James Smith Construction

Hired to build deck, outside screen porch and upgrade other porches, etc. Would not show up when he said he would. Job dragged on for 6+ months and he did not complete the work. Damaged the roof which now leaks. Had originally planned to use him for work inside as well when he finished the outside work. He came in one day and requested payment draw for work he was still to do outside ($4,000+) plus an up front check to start on work inside ($7,000+). Refused to give him the $7,000+ for starting the inside work since he was way behind on getting the outside work done. Unfortunately, gave him the $4,151 for work he was supposed to complete outside. He did not complete the work. He left a giant mess and problems and disappeared. Would not answer calls or e-mails, and did not respond to lawyer’s letters trying to get him to complete the work. Paid him a total of $43,000. At this time of this writing it has been five months since he took the $4,151 check to complete work outside and ran. I would never recommend this person/company. Avoid at all costs and never give him money in advance!!!

This individual also took $2500.00 from me to build a paragola on June 9th. At the time of this posting he has never shown up to start work. I have read reviews of him stealing from other customers as well and never answering calls or emails.