I scheduled a consultation for a remodel project - a couple of window replacements, a couple of door replacements, deck repair, hardwoods refinished etc. for a rental apartment. During the walk through I explained that my budget was $30,000 for the project. I asked Al (the representative they sent over) if that was within the realm of possibility. He assured me the work I was having done could be completed within my budget. I waited for 6 weeks to receive my quote. While Al took the time to add on a few line items he mansplained would be "good investments" he failed to include a critical repair - my deck. The quote he delivered (sans deck) was for $143,000. That's right -- nearly 5x the budget I gave him. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm a woman, that I moved here from San Francisco or that Al is incapable of listening when being spoken to but I'd advise against anyone working with a company whose behavior is not only predatory but also a Herculean waste of time. read more