TWO POOR TEACHERS INC

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They have a mobile showcase which they drive outside the house and show. They have a few packages that are already made up. We can choose the packages of accessories, etc. We wanted some tiles, but they didn’t have them. There were glass tiles and they charge more. The work was done quickly. They were neat and did a good job. They cleaned up after the work. They were punctual. I would get a bid from them in future.

We'd received estimates before and I'd done a lot of research as well. One company that kept appearing was this company. They actually arrived with a mobile showroom with all of their fixtures, samples and more. The representative then came in to our home and looked at the bathroom in question. We were pleased with them but asked them to come back a second time with the mobile showroom after we'd had time to consider their options. They were very professional and provided excellent service. We hired them to do the job and they completed the job in a single week. The bathroom work they provided included removal of existing facilities and tile work and the replacement of new cabinets, plumbing, toilet, shower, mirrors, lighting and finishing touches. The crew worked very very well as a team... like the Boston Celtics of old... get the ball and run!! They consulted with us on any questions they had and were flexible with changes. The crew chief was extremely professional and we can't complement them highly enough. We have praised their services with the president of the company. He too was personally responsive, came to our home during the onset of construction and we were pleased and amazed at the over the top service. It was quite impressive. I would highly recommend this company to anyone considering a bathroom remodel.

I would highly recommend to use this company.

Who would have thought? A showroom on wheels! I didn't have to spend one minute in Home Depot. Two Poor Teachers drove up to my house and we were able to pick tile, vanity, etc. all in my driveway! They did an amazing job on our kitchen and bathroom remodeling in June. They were done in within two and 1/2 weeks as stated in the contract and his guys were awesome! You can not go wrong by hiring Two Poor Teachers.

Two Poor Teachers was recommended by a friend, and we were not disappointed. The crew was hardworking, polite, and punctual. We were impressed both by the high-quality workmanship and by the speed at which the project progressed. We did not quite believe the initial estimate that they'd be done in two weeks -- thinking that this would take three weeks minimum -- but were pleasantly surprised to have the work completed in just a week and a half. More importantly, we are very pleased with the result -- our master bathroom has gone from something of an eyesore to one of the highlights of our home.

We had Jeff and Al come out to our home two years ago and what a blessing they were. In 2008 Two Poor Teachers remodeled our Master Bathroom for much less than the other 5 estimates we received. Not only was their price excellent, but the attention to detail that Al and Mario had to making sure the tile fit on our uneven walls was terrific, they are true artists. They did a full shower stall and bathtub replacement with our custom vanities in less then two weeks... In January 2011 we once again had Jeff come to our home with their new Mobile Showroom. This was unbelievable. I picked out everything right in my driveway. The cost of the materials was about 25% less than what I had saw online, and the nice thing was, it was all included in their package deals. The whole bathroom took less than1 week. I cannot believe how organized Jeff was, and this time Henri and his crews were on the job, and again extremely satisfied with the whole process. I have already referred 3 co-workers to Two Poor Teachers, and as promised, they sent me $150 visa card for each referral! The price and the process that they have is remarkable.....

We are a repeat customer of TPT. They remodeled our master bath about two years ago and we were extremely pleased with the quality of their work and their competitive pricing. Recently, we chose TPT to remodel our upstairs hall bathroom and again we were tremendously pleased with their quality and pricing. TPT helped us to select options that fit into our budget. The team arrived on time, was very respectful of our property, and was very courteous. They hauled all remodeling waste to the dump. TPT knew what they were doing, and what we appreciated most was their cleanliness and accommodation to our schedule for preparing for work and school. TPT did what we asked them to do and they did not make a mess or break anything. Their tile work is immaculate! Overall, we were very impressed with both remodeling jobs—we would refer them to everyone and we will in time use them to remodel the powder room on the main level of our home. The entire team, including Ken, Jeff, and Henry, did an excellent job explaining things and keeping us in the loop each morning and throughout the day.

The original proposal was made in late July, but the beginnning of work was delayed due in large part to the considerable time we took in researching and deciding on what materials to go with. We also had our own scheduling conflicts and the company was very flexible in accommodating us. When the date for start of work was finally set, the crew showed up early to work on the same day the materials were delivered. Work progressed rapidly as the they utilized virtually every daylight hour and occasionally worked after dark with portable lighting. The work appeared to be well organized and the crew was very closely supervised by the crew chief. The quality of the work was excellent. All of the materials had been hand selected, resulting in a better, more knot-free appearance than the original work. The fit of the decking and trim was first rate. Godo, the crew boss, is a real craftsman, and the work showed it. He was also thoughtful enough to show us where hidden problems with the existing structure appeared and explain exactly how he proposed to solve them. When the work was completed, the area was cleaned up well and the excess material was picked up and credited back to the account. I have done a fair amount of carpentry and I have definite expectations as to what constitutes a good job. I feel that this company delivered excellent results at a reasonable price. We are well pleased and would not hesitate to recommend them. Especially high marks go to Jeff Pregman, the general manager, whose customer relations skills are excellent, and the aforementioned Godo, whose keen eye and sharp skills made it all come together.

I was very frustrated with the lack of communications during the project, it seemed like I never knew what was going to happen; we had no working toilet for over a week. The owner was very nasty and rude and as a result of his behavior I would not recommend this company. The tile work was well done, the plumbing was installed incorrectly. I would not recommend any company who had a owner who left a message with the tone and rudeness as this person did regarding my complaint about the incorrect plumbing (I held a portion of the payment back until the problems were addressed/corrected). He implied I couldn't pay my bills and never addressed the problems I was having with the job. He did not respond to any of the any emails I forwarded about unresolved issues with the parts/plumbing. However, I was the problem and a dead beat payer, even though they had $13,500 of the $18,500 already in hand. The company has not responded to my request for a refund for parts they used but had to take out and put the right parts in (I had to pay for both sets of plumbing parts).

PM Jeff Pregman came to our house and thoughtfully went through the bathroom. He told us that we could go with a larger vanity and that he was sure he could make that work for the bathroom. The step was for us to buy all of the materials. We went with a Travertine tile and simple listello. Once he saw the tile he told us that there was an upcharge for both the travertine and the listello. He then backed off of the listello upcharge. Then the real problems began... Home Depot failed to order the tub we requested through 2 PTs (or so we were told). Instead of delaying the project, Mr. Pregman went out in search for a tub and came back with a nice Kohler. But the Kohler was 2 inches wider than the original tub we ordered. Now worries, he said, we can still make this work. I came home to find the tub and vanity installed. The tub was literally touching the vanity. So how was the curtain to close? So I told him the problem and he informed me that I would have to pay for the second, smaller vanity, even though he assured us he could make this work. He then attempted to charge me for the labor of switching out the vanity. The bathroom sat unfinished for about 10 days while we waited for the new vanity to come in. About five hours after they left on the final day the power in half of my house went out. I payed for an electrician to come in and fix the problem. It took them three hours until they found the problem. 2 PT tapped into the wrong circuit to set ups the lights in the bathroom and the wiring came undone in the middle of the night. I told Jeff about the problem and he agreed to only pay half.

We hired Two Poor Teachers (TPT) to serve as the lead contractor in the remodeling of our kitchen. Overall, I would give them an A- for the money. TPT's primary effort started with the demo and disposal of our existing kitchen, and concluded less than 3 weeks later! (TPT Project Coordinator Tom Pennell estimated 4-6 weeks for the job). The original estimate was $10,350 for the labor and materials; the final cost was approx $11,350, higher than expected because of additional work as well as materials purchased at cost at a home improvement store (TPT does not make money on materials, they focus on labor). The existing kitchen was very old and outdated, and the house itself is a rowhouse constructed in 1939, so we didn't know what they would find when they tore everything out. They removed the old wood flooring down to the sub-floor. In addition to TPT, we used a different floor company to actually install the new wood floors in the kitchen/dining room (the cost was $1,800); TPT would have done the install but we had a prior relationship with this floor company; we used a different cabinet company for the cabinet and countertop materials, and countertop installation ($6,800). Strangely, TPT does not do countertop installation. There were no major issues, and TPT was terrific to work with. Tom Pennell was the project coordinator/manager, and he had a two-person crew (Saul and Carlos) sub-contracted out to do the work. Tom managed the project. We saw him on Day 1, and he stopped by two other times to check in and ensure everything was going smoothly. Saul and Carlos did a fantastic job and the speed at which they work is amazing. Occasionally, when they were minor issues or questions (as there are guaranteed to be!), Tom would call promptly to resolve. He was accessible via cell phone, and he is also responsive via email (but usually within 12-24 hours). The reason for the A- grade: 1) The final sum was higher than initially estimated, but we were not told until we received the final invoice. 2) Communication could have been a little better, a little more prompt (see #1). 3) We received the invoice over email before the job was officially completed, which was more annoying than anything (TPT requires you pay 25% up front, then 75% at project completion). 4) TPT did not do a great job protecting furniture and other space from the incredible amount of dust and residue that collects anytime you demo a kitchen. We spent an inordinate amount of time cleaning up afterward; this will happen no matter how much covering you have, but it could have been better. Overall, these are pretty minor things. Tom is a terrific guy, knowledgeable, honest and down-to-earth; and Saul and Carlos were fantastic, highly skilled and very respectful of our time and our home. Overall, we strongly recommend TPT for your kitchen (or bath) needs!

Hard to decide hiring for a major project without first checking references.

They were good throughout. They finished on time and gave us a fair price.

Two Poor Teachers sent out a very poorly trained crew who spoke little to no English. The Project Manager/Representative never checked up on the work done and never bothered to follow up and ask us how we liked it. Within a few short weeks, the grout cracked and the soap dish fell off. They came back grudgingly to repair it. A few months later the installed toilet leaked and we found out the crew busted one of the installation nuts connecting the bowl to the tank. They remedied it by squirting caulk into the nut recess instead of fixing it. Water leaked from the tank and into our living room ceiling. I called back and Mr Nies got very upset and said that the work performed was over a year ago. He later contacted my wife and got rude with her. I will never recommend them to anyone. Poor customer service and extremely poor work. I had high hopes and wished it would have turned out better.