Based on my experience, I advise homeowners to carefully verify all contractor invoices against actual work records. OVC Plumbing performed work at my rental property on January 9, 2026. Written statements from both my tenant and property manager confirm the crew was present on that single day only.
OVC subsequently sent an invoice billing for three dates of service (January 7-9, 2026) and material costs. When I disputed these charges with written documentation, OVC referred the disputed balance of $5,399.45 to a third-party collection agency. The plumbing work was not completed , abandoned and I subsequently hired another licensed contractor to complete the repairs.
I am sharing my experience so other homeowners can carefully review contractor invoices, keep documentation of the work performed, and obtain clarification about disputed charges before paying.
"OVC Plumbing & Drain (Owner)
a day ago
Hi Kenny, you refused to pay your bill and after months of negotiations and giving you heavy discounts, you retused to pay a single dollar so you were sent to collections. What you stated here is 100% false and the collections company is handling this now."
UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER & WORK PHOTOS:
Contrary to the owner's reply, I never refused to resolve this matter. In good faith, I offered a $2,000 payment to cover the single day of labor actually performed on January 9, 2026. OVC rejected this offer and insisted on billing for 3 days of work (January 7-9,2026) and $1,750 in uninstalled materials. Both my on-site tenant and property management company confirmed in writing that OVC was present for only one single day.
Following January 9, OVC abandoned the repair and did not return for nearly two months(1/9/2026-03/04/2026)
My property company hired new plumber and completed the repairs for only 3 days ( 04 Mar -6,Mar ,2026) I paid $10,000$ ,the same amount as OVC estimate .
Because 3 tenants resided at the property and the torn-up, excavated bathroom rendered the home uninhabitable for them over this extended period, my property management company (HCM) recommended relocating the tenants to a comparable 3-bedroom/3-bathroom accommodation. This resulting relocation cost approximately $15,000.
Please view the attached photos of the work left by OVC in this sub-50 sq. ft. bathroom:
1.Photo 1: The total floor tile excavation in the small bathroom.
2.Photo 2: The removed shower pan.
I invite prospective customers to view these photos of a smaller than 50 sq. ft. bathroom and judge for themselves whether this work represents 3 days of labor by a 3-person crew, or 1 day of partial work before abandoning the job.
To restore the property, I had to pay $10,000 to a separate licensed contractor to complete the repairs.
The disputed collection account ($5,399.45) has been formally disputed in writing with United Legal Group (ULG), and full documentation remains under active investigation with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and the California Attorney General's office read more