I first hired SSWC to put up an awning/patio cover. Someone came out, took measurements, told us what was needed and what services come with the price. One was a free 1-year inspection (then 5-year...) after installation. No one showed at the time (8 or 9am) of scheduled installation. So, I had to call. I was told that someone had a flat tire and was delayed an hour. OK, things happen. Because of an hour delay, I was told that no one can come that day, which, makes no sense. Just show up at 9:00 or 10:00.
When the new day arrived, the installer showed up and said that the measurements were not right and that I do not need a saddle as originally told. Another installer had to come out. In short, when the work was done, the quality was pretty good...just took a lot of aggravation to get to that point.
A year later we were wondering what it would cost to put a chair in our shower and perhaps get a new shower. SSWC was one of the three I called for a quote. The salesman arrived on time, smelling of smoke, big time, like he had been at an all-night poker game. He took measurements and asked what we wanted and showed us samples. He worked up some numbers then told us that with parts, installation plus whatever, if anything, they had to repair upon removing the old tub and shower, and the free 1, 5, 10-year inspections, the cost would be $8900. I told him that it is way too expensive. He said, "How's $6800?" Just like that. Discounted 25%. In short, no sale.
Months later someone called to follow-up. I told her that the prices are too high and the salesman's attitude and demeanor rubbed us the wrong way. She said that they are an entity of SSWC and are less costly. Someone came to take measurements...and gave a price of close to $6000. We agreed. When installation day came, guess what happened.
I received a call at 7am stating that they are on route to the shop to get the materials and they will arrive at 7:30, our scheduled time. Soon thereafter I get another call informing me that the sliding glass door was not there and a reschedule was needed. Long story short, this is the SECOND time I hired them, and the second time they missed install. I called in and said to forget the whole thing. I'll hire someone else. After a few apologies, I was offered a 10% discount and assured that it would not happen again.
On the new day to install, they were on time and ready to go. They showed us what they were doing and did a good job. But again, getting to that point was an ordeal. We called about the 1-year inspection and SSWC balked; asked for our "certificate" that we never received. Why not pull up my name and see that I am entitled to an inspection on the cover and on the shower? A few requests were made after that, but no one bothered.
Eight days ago, I went to SSWC asking for an extension for the downspout that is too short. Don't have it. I asked for the inspections for the cover and shower. I was off this week and asked, if possible, for the inspections to be this week. My information was taken and printed out to be given to the appropriate person/department and I was assured that someone would call me, and hopefully we could get it done this week. No one called. I should have left a review long ago, after no luck getting someone out here to inspect. But after this, it's time. SSWC has refused to keep its end of our contract, which, is fraud, is it not? read more