All-Star Painting and Drywall

This company is owned and managed by Bill Storck, of Atlantic City, NJ and was recommended by the realtor who sold us our home, Ashley Franchini, of Sotherby's Realty in Margate, NJ. His very persuasive sales pitch included the fact that Ashley recommends him to all of her clients and doesn't get any "kickbacks." He went on to state that he would be stupid to do wrong by us because he appreciates the work she sends him. The demolition work went by quickly and without problems, but as soon as any construction was being done our phone calls, texts, and emails were ignored. Excuses included telling us his phone fell into water and he was waiting for a new one (he told us this twice), that he had a very personal issue he was dealing with, that his subcontractors were being fired for their low quality work and he would fix their sloppy work (which he never did), and that the plumber or the electrician, etc. never showed up, but would come on Monday. Needless to say, no one ever showed up. The work that did get started was never fully finished. The siding seams are not caulked and water can get in, roof vents were not replaced at the time the siding was installed, so now they must be painted to match the house (instead of the maintenance-free vinyl we were promised), the disposal literally fell to the floor under the sink while we were doing dishes one day and broke the pipe it was attached to. We paid in cash for a ?discount? on the vinyl railing for the front porch and for flood vents (which we never received), our hardwood floors were damaged while he was here and caulk and paint are adhered to the new tile floor and new granite counter tops. In addition, the tile is cut jagged and sloppily, as if it was a DIY job. His solution was lots of caulk. The special order crown molding on the kitchen cabinets is not mitered correctly and all of the finishing nails are visible. Part of the cabinets were left without any molding at all. He also asked for cash to pay a plumber to fix various problems, but no plumber ever showed up. Another electrician we used stated that the job by the All-Star electrician was done incorrectly and not up to code. Bill also brought other people into our home without our knowledge to show him his work (in progress, because it was never fully completed). Many of the faucets and light fixtures we had purchased at Lowe?s or Home Depot went missing and when asked, he was angry, defensive, and loud about it. We had to replace them all at our own expense. Our exterior remains half finished, after several emails stating the job was fully completed and we should come to the shore and enjoy our home. This has been a disaster. DON'T BE NAIVE LIKE WE WERE. CHECK THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: HE HAS AN "F" AND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS.