I wouldn't recommend this builder for any remodel or ADU build. I'll take the time to break down why and help you understand my experience. Perhaps this will help you make a educated choice when it comes to any possible work you're hoping to achieve with your property when considering this contractor service.
After meeting with several contractors I decided to use Cornejo Builders for updates to the backside of my house including working 1200 squ feet of pavers, updates to garage including putting in a toilet, drywalling, windows, and new floor, and also pool plans. Also a new slab front porch in-front of house.
I paid his 350 dollar consulting fee which was promised to be takin out of cost of job (gimmick). It was spoken that I wanted to wait a few months to save some money for the job. So months after now that I've saved money I reach out and he asked me to send me a detailed email. I gathered photos and detailed drawings with measurements for him to see. I also spent a few hours writing out the detailed email with drawings to simplify and make the easiest understanding. After spending all that prep I sent email and got radio silence. I sent a few follow up text asking if he received email and asking if he was still perhaps interested in job = more radio silence. Finally I get a text back that he was on vacation. Then we talk some more, then again radio silence. This process going on for weeks and weeks.... Hearing every excuse in the book from food poisoning, another vacation, his venders where on vacation. List goes on with excuses. Finally he comes over AGAIN but this time
with his father and they look at the scope of the project. All while telling me they want this project and are "motivated" which ofcourse at this point I was feeling doubtful. Then I get a proposal price for 1/3 the project and with things that where not spoken about. At this time I also discover he never looked at the email he asked me to put together. He says he will go back and look at email now. Radio silence again..... vender is somehow on vacation again. Then date of agreed project start time comes up. I asked if we are still on time and he responds yes. Then again radio silence for a week passing the agreed date of
Project. I finally send my last text asking if he could please send the updated proposal and if we could include a time stipulation in contract because I have put a lot of my time in project trying to get it going and that we are past
the agreed start time.. I get the response....
"Good morning sterling
Unfortunately at this time we won't be able to help you and move forward with the project. I do apologize for the inconvenience.
Good luck "
So for those who took the time to read the detailed experience I had... this is what you could expect. Perhaps you may get lucky and catch Cornejo builders on a good day. You're gamble.
I believe I deserve my consultation fee back out of good faith and being dragged through the mud with they're time being the only
thing considered here.. Doubt they'd ever consider that. This type of ethos is what gives the view of contractors a bad taste in the general population of home owners mouths. Low bar, terrible communication, and not catering to the home owners experience and time.
PS - Also, I am an economist for a living working in consumer indexes for market analytics. 2 weeks ago - They tried to lie and tell me the lumber prices and materials where still at pandemic highs regarding the pricing..... I'm here to tell you this is far from true. An absolute lie and attempt to gauge prices. Lumber is continuing to fall and is expect to be at 380.00/1000 board feet in 12 months time. Be careful out there!
I chose not to give just one star because I believe if they worked in they're time management skills/ communication they could achieve better results and happier customers. The opportunity is there. The man is personable when present and could harness that in better ways.
Thanks,
Sterling read more