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.
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Ceramic Tile Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Taft, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Jason A.
5.0
09/2023
They replaced several beams under the home for me. They completed the job in just 1.5 days. It was a fair price for the work they did. They even replaced some of the old tile siding they had to remove to complete the work. That was tedious work but did it till it was done right. I couldn't...
Homeowner.
5.0
10/2021
Very few problems. Biggest was dust for old tile removal. Excellent service from cabinet maker, painters, electrician, plumber, painters, and everyone else that came to work on our project. Price was fair for the quality and quantity of work we had done. It is just amazing at how much more...
Mo D.
5.0
10/2020
My wife and I hired Davis home repair and remodeling for two bathroom installations. We can not say enough good things about this company. I will start by explaining we had several other business attempt to tell us how our desires were to detailed and then gave many suggestions on how the...
Melanie W.
5.0
04/2020
In inherited my childhood home which was in need of repairs and remodeling. I first had Dash Construction tile the entire house in June, 2014. I was so pleased with their work, I set them up to remodel the kitchen the following October. Their attentiveness to detail and helping/suggesting...
Linda F.
2.0
05/2015
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...
Robynn P.
5.0
10/2012
After finding out about Toluca Granite on Angie's List, I called them to ask about granite remnants for my vanity. Allison was very helpful and explained about granite remnants, and the basic pricing structure and process. We visited Toluca to see the available remnants and found a beautiful...
We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety tile services that are customizable to each individual project. Restroom Remodels, Tub Removal, Power washing and Much More. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain and a variety of natural stone tile installation. Along side of the many varieties of hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, laminate or bamboo flooring. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We focus on customer service, practice respect and we strive hard for customer satisfaction.
"Cork tile flooring installed in kitchen. Excellent job,fast and good clean up. We would hire them again."
Daniel S on September 2025
We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety tile services that are customizable to each individual project. Restroom Remodels, Tub Removal, Power washing and Much More. We specialize in ceramic, porcelain and a variety of natural stone tile installation. Along side of the many varieties of hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, laminate or bamboo flooring. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We focus on customer service, practice respect and we strive hard for customer satisfaction.
"Cork tile flooring installed in kitchen. Excellent job,fast and good clean up. We would hire them again."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide. Emergency Water Removal Service available, for fastest response please call (361)358-7069 and select option 3. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Open Saturday by appointment. Thank you for your consideration!
"The MESS! They made of my closets when they put things back in there( really looks like they threw things back inside) was Horrible!!! I have 3 huge closets upstairs beside the clothes closets, that I keep neat ,clean and orderly with holiday decorations. They did not paint the wall along the steps from where they removed carpet and replaced it with vinyl laminate. My bathroom that they used upstairs was left filthy with their urine stains on the toilet and the floor. I feel like I spent a lot of $ ( almost $7K) and I still need to pay some one to paint the area around each stair and I have several hours of work to remove everything out of the closets and put everything back inside."
Anna L on March 2020
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide. Emergency Water Removal Service available, for fastest response please call (361)358-7069 and select option 3. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Open Saturday by appointment. Thank you for your consideration!
"The MESS! They made of my closets when they put things back in there( really looks like they threw things back inside) was Horrible!!! I have 3 huge closets upstairs beside the clothes closets, that I keep neat ,clean and orderly with holiday decorations. They did not paint the wall along the steps from where they removed carpet and replaced it with vinyl laminate. My bathroom that they used upstairs was left filthy with their urine stains on the toilet and the floor. I feel like I spent a lot of $ ( almost $7K) and I still need to pay some one to paint the area around each stair and I have several hours of work to remove everything out of the closets and put everything back inside."
Coastal Bend Hard Surface Cleaning we are focused on providing high quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With experience and quality, there has never been any better service than Coastal Bend Hard Surface Cleaning. We thrive on integrity, professionalism and attention to details, which sets us apart from the rest. Please call us today for a free estimate.
"Did not confirm appointment. Did not do two rooms. Did not move the few pieces of furniture in the house and cleaned around the furniture leaving the tile and grout under the furniture not cleaned. Charged more than submitted in the his proposal. Mr. Turner was unresponsive to all my questions. Claimed to have cleaned all spaces. I would not recommend John Turner or his Coastal Bend Company. It was an extremely unprofessional experience and very disappointing result."
Kristine H on April 2023
Coastal Bend Hard Surface Cleaning we are focused on providing high quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With experience and quality, there has never been any better service than Coastal Bend Hard Surface Cleaning. We thrive on integrity, professionalism and attention to details, which sets us apart from the rest. Please call us today for a free estimate.
"Did not confirm appointment. Did not do two rooms. Did not move the few pieces of furniture in the house and cleaned around the furniture leaving the tile and grout under the furniture not cleaned. Charged more than submitted in the his proposal. Mr. Turner was unresponsive to all my questions. Claimed to have cleaned all spaces. I would not recommend John Turner or his Coastal Bend Company. It was an extremely unprofessional experience and very disappointing result."
At VIP Roofing, we take pride in offering top-quality roofing solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of homeowners and businesses in Corpus Christi, TX. Whether you're looking to protect your home with durable residential roofing or need a reliable partner for your commercial roofing project, our team of experienced professionals is here to deliver exceptional results.
"Company owned by an amazing couple and the wife was able to walk me through all of the pricing options for different materials even the low cost options their employees came on time and cleaned up after themselves and the finished product was just so amazing. I was astonished."
Monica R on January 2025
At VIP Roofing, we take pride in offering top-quality roofing solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of homeowners and businesses in Corpus Christi, TX. Whether you're looking to protect your home with durable residential roofing or need a reliable partner for your commercial roofing project, our team of experienced professionals is here to deliver exceptional results.
"Company owned by an amazing couple and the wife was able to walk me through all of the pricing options for different materials even the low cost options their employees came on time and cleaned up after themselves and the finished product was just so amazing. I was astonished."
With 25 years of experience in everything from ground break to the final clean for turnover Foxtail Remodels can definitely deliver. Renovation consists of making something old look and feel new, while remodeling consists of making something new out of something old. The difference comes down to your goal for your project. Foxtail Remodels will be there every step of the way to ensure your happy.
With 25 years of experience in everything from ground break to the final clean for turnover Foxtail Remodels can definitely deliver. Renovation consists of making something old look and feel new, while remodeling consists of making something new out of something old. The difference comes down to your goal for your project. Foxtail Remodels will be there every step of the way to ensure your happy.
We are a local company and we know how to treat customers right. We do any projects. From decks boat lifts to additions complete home remodels and new construction. We are the best in south Texas because our integrity and customer satisfaction are number one priority.
We are a local company and we know how to treat customers right. We do any projects. From decks boat lifts to additions complete home remodels and new construction. We are the best in south Texas because our integrity and customer satisfaction are number one priority.
Here at Aston Designs we have various selections of flooring materials & designs ranging from carpet, wood, granite, vinyl plank tile, laminate. We also have various selections of countertop materials from solid surface, granite, quartz and marble. We constantly have specials on all countertops materials giving our customers to have high end quality while keeping the budget in mind! we have in house designers and a slabsmith to ensure we make this process stress free and simple all while maintaining attention to detail our priority. All work is done at one place so we ensure things get the Aston Designs way at all times. At Aston Designs we have core values of craftsmanship and integrity and our entire team here always take pride on top notch customer service and communication. We have two full size show rooms here in South Texas located in Corpus Christi as well as in Port Aransas and we work directly with you or designers and builders.
Here at Aston Designs we have various selections of flooring materials & designs ranging from carpet, wood, granite, vinyl plank tile, laminate. We also have various selections of countertop materials from solid surface, granite, quartz and marble. We constantly have specials on all countertops materials giving our customers to have high end quality while keeping the budget in mind! we have in house designers and a slabsmith to ensure we make this process stress free and simple all while maintaining attention to detail our priority. All work is done at one place so we ensure things get the Aston Designs way at all times. At Aston Designs we have core values of craftsmanship and integrity and our entire team here always take pride on top notch customer service and communication. We have two full size show rooms here in South Texas located in Corpus Christi as well as in Port Aransas and we work directly with you or designers and builders.
FAQs for ceramic tile service projects in Taft, TX
The average cost of installing tile is around $2,000, ranging between $400 and $6,500, depending on the type of tile, square footage of tile, and whether or not your tiling contractor performs site preparation, like removing old tile. On average, you can expect to pay between $5 and $45 per square foot, largely depending on the type and quality of the tiles you choose. For example, ceramic and travertine tile cost about $1 per square foot, but luxury tile options like marble cost up to $350 per square foot, not including labor.
Yes, tiling a bathroom is a great way to boost the value of your home. Tile is a highly durable and attractive building material, and savvy buyers will know they’re getting a low-maintenance flooring or wall covering that can last for 75 years or more. Keep in mind that the return on investment from tiling your bathroom will likely be higher if a professional tile installer does the work. Tiling is a complicated job, and mistakes will be very evident and detract from the appearance and value of the finished work.
On average, you can expect the tiling in your bathroom to take around 12 hours, usually spread over at least two to three days. The process can take longer if your tile installer needs to remove old tile first. Tiling a floor takes around six hours, and tiling the shower area often takes six to 10 hours. Some factors that affect the length of the project include the type of tile, the layout of your bathroom, and any prep work that your installer needs to do beforehand. It’s best to have an alternate bathroom available during the process.
Tile will almost always last longer than laminate flooring, regardless of the type of tile installed. Porcelain tile can last for 75 years or more with proper care, and even less durable ceramic tile will last for 60 years or more, provided they’re installed by a tile professional. On the other hand, laminate flooring has an average lifespan of around 20 years, and you might only get 10 to 15 years out of low-cost laminate flooring. As such, tile will add far more value to your home than laminate.
To find a local tile installer, your first step is to connect with professionals in your area and interview them. Ask the following questions to get a sense of their experience and ability:
How many years have you been in business?
Do you have a list of references I can contact?
What materials—tile, thinset, and mortar—will you use?
Does your pricing include materials and labor?
How long will my bathroom or kitchen be out of commission while you work?
Then, compare prices to find the best value for your investment.
The Taft, TX homeowners’ guide to ceramic tile services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost to install travertine tile depends on materials and the size of the project. This guide to travertine tile cost will help you budget accordingly.
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