K & C Painting & Concepts

DO NOT hire this company. This place was recommended by the company I purchased my house from and was personally known by them. I would never pay anyone up front for doing a job but because they recommended them, I had zero reason to distrust Kip Backlund, the owner. He did part of the job and then had excuse after excuse why he couldn't start the deck and underpinning which as I said, already paid him for (materials and labor). He would say he was going to do the job but never show up, never call. Months went by and he finally stopped responding to me so had no choice but to consult an attorney because he will not return the balance due of $28,000. Yes, $28,000. Maybe it was stupid to pay up front but when a business recommends someone personally know to them, I felt confident I wouldn't get scammed. If my money isn't returned, I have absolutely no problem destroying him.

This is a fraudulent company owned by Kip Backlund and his son Michael Backlund. After approving a contract for an extensive list of services to be completed ($7,700), we paid a deposit of $1,200. Kip took our money and never completed the work. He confirmed he would give the deposit back and now is no longer responding to us. We are writing this review in hopes that no one else goes through this same experience as we are starting the process to address this issue via small claims court.

Kip Backlund (the owner) and his crew took down all the shelves and fixtures, patched and sanded everything, painted the entire house (including closets), and put everything back up. They worked during the holiday season and some weekends, always cheerfully. Kip also suggested changes from my plans based on current house styles. I gave them a 'B' rating not based on the quality of the work, but because scheduling isn't their strong suit.