Our experience with Load Bearing Walls was not a positive one…read more While the crew and staff were consistently courteous and cleaned up after themselves - which is why the company is receiving two stars - LBW was going to complete work that was obviously unnecessary once our garage trim was removed. The customer should not need to pull the lead and press for answers about whether a 40 year old header needs to be replaced if trade can see that the header is fine. See photo. Contractors and trade should be honest from the start, beginning with the initial estimate. Other red flags (in retrospect) worth mentioning that are consistent with other recent reviews: -The employee who provided an estimate showed up over an hour before the scheduled time, examined our garage framing from only the outside, and did not return to finish the estimate an hour later as promised. -LBW scheduled our job a week later than initially agreed. -The lead asked open ended questions about the scope of the job upon arrival at the job, making it unclear whether he knew what work needed to be completed. As pleasant as the lead and office administrator were, it feels like we were hustled. If you engage with LBW, make sure you need the work!

At 65 years old, this is only the second review of a business I've ever written but I feel like I…read morehave been so taken advantage of or mislead that I had to write. This is a pretty long review so if you'd prefer to skip the details, here's my review in summary...it's like the old joke about the guy that's offered a great deal on a used car and when he goes to pick it up there are no tires on the car. When he questions the seller, the seller responds "Oh, I didn't know you wanted tires too". I asked for an estimate on removing the poles left from my tearing out the drywall on a couple of walls in our very small 1970's ranch-style home. After a Zoom consultation with Jason, I believe, he sent me a written estimate which I accepted and paid a 25% deposit. I'm not sure of his name because I never heard from or saw him again. Two weeks before the project's scheduled date someone else from LBW's came out to look over the project and told me that there was no way they could do the project for that price and so if I wanted them to do the "drywall patch" afterwards it would be another $3800. $3800. This was more than 50% of the total project. I asked what that entails and he explains that it was just covering the 2 beams at the ceiling line with drywall putty. The way it was explained to me it seemed like a very insignificant thing as well as seeming to be way overpriced for the amount of work he described it would involve; so I said "Well geez then I'll just have to do that myself or something." This had been scheduled for weeks and now at the 9th hour they're wanting another $4000 from me when the whole project was only $6500 to start with! I got my written estimate out to show him and the way the estimate reads there were 3 categories...the first category described part of the project and the extended amount was $0. The second category described a bigger part of the project and the extended amount was $6500. The third referred to "tape and bed" and the extended amount was $0. The bottom line or total was therefore $6500 which I assumed included everything in the estimate. This was the first I'd heard of anything costing "extra". He didn't comment or say anything else and just made a note on his paper. After he left I really felt like I had been part of a "bait & switch" deal or something. The same person came out again several days before the project was to start and we went over the same details. I asked again about the drywall and he again explained it to me like it was just covering "the slit in the ceiling we have to make in order to raise the beam into place." Again he made it seem like almost an afterthought or that I would just have to throw a little drywall putty up there along a slit line just to cover the edge of the new beam. There was no warning or concern I didn't understand the extent of what we were discussing or anything. I asked it he would be there just to make sure and he said he would. And just like I initially thought the estimate included everything necessary to do the job I now also thought I knew what to expect at the completion of the project. The day of the job about 8 men showed up but he wasn't one of them. Like the estimator I never saw the second guy again either. Only 1 of the 8 men spoke even the slightest English and I mean the type of non-speaking English person that responds to you basically with just a blank stare when asked something. At 5pm they were finished and the pictures show how my house looked at completion (except it DOESN"T show how there were also about 10 bundles of electricity/outlets/switches left hanging from the ceiling and laying on the floor where my two dogs were discovering something new for potential chewing...SO I asked a nice neighbor and he came over and tacked them up into the ceiling for safety until I could get someone out to fix them. Of course I'm not prepared and now have to find someone to do all this work and in the meantime live only in our bedroom as the temperature in the house is the same as it is outside. In late June in Texas. Our house is very small. I had started trying to update our 50 year old house myself a couple of years ago to save money however my husband then got very very ill and after being hospitalized for weeks and going through several life-threatening surguries he returned to work only to be let go. So we are now completing the project I started two years ago simply because we cannot afford our house anymore and in order to sell it must have the ceiling fixed. My husband is 70 and is in poor health. $6500 is ALOT of money for us right now and now I guess we have to come up with a lot more. I just feel extremely let down and stupid. I wish someone had explained the project to me more clearly or had given me an estimate that included not leaving our entire ceiling open. If anyone knows anyone who does this kind of work for a reasonable fee at this point pls let me know...mcintoshmail2012@gmail.com

HORRIBLE COMPANY. STOLE THOUSANDS! My general contractor used CG to submit a city application to…read moreconvert my duplex into a triplex. Ilias won't return my calls, and I just got off the phone with Rod who tells me that I should have done my homework before purchasing the home. I've had my application "in processing" for 6+ Months only to find out from a city arborist regarding a tree removal request that my home is not zoned to increase # of units. For the last 6 months they lied to me saying that everything was going well, and that I'm almost to the finish line, then asked for another $1,000 last week for another level of necessary processing with the city. Now they are saying that they told my contractor that it wouldn't pass zoning reform, but were told to submit it anyways, which I believe is a false statement since they have been telling me everything is okay for the past half year, and a terrible business practice by Construction Concepts to accept my money for this project. At this time I haven't received any documentation to back up that claim. I asked that they remedy the situation with a full refund, after which I was put on hold for 15 minutes and then transferred to an extension voicemail and hung up on. Now they won't return my calls or emails.

Well, I chose them in a pinch, friend of a friend kinda thing. Easily could have gone south but it…read moredidn't. When I asked him if he was up to building a whole house he said yes and he came through. He is significantly cheaper than the big box home-builders. He took time to care about cost and staying in budget. His wife is his best secret. She is the one who found me the best deals and she has impeccable taste. I LOVE my house. It is unique and eclectic. He did question me on some of my choices because they were out of the norm but he did what I asked and in the end understood my madness. My house is different. It has a style of its own. He understood what I wanted and rather than fight me, he found a way for it to work.

5 years ago, when a tornado hit our house, Americonstruction worked with us and with our insurance…read moreto get a settlement to make repairs. On the surface, everything is beautiful. There were some problems with sub contractors, but the owners tried to make those things right. 5 years later, it feels like every time we turn around we find another problem. Not cosmetic, but problems with the quality of work. Just a few problems have been trim that didn't get put back up under low windows, shelves mounted with the screws in the wrong place, pebbles left under the flooring, I can go on and on. Our most recent was that a shower door just fell off. As my husband looked at it to put it back up, he found that they had mounted the heavy glass door into the shower surround with nothing behind it for the screws to hold to except some glue!!! Efforts to repair this problem found that they mounted the whole shower surround with nothing behind it but the studs. No shower board, Sheetrock or anything!!! The subcontractors cut corners everywhere possible and no one monitored the quality of work. Use the utmost caution if you hire this company and monitor EVERYTHING because they won't.

UPDATE: I talked to Trevor and understood the confusion with…read morehow my request was lost. I didn't go with them, because they really don't specialize on smaller jobs. But Trevor was very much wanting to make it right.

I would have added 5 more stars if I could have. Mark and his crews transformed my backyard into…read moresomething awesome. They added decking, an eight ft fence, a swing gate, a firepit and an arbor. Each one is my favorite. Through out the whole process Mark was professional, even when I changed my mind several times and he had to redraw the plans. Their materials and workmanship were top of the line. He went above and beyond any of my exceptions. I can't say enough nice things about his work and his crews. Thank you Extreme Woodcare.

First and foremost the work they did was great (my pest guy even made a comment about they made…read moresure to seal up the areas of work). Mark was very responsive and gave me plenty of heads up on when everything was going to happen. I do wish I had gotten to see some more of the design upfront it would have made me feel more comfortable with the cost (very reasonable after seeing the work that was done). My only knock is the contractor for the gutters doubled the cost that Mark originally quoted to me, however this could have been because I waited to see what the cover would look like.

I am NOT recommending this company to anyone! I chose Lifetime Fence because of their "lifetime…read morewarranty" but getting them to Honor it is impossible. I've been trying to get two gate boards that are warped fixed since summer of 2025. They finally sent a technician a few months ago in 2026 spending 10 minutes and blaming it on "excessive rain" during a drought and leaving before fixing anything. I paid a premium for quality and service and received neither. Save your money and go elsewhere! BUYER BEWARE

Update: 4/17/24: It was time to re-stain my investment (fence) and I contacted Heather and Jeremy…read moreto set it up. Scheduling was very easy. Alan and Eric arrived on time and did a great job of power washing the fence. We had to wait a few days due to rain before the fence could be stained. Agustin (I believe) came by to stain the fence. He was very friendly, thorough, and did a professional job. I received a follow up call to ensure that I was satisfied with the job. The fence looks new, and I'm looking forward to preserving the fence as long as possible and following Lifetime's recommended maintenance schedule. This company is a pleasure to work with, their quality of work is top notch, and they make me feel like a valued customer. Update: 4/29/2021: I found that the best way to get service after the sale, is to contact the office directly. Jimmy, the owner, is extremely responsive and shows a genuine concern for his customers. He stands behind his product, whether it be a defect in materials or workmanship. 3/3/21: I wanted to replace my 6 foot, side by side wooden fence with an 8 foot board on board fence. One portion of my fence was ten years old, and another portion was five years old. I was looking for greater privacy from prying eyes, security, and to add value to my home. I spend a lot of time in the back yard, so I wanted to have greater enjoyment. I consulted with two other companies, before I went with Lifetime Fence. I met with Brian, we went over a few options, looked at other fences in the alley, and his proposal made the most sense. I did not feel pressured to commit, and didn't sense any high pressure sales tactics. Everything was above board. Their warranty provides peace of mind. I put 50% down, and Jimmy, the owner, called me right after the snow storm to set up an install date. Brian came by that morning, and we did a walk through with Adrian and Hernan. I was going to be home during the install to answer any questions and/or address any concerns. The first day, they took down the old fence and posts, installed the new poles, rails and trim. The next day, they made some leveling adjustments before installing the pickets, and the rest of the trim. I really like my new fence, and am looking forward to enjoying my backyard for many years to come. I feel that I achieved my objectives with this fence. I'm looking forward to a continued relationship with Lifetime Fence! Thank you! * The 2021 reviews were under an old profile which is no in use. I wanted to merge it with the updated 2024 review to reflect continuity with the same company under my current profile.

Craig, the owner of Budget Fence, did a great job laying a concrete pad for a customer of mine. He…read moreis professional, prices his jobs fairly and his customer service is exceptional. He answers the phone promptly, and is very helpful with suggestions. If you're needing concrete, decking, or a pergola, I heartily recommend that you call Craig.

My condo deck needed planks replaced that were rotten and failing, and painting. i am in…read morecommercial property management and very experienced with getting bids for work, negotiating scope of work and price, and inspecting work that has been completed. My experience with Craig and this company was terrific. They were responsive, and communicated to me clearly the work they proposed doing and the price. They listened to me and formed their scope and schedule around what i needed. I couldn't have asked for a more responsive company, a reasonable price and very good communication and work product. Very pleased!

They are fantastic. Took 2 days. Beautiful work, workers respectful, they kept everything clean…read more Great price especially compared to everyone else. The put on extra touches like trim along top, decorative gate. Everything solid as a rock. Much more than I expected. Complete 2 week sooner that I thought. 100% recommend them.

Louis and his crew did an awesome job on our new gate this morning. A++ work! Friendly and priced…read morefair.

I dealt with Robert Avalos. He was very professional and prompt. I had my estimate within 24 hours…read more I was referred by a neighbor who said he was fair and did very good work. His bid was very competitive. His crew did the work on schedule and did a perfect job. I am extremely pleased and will recommend Robert and JCL as well as use them again for other work. I believe if you use Robert you will not be disappointed.

Robert is wonderful! Such detail-oriented service! Extremely professional, personal and caring…read moreregarding our project; rare attributes in this day and age! My family and I HIGHLY recommend Robert and JCL Landscaping Services! Thank you, Robert! -Susan L'Huillier