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Complaint: [redacted] Thank you for your responseThere are many people involved in this project and I appreciate assistance from McBride Construction and the Revdex.com in sorting out who is responsible for the specific damages caused to my home, and in determining the most appropriate person or entity to mitigate these damages We all agree that McBride Construction was hired by [redacted] to smoke seal and paint my condoIt is also my understanding that McBride Construction is receiving a lucrative fee to coordinate the work of multiple contractors, who are working on several units as well as common areas in [redacted] NorthIs this correct? If so, what responsibility does McBride Construction have to ensure that the contractors working under its supervision are qualified and performing the work to professional standards? You have clarified that McBride Construction did not hire [redacted] However, I experienced numerous instances in which it was clear that McBride Construction was supervising [redacted] For example, on the day I was scheduled to move back I was on site at 8:a.mand [redacted] repeatedly refused to return my personal possessions until they received authorization from McBride ConstructionAround 11:a.mI finally solicited the help of our condo management company, and [redacted] arrived at 2:p.m., after I had waited for six hoursThis is one of McBride Construction’s “multiple decisions that had a direct and negative impact on me” as I stated previously Let’s walk through the damaged items and unfinished work and you can tell me who you believe is responsible Plumbing My hot water heater had two earthquake brackets Now it has oneMcBride Construction says the other bracket is lost but I “don’t need it anyway.” Please explain: who removed it, where is it now, who failed to reinstall it, and who should cover the cost of replacing and installing this missing item An [redacted] employee tore the vinyl in one bathroom A contractor has advised me that in order to replace the gluvinyl he will need to replace the floor, and he will be sending me an estimate [redacted] is responsible for ruining the vinylThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website says that [redacted] insurance company is [redacted] Policy no [redacted] Please advise if I should file my claim for these damages with [redacted] instead of McBride Construction’s insurance company, [redacted] This is a problem caused by [redacted] Re-doing my bathroom floor was never part of this scope of work, or in my plans for the summer The [redacted] employee mentioned turning on the hot water heater but failed to do soThis cost my insurance company two additional nights in a hotel, as my plan to check out on Sunday morning was delayed until Monday eveningPlease advise if I should file my claim for these hotel nights with [redacted] or with [redacted] Vertical Blinds First the hardware was removedThen the painter carefully filled in the holesThen he painted the wall Then the flooring company installed the new carpetThen McBride Construction attempted to re-install the vertical blinds You can see extra holes in the wall where the employee struggled with this taskHe failed to check the length of the blinds to ensure that they operate properlyI challenge your contention that the flooring company is somehow to blame for the vertical blinds dragging on the carpetSince the work was performed by a McBride Construction employee who was unable to do it correctly, I believe McBride Construction is responsible for the cost of hiring someone else who is capable of installing the blinds at the correct height Bi-fold Doors The bi-fold doors were removed prior to painting and had not yet been reinstalled when the flooring company installed the new carpetSince the doors were re-installed after the carpet, and the hardware is adjustable, I think it is reasonable to expect that the person re-installing the doors is responsible for ensuring that the doors clear the carpetThe flooring company is not responsible for installing doorsWho reinstalled the doors, and who is responsible for paying to have this corrected? Miscellaneous Damages A number of items were broken or damaged while preparing my home for painting: a door and wall were dented, one light fixture was smashed and another one disappeared, an electrical extension disappeared, a board was broken, bi-fold door hardware disappeared, hot water heater hardware disappeared, veneer on a medicine cabinet was damaged, and a smoke detector was torn outWho is responsible for this negligence? I find this level of destruction extremely distressing Closet A McBride Construction employee re-installed the shelves and rods in the master bedroom closetSince one of the supporting boards was broken, he used a two unfinished boardsHe did a sub-par job and left a black mark on the freshly-painted wall, which he said he would have the painter fixThe work was unacceptable: it was unattractive, items were crooked, and hangers were getting stuck where the two rods failed to meet properly I removed several heavy boxes from the shelves, and dozens of items on hangers, and used vacation time to be on site when McBride Construction brought a carpenter over to correct the issuesMcBride Construction was able to replace the broken supporting board with matching veneer from a neighbor’s unwanted shelfThe carpenter fixed the numerous defects in the installation, and in the process left long scratches in the veneer shelvingWhen asked about the scratches, he liedHe was asked to replace an end cap in another closetHe did notWhen asked, he said he broke one, used the one I had on hand, and then told me “but you don’t need it anyway.” Sound familiar? To recap: broken board replaced, defective work corrected, black mark still on the wall, additional permanent damage done to my home, lied about it, broke something else, argued about it I do not know who you will deem is responsible for the damaged shelves, nor do I know what to do about itI am concerned that these defects will affect the resale value of my home Mini Blind The mini blind in my bedroom had a frayed cord and we discussed how I might replace itIn the meantime, I asked McBride Construction to please reinstall the mini blindsI returned home to find the mini blind in place, but with the cord wrapped around and around it and the rod broken offThis shoddy work is not merely unprofessional but also offensive Personal Work I requested a bid for replacing two chipped sinks, and told McBride Construction “I might hold off on the install, as they are unrelated to the ongoing work and are still in place and functioning“ The estimate was $793.33, including 10% overhead and 10% profit [redacted] provided a written rough estimate of $385-$ [redacted] , where I purchased the sinks, quoted me $plus tax, plus $to haul away I sent McBride Construction an email to hold off on the sinksThen McBride Construction installed the sinks When questioned about performing unauthorized work they dismissed my complaint The plumber performed the work and should be paid, but it feels unethical and illegal to charge overhead and profit for work I specifically asked McBride Construction to NOT do, especially when their bid was significantly higher than the others I hired McBride Construction to install two new toilets and a new hot water heater, instead of reinstalling the old onesThe scope of this work included picking up the new toilets and disposing of the two old toilets and old hot water heater Despite repeated requests, I was unable to receive a quote for this work until 5/13/15, after most of the work had been completed, including the unauthorized installation of two sinks An adjuster with my insurance company has advised me to submit estimates and/or invoices for the necessary repairs to McBride Construction’s insurance company, [redacted] I have contacted the Home Owners Club to find a reputable handyman and hope to have some of this work completed soon.Sincerely, [redacted] ***