gutter repair, remodeling, roofing, siding, replacement windows, doors
 + 4 moreDescription of Work: Purchased a "Big Deal" residing package through Angie's List. First off, I do understand that unexpected issues and expenses occur with any remodeling project, however this package did not include some of the basics that one would reasonably expect on a siding job: Tyvek wrap, trim and flashing around windows and doors, etc. I also ordered new gutters, bringing the original estimate (with the Angie's List package) to about $8500. Actual cost ended up being around $10,400. |The job was to have started in late September, and was to last about two weeks. In reality, it started in mid-October, and ran through mid-November. There were many issues encountered, including carpenter ants, removing an old milk door (that left a 12' x 18" hole in my kitchen wall for a week), and having to redo framing around my living room picture window. Kelly Reimer was reasonably responsive, though it often took a while to return my calls, and his crew didn't always show up when promised... which is why this project took a month. All issues were eventually resolved though. |Overall, the quality of the work itself was quite good, especially with the picture window reframing and sheet metal work, which turned out beautifully. Cleanup was not as good, as I'm still finding old nails, paint chips, foam scraps, etc. in the yard as the snow is melting. During the course of the project, my yard was a complete mess. As for the price, even at $10,400, it was a good value due to the extent of the work done, and competitive with estimates (as high as $14K) from other contractors. I am giving Reimer a "C" rating because this was an average experience... they met my expectations, but did not exceed them, and they did an overall quality job, but not without issues and disappointments. |The original cost estimate, however, was ridiculously unrealistic, and the responsibility for that lies not only with Reimer, but Angie's List. It was their "Big Deal" package that left out a lot of work that any responsible contractor would have included. I will certainly not be purchasing any more "Big Deal's" in the future, and this experience has led me to question Angie's List itself, and whether it is all it claims to be. I will not be renewing my membership.