Business ProfileforUtah Tree and Landscaping, Inc.

My wife, was contacted by Christopher D****** with Alta Design and Construction as we were interested in having the basement of our home finished. D****** provided us with a quote for the remodel with a total price of $35,000. We signed a contract with Christopher and his business, Alta Design and Construction, on 9/18/2023. According to the contract, the payment would be split into 3 parts with $11,500 due at signing. We provided Christopher with a check for said amount. On 10/16/2023, Christopher informed us that he had us scheduled to begin construction and he would purchase supplies and the second payment of $11,550 was due and needed for supplies. I paid Christopher with a check, which he immediately cashed. Unfortunately, Christopher and Alta Design and Construction did not start. Christopher claimed that we needed to verify plans and finishes. We tried to provide Christopher with all the information needed, but he continued to stall beginning construction. On 11/08/2023, Christopher delivered some used 2x4s and framing would begin soon. No work began. On 11/13/2023 I was contacted by a subcontractor, who informed me that Chris had been taking people's money and not completing work. On 11/14/2023 I informed Christopher that I needed my money back. Christopher stated that he would need to get a loan but the money would be returned in 7-10 days. After 7 days (11/21/2023), Christopher stated that he had gotten a loan but was waiting for the money to show up in his account. Chris has refused to answer his phone. I have attempted to call the company but there is no answer.