Steve Kendrick was engaged in December of 2012 to complete a swimming pool remodel at my home.  In December of 2013 (a YEAR later), I basically had a mosquito infested mud pit for a pool and a back yard that was completely unusable.  Steve had demolished my pool and existing concrete deck, but had not completed any of the new construction.  He took about $XX,XXX of my money and left me with nothing more than a destroyed back yard.  He never delivered the equipment that was supposed to have been purchased with my money and he didn't pay off his subcontractor, who later filed a lien on my property.  
I received nothing significant of value for my $XX,XXX.  In fact, the company I have now hired to complete the job is charging me more than my total original contract price with Steve because the new company has the additional hassle of cleaning up all of Steve's mess. 
If someone broke into my house and stole $XX,XXX of my money, I would label them a thief and call the police to pursue criminal charges!!
My attorney tells me that Steve has been sued before and that he likely has no assets to satisfy any legal judgments.  
My recommendation is that you DO NOT hire Houston Pool Remodeling or any other business name under which Steve Kendrick might be operating.