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.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/canyon-lake/hill-country-building-and-renovation-reviews-6253999.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Nesmith Electrical Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Linda F."},"reviewBody":"Let's just say I wish I had put a lot more stock in the negative reviews and a whole lot less on the positive. Very sloppy work. Plugs that were suppose to be hot all the time are only hot when the lights are on, therefore I will have to get someone else to re-do them. Plugs on front of work benches stick out over an inch....another thing that I'm going to have to change. Very poor communication, late show ups, no shows and lots of rescheduling. There was one other issue (the one that was the most crucial one to me) but, I will not mention it on a public site. He left the job unfinished and won't return texts and calls. But, he sure put himself on a very high pedestal. Lots of bragging about his work ethics, people skills and punctuality.
UPDATE: To begin with, the price he quoted, in the very beginning, is the price we went with. I did ask him to do a couple more things and he gave me a price to do them and I paid him the extra for doing them. Digging the trench to the shed and greenhouse was included in the original quote so he did nothing extra here?.even though he makes it sound like it was above and beyond. Yes, my funds are limited and now I'm going to have to hire someone else to fix these things and finish what he didn't come back and do. As far as the walk through and ?everything was as I requested??.well, I took him on his word, which turned out to be a mistake on my part. As we walked through he STATED that the ceiling plugs in the shop were all hot all the time and the ones on the front of the bench were not. That is what we agreed upon, however, only one of the ceiling plugs is hot, the one in the middle of the shop. The two above the benches are not hot. The light above the bench has to be on for them to work. I guess I should have plugged something in to check this for myself instead of taking him on his word. He knew from the beginning that the lights I bought were the plug in type. I told him this in the beginning and showed him the light fixtures and explained I wanted it this way in case I ever need to change them that all I had to do was unplug the old and plug the new. There is nothing wrong with the lights I bough. I have checked with another electrician and the sales associate from Lowe?s where I bought the lights and the plugs just simply are not wired properly. As for the plugs sticking out on the front of the workbench, you can see these in the pictures I posted. Who would put sheetrock on the front of a workbench? I do not care about the light fixture. Frank told me it was used and I was ok with that from the beginning (it was just a fixture for the greenhouse). As for the fan bracket he is referring to, it is still wobbly and once again I did not get the ladder and check it before they left. I noticed it afterwards when the fan started wobbling. So that didn?t get fixed properly, even though I paid for it. He was supposed to come back and finish hanging a fan in the bedroom. The fan was defective and I was going to have to get a new one. They did not have time that day for me to go get the new one. Also, they were going to add a plug in my bathroom. So we agreed that they would come back another day and do those two things?.and, since they were extra, we agreed upon a price for them. Several days went by, with the old fan hanging unfinished from the ceiling, and I did not hear from him. I tried to call him, no response and no return call when I left a message. I sent a text and he responded and told me he would get back to me and he never did. And, since he mentioned it, I will respond to the missing hammer. I DID NOT ACCUSE HIM of taking my hammer or anything else. You can read the email message I sent him and see that I merely ask him if it could have gotten mixed up with their tools since they were working in my shop. I posted a picture of it with the other pictures."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/corpus-christi/nesmith-electrical-services-reviews-6221546.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Haynes Electric, LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Linda F."},"reviewBody":"I'm sorry to say things did not go well with this project. Mr. Haynes put his and quot;helperand quot; on the minor stuff. Told me in the beginning it should take him approx. 18 hrs. to complete the plugs, switches, fans, and light. Sounded like a lot of time for such minor work for an electrician but I accepted it. I ended up paying him for 28.5 hrs of labor for this kid at $53.00 an hr. I was told by two neighbors that he spent most of his time outside talking on his cell phone. And, there was a 6 pack of beer in the refrigerator when the job was started and none when the job was over (they were the only ones that had a key to the house at that time). He cut 3 holes the size of a silver dollar in the bottom of a cabinet to install 1 wire for the light fixture. I had to repair the holes. I told them I wanted to save 1 of the existing ceiling fans because I wanted the blades and globes.......that was gone when the job was done. When I questioned it he said it was a miscommunication between him and the helper and it got thrown away. I ask him to label the inside of the new panel so I would know which breaker went to what. All of then were labeled and quot;plugsand quot; except the 220 breakers. Very sloppy scribbling and ruined the label. When I brought up the missing fan, missing beer and holes in the cabinet Mr. Haynes said he was sorry and that he would talk to his helper. I feel this was wrong and he should have taken responsibility for for his employee. Needless to say, I will not recommend Haynes Electric to anyone and I will not use them in the future. On the plus side, I think Mr. Haynes is an ok electrician and seems to know what he is doing and if he is doing the work himself he might be ok. As I look at my paperwork from him it shows $1,510.50 for the kids labor, materials of $408.71 ( supplied all the fans and light fixture), main service $900.00 and $270.00 for the additional 200 A ext. breaker. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/portland/haynes-electric%2C-llc-reviews-3722749.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Commercial Motor Co","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy D."},"reviewBody":"I took my 2013 Ford Taurus in for the recall repair to the fuel pump line as recommended by Ford Motor Co. and because my air bag light was on for no reason. As long as it was there, I asked for an oil change since it was time. I arrived at 7:30 am. Darrell greeted me within 2 minutes and took the information. I went to the waiting room, and within ten minutes Eric came to get me, saying that the repairs would take a while and asking if I'd like a loaner vehicle. It took a few minutes to arrange for the loan of a 2009 Ford Focus and I was on my way. Darrell called at 4:30 pm and said that the oil was changed and the fuel pump line was repaired. He asked if I'd like to leave the car over the weekend and keep the loaner car so they could start on the air bag light problem first thing on Monday. I opted to retrieve my car and return the loaner car. I took my car back in on Monday morning. The air bag light problem was fixed and, at my request, the software for the bluetooth system was updated, before noon. I picked up the car and everything was working well. There was no additional charge for this warranty work. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/aransas-pass/commercial-motor-co-reviews-5518955.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Scott Electric Co","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Polly B."},"reviewBody":"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 install them are included and they can be hard wired. All you do is cut the plug off. Everything is included in box, including the light bulbs.
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":7}]}
Lighting Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Kingsville, TX
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...
Linda F.
1.0
12/2014
Let's just say I wish I had put a lot more stock in the negative reviews and a whole lot less on the positive. Very sloppy work. Plugs that were suppose to be hot all the time are only hot when the lights are on, therefore I will have to get someone else to re-do them. Plugs on front of...
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...
We are providers of electrical services in the McAllen/Brownsville area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs for each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the 40 years in business, AG Electric has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your electrical needs!
"Very professional! Quickly identified the problem and explained the solution. The work was exceptional! Friendly and easy to work with too! I highly recommend them!"
Mark N on July 2024
We are providers of electrical services in the McAllen/Brownsville area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs for each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the 40 years in business, AG Electric has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your electrical needs!
"Very professional! Quickly identified the problem and explained the solution. The work was exceptional! Friendly and easy to work with too! I highly recommend them!"
We are a ultra high end kitchen manufacturer from Italy, our company has been standing out in the kitchen sector for over forty years, focusing on sustainability, wellbeing, innovation, and timeless kitchens, that are made to last. Each Kitchen is designed with you in mind, to create products that contribute to your wellness and needs. Our company has earned a reputation for its dedication to improving the ergonomics and the maximum use of space. In-depth tests on the quality and durability of materials are performed on all of our products to provide a 10-year guarantee and a superior after-sales assistance. We now distributes kitchens to more than 370 showrooms all over the world, including Europe, the U.S.A., the Middle East, India, South-East Asia and South Africa.
We are a ultra high end kitchen manufacturer from Italy, our company has been standing out in the kitchen sector for over forty years, focusing on sustainability, wellbeing, innovation, and timeless kitchens, that are made to last. Each Kitchen is designed with you in mind, to create products that contribute to your wellness and needs. Our company has earned a reputation for its dedication to improving the ergonomics and the maximum use of space. In-depth tests on the quality and durability of materials are performed on all of our products to provide a 10-year guarantee and a superior after-sales assistance. We now distributes kitchens to more than 370 showrooms all over the world, including Europe, the U.S.A., the Middle East, India, South-East Asia and South Africa.
We are a family owned new construction and remodeling company. We can remodel any part of your home or even the entire home. We are the HGTV of Corpus Christi. Let us make your home your dream home again!
We are a family owned new construction and remodeling company. We can remodel any part of your home or even the entire home. We are the HGTV of Corpus Christi. Let us make your home your dream home again!
Family owned Electric and Lighting company serving the Rio Grande Valley and more! We offer Electrical & Lighting as well as Air Conditioning. We are licensed with the state of Texas!
Family owned Electric and Lighting company serving the Rio Grande Valley and more! We offer Electrical & Lighting as well as Air Conditioning. We are licensed with the state of Texas!
Licensed Electrician,Afforadable Rates, Residential,Commercial Electrical Services, Service Calls, Service Upgrades, Maintenance, Add-ons, 20+years of experience
"Juan did not complete the job he started. He will not communicate with us. He was paid $4000, and he bailed. We have tried contacting him for about 2 months. We started this project 6 months ago. The project is unfinished, and it appears he is now in the Corpus area, used to be in Austin area."
Aidee L on December 2020
Licensed Electrician,Afforadable Rates, Residential,Commercial Electrical Services, Service Calls, Service Upgrades, Maintenance, Add-ons, 20+years of experience
"Juan did not complete the job he started. He will not communicate with us. He was paid $4000, and he bailed. We have tried contacting him for about 2 months. We started this project 6 months ago. The project is unfinished, and it appears he is now in the Corpus area, used to be in Austin area."
Smith and Jones Electric is a commercial and residential electrical contractor business which serves the entire Corpus Christi area. If you have an electricla issue in your home or business, we fix it! We do electrical for new construction, old construction, remodels, etc. We are owned and operated by a master electrician with over 30 years of experience.
"Loved the results Professional job Prompt and professional Cleaned up area Recommended them to family members and others"
Annette E on October 2020
Smith and Jones Electric is a commercial and residential electrical contractor business which serves the entire Corpus Christi area. If you have an electricla issue in your home or business, we fix it! We do electrical for new construction, old construction, remodels, etc. We are owned and operated by a master electrician with over 30 years of experience.
"Loved the results Professional job Prompt and professional Cleaned up area Recommended them to family members and others"
Big Mack Electric is an up-and-coming business that provides a number of services for your electrical needs. Please give us a call. "No job too small for Big Mack Electric." Services: Residential and Commercial services. Lighting and Power Service; Panel Upgrades, Generator Installations, Remodels, New Construction
"It bc was great and on the weekend too"
Marco T on March 2025
Big Mack Electric is an up-and-coming business that provides a number of services for your electrical needs. Please give us a call. "No job too small for Big Mack Electric." Services: Residential and Commercial services. Lighting and Power Service; Panel Upgrades, Generator Installations, Remodels, New Construction
USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.
USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.
FAQs for lighting service projects in Kingsville, TX
Typically, under-cabinet lighting costs about $265 on average, ranging from $230 to $300, depending on the type of lights, fixtures, and amount of electrical work required. Additional cost factors include the removal of old lighting, energy costs related to the type of light bulbs, and the replacement of light bulbs as they burn out.
Here are the average lighting costs by type:
LED Puck Lights: $25 per fixture
LED Strip Lights: $20 per 8-foot strip
Xenon Fixtures: $50 per unit
Fluorescent Lighting: $12 to $50 per unit
Recessed lighting installation costs about $360 on average, with a typical price range between $100 and $480, depending on labor cost in your area, required wiring, and the type of bulb. The cost to hire an electrician to install recessed lighting is typically $200 to $250 per fixture. If your electrical pro charges per hour, expect to pay $85 to $105 per hour for this service.
Other cost factors include:
Ceiling material
Housing type
Trim type
Bulb type
Materials
Accessibility
Permits
On average, the cost to install a light fixture is about $550, ranging from about $160 to $950, depending on the number of lights and the type of light bulbs and fixtures. You should consider other cost factors like your home’s location, electrical and drywall work required to install the fixture, and removal of old fixtures when creating a budget for this project. Keep in mind that replacing a light fixture typically costs less than installing one for the first time.
You should hire a licensed electrician who is insured to perform any electrical work on your home, including lighting installation. States have different requirements for licensing and certifying electricians, so use Angi’s state licensing tool to review local guidelines.
Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:
How many years of electrical experience do you have?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you work with subcontractors?
Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?
What is the timeline for completion?
How do you handle change orders?
Can you provide at least three customer references?
Several types of light fixtures are available, each requiring different installation techniques. Keep in mind that you’ll need to hire a lighting specialist to install the majority of these fixture types.
Here are some of the most common light fixture options:
Ceiling-mounted fixtures: $90–$230
Pendant lights: $95–$250
Chandeliers: $300–$2,000
Track lighting: $100–$250
Wall-mounted lights: $90–$250
Fluorescent lights: $85–$220
Light bars: $330–$440
The Kingsville, TX homeowners’ guide to lighting services
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