Zappatella Construction

Carpenter ants had gotten in walls and were destroying structure of shop/garage. The exterior wall was torn off along with the insulation. All new was replaced along with placing ant deterrent. Outside walls were scraped and sanded (8' by 30' wall) along with back wall and garage door. External Concrete block walls were coated with fiberglass impregnated Conproco. Three foot wide 5-step field stone stairway was handmade with stone gathered from property. Prompt each day Would call ahead if 'something came up'. Very responsible Meticulous work Very knowledgeable about the materials they worked with. You get what you pay for... worth the money for certain. I see the work done as an enhancement and investment. On the negative side was the payment. I did not ask for a quote. I should have. This job was done as a 'pay as you go'. I had a business for 14 years and know how difficult it is to balance skill and business. Zappatella Construction is very good at the trades but the receipts for payment were lacking in detail. I just got the hours worked and materials receipts. The date and what was done during that time was not recorded in the bill. I suggest getting an approximate quote leaving room for 'extras' and unexpected costs. Don't 'nickel & dime' contractors but get a rough idea upfront as to the total costs.