Compact Cottages

We lucked into finding Farmer Renovations and highly recommend this company to anyone needing work…read moredone. They return your calls, respect your time, show up as scheduled, and do great work. We have had electrical work done, flooring, water filtration system installation, carpentry, deck installation, and advice on how best to complete those tasks. We are also on the schedule to install a new sliding glass door when it arrives. Very happy to have found them!

From the owner: With licenses in General Contracting, Septic Installations, and HVAC, we are able to provide just…read moreabout anything you may need. We have built a reputation for delivering high quality results with our customers in the Franklin area. We are transitioning to building homes but still offer most general construction trades as well as HVAC and septic installations. To learn more about us, visit our website!

Farnum Construction

Jason helped me with both a skirt issue on my house and with fixing my soffits and did a fantastic…read morejob. He was quick, and kept me up to date step by step in his effort. The results were simply outstanding.

Yes, he worked with me on timing and did an amazing job! The wrap around deck looks amazing again.read more

Goshen Timber Frames

1.0

They used to build nice homes but now they've turned to grifting. Bonnie and David Pickartz…read more(owners) worked with us for over a year on designs, took our $90,000 for materials and then began the never-ending round of excuses, delays and outright lies. It will be a year in October since we paid and it's been 3 months since we cancelled our contract...still haven't seen a penny! Unfortunately we are not the only ones in this situation but we are finding each other and are seeking legal means to recover our money and/or shutting this poor excuse for a business down. Complaints to the Better Business Bureau go unanswered by Pickartz. There are better timber frame companies in Franklin...don't fall for what looks like a viable business!

Bonnie & David Pickartz, owners of Goshen Timber Frames in Franklin, NC, TimberStead online and The…read moreTimber Frame Magazine are the nicest, most cunning people you will meet...that is until they get your money then the games begin. Phone calls go unanswered, excuses and delays abound, promises are broken, and finally banned from the office you are left without a complete set of plans and no dates for the raising of your timber frame. We met in 2009 and would drop in to chat first about timber frames then becoming friends we would go to lunch and share stories of the grandkids and our families whenever we were in the area. In 2011 we signed the design contract and in Oct 2013 we signed the timber frame contract and paid them $98,000 by the end of Jan 2014 with a promise that she was ordering the panels and timbers and getting us on the sawyer's schedule to keep us on "track." The foundation went in the summer and fall of 2014 and we were ready to receive the frame the spring of 2015...when we arrived here in March of 2015 the first thing she told us was that we were not on the cut list...she gave us possible dates, they all came and went...our frame was finally erected April 25, 2016. We withheld 10% of the contract price because the job was incomplete and the threats began. In Aug 2016 we seeked legal counsel...not one letter from our attorney was answered. The attorney hired a forensic architect to come to the house and go over the construction...he wrote a 21 page report of issues he found in his 5 hour visit that needed to be corrected and/or completed such as walls out of plumb, timbers missing and some too short left on the job and not installed, the erection of the front porch, etc. More letters from our attorney that went unanswered. Long story short we received a Default Judgment on May 28, 2018 but have yet to see a penny of it...they filed bankruptcy Dec 13, 2018 the day before their residence was going up for sale on the courthouse steps to satisfy our judgment. We have since learned of several other couples that they have taken money from but never fulfilled their contracts. BUYER BEWARE is our message to anyone considering dealing with Bonnie & David Pickartz, Goshen Timber Frames or TimberStead.

Rapid Rooter Plumbing

1.0

they are rapid in taking your money.. and leaving.. did not resolve my problem and would not come…read moreback.. still waiting for reimbursement.. I would not call them for anything..

Our realtor recommended Dan from Rapid Router to complete the septic inspection on a home we bought…read morein Franklin. This was done the beginning of November 2020. Since moving in, we have smelled a strong septic odor. We have repeatedly tried to contact Rapid Router to no avail as they signed off on the inspection. Finally asked our realtor to contact Dan as he would not return our calls. My husband spoke to Dan and he stated he would be out at our home on Tuesday 12/15. A crew of three men showed up at our home today, 12/14, looked under the house and used the camera on the line again. They told my husband that the odor was coming from the roof vents. One of the men gave my husband a bill for $150.00. When my husband explained that they had just inspected the line last month, the employee told my husband to forget the charge and asked if he wanted his check back. My husband told him he hadn't given him a check so the employee told my husband to forget the bill. Four hours later, Dan calls me and tells me we still owe the $150.00 and if I don't pay it, he is going to put a lien on our home. He also stated that he didn't want to talk to me. ?? With all the businesses available , I would recommend using a company that treats you with respect and appreciates your business- that is NOT Rapid Router.

Christian Junk Removal & Hauling

(5 reviews)

Showed up on time and did a great job for a very fair price. I highly recommend. They have a lot of…read moreexperience

I have property in Hayesville NC but live out of state. I contacted Chrisitian and he did not…read moredisappoint. He communicated well, stuck with his estimate that he did with only photos and showed up on time for our appointment. He did a phenomenal job clearing the site! It is hard to find and trust people solely on the internet but he did not disappoint! Thank you Christian! I will definitely use you again!

Chavez Landscaping Services

They did an excellent job, showed up when they said they would (the very next day after giving us…read morean estimate). They followed our instructions and worked quickly and very efficiently. Best of all, they did the work at a Great price! We'll use them for all our future landscaping needs.

From the owner: Customer satisfaction guaranteeread more

Switched Up Electrical Services

(3 reviews)

Colter is super to deal with. One call was just for information and he freely provided it and then…read morea few hours later called to check if it had worked. Great guy. So responsive and thorough. I highly recommend him.

Had a complicated request to run a 100 amp service out to a separate garage building away from our…read morehouse. Colter came out and devised a plan, gave us a fair price, scheduled us within a reasonable time and got the job done in two long days of work. Highly recommended and will use them again without question.

A Step Above Plumbing

I had A very come for the second time both times have been emergency calls he came the same day and…read morewas able to this time give me a quote on making the repairs needed prices have been more than fair

From the owner: Locally owned and operated out of the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Small jobs to…read morebig jobs A Step Above Plumbing will take them all. We also can find the hard to find small drips that most companies would give up on looking for if you have a issue feel free to reach out and schedule your appointment we look forward to meeting you

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service

Kitchen sink was clogged appropriately 25 feet down the line. Roto-Rooter responded quickly and…read morecleared the line. Prompt service!

From the owner: Franklin Plumbing & Drain Solutions: Licensed Franklin Plumber Available 24/7 Providing Emergency…read morePlumbing and Drain Services Roto-Rooter is a licensed plumber in Franklin, NC offering full-service plumbing repair and maintenance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From drain cleaning to toilet clogs, water heaters to new installations, our experienced Franklin plumbers can do it all - on your schedule. To schedule an appointment with our experienced plumbers please call our Franklin plumbing office.

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