It was a 4-month nightmare to get one small bathroom done with Copper State Home Builders LLC in Mesa, AZ, so this one star is more than they deserve. My hope is to warn anyone thinking about considering this company before it's too late.
I initially thought I had a simple drain clog, so I called a low-cost plumber - but he found a leak in my upstairs toilet flange that caused 'Category 2' (waste-water) damage, BOTH upper & lower baths - so the plumber called Copper State for the extensive repairs, and it happened fast. In 30 mins 'Dyllan' from Copper State (CS) was in my home to explain the process.
He told me they had to gut both bathrooms, floors, drywall, tub, etc., it would take 4 to 6 weeks but 8 weeks --and I need a hotel. When I asked if they can do one bath at a time to avoid hotel costs, he said, 'No, there's a certain process we have to follow... both have to be done at the same time.'
I was not given a choice on the company to use, and I knew nothing about the process, so I looked up Copper State--and I saw their ratings were low, but was told it was an old situation long resolved, and I was in a pinch, knew nothing about my rights. The next day I texted Dyllan, but no response. I finally got in touch with an office manager days later, after 5PM; she verified they will be at my home 8AM so I need a hotel by Mon.- then no one showed up or called. Hours later I was told 'Dyllan no longer works here' - I was then rescheduled later in the week --but only ONE bathroom at a time now, so I lost my hotel deposit.
It took four (4) months to complete just one (1) bathroom, from Thurs. 7/24/24 thru to just before Thanksgiving. So I hired a different, more respectful company to do the lower bath, and what a difference! Copper State has major, ongoing employee issues, always a new employee who knows nothing, had to ask a manager who will never give you the time of day--nobody knows what's was going on or cares to find out. I was constantly told to call my 'field rep' (Dyllan) who quit, and was never assigned a new one.
In the end, it was the lack of information, lack of care, no assistance whatsoever, constant delays, misinformation and unkept promises that developed the distrust I have now. The final straw was when I called Copper State and offered to bring the signed insurance check to their office. Since I was doing a shower conversion, my insurance paid for a number of items I bought myself-- so I asked the 'new' secretary, if I bring the signed check for full payment, can they calculate my credit at the same time? I also asked if they will write a check, or how they handle deducting my credits (very important before signing full payment over!) But each question had to be relayed to an on-site manager, and each response relayed back to me. God forbid they ever pick up the phone or give any client the time of day! And his final response was, "We're not gonna write you any check." I said, "Really? That is exactly what I expected, so call me when you want to get paid," and hung up. Within 15 minutes they called back, told me to work out the credit with their subcontractor -- another nightmare that involved mitigation.
I do NOT recommend this company to anyone. You get constant third-party information--it was always one party who knows nothing asking another who never bothers to find out; the result is constant misinformation. Their right hand never knows what the left is doing, and they cannot keep a good employee. I did not let them do my other bathroom. I hired a new company, and it was done in less than 2 weeks by a very respectful company. You will have problems if you use this company; DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED! read more