Avoid This Construction Company
I strongly recommend avoiding this construction company for any projects. My experience with them during their work on my townhouse complex has been nothing short of disastrous. Here are the key issues we've faced:
1. Debris and Cleanup
The company's housekeeping practices are unacceptable. During their work, they've repeatedly dropped debris--roofing panels, vents, and most concerningly, nails--onto our driveways, decks, and yards. These nails have punctured several tires, forcing some residents to replace entire sets. The debris on decks and around living spaces poses significant safety hazards to both people and pets, not only during work hours but also after hours.
2. Unreasonable Delays
The project was initially scheduled to run from July 15 to August 22 but is still ongoing as of December 5. After a full crew worked at the start, they've dwindled to a skeleton crew focused on painting gutters for over a month. Delays like this are frustrating enough, but the workers regularly park in fire lanes, block roadways, and leave tools and materials in inappropriate places like driveways and dog-walking areas. Trash from their work and personal items is left scattered, adding to the mess.
3. Unacceptable Safety Practices
Safety has been a persistent issue throughout this project. One worker was hospitalized after a fall--unsurprising given the lack of proper tie-offs I've observed. During a lightning storm, workers continued operating with a large metal mast extended. When the GM finally tried to intervene, he shouted for the workers to get down, but a significant language barrier meant they didn't understand him, leading to confusion and increased danger.
4. Poor Workmanship
The quality of their work has been abysmal. Gutters are misaligned with downspouts and inconsistently painted, often mismatching the buildings or even each other. They rerouted downspouts arbitrarily without informing residents. Their roofing and painting efforts show a lack of care and precision. Worse, during rainy periods, they frequently failed to tarp buildings on time, causing likely water damage in several units (though I was fortunate not to be affected).
5. Unprofessional Leadership and Communication
The GM of this project does not speak Spanish, while most of the crew does not speak English. This language barrier has created significant issues, particularly in emergencies like the storm incident. Additionally, it seems the GM's personal investment in the project has waned--he used to live in this complex but has since moved out. This lack of care may explain why the crew hasn't been held to a standard that someone living here would tolerate.
6. Questionable Representation
To make matters worse, the company's website prominently features images from this project. It's baffling that they would use a poorly managed and executed project to showcase their work.
Overall, this company has demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism, safety, and quality. I cannot recommend them for any project and urge others to proceed with caution if considering their services. read more
