Quote:
Originally Posted by WeLoveTheLake
Are there any decent contractors around the lakes region that will not try rip you off.
We had very bad experiences with plumbers and heating a/c contractors.
One plumber charged $75.00 for additional expenses where there were none. This was on top of the regular bill.
A contractor charged us $2000 to paint two normal size rooms, no ceiling paint.
I called two appliance repair folks to repair a washing machine, one did not want to come because it was too hot outside,
the other charged me $75.00 to tell me this can not be repaired. So, we got a new one from Lowes.
Another plumber, name starts with L…., was watching TV when I was explaining the work that needed to be done. Seriously.
Only good experience we had was Eastern Propane, they seem to know what they are doing and respect the customer.
Now we want to redo the kitchen, I am afraid to get estimates.
Are there any decent, honest contractors here or do I have to bring one in from Mass.
|
Getting good trades people is a problem right now (and has been for some years).
You have to hunt, likely pay a premium, and then do your best to hold on to them if you like the work they do.
When it comes to a kitchen or bath renovation I personally would go with either Lowe's or Home Depot. They do the heavy lifting by getting someone that will work to code, and do a good job. You also have a billion dollar corporation to stand behind their work. Joe's kitchen installation company may be out of business by this time next month.
Several years ago I used Home Depot to do my kitchen and every tradesperson they had did an excellent job. They pulled the permits, showed up when they said they would, installed everything I ordered, did excellent workmanship, and saved me a huge headache!
Would I use them again? Absolutely!
By the way, it was Home Depot who did the job for me. Lowe's came to look at it but told me they weren't interested in it (too much work for them as one of my walls was cinder block and they didn't want to deal with that issue). I felt very lucky that it wasn't an issue at all for Home Depot.
I should add that this kitchen renovation was in my winter home in Florida, but they do kitchens up here around the lake also.
Keep us posted and best of luck!