After one bad contractor burns a San Diego woman on her bathroom
remodel a good contractor comes to her rescue and saves the day.
Sadly,
and unfortunately, some San Diego home contractors make life miserable
for homeowners, especially those who are too trusting and can’t be
bothered to spend the extra time interviewing them, according to Marc
Gieselmann, a professional contractor with San Diego, CA's leading home
remodeling and new construction company, HK Construction.
"Just
wanting to get on with the project and get it done, without properly
vetting contractors, is a 'Big Mistake'," said Marc Gieselmann, owner of
HK Construction San Diego. To further elaborate the point, he related a
conversation he had recently with "a friend of a friend at a party" of
her horror story about a contractor she hired to remodel her San Diego bathroom.
"The
contractor said the remodel would take about three months. She gave him
half the money down as a deposit. Which, by the way, according to The
California Contractors State License Board it is illegal to ask for or
accept a down payment of more than 10 percent of the total home
improvement contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.
He began
demolishing the bathroom rendering it non-functional, and then he
disappeared. Three months later still no contact. Emails and phone went
unreturned. Nobody knew where he was. Then he suddenly shows up again
and starts working sporadically with no explanation of where he's been.
Prison maybe? Who knows? A few months later he had completed roughly
half the work contracted.
She says it was lousy work. The floor
tiles are installed crooked and not bonding well; the wiring is exposed;
overall the bathroom looks terrible. Then just before he disappeared
again he demanded more money to complete the job. Not being happy with
his work to this point she refused his demand. Good for her," related
Marc.
Eventually, the woman brought in another contractor to
inspect and give advice, he noted that everything was done wrong,
nothing has been done to code; no permits have been pulled from the
city, and the required inspections had not been done. He recommends a
full reversal back to the beginning of the renovation. Start over! She
granted him the task to begin, but now she's wary of the new contractor
too. She thinks he is cutting corners on materials and labor. "I don't
know who I can trust anymore", she lamented. Read the full story here:
http://hkremodel.com/bathroom-remodel-debacle
"Think of time and
money she's lost, plus her but her distrust in people, all because of a
seemingly simple bathroom remodeling project gone dreadful bad," said
Marc, who has heard similar stories over the years, further noted Marc,
who hates to see terrible things happen to good people.
According
to Marc, he gets upset when he hears of one person treating another so
badly, especially if that person is claiming to be a legitimate
professional, and being paid for his service.
However, he's
offering assurance to the victims of poor remodeling jobs that it
doesn't have to be that way. A true professional, he believes, should
conduct himself in an appropriate professional manner.
Besides, a
"respectable home remodeling construction advisor should be reliable,
show up when he says he will, and do the job right to the best of his
abilities. And in a timely fashion too. Get it done when it's supposed
to be done. Use high-quality materials, have the right tools for the
job, get all the required permits, etc."
Marc believes the bottom
line is that homeowners who are considering remodeling their bathroom,
and if they want it done right the first time, must spend time doing
adequate research and discovery while interviewing and vetting potential
general contractors.
Marc advises, "Don't just hire the first one
who shows up. Ask for referrals then take the time to call them. All of
them. Check their online reviews too. Pick the one you feel can do the
job the best. Price is not an issue at this point. Be more concerned
with COST. Price is what you pay today. Cost is what you pay in money,
time, hassle and other losses.
Remember, with a GOOD San Diego bathroom remodel contractor
you get what you pay for. A good contractor is usually not the cheapest
but he shouldn’t be the most expensive either. You’ll find that a good
contractor saves you more than money by doing the job right the first
time." He added that in doing so, you would save a lot of time, money
and hassle over the long run.
Imagine all the time, money and
hassle you can save in the long run by hiring the right contractor for a
fair price right from the beginning. Good advice from a good contractor
at HK Construction San Diego.
About HK Construction, Inc.
HK Construction, Inc., founded by Marc Gieselmann,
is family owned and operated since they began in 1990. They earn
consumer trust by conducting business in a simple forthright manner, by
keeping their clients fully informed, and if problems arise, they handle
them right away in a professional manner. Adding another happy client
to their ever-growing list is of paramount importance to their business
model. They do home remodeling, room additions, loft addition, new
construction, aging in place, home renovation, business construction
services, handicap and elder care additions, roofing, driveways, outdoor
remodeling, decks and much more. No job too big or too small, they can
handle it all. See their construction services page for more
information.
Media Contact:
Contact: Marc Gieselmann, contractor
Company: HK Construction
Phone: 858-748-6580
Location: Poway, CA and San Diego areas
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.HKRemodel.com