Mike Lonzo Painting

Had and appointment to meet and discuss project. Never showed, never called.

The job was done very poorly and painter underestimated cost to perform service as he seemed to be not educated in wall paper removal. Painter for company (chris lonzo) said he was painting with his father (owner of painting company) since childhood. He quoted a price of $1,000 then added $300 to total when three separate tints were requested. He asked for an additional $200 when he found himself in trouble removing wall paper as he had to keep buying unprofessional grades of wallpaper remover. He also requested another $100 cash when electrician finally came, saying that all the other electricians he tried to do the work were having health problems ~ obviously not the truth! He promised 2 coats of paint and only provided one on both the walls and woodwork. Places where wallpaper not removed were painted over and now these shards of paper are curling up and peeling, In kitchen,wall behind stove and refridgerator were not primed and painted. When contacted by phone, chris did not call back about the needed repairs and one time he pretened to me that he was his brother and he would give "chris" the message. In kitchen, paint was sloshed in new ceiling receptacle and also under washer/dryer and refridgerator. Although drop cloths were used, there are multiple paint droppings on kitchen cabinetxxs, kitchen floor, kitchen table, desk, computer stand, carpet, and hutch. Many outlet plates were removed, but outet or switch was painted over (this is quite noticable when using beige or pink paint and the outlets are brown. All plates were removed, but most have paint smudges and most were not screwed back in place. Two wall ights in dining room were note screwed back in place. In addition, painter used flat paint when semi-gloss was requested as he said flat paint covered the gouges in walls. These were gouges HE made when trying to scrape off paper incorrectly as these wall were all new plaster board installed about 20 years ago. There are many deep gouges in kitchen where painter tried to dig out wallpaper instead of peeling it off as professionals do. Wooden molding at ceiling was not properly re-installed as PAINTER didn't have tools with him to pound in nails. Also, broke drapery rods by being too rough and broke a door latch on wooden server which he was requested not to move without help. He said he could handle any of the furniture moves alone as he was quite experienced. Also scraped off a corner of a window sill in kitchen while moving washer/dryer which he requested to not move unless he asked for help. My husband was home at all times and asked painter if he needed any help ~ the painter declined. Painters worked a little and bickered a lot,promising to work a 9-5 day, but never arrived much before 11am and always stayed until at least 6 or 6:30 pm, knowing that my husband had an hour drive ahead of him to pick me up at work as I don't drive due to health issues. Legal action being considered.