Peach Tree Construction

Peachtree owner Dave Swenson provided the correct answers to our questions BEFORE our home remodel began but FAILED to follow through during the job. The time estimate to complete the job was 6 weeks and it took 22 weeks, due to a lack of qualified workers for the work schedule. The contract states that Peachtree will employ a sufficient number of skilled workers but they only have one or two. Many days the Peachtree worker only worked for an hour before he was sent to another job due to poor job scheduling and complaining homeowners. Due to the extent of the electrical and plumbing on this job, a building permit was required and Dave Swenson indicated that an application was submitted to Layton City. This turned out to be false and when we investigated, the application was submitted after the job was finished. Dave told us the electrical was inspected three times but this was a lie due to the city not having the permit. None of the electrical or plumbing was inspected while the walls/ceiling were accessible so we hope it was built to code. This is especially a sore point for us as all risk on this job became our responsibility when it should have been the contractor’s. Peachtree indicated that all materials would be purchased before the job started and this also was a lie. Many times the Peachtree worker did not know what material was selected or how a task was to be completed due to Dave Swenson not communicating with his workers. Many times we had to “design on the fly” with the worker because he did not received previously agreed upon specs or selected products from Dave Swenson. Many times work had to be redone due to this. A new water softener was installed but we have been unable to get a copy of the invoice from Peachtree so we have no warranty coverage. Peachtree indicated in writing that they would provide a cash discount, instead of us using a cash-back credit card, and the discount would be on the final invoice. However, Peachtree has refused to provide a final invoice so there has been no cash discount. This has cost us money. Layton City has tried to have Peachtree fix the items that did not meet code but Peachtree refuses to contact either the city or us. We found out after the fact that Layton City has other complaints against Peachtree refusing to do a final inspection on jobs. We paid Peachtree in 4 installments while the job was progressing as they purchased materials or reached construction milestones. We were able to communicate with Dave and the company until the 4th payment was made. Since that time, Peachtree has refused to communicate with us so we assume they believe we do not owe them more money. Until a final inspection and invoice is provided, this job is not considered complete by Layton City or us. Do not hire this contractor for your remodel needs unless you can accept lies, excuses, and irresponsibility.