This review is a bit overdue but it is only because the project that I originally began with AMB Associates in April of 2017 is still not finished and I have given up on them to finish.
We originally contacted Bart at AMB associates about a deck/enclosed gazebo project as well as flooring for our kitchen. They came out after the initial contact and we agreed on design and price for our deck, as well as our kitchen flooring. They were set to begin in May of 2016 but had many problems with the village regulations (I will give them that initially), but eventually we got a start date of July 5, 2016 to tear down our deck and begin construction of a new deck.
They did come out the first day and spent about 2 hours doing the demo of the old deck. Let me state that we had in our contract that the deck would be completed within 10 business days from the start of the deck. What ensued was the worst case of work ethic, customer service, and outright disrespect for me and my husband throughout the entire job. There were many days that they would not show up, would not respond to my calls as to why they didn't show up, excuses and the fact that the workers were complete slobs. Not once did Bart, who we had originally made the contract with, show up to do any of the work. Instead there were most days one worker (clearly an apprentice or someone who did not know what he was doing), who would show up at 11 am and work until the latest 4 pm. The workers many days would have lunch and then throw the remains, including food, under materials in the driveway or under the frame of the deck, and it would begin rotting and collecting ants and other animals. Every single day that they came and had lunch, I had to spend 15-20 minutes cleaning up from them after they left. Always excuses, and Bart berating me because I contacted them when they didn't show up and talking about me to my husband behind my back.
It took them 85 BUSINESS DAY to finish the deck alone. Remember, the contract stated 10 business days to finish the entire project. There were a few village delays that I will say could have added a few days to the project but 85 vs. 10 was unacceptable and there was no reason for it. We were ultimately happy with the (almost) result of the deck, but the process was completely unbearable. So much so, that we cancelled them doing our kitchen flooring because they told us it was going to be a 2-3 day project and we could not believe them. Yes, we cancelled our project but it was worth it. I was afraid of what they would do INSIDE my home after seeing the complete disrespect for the outside of our property. And by the way, we are still waiting for the final cap on one of our posts on our deck that was promised us by Labor Day 2016 and we still haven't received it. Please do yourself a favor and no matter how good the price is, DO NOT go with this company. Your welcome.
Lori Kachlic
Lombard, IL read more