M & D Lawncare & Construction

Description of Work: Michael Pape and M&D Lawncare told me they would repoint my brick house "accurately and precisely." Also they agreed to rebuild one of the front pillars as well as remove all paint on the front three pillars. They arrived 22 March, 2011 demanding $1500 in cash for a $2500 job. EVen though they said they took credit cards they would not when they arrived. They immediately left with my check in hand leaving an incompetent worker behind. He did not know how to repoint a house. He did none of the proper steps needed to do this work according to all my sources and the internet. He never removed old mortar and his job looked piecemeal and appallingly inept in its execution, in effect, damaging our house. When they returned they tore down the from pillar and left again. When they returned days later I told them I did not want them to continue pointing the house as it was clear they knew nothing about doing that type of work. They huffed and puffed and were rude. They then left leaving my porch without a front pillar and suspended by a post for months and months. Michael never returned a phone call and just abandoned the job. I reported him to the BBB and the Attorney General's office which informed me it is illegal to ask more than 1/3 of the bid price and that the "license" people like these people have is a license in name only. They pay $50 and are given a liens that makes customers think they have been cleared for the work they undertake. As of this writing which in 2 September, 2011, I have received no money from Michael Pape. In small claims court he told they judge he was sorry and was going to repay me. After 30 days no money arrived and I have an execution sale pending on his possessions weigh the sheriff's department. Still no money,.

Description of Work: Repaired concrete steps/porch. Resurfaced concrete. Added handrail