Peninsula Repair & Remodeling
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I haven't worked for anyone just once, my clients continue to come back and refer their friends for quality work at a fair price done correctly the first time. I am available 7 days a week to help you with your needs. Please give me a call I would love to help you with your next project. Thank You, Todd Osburn Owner Contractor Peninsula Repair & Remodeling
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I am a second generation contractor who loves fixing things. I started my construction career in commercial building and tenant improvements. I am a perfectionist who continually strives to please my clients wishes. My specialties include remodeling, all home repairs including, and all phases of commercial construction., countertops, decks, drywall repair, electrical repair, fencing, flooring, inspection remedy, painting, plumbing, siding, tiling, vintage home knoledge and remodeling
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Todd did a great job, and trying to contact him to do my kitchen, so that should say it all.
Few, but honest words.
I hired someone else to do this, but they did a horrible job and after they had done some damage it was obvious that they didn't know what they were doing.
With this being said, Todd recommended a solution and gave told me the easiest way to fix the mistake. Unfortunately, due to the previous contractor's error, he had to tear up much more drywall then what should have been required for the work which significantly affected the price overall.
Todd kept me updated throughout the project as to how much it was going to cost, and the final price seemed sort of pricey compared to a second quote he gave me just a few days before completion, but the fact that he had extra work to do due to the previous contractor i wasn't expecting it to be too cheap anyways.
I'll for sure be using him again. I feel like he gives a fair assessment of the situation and does a good job at pointing out small things which you might have not thought about on your own.
I have building experience: I built a very large and complicated timber framed house, I helped frame two other houses, and I remodeled parts of three houses. I know about quality control and how to work with contractors and subcontractors.
Here is just a sampling of some of the problems we had:
1) They did not protect the 2-panel Douglas fir door or the cedar log walls before commencing the demolition. I even suggested that they remove the door. They put several scratches in the door and they scratched and dented the log wall in the bathroom.
2) They put the shower floor drain in terribly crooked.
3) The tile in the shower was very sloppily installed. Grout joints were supposed to be 1/8 inch wide but they varied from 0 (no gap) to 1/4 inch. The grout lines were not in alignment, especially at corners where they were often off as much as 1/4 inch. They also installed tiles that were chipped and should have been discarded. The shower looked terrible.
4) The floor tiles were quickly and sloppily installed. The floor tiles were uneven to the extent that some of them were uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet.
5) They did not put a pipe through the tile at the showerhead while they worked in the shower. Twice the shower valve was bumped on and the water drained down the inside of the wall. The first time it was a small leak and the contractor was present when it happened; the second time it flooded our downstairs bathroom and hall carpet. We had to run a dehumidifier for a week to get everything dried out. No help from the contractor.
6) When they moved the toilet downstairs they did not replace the 22 year old wax seals and they did not get the toilet aligned properly with the sewer pipe. Sewer gas began leaking out. I notified the contractor twice about this problem but he never responded. While we had guests staying downstairs the smell got so bad I had to pull the toilet and put in a new wax seal. After I properly reinstalled the toilet there was no more sewer gas.
7) On the day that the crew was going to grout the tile and finish the job I wouldn?t let them in the house. I met with the contractor later that morning and pointed out all that was wrong and he agreed to fix the drain and the uneven tile. They broke up part of the shower pan and straightened the drain and they pulled out and replaced ±4 dozen tiles (some twice). The cutting and grinding associated with this much tile demolition created a huge mess (fine dust everywhere).
After the repairs the tile job was acceptable. There are still some grout smears on the tile and a few tile are out of alignment but the overall job now looks OK. We still have a couple of other minor issues. I?ve asked twice to have the new toilet straightened and the timer switch on the fan has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. The contractor does not respond to my emails so I discontinued trying to get these things fixed some months ago.
This contractor has no quality control plan. He runs around all day picking up and delivering materials and he does not critically inspect the work done by his somewhat marginally skilled laborers. If I hadn?t done my own inspections we would have had a truly ugly bathroom. I told him as much several times and I suppose that may be why he will not come back to fix these last couple of problems. I reinstalled the downstairs toilet myself and I will end up straightening the upstairs toilet, replacing the fan switch and hopefully finding a grout removal product.
I truly do not understand all the positive reviews this contractor has received. I have NEVER had a worse experience with a contractor. Maybe we had the ?B Team?? But, maybe you?ll get the B Team too if you hire this contractor.
"Its true there were 5 or 6 tiles that had to be reordered and installed on a late friday evening that weren't up to my standard and had to be removed and replaced.I repeatedly tried to satisfy this customer to no avail. I pride myself and my team with quality work but after being continually berated I finally realized I wouldn't win this battle. I tried and tried over and over to please this customer to my own detriment and frustration. I believe that his frustration was that he wasn't allowed to do the work himself and had to hire out the small bathroom remodel. I think he decided he wasn't going to like the job quality no mater who did the job but himself. This was a very frustrating experience for me and my guys, rather than leave after being berated throughout the job, I finished, told him I was done with his job and haven't responded to his berating emails. He still owes me $1250 and I haven't heard why, but I guess he feels I owe him. The toilet downstairs was replaced, we used an extended wax ring and a solid wax ring (2 in total) because of the recessed toilet flange. There is no way we could install a new toilet and somehow scrape off the old wax ring to reuse it, that would be absurd. I and my guys wouldn't ever do that, and how disgusting would that be for us, The bathroom turned out beautiful and the job was done professionally. I do every job as if it were being done for myself and don't ever cut corners on quality installation and materials, advising my clients along the way. I wish he had just done the job himself and not put me and my guys through this frustrating experience."
The stone work was excellent and reaches from the shower base to the ceiling giving a grand effect to the shower. An additional job was to remove an old stove, patch the walls on the inside and outside of the house. A final job was to drywall six former heating vent openings. All of the dry wall work was excellent. The stove removal was also accomplished with care for my home.
All of the work was done very professionally. I am contacting Peninsula Repair for a second job at the present.
Based on this very positive experience we have subsequently hired Peninsula for a larger job and expect to work with them for years to come.
After purchasing a new home out of state with no references or resources we had to
look for a contractor to get some things started before we could move
into the house. Blind faith & trust really as we were not there to verify anything. I began my search on Angie's list and completely lucked out! I contacted Todd based on his reviews and his competency for many different types of projects. I then looked through his finish work on his website. I knew he was the guy, but even more so when my call was returned within the day.
I expressed a long list of issues & what needed to be addressed. Todd helped prioritize the sequence and when it could be delivered. Not only was he reassuring, he knew his stuff & had very practical solutions as well as advice or alternative ideas. He is a highly skilled, experienced contractor who comes with a well selected group of other specialist/subs. He is willing to do many concepts. but will explain the realities, expenses or limitations as you go. His communication is exceptionally clear, thorough and respectful. He does not make any assumptions regarding your taste or how you spend your money. He is very direct & honest, if he doesn't have an answer for you, he will find a competent individual who does.
His bid was very competitive & fair. He came in right on the mark with costs as well as timing and completion. His bids and itemization as well as the structure of payment was completely within reason. He was flexible with our budget & a lot of changes & challenges within our project. Without reservation, don't bother looking around he is a sure choice.
The finished phase one of our project is beautiful! We are hiring Todd to design & remodel our kitchen and bathroom next, then onto an addition! He has great aesthetic & knows how to maintain the integrity of the house while adapting to your lifestyle.
bid and the owner was at my house in the evening looking at the rotten siding. The repair
was done by a great crew and the work was excellent and there were no
unexpected costs. Very professional, I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Great problem solver and very amenable to suggestions.
All along in the process Todd kept us well informed. Several times one or both of us were out of town during the work, so he took photos and kept us informed by email (it was quite alarming to see the rotted joists from afar, but I was just as glad to not be home for that!). The extensive rot and structural repair added about 50% to the original estimate, but Todd adjusted that down some in terms of worker hours, and he provided us with a supplemental list of the time and materials used for the extra work.
Once the structural repair work was done, they finished with the exterior prep work, replaced and re-sloped the Gaco deck, custom fabricated flashings for the house and a ventilation system for the deck, and painted. They took considerable care to do a high quality paint job, and cleaned up every day. Some of the things that we noted about Peninsula R&R, that stood out from many of our previous contractor experiences, are:
? They specialize in older homes, and their knowledge and passion for figuring out older homes shows.
? They have great tools and equipment. The on-site fabrication of flashings and a ventilation system was one example.
? For a big job like this one, they bring in a trailer with all tools and equipment.
? They respect the property and the owners.
? They are punctual, and stay until the job is completed. Todd said he tells the next customer in line that if the previous job runs over, as ours did, that he will finish the prior job first before starting the new one.
We're very happy to have found Todd and his crew, and in fact have embarked on a basement remodel with them, which started yesterday. I think anybody who wants excellent work done, and is willing to pay a fair price for the work, will be pleased with Peninsula R&R, and especially so if you have an older home.
ps Todd noticed the flimsy and dangerous dryer vent arrangement we had, and asked if he could drop by and replace it when he had time, which he did one Saturday afternoon, at no charge.
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