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Phill C.
09/2011
decks, insulation, remodeling, roofing, siding, fireplaces, garage builders, home builders, home remodeling
+ 7 moreWe provide this information to help others avoid the horrendous experiences we had with Skinner Construction. We hired a professional inspector to inspect the house. He found 64 code violations. The builder had a total disregard for the manufacturers? guidelines regarding product installation procedures. The foam insulation board was exposed to the elements well beyond time limitations that were recommended. Our kitchen countertops were not glued as instructed?instead joints were joined with silicon and hence the entire countertop needed to be replaced. Our fireplace door was permanently cemented to the opening, which was against installation instructions, causing it to pop loose when expansion occurred when in use. This needed to be redone. Hearthstones were not installed according to manufacturers? instructions. A window needed to be replaced because it warped due to it not being finished in a timely manner. Not working with materials results in manufacturers? warranties being voided. When we brought this to the builders? attention, he simply disregarded our concerns. This is a builder who told us to back off?he knew what he was doing. Obviously, he did not, and/or simply did not care. We have had to re-do many tasks?especially applying the appropriate number of finish coats to interior trim and filling thousands of nail holes, which was extremely labor intensive. Drywall needed more mud on seams and screw heads as they could easily be seen. Due to the builders? lack of supervision of the electrical work, we had a number of ?mystery? switches?they controlled nothing. Some of the lighting we wanted was not installed, necessitating the installation after-the-fact, which resulted in holes being cut into the finished drywall to run wires, therefore requiring significant drywall repairs. This was totally avoidable if our plans were followed from the beginning. Again, more issues caused by the actions of someone who refused to build this house in the manner in which we wanted?he knew best?NOT! We tried to work with Mark Skinner to correct the defective workmanship but the right-to-cure letters we sent to Mark were totally ignored. We will need to spend thousands of dollars to correct his blunders and short cuts in order for us to get this house built to the original specifications.
Description of Work: We hired Skinner Construction, Mark Skinner, owner, Rhinelander, WI, to build our dream home. This dream quickly became a nightmare as we discovered that the contractor was completely over his head and did not have the professional licensure, experience, knowledge and attitude necessary to design, plan, manage funds and build a project of this size. The project included 1400 sq. ft. chalet style house with a detached garage. A septic system, well and a lower level walkout were included. Work performed by the well, septic and foundation sub-contractors was performed well and to specifications, and within budget. Mark Skinner has very poor time management and communication skills. We had very specific requirements and ideas for electrical, heating and plumbing. Mark Skinner did not adequately communicate the specifications to the subcontractors thus creating many issues that could have been avoided had he established and maintained an atmosphere of communication and cooperation between the subs and us--the clients. We experienced many issues with incomplete work and work not done to specifications. For the most part, Mark typically worked two to three days per week and normally arrived at 9:00 am and was done by 5:00 pm. He often took at least an hour for lunch in addition to numerous breaks throughout the day. He was very seldom on-site when the sub-contractors were present. The project was to be completed in five months. After seven months, he worked only one day per week, and we finally took over the project and finished it ourselves. This was the house only—he never started the garage. We hired a different contractor for that and had a totally opposite experience. “When only the best is good enough”, HIRE SOMEONE ELSE!
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$188,150
Contact information
1990 WAREHOUSE RD, Rhinelander, WI 54501
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Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Homebuilders,
Garage and Shed Building,
Fireplaces,
Siding,
Roofing,
General Remodeling,
Insulation,
Decks and Porches
FAQ
SKINNER CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 1 overall out of 5.
No, SKINNER CONSTRUCTION does not offer free project estimates.
No, SKINNER CONSTRUCTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SKINNER CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
No, SKINNER CONSTRUCTION does not offer emergency services.
No, SKINNER CONSTRUCTION does not offer warranties.
Contact information
1990 WAREHOUSE RD, Rhinelander, WI 54501