We were hesitant to go with UBuildIt on our remodel, unsure as to whether or not money saved by being our own general contractor would justify the rather large UBuildIt fee ($9,300.00). Had our project been larger, involving an add-on to our home, it probably would have been worth it. As it is, we do not feel this was a good decision. Their preferred vendors were either booked 4-6 weeks out or did not respond to our requests in a timely manner. We ended up using Angie's List to find a contractor (Eric Stewart with Stewart Carpentry) who did the majority of the construction work (framing, drywall, paint), and we used his electrician and plumber as well. UBuildIt has since started recommending this company to its customers. (It would have been nice to have gotten some sort of referral rebate for this, but that wasn't offered). We did use one of UBuildIt's vendors for our cabinets and tile and were pleased with their work. We saved about $25 on some paint with UBuildIt's discount, but that's about it as far as cost savings. We also used one of their preferred vendors for our granite countertops -- Friends Custom Granite -- but did not have a very good experience with them. They made a mistake in cutting one of the pieces and refused to own up to it, although they did give us a $150 discount. If we had it to do over again, we would not use UBuildIt. Maybe for a larger remodel project or new home construction it would be worth it, but we don't feel we got our money's worth.
Description of Work: Kitchen and office remodel.
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Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$9,300
gail H.
05/2016
1.0
home builders
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unknown
Description of Work: Everyone quit showing up and we had to finished the house after Sheetrock by ourselves. Never would we recommend this company. They never gave us but one estimate and we had to use who they said
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Rating out of 5
Anthony I.
09/2011
1.0
home builders
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Its not finished yet, but Don't use this company. They require payment in full up front and the information they supply is whatever it needs to be to get your business.
Description of Work: We went to U Build it to remodel our home because they advertise that by using their construction consultation services, you will save money and gain instant equity in your home with your project. It was all a huge mistake. We have been remodeling our home for 5 months now, we are grossly over budget and have not changed anything on our original plans. We were duped! This company should be called " Bait and Switch", because that is exactly what happened to us. After we paid $11,500.00 we were given a spreadsheet of "estimated costs" of our project which were grossly inadequate. The first stage of the project which involved the concrete work, was extremely poor, and the price tripled from the original bid. Bob Broderick of U Build It would not assist us in rectifying the issues. We did not receive accurate bids for the projects, and have already been through two different "consultants" because they have been fired. When we were informed that consultant #3 was being assigned to us, we asked to be released from our contract. The owner Bob Broderick not only refused, but threatened to "throw a dirty lien" on our house. This company basically tells you that you can do your project for the budget that you have in mind, and as soon as you sign the contract, all bets are off. You do not see the actual bids until you have actually paid U Build It, and by then your house is probably demolished and you are left to trying to figure out what your going to do with a budget that has tripled. There was no consultating going on here except to make sure the project was rapidly started before the true costs began to trickly in. There is no doubt this company has fraudulently represented themselves.
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UBuildIt is currently rated 1.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
UBuildIt accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
No, UBuildIt does not offer free project estimates.
No, UBuildIt does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, UBuildIt does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, UBuildIt offers emergency services.
No, UBuildIt does not offer warranties.
UBuildIt offers the following services: Custom home & remodeling.