"He burnt down the second floor and I asked why he did that and he said it's perfectly fine. It will create less weight on the load bearing walls and the smoke smell will deter termites. He also said he's been doing this for 890 years." ho
As a contractor most homeowners like her "learn" how to do it the right way by discovering bad work and then doing research when they realize something is off. For example, they get curious is drywall really is supposed to crack, and then they look it up. She's also likely had a professional come in since then and is basically reading notes.
Contractors like him keep me busy throughout the year. As a matter of fact, most of the jobs I have lined up through end of 2022, including the one I'm working on (entire house reno--bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining and living room) were started by a different contractor. So many shady Contractors out there given us, the good one, a bad reputation. :(
Yep, I’ve had issues with people saying I charge to much and I’m too young to know anything about construction, then they always call back a month later because there contracting isn’t showing up on time, is doing shit wrong or taking too long.
general rule with flooring- the cardboard material that the flooring comes in, immediately gets unfolded and use to cover the floor, then use ram board on top of that.
You need to shut the contractor down and start over before the damage is to expensive, verify the bond and insurance along with his license. Then call your local ROC to file the proper paperwork.
“You see all the paint on the finished floors? Yes, yes you can!!! I asked him about that and he said that it was normal and instead of laying down $7 worth of plastic that he will bring in a floor cleaner and polisher and spend roughly a half a day at the low low price of $700.
i see this type of problem all the time, i work for a company than repair and restore homes, every time i ask clients how much they pay to the contractor their response is always the same " they estimate was a lot cheaper than the other contractors but...."
I think she has a basic knowledge of some construction.Im an electrician,and she definitely doesn't want to attempt any electrical wiring without at least 7 to 10 years experience.
It doesn't matter if you have any knowledge or not some people may not have the time. You shouldnt touch something if your gonna do shotty ass work and lie your ass off . Makes people weary of the competent contractors bc they get fucked by guys like this
Lady, you really need to get permits before you go ahead and do work. Not only is it a legal requirement, but inspectors will make sure the work is done to code. You basically gave your contractor freedom to do this cheaply and poorly. This is as much your fault as your terrible contractor.
I’m only 23, I get side jobs at times , and dam.. I’m nowhere near as messy,irresponsible as this. Some people really have no embarrassment. This is ridiculous
She seems like she knows enough to do it herself an she should’ve bought her own material 😂 “this should be 3 millimeters to the left and it needs a jack stud ” 😂 😂
Sorry to say but you didn’t want to pull permits, so this is 100% your fault for not doing things the proper way. Permits exist so that it can verify the contractors license, insurance and the quality of the work meeting code. Without that process you are left with what you get and no recourse
Do you know what we do when we would hire new people we did never business before, we control them from first day on. Either you come up in the middle of day or at the end of the day but you control it before more damage is done.
You gotta do some of it. Or at least hire the contractor for each job. You gotta go buy all the hardware yourself. When I started my renovation, I ended up hiring for each specific job and helped. I spend a few tens of thousands to purchase the tools, also. That’s how I became an owner of Woodpecker and Festool. A professional mason contractor can pour leveling concrete to level out the floor. So that’s not a problem. If you hire a general contractor to do them all, it would be a couple of hundred grand now with all the damage. You need to hire the specialist for each unfortunately. And you must put in the work yourself. Looks like a few months of work ahead of you.
Home owners lack of research caused this to happen. Do your research people. Don't take low ball offers. look at the avg cost of remodel jobs that you want done. Read user reviews on the companies you're looking at. If you live in the U.S. go to the Better Business Bureau website and get information on the companies that your looking at. Once you pick a company ask for copies of their license, permit and insurance and look over them before you finalize any paper work. Lastly, higher a qualified home inspector to look over the progress of the work.
I noticed your French doors don't have the proper weather guarding. And on your floor you have a vent. Right in front of the French doors That is just asking for problems in the future with floor rotting and sagging and deterioration being an entry point high-traffic. Plus it's a code violation and a safety hazard. Not to mention your electric bill would be through the roof Heating and Cooling going right out the door literally.
Actually he sounds like a hack and you sound like a person that wants the job done cheap and without permits and doesn't understand how much a renovation like this actually cost and are willing to hire the cheapest person you find. This is coming from a carpenter if you want skilled labor pay for it. Dont pay for the worst and expect the best literally do your homework
First things first , the 2x4 columns holding the beam up in the kitchen got me sic to my stomach . The phrase catastrophic failure comes to mind immediately. You need to get professional framers in there to make the house structurally safe before doing anything . Good luck , god bless . Make sure you get a lawyer, put this guy out of buisiness.
I've learned to never pay up front or let work start without specific paperwork and exact contract details. You could have caught his non sense in a stage one of a section. Never too much at one time because you need to see the quality in bite sizes and then move on. Don't let them decide the renovation details to you. I've done this hasty stuff with other things and know better now. I left our old house alone and still find that every time I try to fix an issue, it bites me with a surprise issue and it just gets stupid. No old houses from here on out!
Many contractors require a down payment of some sort before starting, to give them a safety net incase the consumer doesn't pay. That way the contractor can stop the project before they get deep into it. It's smart to use the ''pay as you go method'' in these types of cases for both contractors and consumers. If i have multiple projects that need done. I'll only agree to pay for the projects that have been completed and looked over first.
@@RhinoXpress Pay him 15% to begin and thereafter, pay him according to his progress. Always without at least 7.5% Builders Lien at the end until you are totally satisfied and no subcontractors have complained to you that they haven’t been paid.
To all homeowners if you hire a contractor and feel the work they are performing is not correct or meet your expectation, bring in another contractor or two to get a second and third opinion on the work that has performed. If you see everything that has been done all along but continue to allow it to happen, you should blame yourself too, because you are stupid to allow it to continue.
This lady is just as much to blame as the sloppy contractor. What terrible work! She sure seems to think she’s an expert though. She definitely thinks she knows more than she does. Why would she let him get so far before she decided to start knowing what she’s talking about…lol! Fool!
This is a crime, there should be recourse to hold scammers like this accountable. But they're most likely gonna change their number and dissappear. That being said, you should've gotten rid of them a long time ago, long before they were able to dobthis much damage.
and a hidden junction box at 10:30. It is a shame that there are such "contractors" out there. Incredible that he said "if you don't pull permits, then it doesn't have to be up to code".
You are not alone alot of these so called renovation contractors are plan lazy and even if you inspect the work frequently they hide defects. Sorry you got a bad one. Report him and fire him.
we missing context.... I agree the job looks terrible... but what did you pay? did you pay for a handyman and wanting a pro? or did you pay top dollar for top talent?!
You understand everything, but you need to stop work and be there when the workers are doing their thing. If they are doing it incorrect , let them go!
Should have done your homework and monitored work being done. I suggest contacting the local building department and get their opinion...fire this contractor, rehire someone who knows what their doing. Many many code violations here.
I have been a drywall finisher for 22 years now..not even on my first day did i put compound on like that. Sorry but i think they may have broken your house.
I bet the door and tub were from a previous job. My house is full of doors, windows, and even a fireplace mantel, that was salvaged from previous jobs albeit I got them for free. People throw away perfectly great stuff, and I like to recycle, but THIS is complete BS!
If you know so damn much do it yourself. The island is going to move a lot like that. I do apartments everyday and the base cabinets hold that wall up.
Francisco Tolentino the stone guys have no problem with ours. I’m not saying it’s the best or even the right way to do it. I’m just saying if you come behind crappy framers like us, if happens. But once we put our base cabinets in and screw them to the wall and then put our brackets on the island the stone guys don’t have any problems
This is why you don't hire the lowest bidder, so many customers have themselves to partially blame and they are too naive to understand why. This isn't a middle eastern bizarre and my prices aren't negotiable, don't try and talk every contractor down or this is what you get
I get that he sucks at his job, but if you have noticed from the beginning, why did you keep him on? You should have fired him on the first day . Something about all this doesn’t make sense ..
I can tell you right now you would fail inspection by a electrician or code inspector. Because your wiring in your ceiling is placed below your header and Joyce's therefore when the drywall is apply to the ceiling you risk the chance of the wiring getting pinched and punctured by nails or screws hence causing a fire that's why you would fail inspection. Not to mention it being a huge safety hazard.
i stumbled across this vid while wathcing other renos, this has to be the worst i.ve ever seen, the molment this i seen the warning signs of a total amateur, i would 've had a stop work order done, this is a freakin disaster
First of all fired him do not let him finish the job because all thing that he did is a messed. You should tolerate a Bad Contractor they did a butcher job. Good luck for your finding a good Contractor.
Pulling a permit requires a masters license. When you say you don't want permits you're opening the bid to contractors without a license. I agree with the other comment, you kind of deserve this.
So by your reasoning (sound or otherwise) if a homeowner were to apply for a permit he would be denied because he's a lawyer or ditch digger and does not possess a master license? That sounds very specious at best.
I'm sorry that you had to deal with all of this. I dont understand how someone can just not care about their craft...did you have to take him to court ? I would love a follow up to this situation, and also would love to see the finished project and if u had to get another contractor in to fix everything (and what they said)
Sorry but not pulling permits for just the major structural work alone was your first mistake. So no construction permit no electrical permit no plumbing permit you’re gonna have a few problems ahead of you!
So you have just enough of the terminology down to understand what your looking at for the most point. So with that being said there is no way this guy is licensed. If so you can put a complaint in under his license and I would do just that. My question is this. You know the difference between a king and jack stud yet you call the bath exhaust fan a ceiling fan so that tells me you have done some homework. Why on Gods green earth would you let the project get to this point and not FIRE him!!! I feel bad for you...
She’s a woman and male contractors tend to intimidate most of their clients with demand for 100% upfront and thereafter with “I know what I am doing, maam”.
The contractor used to be a doctor during covid, an had become accustomed to burying his mistakes, till people started to do some research on that too 😆
"He burnt down the second floor and I asked why he did that and he said it's perfectly fine. It will create less weight on the load bearing walls and the smoke smell will deter termites. He also said he's been doing this for 890 years." ho
Sounds just as plausible
You seem so knowledgeable about a lot of the things he did wrong. So when you noticed his bad work and the lies he told you why didn't you fire him?
Exactly
@@repyaset757 I think she did
As a contractor most homeowners like her "learn" how to do it the right way by discovering bad work and then doing research when they realize something is off. For example, they get curious is drywall really is supposed to crack, and then they look it up. She's also likely had a professional come in since then and is basically reading notes.
I have 2 years here and there drywalling and I look like a master to that guy 🤣🤣🤣
It's funny when people talk about drywall yet have no idea what they are talking about
Contractors like him keep me busy throughout the year. As a matter of fact, most of the jobs I have lined up through end of 2022, including the one I'm working on (entire house reno--bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining and living room) were started by a different contractor. So many shady Contractors out there given us, the good one, a bad reputation. :(
If you are in NY, I would like to work with you
If you in NYC, I would like offer my time
Just be thankful they're giving you work! Keep doing it right and the word gets around 😁
Yep, I’ve had issues with people saying I charge to much and I’m too young to know anything about construction, then they always call back a month later because there contracting isn’t showing up on time, is doing shit wrong or taking too long.
Most of us are good...These types of jabronis are only a small percentage...
general rule with flooring- the cardboard material that the flooring comes in, immediately gets unfolded and use to cover the floor, then use ram board on top of that.
You need to shut the contractor down and start over before the damage is to expensive, verify the bond and insurance along with his license. Then call your local ROC to file the proper paperwork.
This is from 9yrs ago
@@Humphrey2309😂
How can you let him continue on his second day?
“You see all the paint on the finished floors? Yes, yes you can!!! I asked him about that and he said that it was normal and instead of laying down $7 worth of plastic that he will bring in a floor cleaner and polisher and spend roughly a half a day at the low low price of $700.
i see this type of problem all the time, i work for a company than repair and restore homes, every time i ask clients how much they pay to the contractor their response is always the same " they estimate was a lot cheaper than the other contractors but...."
If you know all this about construction, why didn’t you do it all by yourself, you seem pretty knowledgeable about it
I think she has a basic knowledge of some construction.Im an electrician,and she definitely doesn't want to attempt any electrical wiring without at least 7 to 10 years experience.
It doesn't matter if you have any knowledge or not some people may not have the time. You shouldnt touch something if your gonna do shotty ass work and lie your ass off . Makes people weary of the competent contractors bc they get fucked by guys like this
@@spencerwyche2552 you do not need 10 years experience! Maybe if you're wiring an entire house lmfao
She definitely should of did it herself
Sorry but you got to assume a lot for letting this proceed past day one .No floor protection get out.
Lady, you really need to get permits before you go ahead and do work. Not only is it a legal requirement, but inspectors will make sure the work is done to code. You basically gave your contractor freedom to do this cheaply and poorly. This is as much your fault as your terrible contractor.
You dont need joist hangers for ceiling joint that rest on the beam, only if it's to the side of the beam then joist hangers are needed
You sound more like a nightmare as a client compared to what the contractor left behind.
I’m only 23, I get side jobs at times , and dam.. I’m nowhere near as messy,irresponsible as this. Some people really have no embarrassment. This is ridiculous
Projects I DYI myself around my home are better then this seriously
She sound like she is pretty knowledgeable about what should be happening.
why i do most of this kind of stuff on my own.
She seems like she knows enough to do it herself an she should’ve bought her own material 😂 “this should be 3 millimeters to the left and it needs a jack stud ” 😂 😂
Sorry to say but you didn’t want to pull permits, so this is 100% your fault for not doing things the proper way. Permits exist so that it can verify the contractors license, insurance and the quality of the work meeting code. Without that process you are left with what you get and no recourse
Every request (new French door and not a used one) should be put down in writing to form a written contract.
Do you know what we do when we would hire new people we did never business before, we control them from first day on.
Either you come up in the middle of day or at the end of the day but you control it before more damage is done.
Were you going with the cheaper option?
Sorry to hear .That's the difference between working just for money and working to help others in need. I only charge after work is done
What do you if and when they say thank you and don't pay?
You're partly to blame for allowing this to go on. If you have to tell him what to do, then you should be the contractor.
Bad contractors get away with far to much. We need far more serious laws and accountability in price to protect against the scum.
Lady quit explaining and save your money for a real contractor. You got what you wanted a cheap job
You gotta do some of it. Or at least hire the contractor for each job. You gotta go buy all the hardware yourself.
When I started my renovation, I ended up hiring for each specific job and helped. I spend a few tens of thousands to purchase the tools, also. That’s how I became an owner of Woodpecker and Festool.
A professional mason contractor can pour leveling concrete to level out the floor. So that’s not a problem. If you hire a general contractor to do them all, it would be a couple of hundred grand now with all the damage. You need to hire the specialist for each unfortunately. And you must put in the work yourself. Looks like a few months of work ahead of you.
Home owners lack of research caused this to happen. Do your research people. Don't take low ball offers. look at the avg cost of remodel jobs that you want done. Read user reviews on the companies you're looking at. If you live in the U.S. go to the Better Business Bureau website and get information on the companies that your looking at. Once you pick a company ask for copies of their license, permit and insurance and look over them before you finalize any paper work. Lastly, higher a qualified home inspector to look over the progress of the work.
I noticed your French doors don't have the proper weather guarding. And on your floor you have a vent. Right in front of the French doors That is just asking for problems in the future with floor rotting and sagging and deterioration being an entry point high-traffic. Plus it's a code violation and a safety hazard. Not to mention your electric bill would be through the roof Heating and Cooling going right out the door literally.
Actually he sounds like a hack and you sound like a person that wants the job done cheap and without permits and doesn't understand how much a renovation like this actually cost and are willing to hire the cheapest person you find. This is coming from a carpenter if you want skilled labor pay for it. Dont pay for the worst and expect the best literally do your homework
First things first , the 2x4 columns holding the beam up in the kitchen got me sic to my stomach . The phrase catastrophic failure comes to mind immediately. You need to get professional framers in there to make the house structurally safe before doing anything . Good luck , god bless . Make sure you get a lawyer, put this guy out of buisiness.
I've learned to never pay up front or let work start without specific paperwork and exact contract details. You could have caught his non sense in a stage one of a section. Never too much at one time because you need to see the quality in bite sizes and then move on. Don't let them decide the renovation details to you. I've done this hasty stuff with other things and know better now. I left our old house alone and still find that every time I try to fix an issue, it bites me with a surprise issue and it just gets stupid. No old houses from here on out!
Many contractors require a down payment of some sort before starting, to give them a safety net incase the consumer doesn't pay. That way the contractor can stop the project before they get deep into it. It's smart to use the ''pay as you go method'' in these types of cases for both contractors and consumers. If i have multiple projects that need done. I'll only agree to pay for the projects that have been completed and looked over first.
@@RhinoXpress Pay him 15% to begin and thereafter, pay him according to his progress. Always without at least 7.5% Builders Lien at the end until you are totally satisfied and no subcontractors have complained to you that they haven’t been paid.
Why was the guy allowed back into the home after finding the first serious flaw?
I bet you got someone for 6k to do everything. This is at least 42k
Half wall framing should be secured to the sides of the floor joists, which would prevent deflection.
Haha hoho hehe too funny. Ur screwed. So you still gonna take the lowest bid on the next one. Hahaha.
A W right
I want to ask did you go for the cheapest guy??
alberto chavez yes !!! Hahahaa
just be patient , all that can be easily fixed
Every ounce of my body is breaking have for this lady
To all homeowners if you hire a contractor and feel the work they are performing is not correct or meet your expectation, bring in another contractor or two to get a second and third opinion on the work that has performed. If you see everything that has been done all along but continue to allow it to happen, you should blame yourself too, because you are stupid to allow it to continue.
What the hell. He found those materials down at the tip. What a cowboy. Never seen anything so bad. Ever.
This lady is just as much to blame as the sloppy contractor. What terrible work! She sure seems to think she’s an expert though. She definitely thinks she knows more than she does. Why would she let him get so far before she decided to start knowing what she’s talking about…lol! Fool!
This is not a builder and I fill for this women, the plumbing is the best 😂😂😂😂
This is a crime, there should be recourse to hold scammers like this accountable. But they're most likely gonna change their number and dissappear. That being said, you should've gotten rid of them a long time ago, long before they were able to dobthis much damage.
and a hidden junction box at 10:30. It is a shame that there are such "contractors" out there. Incredible that he said "if you don't pull permits, then it doesn't have to be up to code".
DID YOU GO WITH THE LOWEST BID? USUALLY THATS WHAT YOU GET FROM A LOWEST BID
Scanning the internet solves the problem of hiring people like this
Wow 😮
How do people get away with this stuff
yes cracks are normal , easily covered with paint , its called the house is "settling" from the new repairs
You are not alone alot of these so called renovation contractors are plan lazy and even if you inspect the work frequently they hide defects. Sorry you got a bad one. Report him and fire him.
we missing context.... I agree the job looks terrible... but what did you pay? did you pay for a handyman and wanting a pro? or did you pay top dollar for top talent?!
Some of the things he is saying is true but this guy is on 6 different stages of the project.
You understand everything, but you need to stop work and be there when the workers are doing their thing. If they are doing it incorrect , let them go!
Should have done your homework and monitored work being done. I suggest contacting the local building department and get their opinion...fire this contractor, rehire someone who knows what their doing. Many many code violations here.
I’m sorry but there were red flags from day 1. I feel bad for you but you should’ve kicked him off the job after the 1st few days.
I'M A RETIRED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR AND HAVE ONLY ONE QUESTION. HAVE YOU FIRED HIM AND FILED SUIT YET?
I have been a drywall finisher for 22 years now..not even on my first day did i put compound on like that. Sorry but i think they may have broken your house.
I bet the door and tub were from a previous job. My house is full of doors, windows, and even a fireplace mantel, that was salvaged from previous jobs albeit I got them for free. People throw away perfectly great stuff, and I like to recycle, but THIS is complete BS!
Oops no permit he can do anything he wants
If you know so damn much do it yourself. The island is going to move a lot like that. I do apartments everyday and the base cabinets hold that wall up.
Negative. I do countertops and you cant put a stone on that wall, of course you cant put any cabinet to hold it up. So, what you gonna do then?
Francisco Tolentino the stone guys have no problem with ours. I’m not saying it’s the best or even the right way to do it. I’m just saying if you come behind crappy framers like us, if happens. But once we put our base cabinets in and screw them to the wall and then put our brackets on the island the stone guys don’t have any problems
Just a wild guess but you got three bids... One for $48k, one for $41k and one for $8k...
You should have explained to him that he didn’t need to come back tomorrow because he’s fired
This is why you don't hire the lowest bidder, so many customers have themselves to partially blame and they are too naive to understand why. This isn't a middle eastern bizarre and my prices aren't negotiable, don't try and talk every contractor down or this is what you get
I get that he sucks at his job, but if you have noticed from the beginning, why did you keep him on? You should have fired him on the first day . Something about all this doesn’t make sense ..
This is what happens when homeowners take the lowest bid. Karma
A king stud and Jack would be for doors and windows
How does this only have 10,000 views?
As a contractor and a home owner, this makes me sad 😞
Kick 🦵 them out!!!
I actually had to have a drink after watching this video…
I really feel for you. That’s criminal what the have done and i hope either they made good on that disaster or you sued them in court.
There is no such thing as water proof drywall
Its water resistant, theres a big difference
I wouldn't even call is water resistant. More like mold resistant.
Moisture resistant
Well I'm sure everyone knew what she meant when she said waterproof drywall, why do people have to become drywall experts , I knew what she meant
Your fault for getting a cheap contractor. Lesson learned ma'am
I can tell you right now you would fail inspection by a electrician or code inspector. Because your wiring in your ceiling is placed below your header and Joyce's therefore when the drywall is apply to the ceiling you risk the chance of the wiring getting pinched and punctured by nails or screws hence causing a fire that's why you would fail inspection. Not to mention it being a huge safety hazard.
Was he the cheapest bid or the most expensive?
Wow
I hate doing jobs for customers like this
i stumbled across this vid while wathcing other renos, this has to be the worst i.ve ever seen, the molment this i seen the warning signs of a total amateur, i would 've had a stop work order done, this is a freakin disaster
First of all fired him do not let him finish the job because all thing that he did is a messed. You should tolerate a Bad Contractor they did a butcher job. Good luck for your finding a good Contractor.
Pulling a permit requires a masters license. When you say you don't want permits you're opening the bid to contractors without a license. I agree with the other comment, you kind of deserve this.
some states you can be a "registered contractor" for 200$ course and getting insurance. Rhode Island, CT. lot of corruption.
So by your reasoning (sound or otherwise) if a homeowner were to apply for a permit he would be denied because he's a lawyer or ditch digger and does not possess a master license? That sounds very specious at best.
Most contractors will do whatever underneath and cover it up so you would never know
Wow that’s horrible but I like your guys’ hardwood floor sick border work 👍🏻
That person didn't have a clue how to finish drywall
I would personally like to thank this contractor, because of guys like him my business is booming! #actualgeneralcontractor
Tell us the contractor who did the work
Oh my god ! No permit ...., I’m not sure u have a case after that . Any updates?
Lowes bit??? I am guessing...
This hack is not alone. I used to offer the last customers phone numbers as my proof of professionalism. 3
Why do people allow hacks to continue this far
force him to live in that house
Whats crazy is you are talking like he's going to finish the job. Not that you're going to fire him and bring someone else in
Never pick the lowest bid.
I'm sorry that you had to deal with all of this. I dont understand how someone can just not care about their craft...did you have to take him to court ? I would love a follow up to this situation, and also would love to see the finished project and if u had to get another contractor in to fix everything (and what they said)
Fire him. Save yourself from a world of trouble... Hire somebody else.
You should have a carpenter a plumber and an electrician no remorse
Sorry but not pulling permits for just the major structural work alone was your first mistake. So no construction permit no electrical permit no plumbing permit you’re gonna have a few problems ahead of you!
So you have just enough of the terminology down to understand what your looking at for the most point. So with that being said there is no way this guy is licensed. If so you can put a complaint in under his license and I would do just that. My question is this. You know the difference between a king and jack stud yet you call the bath exhaust fan a ceiling fan so that tells me you have done some homework. Why on Gods green earth would you let the project get to this point and not FIRE him!!! I feel bad for you...
She’s a woman and male contractors tend to intimidate most of their clients with demand for 100% upfront and thereafter with “I know what I am doing, maam”.
We u found that magic Contractor 😱
The contractor used to be a doctor during covid, an had become accustomed to burying his mistakes, till people started to do some research on that too 😆