Halloween is only a couple months away, so we’d like to share a few home remodeling company horror stories we’ve heard over the years. We present these chilling tales both for your amusement and to spare you from the hideous fate the victims in these accounts endured. Now let’s take a peek into the dark side of the remodeling industry.
“My Contractor Was a Ghost!”
This is one of the more common stories we hear. It goes like this: a homeowner calls a home remodeling company, trying to get an estimate on some work. She speaks with a person who promises to drop by soon and prepare a free quote. Then mysteriously, the contractor seems to vanish from the face of the earth. Further calls go straight to voicemail and attempts to track down the missing tradesperson lead nowhere. It’s as if the homeowner made contact with a creature from another world …
The Project That Wouldn’t Die
You expect a home remodeling company to complete the job in a reasonable amount of time. But this isn’t always the case. Many homeowners report projects that go on and on and on, like a bad dream from which it’s impossible to wake. The contractor offers endless excuses for the delays while tacking on ever-increasing charges. This drives the client mad with terror as he wonders how he will pay for it all …
“It’s Like a Haunted House!”
You go into a remodeling project with a pleasing vision of the final results. But some homeowners report that their thoughts of a beautifully remodeled dwelling morph into a ghastly reality, one that in no way resembles what they expected. They stare in horror at what their home has become, worrying about how they will live in such a terrifyingly ugly residence. As their faces turn pale, the contractor cackles in glee and presents the final bill …
Okay, we’ve had a little fun with this post, in line with the spirit of the season. But all kidding aside, real-life home remodeling company horror stories abound. That’s all the more reason to select your contractor with care. Look for a firm that’s licensed, bonded, insured, and offers references from prior clients. Or just call us here at Criner. We’ve earned a rock-solid reputation for courtesy, honesty, and professionalism in everything we do. Plus, our photos have been saved on Houzz (www.houzz.com) more than 25,000 times. We’ll make sure your home remodeling dreams don’t turn into nightmares.