for two years, and carries commercial liability insurance. We also accept all major credit cards for your convenience.
"Aaron and his team are very careful and cover everything from day to day communication, quality of work, knowledge of customer needs down to amazing cleanup. H*** he even had a portable bathroom delivered for his crew. He also takes care of any issues head on and takes ownership over that. I will be recommending his business to everyone I know. Nice work crew. One last thing is Aaron also works long hours and gets down in the trenches with his crew. Even his daughter came out and worked long hard hours in this 100 degree heat."
Chris F on July 2023
Tecton Stoneworks is a division of Utter Construction Company which has been in business since 1995. UCC-Tecton offers diverse expertise, installing all types of masonry materials including: brick, pavers, concrete block, stone, glass block, cultured stone, cast stone and thin stone veneer. Over the past ten years, our clients have requested the use of stone more often than any other masonry material. Because of the growing demand, this new division of UCC is being formed, to more accurately meet the needs of our clientele. Aaron Utter, owner of UCC, is a third-generation stone and brick mason. He learned masonry under the guidance of his father, Loyall Utter, who learned from Aaron's grandfather, J. L. Vandergriff. Honesty and integrity are the foundation of UCC and Tecton Stoneworks. Our utmost desire is to earn your trust and develop a business relationship that will last for years to come. We have an ever-growing list of satisfied clients and references, available upon request. Unlike other stone masonry companies, Tecton Stoneworks warranties all new construction for two years, and carries commercial liability insurance. We also accept all major credit cards for your convenience.
"Aaron and his team are very careful and cover everything from day to day communication, quality of work, knowledge of customer needs down to amazing cleanup. H*** he even had a portable bathroom delivered for his crew. He also takes care of any issues head on and takes ownership over that. I will be recommending his business to everyone I know. Nice work crew. One last thing is Aaron also works long hours and gets down in the trenches with his crew. Even his daughter came out and worked long hard hours in this 100 degree heat."
Built on a foundation of trust, G.L. Hunt has served Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio with foundation repair services for over 30 years. Specializing in residential and commercial foundation repair, drainage services including french drains, and concrete leveling, our primary concern is customer satisfaction. That’s why we provide foundation repair financing and free inspections for homeowners. As we strive to find permanent solutions, we also offer transferable foundation repair warranties.
"Very nice young man. Thorough and professional. Explained everything he inspected and proposed repair."
Eva D on September 2025
Built on a foundation of trust, G.L. Hunt has served Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio with foundation repair services for over 30 years. Specializing in residential and commercial foundation repair, drainage services including french drains, and concrete leveling, our primary concern is customer satisfaction. That’s why we provide foundation repair financing and free inspections for homeowners. As we strive to find permanent solutions, we also offer transferable foundation repair warranties.
"Very nice young man. Thorough and professional. Explained everything he inspected and proposed repair."
Welcome to Texas Backyard Living! We are a highly reputable family owned fence and outdoor living company specializing in new fences, outdoor living areas, patio covers, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, stonework, stamped concrete, automatic gates, synthetic grass, pool remodeling, staining, and fence repair. We service Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Our mission is to provide each customer with professional service and quality workmanship while keeping projects on time and under budget. We take pride in our work and create value through competitive pricing and unbeatable warranties.
"Phil and I are so very pleased with the quality of work and the professionalism of the entire crew from TBL. We had another company we were seriously considering for the build of this patio. But our decision to go with TBL rested solely on the expertise and wisdom we saw in Kimbra. I really felt we would be able to communicate our desires and hear what could and could not be done in an honest way with Kimbra. She was right beside us through every decision and kept us in the loop at all times. We will use TBL again for other projects. Our patio is beyond beautiful. Our thanks to Chilo and his crew for their amazing skill bringing our ideas to reality. Each person, from electricians, to roofers, to gutter installers, was professional and very experienced. We are VERY satisfied and having a hard time coming inside from our beautiful patio. :) Thank you so much for having such a great group of people representing your company. And the value for the end result was very fair!"
Donna L on September 2025
Welcome to Texas Backyard Living! We are a highly reputable family owned fence and outdoor living company specializing in new fences, outdoor living areas, patio covers, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, stonework, stamped concrete, automatic gates, synthetic grass, pool remodeling, staining, and fence repair. We service Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Our mission is to provide each customer with professional service and quality workmanship while keeping projects on time and under budget. We take pride in our work and create value through competitive pricing and unbeatable warranties.
"Phil and I are so very pleased with the quality of work and the professionalism of the entire crew from TBL. We had another company we were seriously considering for the build of this patio. But our decision to go with TBL rested solely on the expertise and wisdom we saw in Kimbra. I really felt we would be able to communicate our desires and hear what could and could not be done in an honest way with Kimbra. She was right beside us through every decision and kept us in the loop at all times. We will use TBL again for other projects. Our patio is beyond beautiful. Our thanks to Chilo and his crew for their amazing skill bringing our ideas to reality. Each person, from electricians, to roofers, to gutter installers, was professional and very experienced. We are VERY satisfied and having a hard time coming inside from our beautiful patio. :) Thank you so much for having such a great group of people representing your company. And the value for the end result was very fair!"
Fort Worth Concrete specializes in driveways, patios and concrete sidewalks. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our quality and service. Please call 817-905-2218 for your free esimate with no obligation.
Fort Worth Concrete specializes in driveways, patios and concrete sidewalks. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our quality and service. Please call 817-905-2218 for your free esimate with no obligation.
Transform your concrete driveways with Concrete & Epoxy by CSI. Our expert team in Dallas/Ft. Worth specializes in creating durable and stunning epoxy finishes that will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Contact us today for a flawless driveway transformation. If you going to do it, do it right!! NO cutting corners!!
"The patio looks fantastic!!! I loved working with Ed and his team. They were very professional and efficient throughout the entire process from estimate to final work! One of the best experiences we’ve had with house projects. I highly recommend!"
Jennifer B on August 2024
Transform your concrete driveways with Concrete & Epoxy by CSI. Our expert team in Dallas/Ft. Worth specializes in creating durable and stunning epoxy finishes that will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Contact us today for a flawless driveway transformation. If you going to do it, do it right!! NO cutting corners!!
"The patio looks fantastic!!! I loved working with Ed and his team. They were very professional and efficient throughout the entire process from estimate to final work! One of the best experiences we’ve had with house projects. I highly recommend!"
Please note: We do not except any projects under $10,000.00. Serous inquiries only."I never sacrifice integrity for gain". I have been in business since 1985, 40+ years. Quality workmanship at affordable prices. Specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling. I am licensed, bonded, and insured. I am a General Contractor "B" and also hold a "C-33". Everything is done in house. I do most of the work myself. I do give free estimates. (619) 244-4163
"When I started my project I really wasn’t sure what I wanted except the old shower and bathtub gone and replaced with a walk-in shower and cabinet where the old shower was. Talking with Dan he started asking questions and suggested options. He was right on with what I wanted and didn’t realize. Took popcorn off ceiling, removed wallpaper, retextured walls, replaced old cabinets, tiled floor. He talked with me throughout the project on any problems that arose and answered questions I had as he proceeded through the project. They were very professional and cleaned up after each days work. I would recommend him and use him again in the future."
Lynn B on July 2025
Please note: We do not except any projects under $10,000.00. Serous inquiries only."I never sacrifice integrity for gain". I have been in business since 1985, 40+ years. Quality workmanship at affordable prices. Specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling. I am licensed, bonded, and insured. I am a General Contractor "B" and also hold a "C-33". Everything is done in house. I do most of the work myself. I do give free estimates. (619) 244-4163
"When I started my project I really wasn’t sure what I wanted except the old shower and bathtub gone and replaced with a walk-in shower and cabinet where the old shower was. Talking with Dan he started asking questions and suggested options. He was right on with what I wanted and didn’t realize. Took popcorn off ceiling, removed wallpaper, retextured walls, replaced old cabinets, tiled floor. He talked with me throughout the project on any problems that arose and answered questions I had as he proceeded through the project. They were very professional and cleaned up after each days work. I would recommend him and use him again in the future."
Next Generation Construction specializes in installing new bathtubs, showers, conversion of bathtub to standing shower. Our Professional staff has over 20 years experience in remodel and construction industry and take pride in our customer service. Call for a free quote today.
"They are a very professional and reliable company. The work they did on the bathroom was awesome and we are going to use them again in the future for the main bathroom. I definitely recommend this company for your Bathroom project."
Patrick D on January 2025
Next Generation Construction specializes in installing new bathtubs, showers, conversion of bathtub to standing shower. Our Professional staff has over 20 years experience in remodel and construction industry and take pride in our customer service. Call for a free quote today.
"They are a very professional and reliable company. The work they did on the bathroom was awesome and we are going to use them again in the future for the main bathroom. I definitely recommend this company for your Bathroom project."
DFW Improved is a full-service home remodeling contractor that specializes in understanding your goals and providing top-tier results. Rated Top 500 in the Nation in 2018 by Qualified Remodeler, our Design-Build team is ready to serve you. Whether it’s bathroom and kitchen remodeling, media rooms and built-ins; outdoor living spaces or a room addition, we are a general contractor in an elite class of award-winning service providers recognized for building excellence. We design and build for general home renovation, insurance restoration, universal design solutions for aging-in-place, and more to improve your home’s value and your quality of life. Visit our website for service areas and get inspired by our photo gallery. Email: [email protected] DBAs: DFW Home Services LLC, DFW Homes LLC
"In August 2022, after hearing about DFW Improved on a home improvement radio show, we entered into two contracts with them for a roof replacement and interior water damage repair. These contracts were based on insurance-approved scopes following the 2021 ice storm. DFW Improved began the roof replacement project first. Following the replacement, the roof continued to leak due to their failure to replace the flashings. Despite corresponding work items in the insurance scope (confirmed later by the insurance adjuster's email), the DFW Improved salesperson insisted that flashing was not part of the roof. He threatened legal action if further payment was not made. Prior to this, they presented two identical model shingles as choices, which their own roof subcontractor on-site disclosed. Upon our inquiry via email, instead of addressing the issue, the salesperson accused us of defaming their company. Furthermore, they quoted $900 for a non-existent siding hole and estimated $25,000 for a bookcase, which their own designer valued at $6,000 to $7,000. While the roof leaking issue was still unresolved, DFW Improved began interior work. Instead of submitting the agreed supplement request as agreed, they skipped necessary steps to cut water-damaged drywall. To prevent wasted effort, we instructed workers to stop. The salesperson responded, stating that workers would not proceed with any work not approved by insurance. However, he emailed the insurance company claiming that the work had already been completed, causing significant confusion for us. During the halt period, we sent out numerous issues such as broken air pipes, cracked roof rafters, missing insulation, roof holes, missing felt paper, and a leaking roof. However, we received no response other than prevaricate explanations and demanding for money. We escalated to the DFW Improved upper manager who responded that they are their best team members and disregarded our request for an alternative project team. DFW Improved abandoned the projects and warranties, and initiated separation in December 2022. Both parties engaged in negotiations over separation costs. During this process, DFW Improved unexpectedly sent four individuals to our house, claiming to inspect texture work and demanding payment. Subsequently, DFW Improved placed a lien on our house, and their lawyer sent a demanding letter stating they would auction our house and (quote)“sue Vigorously” if payment was not made, despite the mediation/arbitration clause clearly outlined in the contracts. Under this pressure, we filed a claim in Tarrant County Small Claims Court, where the lien was placed. Later, their lawyer filed a motion to transfer the case to Collin County, where DFW Improved is based. We refused to comply with a demand for $5,000 and the confidentiality requirement during mediation. DFW Improved filed a new case simultaneously in the higher Tarrant County District Court, demanding a new amount of $59,845 and seeking to enforce the lien, providing no explanation for this amount. According to their co-owner's email, their accounting book calculated that we owed them a total of $1,260 (detailed below). During pre-mediation discussions, their lawyer attempted to justify their request for $8k, citing that a significant portion was allocated to attorneys' fees. We did not engage their lawyer to send us a threatening letter containing false statements about suing us without mediation. Their lawyer also declined $65 public mediator service provided by the Tarrant Small Claims Court. Additionally, they unilaterally escalated the dispute to a higher court. We have never been late with their payments. In fact, DFW Improved made a math error by crediting the blind work twice. When we brought this to their attention, DFW Improved spent extra time correcting the invoice, and their salesperson initiated an internal investigation. Any delay was certainly not caused by us. DFW Improved filed a lien attempting to collect the costs again, despite already receiving payment. See the invoice they submitted, which completely overlooks the $35,895.76 payment we made (supported by our bank transactions). —-------------The payment schedule on the contract has major math errors—--------- Payments for the work are due as follows: Contract Total $ 194,972.33 $ 19,497.23 deposit is due at initial design meeting.(10% of the Contract Total) 20% of the Contract Total is due at the preconstruction meeting. 30% of the Contract Total is due at start of drywall repair. ←– we requested halt at this phase and according to texas property code Sec. 28.003. EXCEPTION FOR GOOD FAITH DISPUTE; we can WITHHOLDING up to 110% of the difference between the amount the obligee claims is due and the amount the obligor claims is due. 30% of the Contract Total is due at start of countertop/trim installation. ←–we don’t even have any work for countertop 17% of the Contract Total is due at walkthrough. Remaining contract total is due at completion. 10%+20+30%+30%+17% + Remaining is more than 107%! DFW Improved needs to refund the incorrectly collected funds. -------DFW Improved co-owner's calculation based on their accounting book--------- ROOFING PROJECT Contracted amount: $52,364.74 Approved Credits Total ($3128.51) Xactimate difference ($1499.88) Line #18 R&R Chimney Flashing ($438.29) Line #25 Digital satellite ($49.24) Line #27 R&R Window Screen ($649.38) Line #53 Window Bid ($491.72) Payments to date: ($36,655.32) Roofing Project Balance due to DFW Improved $12,580.91 Line #20 Step Flashing Line #21 Flashing - L Flashing Additional credit discussed above of $1,478.63 brings this amount to $11,102.28 <--- DFW Improved never passed the city inspection and provide completion list and promised warranty INTERIOR PROJECT Current payments ($35,895.76) Current Costs to Date $28,432.84 Demo crew $550 Demo crew $150 Plumbing crew $690 Drywall crew $19,200 Insulation company $3000 Home Depot - misc. materials $104.03 Total for labor and material $23,694.03 <---this amount is already paid 20% per insurance standards for Profit and Overhead $4,738.81 Interior Project Credit for exhaust fan duct ($150) Interior Project Balance due to homeowner ($7,612.92) Total amount due(combine both contracts) $1,260 —----interior invoice from DFW Improved(removed detail name of subcontractors)---------- 11/12/2022 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Remodeling $ 150.00 11/17/2022 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest demo $ 550.00 11/17/2022 6013751 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 23.27 11/17/2022 6013734 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 23.02 11/25/2022 816725 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Drywall $ 19,200.00 11/21/2022 2014093 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 115.46 11/22/2022 1200043 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ (57.72) 11/29/2022 34736796-$690 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Plumbing $ 690.00 11/30/2022 10-85062 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Insulation $ 900.00 11/30/2022 10-85061 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Insulation $ 2,100.00 $ 23,694.03 They attempted to inflate the amount to $22,835.94 by falsely claiming work on the wall texture extended from the actual 10% (bottom 1 foot of each wall) to 100%. Their lien is invalid, and their claim is baseless according to the evidence in their own submitted invoice. We are uncertain about the extent and duration of the legal battle DFW Improved and their lawyer will continue to pursue. It has been nearly two years. Instead of assisting us with the aftermath of a natural disaster, DFW Improved attempted to extort money from us and our insurance provider. This has resulted in substantial legal fees, emotional stress, and significant delays in repairing our house, necessitating prolonged rental expenses. Despite our efforts to settle amicably, they persist in prolonging and escalating the dispute. This inci"
Phillip C on June 2024
DFW Improved is a full-service home remodeling contractor that specializes in understanding your goals and providing top-tier results. Rated Top 500 in the Nation in 2018 by Qualified Remodeler, our Design-Build team is ready to serve you. Whether it’s bathroom and kitchen remodeling, media rooms and built-ins; outdoor living spaces or a room addition, we are a general contractor in an elite class of award-winning service providers recognized for building excellence. We design and build for general home renovation, insurance restoration, universal design solutions for aging-in-place, and more to improve your home’s value and your quality of life. Visit our website for service areas and get inspired by our photo gallery. Email: [email protected] DBAs: DFW Home Services LLC, DFW Homes LLC
"In August 2022, after hearing about DFW Improved on a home improvement radio show, we entered into two contracts with them for a roof replacement and interior water damage repair. These contracts were based on insurance-approved scopes following the 2021 ice storm. DFW Improved began the roof replacement project first. Following the replacement, the roof continued to leak due to their failure to replace the flashings. Despite corresponding work items in the insurance scope (confirmed later by the insurance adjuster's email), the DFW Improved salesperson insisted that flashing was not part of the roof. He threatened legal action if further payment was not made. Prior to this, they presented two identical model shingles as choices, which their own roof subcontractor on-site disclosed. Upon our inquiry via email, instead of addressing the issue, the salesperson accused us of defaming their company. Furthermore, they quoted $900 for a non-existent siding hole and estimated $25,000 for a bookcase, which their own designer valued at $6,000 to $7,000. While the roof leaking issue was still unresolved, DFW Improved began interior work. Instead of submitting the agreed supplement request as agreed, they skipped necessary steps to cut water-damaged drywall. To prevent wasted effort, we instructed workers to stop. The salesperson responded, stating that workers would not proceed with any work not approved by insurance. However, he emailed the insurance company claiming that the work had already been completed, causing significant confusion for us. During the halt period, we sent out numerous issues such as broken air pipes, cracked roof rafters, missing insulation, roof holes, missing felt paper, and a leaking roof. However, we received no response other than prevaricate explanations and demanding for money. We escalated to the DFW Improved upper manager who responded that they are their best team members and disregarded our request for an alternative project team. DFW Improved abandoned the projects and warranties, and initiated separation in December 2022. Both parties engaged in negotiations over separation costs. During this process, DFW Improved unexpectedly sent four individuals to our house, claiming to inspect texture work and demanding payment. Subsequently, DFW Improved placed a lien on our house, and their lawyer sent a demanding letter stating they would auction our house and (quote)“sue Vigorously” if payment was not made, despite the mediation/arbitration clause clearly outlined in the contracts. Under this pressure, we filed a claim in Tarrant County Small Claims Court, where the lien was placed. Later, their lawyer filed a motion to transfer the case to Collin County, where DFW Improved is based. We refused to comply with a demand for $5,000 and the confidentiality requirement during mediation. DFW Improved filed a new case simultaneously in the higher Tarrant County District Court, demanding a new amount of $59,845 and seeking to enforce the lien, providing no explanation for this amount. According to their co-owner's email, their accounting book calculated that we owed them a total of $1,260 (detailed below). During pre-mediation discussions, their lawyer attempted to justify their request for $8k, citing that a significant portion was allocated to attorneys' fees. We did not engage their lawyer to send us a threatening letter containing false statements about suing us without mediation. Their lawyer also declined $65 public mediator service provided by the Tarrant Small Claims Court. Additionally, they unilaterally escalated the dispute to a higher court. We have never been late with their payments. In fact, DFW Improved made a math error by crediting the blind work twice. When we brought this to their attention, DFW Improved spent extra time correcting the invoice, and their salesperson initiated an internal investigation. Any delay was certainly not caused by us. DFW Improved filed a lien attempting to collect the costs again, despite already receiving payment. See the invoice they submitted, which completely overlooks the $35,895.76 payment we made (supported by our bank transactions). —-------------The payment schedule on the contract has major math errors—--------- Payments for the work are due as follows: Contract Total $ 194,972.33 $ 19,497.23 deposit is due at initial design meeting.(10% of the Contract Total) 20% of the Contract Total is due at the preconstruction meeting. 30% of the Contract Total is due at start of drywall repair. ←– we requested halt at this phase and according to texas property code Sec. 28.003. EXCEPTION FOR GOOD FAITH DISPUTE; we can WITHHOLDING up to 110% of the difference between the amount the obligee claims is due and the amount the obligor claims is due. 30% of the Contract Total is due at start of countertop/trim installation. ←–we don’t even have any work for countertop 17% of the Contract Total is due at walkthrough. Remaining contract total is due at completion. 10%+20+30%+30%+17% + Remaining is more than 107%! DFW Improved needs to refund the incorrectly collected funds. -------DFW Improved co-owner's calculation based on their accounting book--------- ROOFING PROJECT Contracted amount: $52,364.74 Approved Credits Total ($3128.51) Xactimate difference ($1499.88) Line #18 R&R Chimney Flashing ($438.29) Line #25 Digital satellite ($49.24) Line #27 R&R Window Screen ($649.38) Line #53 Window Bid ($491.72) Payments to date: ($36,655.32) Roofing Project Balance due to DFW Improved $12,580.91 Line #20 Step Flashing Line #21 Flashing - L Flashing Additional credit discussed above of $1,478.63 brings this amount to $11,102.28 <--- DFW Improved never passed the city inspection and provide completion list and promised warranty INTERIOR PROJECT Current payments ($35,895.76) Current Costs to Date $28,432.84 Demo crew $550 Demo crew $150 Plumbing crew $690 Drywall crew $19,200 Insulation company $3000 Home Depot - misc. materials $104.03 Total for labor and material $23,694.03 <---this amount is already paid 20% per insurance standards for Profit and Overhead $4,738.81 Interior Project Credit for exhaust fan duct ($150) Interior Project Balance due to homeowner ($7,612.92) Total amount due(combine both contracts) $1,260 —----interior invoice from DFW Improved(removed detail name of subcontractors)---------- 11/12/2022 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Remodeling $ 150.00 11/17/2022 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest demo $ 550.00 11/17/2022 6013751 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 23.27 11/17/2022 6013734 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 23.02 11/25/2022 816725 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Drywall $ 19,200.00 11/21/2022 2014093 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ 115.46 11/22/2022 1200043 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Home Depot $ (57.72) 11/29/2022 34736796-$690 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Plumbing $ 690.00 11/30/2022 10-85062 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Insulation $ 900.00 11/30/2022 10-85061 homeowner:2022-August-Interior Insurance Rest Insulation $ 2,100.00 $ 23,694.03 They attempted to inflate the amount to $22,835.94 by falsely claiming work on the wall texture extended from the actual 10% (bottom 1 foot of each wall) to 100%. Their lien is invalid, and their claim is baseless according to the evidence in their own submitted invoice. We are uncertain about the extent and duration of the legal battle DFW Improved and their lawyer will continue to pursue. It has been nearly two years. Instead of assisting us with the aftermath of a natural disaster, DFW Improved attempted to extort money from us and our insurance provider. This has resulted in substantial legal fees, emotional stress, and significant delays in repairing our house, necessitating prolonged rental expenses. Despite our efforts to settle amicably, they persist in prolonging and escalating the dispute. This inci"
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RMC CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION LLC, Has specialize in Concrete and Masonry for Residental and Commercial Clients with-in the Dallas Fort/Worth Metroplex. From: Concrete Driveway,Patio, to elegant pooldeck,also decative finishes, stamp,stained,overlay. Also include, Impressive range of custom Stone and Brick work. From: Retaining wall,Water features,Flag-Stone,Veneer and More. We enjoy providing our clients with quality product and service constructed by our craftsmen. We also, offer unmatched business integrity and the service guarantee of 17 years. New install or Repair are Welcome.
We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, patios, masonry services, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
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We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, patios, masonry services, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
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FAQs for concrete wall construction projects in Denton, TX
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Concrete repair costs range anywhere from about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot to fill minor cracks, to about $6 to $14 per square foot to replace damaged concrete slabs. Repair costs vary widely depending on the size and type of work needed. For example, replacing 100 square feet of driveway will cost between $600 to $1,400, on average.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.
Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.
The Denton, TX homeowners’ guide to concrete wall construction
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