Lone Star Contracting

Description of Work: Kitchen remodeling

Description of Work: I initially looked and was searching for LONESTAR CONTRACTING SERVICES and picked this company by mistake. As I could not erase my review, I have gone back and given this contractor all As.

Description of Work: Installed granite countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, cooktop, light fixtures, and miscellaneous items

Description of Work: Visit the house to provide an estimate on a patio cover & ceiling repairs

Description of Work: Updated the master bath by replacing all tile work in shower, installed granite around garden tub, installed granite vanity tops, installed all new plumbing fixtures throughout, and built a new drawer unit matching the existing vanities.

Description of Work: Eric and his team pretty much gutted my house and updated the entire house. They knocked out 3 walls to create a great room completely remodeled the kitchen and installed granite and redid cabinets, installed tile, remodeled both bathrooms, and installed base boards, crown molding and all new interior and exterior doors. They also built a pergola and deck and tiled the back patio and put up a fence. There really isn't much that Eric and his team can't do.

Description of Work: Tiling, painting, plumbing, electrical, wall work.

Description of Work: Update 6/17/14: We have gone through the dispute resolution process with Angies list to no avail despite Angies List good efforts and weeks of trying. Lonestar in its initial response said that the deck drained. I have attached a couple of pictures of the deck after pressure washing the deck so there is no debris on the deck preventing water from draining. You can see for yourself the deck does not drain even after 24 hours. During the dispute resolution process we specifically asked, through Angies representative for them to quote the idea they had suggested previously to cut several drainage grooves in the deck to allow water to flow. We did not receive a quote for this idea. Lonestar did provide a quote to redo the entire deck for $4k or more than the original quote. By responding to Angies request for resolution and providing a quote, Angies informs that they have avoided any penalty from Angies list, other than the reviews to stand. Repeatedly during the dispute resolution they mentioned it wasn't their fault the deck flooded it was because they had to repair because my overhead drip irrigation sprinklers ran the night of the original pour. A couple of things about that. Yes they did repair this but it was adding material to the low area that ponded making it higher, so in reality the problem would have been worse if they hadn't done the repair. Additionally, once they did the repair they should make sure that the deck was correct after the repair and stood behind the repair work as well. So I consulted Angies list for someone to cut the drainage grooves project. Several indicated that the grooves idea would work, but most declined to quote the patio as a separate job as being too small, but indicated they would "throw in the job" for little cost if they got other projects (My wife and I often have projects around as my wife and I own a home and three rental properties which she manages and I help as I can). Finally, I found a contractor willing to do just the patio drainage grooves, for $250. Took them a total of about 3 -4 hours including repeated reflooding and adjustment of the water flow with their cement cutter grinder. The deck drains very nicely now. I have attached after pictures. My wife and I actually think the grooves enhance the deck's appearance. Think about this someone new to the situation, so at full cost was satisfied with a $250 quote and was not told of any other projects). Having learned that the job was a throw in when several others thought the project as too small as a stand alone deal I told them about this project only. It took 3-4 hours in total to complete and fix this situation. I will note they, liked all others, asked about flooding into the house proper - a concern I have but to date has not occurred into the guest bedroom and the consensus was the entry into the den should be solved by weather stripping. All crossed their fingers with me about entry into the guest bedroom - some saying might work would have to rise 2 -3 inches but gulley washer summer rains could be a problem..... Lonestar, having started the project, suggested the drainage grooves solution but has apparently refused to quote it despite a request specifically through Angies dispute resolution to quote this approach, let alone just send someone to fix the situation in a slack period. They did avoid any Angies penalties though by responding and providing a quote. So I am left with the continuing perception they will quote fairly low, and count on moves adds and changes to make up margins, knowing that once started people will usually use the same contractor for various add on projects. Having been down this road many times I avoid asking for changes and try and be reasonable about unexpected things found on the job. However, I don't think walls not square on a house being built in the 1950's in Houston is unexpected and they were welcome to check level and square before quoting, I do not think a steam generator being 220 is unexpected when all steam generators are 220, I don't think a room heater being 220 is unexpected when most larger ones are and I sent them installation instructions before finishing the contracting. I don't think roman tub fillers being soldered in is unexpected when half are and the largest manufacturer uses mostly sweat fittings. A note about the electrical, we had an expected price and a Not to Exceed price on the electrical. I paid the full Not to Exceed price on the electrical quote. I denied the not square and the sweat fittings upcharges. I told them during the original contracting process I don't do small add on jobs and almost never change the design or materials etc from the quote. I invited them to put a Not to Exceed price on any line item to cover any concerns they might have on the line item. They did on the electrical but the electrical is still under serviced but not a safety issue according to another electrician - just a pain in the neck in the winter. I'm still tripping on some paint they bought wrong that I'll eventually use as long as it doesn't go bad. They didn't listen to what was expressed to them --- they were in a hurry. So everyone gets to make mistakes, I make my share am grumpy, in pain and walk on a cane. That said I try and document things and be clear up front and make no changes (jobs go faster and better) and work with people but try to avoid having people take advantage of my wife and I. To this end I bought the paint, compromised on the shower door – it was what we wanted originally but their sub said problematic and we agreed to their revised plan. The door came in as originally envisioned and while I see what the sub was saying am ok with the door as is, but would have preferred, I think, the sub's recommended changes. Lonestar on the other hand, in my opinion doesn't stand behind their work, or if they miss something they should have seen tries to upcharge for it as unforseen.... Not square in a remodel in Houston? 220 on a steam generator? A good professional should have seen or known that it was a likely issue put in the invited Not to exceed amount over the expected charge or....... alternatively they low balled the quote counting on the "upcharge" and "change order" process to correct, a common contracting strategy with which we are familiar. In either case we are not really happy with them. So we still have problematic electrical, have outstanding installations due to back orders on safety bars that my notes say have already been paid for – haven't asked them about that yet, and a patio that needed a small fix that we wound spending many hours on the dispute resolution process and finding someone to do and paid full retail of $250 to get done. Am still worried about the gully washer rains that come in late summer but am crossing my fingers. Bottom line despite weeks of trying to resolve the immediate drainage issue (causing moss, maybe mosquitos and a lot of mess in the house if you use the BBQ when wet) with Lonestar, a specific request to quote a resolution they initially suggested, Lonestar quoted a whole new deck at $4k or more than the original project. I found another contractor who seems to have fixed the immediate daily drainage issue for $250 and hours of my time finding someone to quote the job.

Description of Work: Patched and painted a BR ceiling, sanded and painted 3 drawers and 1 cabinet, painted powder room ceiling, painted several patches on walls.

Description of Work: Painted inside home

Description of Work: total kitchen remodel,

Description of Work: Lone Star Contracting remodeled our guest and master bathrooms. They replaced both vanities with granite countertops, new sinks and fixtures. In the guest bath, they replaced a tub/shower and installed tile around the tub/shower and on the floor. In the master bath, they replaced a tub/shower with a walk in shower and installed tile in the shower and on the floor

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Description of Work: Painted my boys room using Texans colors.

Description of Work: painting

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Description of Work: Painted bedroom and other areas upstairs

Description of Work: Completely gutted the master bathroom and adjoining dressing are. Ripped out all the tile in the shower and on the floor. Made repairs to water damaged 2x4's and insulation from pipe leaks in the wall. Corrected a bow in the shower ceiling. Widened the shower area, removed old window casing, mirrors, sink, etc. They laid new tile in the shower, made great suggestions for layout, new tile floor, sink, shower and sink fixtures, commode, light fixtures, and mirrors. Installed additional light and vent. Cut and installed an absolutely beautiful granite countertop in both the master bath and dressing area. Painted all the walls, cabinets, inside and out, and trim boards. They also replaced and painted sheetrock in the ceiling of another room.

Description of Work: Painted three 4 ceilings and one small room.

Description of Work: Painted bedroom walls, doors, ceiling and hallway doors, trim, walls, AC grate. It was a Big Deal for 8 hours of painting time, including prep.

Description of Work: Painted a bedroom (with a Big Deal coupon).

Description of Work: Completely gutted the tiny Master 1/2 bath, originally built in 1965, repaired water damage from the old shower which leaked into the walls over the years, Rebuilt the shower from the drain up. Installed Ceramic tile on the floor and in the shower, Custom built all of the cabinetry in the room, Installed granite counter top for sink, painted the room.

Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Lone Star Contracting.

Description of Work: Tear out old tub, vanity tile in master bathroom. Totally remodeled the bathroom into wet room / walk in shower with full glass door & panel. Installed new vanity, painted that area and changed out light and bathroom fixtures and doors. Additionally remodeled Master bathroom, laid real wooden flooring, painted, changed out ceiling fan, all doors and kick boards.

Description of Work: I got my kitchen remodeled and replaced the countertop and tub/surround in the master bath. The kitchen remodel included tearing down a pantry and wet bar, and putting up a support, as well are tearing down cabinets and dry wall, and replacing insulation in the area. Also got the ceiling lifted to create a more open space. A new vent hood was also installed. Also, included getting drywall repaired and new lighting fixtures. I got the flooring in the kitchen replaced as well.