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SCIARRETTI BUILDERS

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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Roofing

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quality
2.4
value
1.9
professionalism
1.9
responsiveness
2.4
punctuality
2.4
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Marsha S.
02/2013
1.0
home remodeling
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Based upon my experience, I believe Frank Sciarretti conducts his business in a fraudulent and deceptive manner. Services under the contract were NOT performed. Frank Sciarretti made false statement verbally and in writing in order to collect payments in advance. I have records to document this. There was only one contract and not changes on my part to the contract. All payments were made via direct deposit to Frank Sciarretti's bank account. The contract as signed in July 2012 and he verbally promised an August 26, 2012 job completion date as he knew the homeowners were on a fixed income and had given notice. When he failed to meet the August date, he promised an October 26, 2012 job completion date in writing and to pay the home owners rent. He then cheated my mother by paying her less. Sciarretti Builder's aka Frank Sciarretti made multiple excuses as to why he could not meet deadlines to perform the work. Frank Sciarretti did not complete home improvement for elderly and disabled homeowners despite receipt of more than 75% of the payments in advance. The work performed was substandard and not according to code. The homeowners have not been able to access their home because he rendered it unlivable. Frank Sciarretti claimed he lost part of one of the payments as he took out in cash that fell out of his pocket. Frank Sciarretti uses multiple names for his company so be very careful to avoid this contractor.He is not registered. I have requested a refund however he has ignored this request sent via certified mail in January 2013. For more information on Orlando Frank Sciarretti aka Frank Sciarretti please search the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web portal. Use the public Docket Sheets link and search under ?Criminal Courts of Common Pleas? link, there are several cases in the Allegheny County criminal docket that demonstrates what I believe to be a pattern of behavior. Unfortunately, I did not find information until it was too late.
Description of Work: Services under the contract were NOT performed as specified. Did not complete a substantial portion of the home improvement work for elderly and disabled homeowners despite receiving payments in advance. The work performed was substandard and without obtaining permits. The homeowners have not been able to access their home. He has multiple names for his company, For more information please search the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Case portal for what appears to be a pattern of behavior.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$26,000
Response from SCIARRETTI BUILDERS
The job with the member was signed in July 2012 for a home her Mother had purchased in Swissvale, PA. She had looked me up after I had done work for her more than 10 years prior where she was more than happy with the results. She was now seeking me out to do this job on her Mother's house while she was living in Maryland. She changed her mind frequently, hence, there a several contracts for the work at this location/job. The job was quite large which included totally gutting out the bathroom and the kitchen, plus alot of wallboard and patchwork, electrical, plumbing, framework, new doors, etc. for all 3 floors of this home which does not include the basement. This was alot of work. At some point in October, she had given me some money, and somehow, I misplaced it. I was completely beside myself, nauseated, and afraid to tell her about it. When I did tell her, I was surprised by her response; she was not that upset and was willing to work with me provided that I pay her back. My Wife and I tried several financial institutions to obtain a loan for the money I lost, but were unable to obtain it. Still, she was willing to go forward with the work and pay for materials provided that I pay her back. Our rapport was great and I was thankful for it. At the end of November, beginning of December the relationship changed. Her attitude had begun to change, and she would call my house at bizarre times such as on Sunday mornings at 6:30am to rehash subjects about the house and then begin to cry. When I tried to talk to her, she said that she had been talking to her husband, and he said that some things weren't "right". Then, she had asked me about getting the whole interior of the house painted. That was not in the contract, as I detest painting. I suggested that she find a painter, and even said I would recommend someone for her, but she was insisting that I do it. Because I still felt guilty about losing the money, I agreed. The agreement was for the entire prep, paint, labor, and materials of three floors of the house for $2500.00. She was to wire $1,250.00 into my account, but she did not want me to wait for the money to get started on the work ~ she wanted me to get started ASAP! So, I used money from my Wife's paycheck to purchase materials to get started. Each day for 3 days, I kept asking her where the funds were, and she kept saying "they should be there today". Finally, on Friday, December 3rd, she called me and said that the funds were in my account, but that they were in a different account number because "the man at the bank said that the account number that she had did not have enough funds in it to cover the check". When I asked her if the account she put the money into had my Wife's name on it, she said Yes. Of course, I knew that what she had done was put the money into my Son's bank account, since he has the same name as I do except he is the III, and I am Junior. My Wife and I called PNC Bank, as we felt that it was a breach of my Son's privacy, and confidentiality to give her my Son's bank account numbers irregardless of whether or not OUR bank account has enough money in it to cover her check or not. They have no business fishing around in our bank accounts like that. PNC denies that any of their bank associates have done that, even though I have emails from her stating just that. Anyway, with 1,250.00 now in my Son's account, my Son is now worried that should he withdraw this money, would she be able to cancel or reverse the check. Both my Son and I go to the bank and speak with the bank managers who assure us that the check has cleared and there is no way that she can stop payment on this check. My Son then withdraws the funds and gives the money to me so I can pay the laborers since it is Friday and they want to get paid. Not even 2 hours later, my Son checks his bank account online and sees that she has stopped payment on her check. He calls the bank to see what in the world is going on. The bank now tells him that she was able to stop payment on the check because the check was filled out incorrectly; she put the monetary amount where the name should be and put the name where the monetary amount should be and therefore making the check invalid. Why the bank did not capitalize on this when cashing this is totally beyond me. But, I believe that this was done intentionally and maliciously. And, she took this money from a 22 year old boy who was using this money for his college education. Four days later, on December 7th, I receive a certified letter in the mail from her. In it is a copy of the painting contract which she has written by hand below all the stipulations of the contract that she is using her "Three Day Rite of Recision". Also included with this packet is a letter explaining why she is doing this, but it is all dated from the previous Friday...the date that she stopped payment on her check. But if you look at the "Rite of Recision" she signed it FOUR days after her signature of acceptance of the contract ~ a painting contract that I didn't even want to do in the first place but did anyway because I felt bad. And this is how I get repaid? I would love to finish this job for her if not for anyone more than for her Mother. It is a shame that what I thought was a wonderful working relationship/rapport ended up like this. I did not take advantage of anyone. Some times bad things happen to good people despite whatever safety measures you have in place. She was a Godsend and so understanding and on HER suggestion, we were to continue by her paying for materials and I was to pay her back. I have texts and emails that will back me up on this. I have texts and emails where she tells me how wonderful I am and is recommending me to some family member for a kitchen or bathroom because they were so impressed. Then, everything changed. Then, the bank fiasco. Then, this barrage of complaints to the Attorney General, BBB, Angie's List, etc. on how I call myself by so many names and so many numbers and I take advantage of the elderly and the disabled. Really???? That is so far from the truth.
H A.
10/2006
1.0
home remodeling
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After gutting the bathroom, hanging some wallboard and cutting out the old door casings, Sciarretti disappeared, never finishing the project and leaving my house in shambles and without a bathroom. Upon my CIVIL suit, the court awarded me $25,000 in damages against Sciarretti for breach of contract, fraud, etc.
Description of Work: O. Frank Sciarretti, aka Frank Sciarretti, dba Sciarretti Builders, and I contracted for him to (1) entirely gut and rebuild a bathroom, including walls, flooring, electrical, plumbing, tile, installation of fixtures, etc. and (2) replace four doors (bathroom, closet and bedrooms) with upgraded six-panel solid-wood doors. Contract price was $11,300, of which installment of $7,200 was paid.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$7,200
JULIET R.
02/2004
3.0
roofing
  + -1 more
THE EMPLOYEES WERE VERY PROMPT. THEY ALSO HAD WORK DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Description of Work: REMOVED SHINGLES AND PUT ON NEW ROOF.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600

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    308 KAERCHER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

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    Service Categories

    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
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    SCIARRETTI BUILDERS is currently rated 1.9 overall out of 5.
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    308 KAERCHER ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15207