Pillar replacement/installation
In July 2021, we were to have Elite Mouldings replace two old wood porch pillars with two new fiberglass pillars, on a >100 year old house.
Prior to finalizing the work order, we sent them pictures of the existing pillars and porch. No one did a pre-inspect.
When the installer came, he removed one pillar and said that the roof area it attaches to needs to be repaired (about $500, minor, but necessary). Not something he would do. He put a 2x4 in place, and left.
We scrambled to find another contractor/carpenter to do the repair before leaving on vacation. Every contractor that showed up to quote the repair could not believe that Elite Mouldings would just leave it in that state and expect to come back just to do the installation.
In the end, we asked Elite to just send over the pillars. They charged $150 for the cancelled install and delivery of the pillars. We had another contractor do the repair and install.
Pros: Professional staff, good product (the pillars)
Cons: Should consider what is required for older homes/ pillar replacement, do a proper quote on what they can do/not do by inspecting the property first.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $1,500.00