Working with Hoza was a very unpleasant experience. From his first day on the job, he failed to deliver on his promises. For instance, he promised to cover all floors and furniture before painting, but somehow we had paint on our ceramic tile, carpet, and even dining room table. In addition, he was very untidy when he left our home each day. He rarely vacuumed the dust and other debris that he left on the floors, and we found dried paint drips on towel bars, counter tops, faucets, and other things. He was constantly making excuses for his short work days. Many days, we wondered if he had been at the house at all. After we questioned him early on, he finally admitted that his first few days were 1/2 days because of another job he was doing. We felt like he wasn't being straight with us, and we lost trust in him. He had no explanation for why his 4-5 week estimate was going to be grossly inaccurate (he was on pace to complete the job in 12 weeks). Heaven help his customers.
Description of Work: We hired Hoza to paint the entire interior of our home (3200 square feet). The contracted price was roughly $6,000 with materials. He completed only 25% of the job (and got paid 50% of the money) before we fired him. We will be pursuing legal action against him to recover a portion of the money we paid to him, since he actually thinks that somehow we owe him MORE money. We fired him primarily because he was making such poor progress (but secondarily because the quality of his work was mediocre). Before he started the job, he estimated it would take 4-5 weeks to complete. He got 25% of the job done in 3 weeks. At this rate, it was going to be a 12-week painting job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,000
Response from HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
I'm responding to member's false and slanderous remarks about me and my work, and am allowed limited space to do so. His financial estimate is off. The documented bid was for $28.50 hr. not including travel time for paint and materials or the cost of these. ($650 & I have receipts) I have 106 hrs of labor logged which amounts to over $3000. This confirms I owe him nothing. As to short days, the first two were short. I came to him on my own with my explanation, not he to me. His account of completion is also incorrect. He failed to recognize the surface repair, bulging sheet rock ceiling lines, nail pops,etc. that took 30 hrs alone. Everyone knows repair takes longer than the actual painting. 75%% of the ceilings were also completed. With the most time consuming elements of the job behind me, I could have finished int he time frame stated, not as he caculated. I covered everything in the house and would have attended to any unavoidable drips or spots had I been allowed to finish. As to the quality of work, he never verbally expressed any dissatisfaction to me along the way. On the contrary in the week he complimented me no less than three times. As I said, I have recores and am willing to meet in mediation. I have many pleased Angie's List clients and wurge anyone to check my ratings with them. Hoza Wright 4/27/06
SUE L.
11/2005
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT. HOZA IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DID GREAT WORK. WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS.
Description of Work: HOZA PAINTED THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF OUR 2 STORY HOUSE INCLUDING CEILINGS. HE DID A GREAT JOB, WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Lisa S.
04/2005
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
HOZA IS A VERY FRIENDLY, ENTHUSIASTIC GUY WHO DID A GOOD JOB PREPPING AND PAINTING 2 ROOMS THAT HADN'T BEEN PAINTED IN AT LEAST 30 YEARS. HE WORKED BOTH NIGHTS TO GET IT DONE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE (I ONLY HAD 2 DAYS BECAUSE THE FLOORS WERE BEING REFINISHED THE 3RD DAY). HE PURCHASED MY CHOICE OF PAINT AT HIRSHFIELDS TO GET HIS CONTRACTOR PRICE. MY ONLY RESERVATION WAS THAT THERE WAS PAINT ON THE FLOOR AFTER HE WAS DONE. I ASSUME HE WAS LESS CONCERNED ABOUT IT BECAUSE HE KNEW I WAS HAVING THE FLOORS REFINISHED BUT IT MADE ME PUT THE QUALITY AT A B INSTEAD OF AN A.
Description of Work: PAINTED LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM INCLUDING CEILINGS AND 2 RADIATORS (NO TRIM) - PRICE IS LABOR ONLY
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
RUTH W.
01/2005
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
HOZA WAS GREAT! HE WAS ON TIME, POLITE, AND CLEAN. HE ALWAYS RETURNED MY PHONE CALLS PROMPTLY AND ALSO DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB. HE IS A VERY NICE PERSON AS WELL.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY PAINTED AND ENAMELED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE INCLUDING BASEBOARDS, WINDOW SILLS BOOKSHELVES, WALLS, DOORS, STAIRWELL,ETC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JUDITH S.
12/2004
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH. LEFT THE HOUSE CLEAN. WAS THERE WHEN HE SAID HE'D BE THERE, AND WAS GREAT AT RETURNING PHONE CALLS. HE GOT THE JOB DONE IN THE TIME HE SAID HE WOULD, CLEANED UP AFTER THE JOB, MADE SUGGESTIONS REGARDING TRIM, COLORS, ETC. WHEN ASKED AND POINTED OUT A FEW THINGS HE THOUGHT WOULD LOOK BETTER, EVEN WHEN NOT ASKED. VERY METICULOUS. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: PAINTED ALL INTERIOR WALLS PRIOR TO PUTTING HOUSE UP FOR SALE. 8 ROOMS; PREPPED & CLEANED.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
FRED H.
11/2004
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
THIS IS A PAINTING SERVICE OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL. NOT ONLY WAS THE FINAL PRODUCT TOP NOTCH, BUT HE WAS ON TIME, HE WAS EXTREMELY POLITE (HELPED ME MOVE A HEAVY FREEZER OUT OF THE BASEMENT WHILE HE WAS HERE) AND HE WAS VERY NEAT. HE WORKED NON-STOP FOR 9 HOURS. I'VE LIKED THE OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS I'VE GOTTEN OFF OF ANGIES LIST. BUT HOZA IS AT A HIGHER LEVEL. IF YOU NEED A PAINT JOB DONE VERY WELL, ON TIME AND FOR A VERY REASONABLE PRICE, HOZA IS THE MAN.
Description of Work: REPAINT A BATHROOM WITH PAINT THAT BLISTERED FROM MOISTURE; PATCH SEVERAL GAPS IN THE PLASTER WALL AND REPAINT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
JUDITH S.
10/2003
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
PROMPT. GOOD COMMUNICATOR. IF HE COULDN'T MAKE IT, HE CALLED. WORK EXCELLENT AND ON TIME. FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL. CLEANED UP WHEN DONE.
Description of Work: HAS DONE WORK BOTH ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MY HOUSE, AND AT MY BUSINESS.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
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FAQ
HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
No, HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER does not offer free project estimates.
No, HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER does not offer a senior discount.
No, HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER does not offer emergency services.
No, HOZA WRIGHT JR PROFESSIONAL PAINTER does not offer warranties.