We hired Central Coast Builders to replace 34 windows in our home, repair dry rot, install a…read morewall-mounted doggie door, and remove a window and replace it with siding. The contract was signed Sep 20, 2017 and the estimated completion date was no later than Oct 31, 2017. The builder's foreman, Morgan, had a final walk through with my husband Sep 20, 2018.
I filed a complaint against Central Coast Builders with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board. The mediation occurred December 20, 2018 and I prevailed. In other words, my complaint of unethical conduct on behalf of the contractor and the resulting deplorable workmanship resulted in Central Coast Builders having a permanent complaint filed against their construction license number.
When you interview a licensed construction contractor for a project, be sure to ask who will be tasked with completing the job: direct employees or subcontractors. And before you hire a construction contractor, be sure to extend "due diligence" beyond what you consider diligent. Watch for my coming Op-Eds on choosing a licensed construction contractor and my experience filing a complaint with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board.
And aside from a Yelp, you should also consult Google reviews, Angie's List, and Home Advisor.