I am a young business owner and brand new father! I have worked all over the construction industry from a young age and became a licensed plumber before I finished highschool. The name “One man” Freelancing was inspired by my service in the WV national guard where I still currently serve as the “one man” a term given to the cannon crewmember who loads and fires the artillery cannons. I have a broad range of knowledge and problem solving skills, if I don’t know how to do the job I will surely be able to learn and you will not be disappointed with results!
"Communication within this company is non-existent The finished job was very poor quality and unprofessional. The trim work was not finished properly.There was even a couple of places where they didn't even cut the trim to the proper length. They tried to hide it with caulking. The walls they put up were not cut correctly. You could see the screw holes in it. They tried to cover up all their mistakes with caulking. It looked like the workers had never used a skil saw before. 45 degree angles were a complete mess. I called and left messages on multiple occasions for the general manager of contruction to give me a call to discuss the issues I had with the quality of the work that was done. He never called back. I didn't here back from anyone in the company until they wanted their money. The President of the company came by January 16, 2014 after canceling on two previous ocasions to finish the paper work. I showed him how the job looked and even he said it was poorly done. He asked why I didn't let them know of these problems. I told him that I had called to voice my concerns many times but no one had called me back. He came back on January 24, 2014 with the contruction manager and the project supervisor. I showed them the many places where there were issues with the work done. They all agreed that the work was not done properly and promised to come back and do it right. We scheduled for the redo work to be done starting on February 3, 2014. They called at 7:30am that day and said they were on there way. At 10am they had not arrived. I called to see what the hold up was. The project manager said he was called to another small job and that he was loading up now to come. He didn't arrive until after 1pm. He did not have the supplies to do the job. He only worked until 3:30, said he was sick and went home. He even vomited in my yard. After he left I looked at what little he had done and saw that he again was just caulking over the work to try and hide it. I immediately called him back and said that the work he had done was not accpetable. I also called the president and told him what had happened. I also asked that they not send that project manager back. He was not capable of completing the work properly. He assured me that the the job would be done correctly and that person would not be back. The construction manager came back on February 5, 2014 to complete the job. It took him the rest of that week and most of the next week to complete the job. This time the job was done better but I am still not completely satisfied with the job. They do not have skilled workers and they are not a contruction company. I would never use them again.
UPDATE: The president of the company came by and offered us a discount for all the trouble we went through."
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"I had them replace my roof; it took several weeks to get it done and I was disappointed in the customer service, but not the work. They came out immediately to tarp the leaks, but his workers left the trash from the tarps in the yard and around the house. What I had on my sunroom area was thrown over the side of the house and left there. Could have been more professional with the cleaning up area. The roof looks good and I am satisfied and the price was good. Just customer service was poor."
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The least expensive way to enclose a porch is with screens. These protect the room by preventing insects from entering and, if you live in a warm climate, provide excellent airflow during hot summer months. Screens cost far less than any other alternative, so if you are against getting permits, spending too much, or enclosing your porch in walls or glass, screens are the best choice.
Awnings offer a variety of materials to choose from, each of which has its own benefits. Cotton is a lower-cost option that’s also more eco-friendly because it’s made from natural materials, while acrylic-coated polyester and vinyl offer better durability against harsh weather. Fiberglass and metal are also resilient to weather, although metal can be vulnerable to corrosion without protective sealant. Ultimately, you’ll need to consider your climate and your budget in deciding the best material for your awning.
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On average, awning costs range from $1,400 to $4,400. The low end of the cost range can be around $100 up to $7,500 on the high end. Cost factors include the type of awning, size, and location. Portable awnings are the most affordable and DIY-friendly to install, costing $100 to $400. Larger, motorized awnings tend to be more solidly built, ranging in price from $2,000 to $3,500.
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