We hired CWS for mold remediation, wet insulation removal, new insulation and moisture barrier installation, and dry out of our crawl space in 2016.
Initially we were positively impressed with the timely and clear communication of the Hodlin family who own and operate CWS. We were unimpressed with the recommended mold diagnostics consultant - Terry Asp - who is frankly a quack (waste of time and money). But we completed the aforementioned service through CWS subsequently. The entire service took approximately 6-8 weeks.
Prior to completion we requested photos to document the work completed. The work was completed while we were out of town for a 2 day weekend. CWS began calling over the non-business day weekend demanding final payment. When we requested the photos of work completed, CWS denied our request and continued to demand immediate payment (still a weekend). We completed full payment without ever receiving photos.
Flash forward to 2017, my husband entered the crawl space for the first time following CWS' "completed service" to discover that only HALF of the crawl space had an installed new insulation and moisture barrier. We were charged for the entire estimated square footage of our crawl space ($4611). The entire aforementioned service was significantly more expensive.
After dozens of emails, texts, phone calls to Mark and Stephanie Hodlin and nearly 4 months time, we finally received a check for PART of the agreed upon HALF (LESS than the $2305.50).
Mark charged us for $250 a "service call" in 2017 to remove wet "new" insulation and fix falling (failing) moisture barrier, all less than 1 year "old" from the 2016 CWS service. After documented voicemails stating Mark owed us HALF the $4611, he sent us $2305.50 LESS $250. He NEVER discussed a $250 charge for this "service call" which I inferred was a complementary service for an ineffective, poorly done original job. He repeatedly ignored emails, texts and voicemails reminding him to send our check for 7 weeks; and only sent the check for the incomplete amount after I mentioned involving a third party.
We repeatedly provided CWS with patience, respect, and the benefit of the doubt over this 4 month period in 2017. They did not give us the basic leeway of 1 business day or photos of completed work before demanding final payment in 2016.
CWS repeatedly treated us with disrespect by committing fraudulent work, avoiding timely communication, and engaging in dishonest and hypocritical behavior. CWS is highly unprofessional. I strongly urge anyone requiring mold remediation or crawl space services to look for a more trustworthy, professional, quality company. read more