Steven Carnes General Contractor

I don't know what I would have done without this man! It was the first time my partner and I took on building a new home on vacant land. There was so much we were totally unaware of. Because of this, we were abandoned by an unscrupulous contractor who left everything undone then turned out to have used someone else's license! About the worst thing that could happen! We were in trouble with the building department as they were requesting changes to plan that could potentially double our budget. It was a horrible mess. At that point, we were introduced to Steven Carnes by our electrician. He went with me to the city to sort out what we could do! Helped me argue my case with them and win! Advised me on how to deal with them, helped us fix several things that had been done incorrectly that would not pass city inspection. Saved us money at every turn. Became our Project Manager re-leveling the lot correctly, directing the installation of a garage on time and within budget. Fixed horrible messes the previous contractor had left us with making sure everything passed inspection. Steven was a godsend! I was impressed with his extensive knowledge on everything from engineering, construction, Building Departments, passing inspections and even how to move forward with legal matters as we venture to sue our original contractor. His advice and guidance on landscaping and the watering system have turned our house into a lovely home! I've dealt with contractors over the years on major and minor property improvements but have never met a contractor with the honesty, humility and integrity of this man. I did read a negative comment left by someone some years ago. I have to say that could not possibly have been this man they are referring to. It must be a mistaken post because Steven Carnes is one of the most conscientious, patient and meticulous men I've ever met! He has over 30 years experience in all manner of construction. I would recommend him highly to anyone for any building or landscaping related project. Photos are of completed home and the mess he found us with.

He was horrible. He is the worsts contractor, half the time he was not on the job site and he left it up to his workers to do it and they couldn’t read the plans right and he did not follow the plans right. It was a night mare. He promised a lot in the beginning and he did not come through and he did not follow the city permits, as far as having a toilet on site and a dumpster for debris. I would not hire him to build a dog house.