Business ProfileforSimple Makeovers Home Remodeling

I. Framing and Subfloor Issues a. Per the contract the framing should have included a double top plate, been 16 inches on center and plumb. It does not meet any of these specifications.i. The labor cost for framing and furring was $5200.00.ii. The original material cost was $4463.00.iii. An additional $2275.00 for framing materials in change order #1.iv. An additional $800.00 for the subfloor replacement on the 1st floor in change order #1.v. Additional ****** for additional materials for framing the subfloor in change order #2 vi. Additional ****** for additional material in a 3rd change order. b. Issues pointed out in writing and verbally i. Poorly installed sister joists at corners of the apartments which are not compatible with the double top plate standard outlined in the contract.ii. Unsecured framing around the exterior walls throughout both units. It was noted on several occasions that the framing was detaching from the brick walls, falling and was not plumb.iii. Places where the studs are not properly attached to the wall plate. The nails are exposed by a quarter of an inch or more.iv. The subfloor in the 1st floor bathroom does not end on a joist. There is just plywood dangling between 2 floor joists even though *** repeatedly explained that a tub would be installed in this area. Was told blocking would be installed to rectify this, but this was never ******* Some of the original studs from the building and recently purchased 2x4s to create a piecemealed stud. vi. Repeated attempts via text, onsite and via email on many dates, but in particular April 18, April 25, and April 27, we met on site Tuesday May 31. This final attempt was made to address the framing issues that had been communicated. Email sent May 19th 2022 about these issues II. Demolition issues a. Some Radiator pipes remain b. Some MDF board and framing remain c. Plaster remains around the stained-glass windows on the 1st floor.d. 3 windowsills were broken despite signage