We were referred to Boyd's Custom Patios from a neighbor who had one installed. It took several tries to get someone to respond to my messages for a quote. On my 3rd time calling, I was able to reach a "live body"; I explained I had made multiple attempts to reach someone, the woman apologized and promised to pass my message along; an appointment was set with Bret. He came to our home and was able to help us with a design that was exactly what we were looking for. We were impressed with his knowledge of the product and the options we could do. That is where our good impression stops. We had a specific date we needed to start and end by. We were several weeks out and were assured it would not be a problem because he had multiple crews available to work and we would be put on the schedule for that start date. Well, the date came and went, with explanations of "bad weather has set us back", "prior jobs are taking longer than expected", etc. We were scheduled to start on a Friday with assurance the job could be completed in a weeks time. The design of the patio was a unique and challenging one, but we were assured completion date would be achievable. Actual work did not start for approximately 5 more days, which set us back from when we needed it completed. Communication to/from Bret has been very frustrating. We specifically asked that he contact my husband on his way to our home to pick up the down payment so he could leave work and meet him. He did not contact him and showed up at our home wanting the check. Needless to say, he had to make another trip out because my husband wasn't here. Many times we would specify which one of us to contact on progress/scheduling and he would contact the other person or not contact us at all. We were told that one of the crews assigned to work on our home had been contacted and couldn't get to us for a few days. When that contractor contacted us to see when they could come out, I explained that the day before would have been ideal; the contractor then stated to me "we were available yesterday, but I did not get the call to come work on your place until late last night". I feel that Bret has a lot going on and is trying to juggle too many things. I think he gets behind and forgets things and then scrambles to get it done. I feel on more than one occasion I was told whatever he felt I wanted to hear to buy time. Once the various crews did show up they did quality work and for the most part done in a timely manner. Since Bret was the one that "sold" us the patio cover, he was our point of contact. When I called to see where we were at on the schedule or why something wasn't done, I would be told I had to be patient and weather was effecting their schedule and that our design was complicated. I do understand that weather plays a role when you are working with construction, however updates on delays/timelines were never communicated. It was only when I would reach out and ask the status did I get answers. Before we paid our final portion for the job (total of $13K), we specifically asked for a walk-thru. There were some things missing and we wanted them noted. Bret was supposed to come one evening, but then said he couldn't make it. We told him he would have to wait to pick up his check until my husband returned from his business trip the next week. It was several days after my husband returned home that Bret contacted us. We hadn't heard from him in over a week to schedule a walk-thru.On the day he contacted my husband, he said he needed to stop by that night and get the check. He said nothing about the walk-thru. My husband had to ask him to walk out to look over the job and make note of the items still needing completion. The remaining items were followed up on. We had a minor rainstorm come through with some leaking on one of the seams. Last Wed there was a HUGE rainstorm and several leaks are all over. We contacted Bret that day, he told us he could not get out to look at it until the next day or day after. He arrived at our home Friday to see all of the leaks. I took several photos and video to show him where the water was coming through. When we built the cover, we realized that some leaks could be possible; but were assured they were under warranty. After Bret left our home that morning I never saw anyone come to fix them. When I asked Bret where they were, he said the rain had put them behind on some jobs and the guy fixing it would be there Monday. Nothing Monday, so I reach out again and am told Wed. morning, then Wed. night. No one came so I contact him again,he now tells me first thing Thurs (which was today). Have not seen or heard from anyone. Left Bret a message tonight with no response. The completed project is beautiful and we enjoy it, however we feel since they have our $$ we are not a priority to get it fixed and keep getting pushed back. Hoping a social media post will spark a sense of urgency for them to take care of their already paid customers. read more