Bathroom Renovation and Flooring
High-Level Project Scope:
-bathroom renovation + reconfiguration
-install flooring throughout
-build storage compartments
-install and reroute electrical
Schedule:
-I was quoted 3 weeks, 4 weeks max
-actual timeline is 9 weeks and counting; I am still waiting for a couple items to be completed
I am giving Blackstone General Contractors 3 of 5 stars on satisfaction because the final product of workmanship fairs average among the industry; however, falls short of fully delivering a finished and polished product.
For example:
-the closet installed has visible wood chipped away
-the tile edge purchased was not installed as directed
-storage compartments were left without handles/closures until I raised the issue
-cleaning after the project was not done; I had to do it myself
Further to the examples above, there were many shortcomings and disappointments in the execution of the project such as:
-the plumbing lines were mixed causing $2k in damages
-the fire alarm was installed incorrectly and left ringing until I came home from work at 7pm; I had to call the company and they suggested that I clean it with a vacuum
-the niche, baseboard and tile edge were forgotten to be installed; I had to get involved to solution these problems
-the project was continuously delayed until I wrote a formal complaint; the first 8 days of the project there was 1 person for 1 hour only; other days, no one would show up; or show up late
-there were constant excuses about not having the right resources available
-Blackstone attempted to charge for scope that was already paid for, so I used my receipts as evidence
-After the problems persisted, I requested to have written record of which tradespeople were coming and for how long; Blackstone refused to provide this information
For the reasons above, I would not recommend Blackstone General Contractors. The experience was a complete disappointment and mistakes were made repeatedly. There are better companies to choose from.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $35,000.00
- Company Response
The issue here was not the work that we did, the issue was the condos plumbing that had issues and it took a long time to figure out
This is a condo in a basement and all of the plumbing for the building goes through those walls and the licensed plumbing contractor they was doing the work made some mistakes and we fixed it
That job had a lot of custom work and when completed it was picture perfect