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AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC

Decks and Porches, Windows, Plumbing,

About us

TURN-KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR. PA. REGISTERED, FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES, SENIOR DISCOUNTS AND A FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL WORK! OVER THIRTY SIX YEARS EXP. WITH 2 1/2 YEARS STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENG.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

General contractors, Building contractors, Home remodeling, Carpenter, Masonry, Brick Masonry, Stone Masonry, Framing, ADA modification, Turn Key General Contractor, Garage Builders, Home Builders, Contractors, Woodworking, Chimney Repair, Concrete Repair, Deck Cleaning, Foundation Repair, Gutter Repair, Handyman Service, Hardwood Floor Repair, House Painters, Interior Painters, Basement Remodeling, Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Structural Engineer, Room Additions, Tiling,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

15%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

2.04 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
75%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.8
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.3
punctuality
2.3
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Linda A.
11/2016
1.0
picture framing, plumbing
  + 0 more
Total Disaster 1. Asked for more money every week or two without the matching work progress to go along with it. 2. Left a free hanging piece of old framing up above the drop ceiling that eventually became dislodged and came crashing down through my drop ceiling 3. The toilets that he installed leaked, when I called him to come back out to fix them, he asked for more money and insisted that it was the "big people" that had been using it that made it leak 4. Installed wall mounted sinks that came off the wall a few weeks later
Description of Work: I needed two restrooms to be framed, plumbed and drywalled.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


joel P.
01/2015
1.0
decks
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I contracted Russell west of american contracting to do some concrete work in my back yard. The agreement was 25%upfront 25%after 5 days of work and 50%at the end if the job. After about 2.5 days of work over a 7 day period he pestered me for the next 25% installment, rekuctently I fave it to him. He did 2 more 1/2 days if work and said he had no money to pay for the concrete and needed more front money after I told him no he stopped all contact. I threatened to dispute the credit card pmts already made as he violated every aspect of the contract, he still didn't respond. I disputed the charges and got my $2250 back as the credit card company agreed that he did shorty work setting up concrete forms that weren't attached just leaned in place and at a height of 6.5 feet. They were to be approx 3-4 feet high. I told him based on the vague pictures he sent everything was too high and not properly supported, he continued to construct them. They job he was going to do for $4500 ended up costing me $11,500 to rip out the crsp he put up and redo everything right. And this was from a guy who does side jobs. The lowest professional company wanted $26,000 stating if Russell had never touched my yard it would only have cost 16,000. The guy who did the job said the same it cost me about 25% more to undo and fix what he did. They are the second worst contractors I have ever delt with. I WOULD NOT HIRE THEM TO CUT MY GRASS. WORST attitude, professionalism and over all just plain ship workmanship. |Don't hire

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Jason and Camille S.
06/2014
1.0
decks
  + -1 more
He came out 3/31/14 to look at the project, and was a really nice guy. He scheduled the project to be completed in 3weeks. We had 6 rain dates in April; but even with those figured in, that 3 week mark came and went. He kept asking for more money every two weeks. After may 8th we told him he wouldn't get any more money until we saw more progress. He said the material we requested takes 7-10 days to arrive, and that our materials would cost more than he originally expected. He kept giving excuses for why they weren't able to come out to finish the project, it seemed like every week there was a new excuse. He told us the new completion date would be May 17th; at that point we only had a floor, he finally did the ceiling. We had the baldwin building inspector come out last wednesday 6/4 and they said that the the deck looked secured, it would pass inspection, but he didn't like some of the ways the wood was laid. There is a beam that we have to apply joints to for safety.
Description of Work: We had a concrete back porch that he was going to tear down an re-build using wood; he was going to install a bottom and top back porch. He ended up only doign the top deck, and he only did the floor and ceiling, we have no railing. He never put the steps up to the deck he didn't complete. He tore out a second railing that wasn't replaced either. He was supposed to point and tuck the bricks on the side of the house, which he did not do. He was supposed to do our box gutters, which he also did not do. He tore up the front sidewalk to our house; he repoured it, but didn't do it correctly. He left big gaps by the house and he was supposed to angle the concrete so water would run away from the house but didn't do that either. We still have all the debris from the project; the big pile of concrete has been here since mid April. He took down parts of the downspouts and never replaced them, so my downspouts are hanging all over the place. The bottom patio was supposed to have a deck put on the bottom. He gave an excuse during the planning that that when they built the wood frame it would be too high for the bottom deck, he was going to level the concrete pad so the bottom deck would fit, but he again didn't do that. We paid him for all of those things to be done. He did a side retaining wall and a portion of a retaining wall on the bottom part of the deck that was crumbling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$16,000

JOYCE P.
05/2012
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The man in charge, Russell West responded to my request for an estimate, was honest about the cost, and completed the work promptly.
Description of Work: Replacement of 100-year-old rope and weight windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

    Contact information

    900 FREDERICKA DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

    WWW.AMERICANCONTRACTINGCO.NET

    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Decks and Porches,
    Windows,
    Plumbing,
    Framing,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Foundation Repair,
    Home Healthcare - Disability Equipment & Services,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
    Doors,
    Interior Painting,
    Exterior Painting,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

    FAQ

    AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC is currently rated 2 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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC offers emergency services.
    Yes, AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC offers warranties.
    AMERICAN CONTRACTING COMPANY INC offers the following services: General contractors, Building contractors, Home remodeling, Carpenter, Masonry, Brick Masonry, Stone Masonry, Framing, ADA modification, Turn Key General Contractor, Garage Builders, Home Builders, Contractors, Woodworking, Chimney Repair, Concrete Repair, Deck Cleaning, Foundation Repair, Gutter Repair, Handyman Service, Hardwood Floor Repair, House Painters, Interior Painters, Basement Remodeling, Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Structural Engineer, Room Additions, Tiling,

    Contact information

    900 FREDERICKA DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

    WWW.AMERICANCONTRACTINGCO.NET

    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM