Larry Restine
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posted 12 June 2008 12:49 CET
Joe Van Dyke DBA Texas Hill Country Estates, JV Investment Group Inc. was contracted to build our home in April of last year. Nine months later we moved in despite the fact that not all rework had been completed. It was just before Thanksgiving and we had a house full of guests.
We almost froze and discovered we had no insulation in the attic. It was insulated a couple of weeks later.
We had an extensive punch list and some of it was being completed when we got our first lien notice in January. during the next month we received 6 more lien notices from sub contractors who had not been paid.
We contacted the TRCC and filled out the required paper work only to be told later the TRCC would need at least two more complaints to pursue andy kind of action against the Van Dykes.
We contacted the title company after we discovered the certificate of completion was missing from our copy of the closing documents. The title company had failed to get the builder to sign the document stating that there were no unpaid subs. When it was finally signed on January 28th, the builder attached an addendum listing 21 subs that were still owed a total of $52,000.00.
The title company (Independent Title) had charged us for title insurance but failed to transfer it to our permanent financing.
Joe Van Dyke and company has failed to pay the subs as of this date. The title company has denied any responsibilty as of this date. The TRCC has done nothing as of this date.
We are on our second lawyer and he has begun the process of vigorously pursuing the parties involved. So far my attorney fees total $6,200.00. |
DJ Lee
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posted 8 June 2008 16:57 CET
SKA Homes Inc. IS WORTHLESS!!!
There have been a TON of repair issues that have not been fixed and we have been calling the builder for the last 3 months. His phone never rings always got straight to voicemail and he will not return our phone calls. We have got a hold of him once and he was disrespectful to my wife. He actually argued that something was already fixed when nobody had ever been out. If we could do it all over again we would NEVER of chosen him or his house. Awful, disrespectful and could not care less about the buyer. |
Alex
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posted 30 May 2008 14:29 CET
CW Custom Builders STINKS!
I bought a home from CW Custom Builders and the whole process was a nightmare. We had to replace the driveway, found mold, were left with a swamp of a back yard...the list goes on and on. They were impossible to deal with and still refuse to make things right. The whole thing is documented on my blog, so if you are thinking about using CW Custom Builders, check out the blog before you commit. |
Alex
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posted 30 May 2008 14:26 CET
CW Custom Builders STINKS! |
Bob W
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posted 15 May 2008 19:52 CET
------TopNotch-Home builders------
After I bought my Top-Notch home the smoke detectors were constantly going off for no reason. I had been calling the electrician for literally months and couldn’t get him to replace the faulty detectors. I assumed it was because he was busy, but one day I caught him on the golf course with the builders! These people are UNBELIEVABLE. They have absolutely no conceptual understanding of ethical conduct. I’ve had other problems too – I’ll just say this:
Do NOT buy a home from CMS Sullivan or TopNotch-Home builders in NH, MA areas!!! |
TomS
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posted 6 May 2008 15:58 CET
TopNotch Homes & CMS Sullivan
Tewksbury (Ames Run), Dracut (Meadow Creek) and New Hampshire areas.
Here’s what to expect from these builders:
Improper plumbing - sewer gasses and odors entering the house, Routing lines to the dishwasher – punched through cabinet woodwork with a hammer
Hot water feed kinked to the dishwasher, Trash and debris left in the yard, basement, underneath porch...etc. These builders are NOT trustworthy! |
TomS
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posted 6 May 2008 15:54 CET
TopNotch Homes & CMS Sullivan
Tewksbury (Ames Run), Dracut (Meadow Creek) and New Hampshire areas.
Plumbing vent trap in bathroom sink - sewer gasses and odors entering the house
Routing lines to the dishwasher – punched through cabinet woodwork with a hammer
Hot water feed kinked to the dishwasher |
allison phillips
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posted 24 April 2008 15:49 CET
My husband and I purchased an Ertzberger home from Peggy Slappey reality in Jefferson, GA. The night that we signed our buyers order, we were promised three inspections of the home. One was scheduled prior to closing, another one month after closing, and yet another one year after closing. We were told by the real-estate agent that we were probably going to find repairs that needed to be done after we had closed and actually moved into the home. He was right, however, Peggy Slappey Reality and Ertzberger Builders, LLC, are not honoring their word and are refusing to do any further repairs. Such as; paint, hunks of sidewalk are missing, doors were not completely painted, floor pops, and electrical problems, just to name a few. We do not want to go into arbitration, but will if it comes to that point. For now we have decided to hit them where it hurts. We are picketing the neighborhood, posting a web site, taking a news paper add out, and reporting them to the better business bureau in order to warn the public about these two dishonest companies. |
Sandra McGuire
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posted 23 April 2008 12:37 CET
My house was built in 2002 and I moved in April 2002. The builders of my house did not install a water meter. The village inspector missed this one. Now I am getting outrageous water bills and the reason for this is supposed to be because they had to estimate my usage because the builder forgot to put the meter in when they built the house. What can I do about this, besides continuing to pay these high bills?  |
Chanwut Poonthanomsook
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posted 22 April 2008 18:38 CET
I am getting tired of calling KB Home to come and fix the water leaking in front of the foyer. They have attempts to address this issue for at least 4 times in the past two years but it is still there. Water used to get inside the foyer and soaked up the carpet and into the garage. There are also lots of minor issue that they only bandaged and told me it was ok. |
Edgar
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posted 20 April 2008 18:03 CET
Keystone Construction LLC
The list of workmanship defects is very long but here are a few:
1. Outside Brick is stained of paint and cement that was promised to be removed. It makes the building stand out as the worst one in the subdivision.
2. Roof Vents were not installed. The opening was there, but they did not finish.
3. Bad construction of the fire housing unit and mailboxes.
4. Cement Driveway is already cracking
5. Numerous small details that are still pending inside the building.
Loan was postponed for months because the building could not pass inspection. The costs of the loan were passed over to me. Overall customer satisfaction (1 worst - 10 best) is a 1.
Please anyone reading this do not buy a home from Keystone Construction LLC. The promise the best Customer Service, but they don’t have any; I don’t know how they stay in business. I have found other unsatisfied customers, but they don’t where to complain. |
Clyde Mason
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posted 17 April 2008 04:20 CET
We had a home built by Pringle Development, Eustis, FL. The home developed structural issues during cosntruction. We agreed to allow the company to make repairs subject to a opne-year test period. The company agreed to buy back the hosue and reimburse our carrying costs if the repairs failed at the end of the test period, October 2007. It was clear from visual observation that the repairs failed. Pringle Development is ignoring our request to meet their commitment to buy back the house and reimburse our costs, as promised. The company slogan is "Do The Right Thing" and offers a "Money Back Guarantee". Pringle does not walk the talk. |
shirley simmonds
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posted 10 April 2008 14:36 CET
Problem Solved!
This letter is written in “Good Faith” as a retraction of any foresaid statements.
According to my conversation on April 10th 2008 1050am with Connie at Cheldan Homes, I am to write a letter of retraction and apology for the statements made on the internet, the BBB of Texas and the TRC. This letter has been written to show "In Good Faith" that our differences have been resolved.
There has been verbal misunderstandings and miscommunications between Cheldan Homes and myself in which we have now resolved these issues at hand as I have sent a letter of explanation on the cancellation of building a new home last week which satisfies the refund of $500.00 dollars which I understand Cheldan Homes has received, Cheldan Homes now has promised me the refund on April 11th 2008. |
Beatrice
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posted 27 March 2008 14:32 CET
Recently I contacted Armadillo Homes Warranty Dept. concerning an inquiry about a house I purchased brand new in August 2005 (I’m new to Texas). In the time frame from then until now I have had issues with the siding of my house separating and nails popping out that were used to actually tack the siding down. I was told by Armadillo Warranty Dept. that normally the homeowner recaulks all of the siding on their home yearly here in Texas, and they also replace the nails as necessary, and that they do not see any claim that involves them. If you’re interested in seeing the pictures I sent to Armadillo Homes Warranty Dept. please contact me. I’m just wondering if what I have been told is true, and if it is true I’m impressed by the number of home maintenance specialists we have here in Texas
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shirley simmonds
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posted 25 March 2008 15:32 CET
On 02-26-08 I went to Sendra Ranch in Haslet Texas. I wanted a house built for me by Cheldan Homes so I spoke with a builder Harold who promised me the world... Yaeh Right! I told him that I am not too sure if I could qualify for 122,000.00. He reassued me there will be no problem just give him $500.00 and he will set up a lender for me. I asked if the loan is not satisfactory, do I get my money back? Harold said, Cheldan Homes will not keep the money! The lender told me that verbally that my income ratio does not meet the standards. So I spoke with other lenders who advise me the thing. My income is 1600.00 per month how can I manage a 1,000.00 mortgage. So the lender at southwest mortgage Sean refused to send a letter to Cheldan Homes stating the loan was denied. I want my $500.00 dollars back! Those shisters will not give me my money! Tell me how a person can live on 600.00 a month for food, gas and utilities?
I guess I lost $500.00 ...does anyone else want $500.00 because I am giving away money here! |
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