The project was delayed by about 5 months. Jim Roe, the owner, never returned repeated calls and always made unfulfilled promises. It got to the point where I had to threaten a lawsuit. The work when it was finally completed was average and repeated calls to come back and fix something were never returned. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy.
Description of Work: Roe Construction was hired to build a large wood built in cabinet in my family room with a gas fireplace. They also did some tile and trim work in my foyer, installed a fan and took out a large section of wall and put in a wood railing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$15,000
IAN B.
02/2007
4.0
home builders
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Admittedly, the work done on the house is beautiful. Their website shows the fine woodwork and kitchen revisions that this company is capable of. My complaint arises from problems that occurred within a year of the improvement. There is grout and tile separation in the master bathroom throughout (in addition to the use of two different colors of grout.) The roof gutters don't drain properly. Another issue we discovered with the house relates to the sub optimal wiring and use of non-code wire colors and types. We ended up consulting an outside firm to improve the drainage of the roof (which still spills over), although we attempted to get Roe to fix our bathroom. After one year and no less than 25 calls to him, I gave up. He very professionally would promise to send someone out to repair the grout, but it would just never happen. I am dissatisfied with the service we received with respect to correction of this flaw in construction, although the house was otherwise very well done.
Description of Work: Roe did major improvements on the home that we ultimately purchased. Roe acted as a contractor to add a second floor, and completely redo the electrical, plumbing and heating system. We requested that some post-construction flaws be fixed. I am estimating improvement cost as it was performed by the previous owner, from whom we purchased the home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from ROE CONSTRUCTION
IAN HAD CALLED ABOUT GROUT SEPARATION. AT THE TIME HE HAD SAID HE HAD OTHER JOBS FOR US TO FIGURE - BASEMENT, DECK AND DRIVEWAY. WE SPENT A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME WORKING OUT NUMBERS TO BE TOLD HE WASN'T INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE PROJECT. HE CONTINUED TO CALL ABOUT THE GROUT.I WAS INTENDING TO FIX THE GROUT WHEN MY MEN WERE WORKING ON THE JOB SITE BUT FELT MY WARRANTY WAS WITH THE ORIGINAL HOMEOWNER. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HEARD ABOUT THE GUTTER ISSUE. THE ELECTRIC WIRING IS A BILL OF GOODS SOME ELECTRICIAN SOLD HIM. EVERY OUTLET WAS CHECKED BY THE VILLAGE INSPECTORS AND APPROVED. THERE IS NO CODE FOR WIRE COLORS OTHER THAN THE NEUTRAL WIRE HAS TO BE WHITE - WHICH IT IS. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK IS VERY THOROUGH IN THEIR INSPECTIONS AND EVERYTHING WAS DONE ACCORDING TO CODE. UPON PURCHASING THE HOME, IF THE MEMBER HAD AN INSPECTION - THESE ISSUES SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BEFORE THE PURCHASE. IT IS DEFAMATORY AND LIBELOUS FOR HIM TO POST THESE FALSE CLAIMS ON A WEB SITE, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING WE HAVE NEVER DONE ANY WORK FOR HIM. ALSO, HE FAILED TO MENTION THE TIME WE SPENT, WHICH IS VERY TIME INTENSIVE, FIGURING THE WORK HE REQUESTED.
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FAQ
ROE CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 1.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ROE CONSTRUCTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ROE CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
No, ROE CONSTRUCTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ROE CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
No, ROE CONSTRUCTION does not offer emergency services.
No, ROE CONSTRUCTION does not offer warranties.
ROE CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, ROOM ADDITIONS, ROOF TOP ADDITIONS, CUSTOM KITCHEN & BATHS, WINDOWS, SIDING- WOOD/VINYL/OR ALUMINUM, RESIDENTIAL REMODELING, NEW CONSTRUCTION, LIGHT COMMERCIAL OR REMODELING & DESIGN SEVICES.