Raymond Torres and Daughter Landscaping

Current list of complaints against [redacted] Raymond and Daughter LandscapingOn 12-21-15, Mr[redacted] initially estimated 3-weeks to completed our entire project including demolition, irrigation, bender board, block/stucco work, DG pathways, rock/flagstone pathway, fire pit, dirt prep/planting/sod/barkHe finally began working on 4-8-and still insisted on a 3-week deadline In April, his crew only worked about partial daysBy the end of April, the contractor had only started, but not finished with, demolition, irrigation and bender boardI was very displeased with his lack of progressWhen I asked for a firm completion date 5-1-15, he promised to be completely finished with the work proposed by our signed contract on or before 5-25-15(Memorial Day.) His men worked about ten partial days in MayThey were only able to partially complete the fire pit and stucco workThe last day he performed any actual work was 6-1-On 6-26-15, six months from signing, I fired this contractor for not meeting the terms of our agreement and abandoning the project for weeksHe begged me for progress payments which I reluctantly agreed to, him promising to finish on timeI am completely dissatisfied with the quality of his work and I want him to pay for me to hire a professional landscaper to fix his mistakes and the finish the project he left undoneThe weeds have had to be cleared several timesHe abandoned his tools and materials which I had to haul away to be stored before the neighbors complain Asked and texted him to pick up his tools but he never bother to call backThe stucco he used for the fire pit is flaking offThe flagstone patio was improperly installed and must be removed and re-installed properlyThe back wall was not capped the way the contractor promised it would be doneThe drainage and irrigation will be more difficult to complete now that the contractor has installed the flagstone, fire pit and bender boardA project that should have taken 3-weeks has taken more than six months and now I have the additional burden of finding a new contractor to fix shoddy existing work and complete the project that Mr[redacted] has abandoned(See the attached photos of the current status of the backyard project as of 5/25/2016.)Each time we met with him he pointed out items that needed to be addressed that WERE NOT in the contract “re-staining the back yard fence” /fence repair, removing trees ? were not in the contractAnd HE PROMISED repeatedly to provide change orders for the extra work but never did.We made five payments to the contractor$on 12-26-for the deposit.$on 1-6-to start the working He didn’t start job until 4/8/2015$on 4-23-at this point he had done some work on the drainage and trenched for irrigation, and started work on the retaining wall$on 4-29-for flagstone and fire pit materials$on 5-19-he said he needed it for laborAfter the last payment he did very little work and disappeared for three weeksAt that point we fired him.PAID HIM: Total of $17, (from 12/26/to 5/19/15) On June 20, 2015, We sent him an e mail saying that we paid him $17,and need to know how much work MR [redacted] have done to cover this amount and Asked him to finish the project by 7/31/and HE NEVER RESPONDED.Raymond [redacted] and Daughter Landscaping crew showed up to work on the following daysStarted job on 4/8/ 4/16, 4/17, 4/22, 4/23, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/25, 5/26, and 6/1/Work STILL Needed as of 5/26/2016-Poly prep coat retaining wall and fire pit-Stucco retaining wall and fire pit-Remove lemon tree and save to replant-Remove and dispose of all trees plants and weeds-Remove bender boards and save to reuse-Level out and prep areas that plants are going -Trench for all sprinklers and lighting wiinstall all bender board-Install irrigation system-Connect irrigation system to old timer and main water line-Plant all trees and plants-Lay sod-Install lighting system-Lay down bark in all planted areas-Install weed barrier in walkways-Lay down and compact decomposed granite in all walkways and around flagstones @ fir pit

To whom it may concern,While I do not agree with some of the facts stated by the [redacted] , it has not totally been that wayThe real truth is that I was told to stop work immediately due to a text and circumstancesMr [redacted] stated at first that I had a window of opportunity to pick up my things: tools, personal supplies, company stock, and anything that didn't pertain to immediate service and completion of his projectsAlso, not mentioned are all of the extras involving time and materials performed that were beyond the original contract.Unfortunately, those extras were not in writingThey were agreed upon verbally with a handshakeThat work was never cancelled or challengedit including the prepping, cleaning, replacing wood, and re-staining the entire back yard fence that was on the homeowner's side and top cap of the property and the side yard back gate.Also, it was agreed to figure out the drainage, the irrigation system, and conduit for future installation of anything periodIn addition, it was decided what to do about two the removal of two large trees, their roots, and the trunksOn the back wall, an extension of height was included with a custom cap.A fire pit was going to be originally constructed out of gravity decorative stacked stoneHowever, the contractor suggested making the fire pit match the sitting wall and the stucco of the houseSo, this resulted in making the fire pit out of cinder block and stuccoing to match the houseBecause it is an enclosed cinder block, a drain had to be added and a custom cap to match the sitting wallthe fire resistant half bricks on the inside have to be enclosed and sealedThe major part of this project was the work done on the fence in addition to the work mentioned earlier, it had to include straightening existing boards that will remainNone of the extra work has ever been paid for.The items left on site include mostly personal specialty power tools and a stock of supplies that were part of the job, but do not belong to the companyWhen we were told to stop by the homeowner, he claimed that he demanded the money backThis was not trueHe initially said for us to come and finish the irrigationI said I would-but in twenty minutes he changed his mind and said not to come over and that he would think about it.So, I never abandoned the job or stopped the workIt was done completely on Mr [redacted] behalf after I told him I would finish with the help of a contractor buddyHe said ok, so I can, at least, finish the irrigation while you are gone on vacationHis reply was yes and then texted back to say no.Mind you, I never walked off the job siteThe job was stopped by the homeowner.Sincerely, [redacted]

Current list of complaints against *** Raymond and Daughter Landscaping
On 12-21-15, Mr.*** initially estimated 3-weeks to completed our entire project including demolition, irrigation, bender board, block/stucco work, DG pathways, rock/flagstone pathway, fire pit, dirt prep/planting/sod/barkHe finally began working on 4-8-and still insisted on a 3-week deadline In April, his crew only worked about partial daysBy the end of April, the contractor had only started, but not finished with, demolition, irrigation and bender boardI was very displeased with his lack of progressWhen I asked for a firm completion date 5-1-15, he promised to be completely finished with the work proposed by our signed contract on or before 5-25-15(Memorial Day.) His men worked about ten partial days in MayThey were only able to partially complete the fire pit and stucco workThe last day he performed any actual work was 6-1-On 6-26-15, six months from signing, I fired this contractor for not meeting the terms of our agreement and abandoning the project for weeksHe begged me for progress payments which I reluctantly agreed to, him promising to finish on timeI am completely dissatisfied with the quality of his work and I want him to pay for me to hire a professional landscaper to fix his mistakes and the finish the project he left undoneThe weeds have had to be cleared several timesHe abandoned his tools and materials which I had to haul away to be stored before the neighbors complain Asked and texted him to pick up his tools but he never bother to call backThe stucco he used for the fire pit is flaking offThe flagstone patio was improperly installed and must be removed and re-installed properlyThe back wall was not capped the way the contractor promised it would be doneThe drainage and irrigation will be more difficult to complete now that the contractor has installed the flagstone, fire pit and bender boardA project that should have taken 3-weeks has taken more than six months and now I have the additional burden of finding a new contractor to fix shoddy existing work and complete the project that Mr.*** has abandoned(See the attached photos of the current status of the backyard project as of 5/25/2016.)
Each time we met with him he pointed out items that needed to be addressed that WERE NOT in the contract “re-staining the back yard fence” /fence repair, removing trees ? were not in the contractAnd HE PROMISED repeatedly to provide change orders for the extra work but never didWe made five payments to the contractor.
$on 12-26-for the deposit.$on 1-6-to start the working He didn’t start job until 4/8/2015$on 4-23-at this point he had done some work on the drainage and trenched for irrigation, and started work on the retaining wall. $on 4-29-for flagstone and fire pit materials. $on 5-19-he said he needed it for laborAfter the last payment he did very little work and disappeared for three weeksAt that point we fired him.PAID HIM: Total of $17, (from 12/26/to 5/19/15) On June 20, 2015, We sent him an e mail saying that we paid him $17,and need to know how much work MR*** have done to cover this amount and Asked him to finish the project by 7/31/and HE NEVER RESPONDED.Raymond *** and Daughter Landscaping crew showed up to work on the following days
Started job on 4/8/ 4/16, 4/17, 4/22, 4/23, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/25, 5/26, and 6/1/2015 Work STILL Needed as of 5/26/2016-Poly prep coat retaining wall and fire pit-Stucco retaining wall and fire pit-Remove lemon tree and save to replant-Remove and dispose of all trees plants and weeds-Remove bender boards and save to reuse-Level out and prep areas that plants are going -Trench for all sprinklers and lighting wiinstall all bender board-Install irrigation system-Connect irrigation system to old timer and main water line-Plant all trees and plants-Lay sod-Install lighting system-Lay down bark in all planted areas-Install weed barrier in walkways-Lay down and compact decomposed granite in all walkways and around flagstones @ fir pit

To whom it may concern,
While I do not agree with some of the facts stated by the [redacted], it has not totally been that way. The real truth is that I was told to stop work immediately due to a text and circumstances. Mr. [redacted] stated at first that I had a window of opportunity to pick...

up my things: tools, personal supplies, company stock, and anything that didn't pertain to immediate service and completion of his projects. Also, not mentioned are all of the extras involving time and materials performed that were beyond the original contract.Unfortunately, those extras were not in writing. They were agreed upon verbally with a handshake. That work was never cancelled or challenged. it including the prepping, cleaning, replacing wood, and re-staining the entire back yard fence that was on the homeowner's side and top cap of the property and the side yard back gate.
Also, it was agreed to figure out the drainage, the irrigation system, and conduit for future installation of anything period. In addition, it was decided what to do about two the removal of two large trees, their roots, and the trunks. On the back wall, an extension of height was included with a custom cap.
A fire pit was going to be originally constructed out of gravity decorative stacked stone. However, the contractor suggested making the fire pit match the sitting wall and the stucco of the house. So, this resulted in making the fire pit out of cinder block and stuccoing to match the house. Because it is an enclosed cinder block, a drain had to be added and a custom cap to match the sitting wall. the fire resistant half bricks on the inside have to be enclosed and sealed. 
The major part of this project was the work done on the fence in addition to the work mentioned earlier, it had to include straightening existing boards that will remain. None of the extra work has ever been paid for.
The items left on site include mostly personal specialty power tools and a stock of supplies that were part of the job, but do not belong to the company. When we were told to stop by the homeowner, he claimed that he demanded the money back. This was not true. He initially said for us to come and finish the irrigation. I said I would-but in twenty minutes he changed his mind and said not to come over and that he would think about it.
So, I never abandoned the job or stopped the work. It was done completely on Mr. [redacted] behalf after I told him I would finish with the help of a contractor buddy. He said ok, so I can, at least, finish the irrigation while you are gone on vacation. His reply was yes and then texted back to say no.
Mind you, I never walked off the job site. The job was stopped by the homeowner.
Sincerely,
[redacted]

Current list of complaints against [redacted] Raymond and Daughter LandscapingOn 12-21-15, Mr.[redacted] initially estimated 3-4 weeks to completed our entire project including demolition, irrigation, bender board, block/stucco work, DG pathways, rock/flagstone pathway, fire pit, dirt prep/planting/sod/bark. He finally began working on 4-8-15 and still insisted on a 3-4 week deadline.  In April, his crew only worked about 7 partial days. By the end of April, the contractor had only started, but not finished with,  demolition, irrigation and bender board. I was very displeased with his lack of progress. When I asked for a firm completion date  5-1-15, he promised to be completely finished with the work proposed by our signed contract on or before 5-25-15(Memorial Day.) His men worked about ten partial days in May. They were only able to partially complete the fire pit and stucco work. The last day he performed any actual work was 6-1-15. On 6-26-15, six months from signing, I fired this contractor for not meeting the terms of our agreement and abandoning the project for 3 weeks. He begged me for progress payments which I reluctantly agreed to, him promising to finish on time. I am completely dissatisfied with the quality of his work and I want him to pay for me to hire a professional landscaper to fix his mistakes and the finish the project he left undone. The weeds have had to be cleared several times. He abandoned his tools and materials which I had to haul away to be stored before the neighbors complain.  Asked and texted him to pick up his tools but he never bother to call back. The stucco he used for the fire pit is flaking off. The flagstone patio was improperly installed and must be removed and re-installed properly. The back wall was not capped the way the contractor promised it would be done. The drainage and irrigation will be more difficult to complete now that the contractor has installed the flagstone, fire pit and bender board. A project that should have taken 3-4 weeks has taken more than six months and now I have the additional burden of finding a new contractor to fix shoddy existing work and complete the project that Mr.[redacted] has abandoned. (See the attached photos of the current status of the backyard project as of 5/25/2016.)Each time we met with him he pointed out items that needed to be addressed that WERE NOT in the contract.  “re-staining the back yard fence” /fence repair, removing 2 trees ? were not in the contract. And HE PROMISED repeatedly to provide change orders for the extra work but never did.We made five payments to the contractor. $2000 on 12-26-14 for the deposit.$4680 on 1-6-15 to start the working.  He didn’t start job until 4/8/2015$3000 on 4-23-15 at this point he had done some work on the drainage and trenched for irrigation, and started work on the retaining wall. $3000 on 4-29-15 for flagstone and fire pit materials. $5038 on 5-19-15 he said he needed it for labor. After the last payment he did very little work and disappeared for three weeks. At that point we fired him.PAID HIM: Total of $17,718  (from 12/26/16 to 5/19/15) On June 20, 2015, We sent him an e mail saying that we paid him $17,718 and need to know how much work MR. [redacted] have done to cover this amount and Asked him to finish the project by 7/31/15 and HE NEVER RESPONDED.Raymond [redacted] and Daughter Landscaping crew showed up to work on the following daysStarted job on 4/8/15.  4/16, 4/17, 4/22, 4/23, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/3, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/25, 5/26, and 6/1/2015 Work STILL Needed as of 5/26/2016-Poly prep coat retaining wall and fire pit-Stucco retaining wall and fire pit-Remove lemon tree and save to replant-Remove and dispose of all trees plants and weeds-Remove bender boards and save to reuse-Level out and prep areas that plants are going -Trench for all sprinklers and lighting wire-Re install all bender board-Install irrigation system-Connect irrigation system to old timer and main water line-Plant all trees and plants-Lay sod-Install lighting system-Lay down bark in all planted areas-Install weed barrier in walkways-Lay down and compact decomposed granite in all walkways and around flagstones @ fir pit

To whom it may concern,While I do not agree with some of the facts stated by the [redacted], it has not totally been that way. The real truth is that I was told to stop work immediately due to a text and circumstances. Mr. [redacted] stated at first that I had a window of opportunity to pick up my...

things: tools, personal supplies, company stock, and anything that didn't pertain to immediate service and completion of his projects. Also, not mentioned are all of the extras involving time and materials performed that were beyond the original contract.Unfortunately, those extras were not in writing. They were agreed upon verbally with a handshake. That work was never cancelled or challenged. it including the prepping, cleaning, replacing wood, and re-staining the entire back yard fence that was on the homeowner's side and top cap of the property and the side yard back gate.Also, it was agreed to figure out the drainage, the irrigation system, and conduit for future installation of anything period. In addition, it was decided what to do about two the removal of two large trees, their roots, and the trunks. On the back wall, an extension of height was included with a custom cap.A fire pit was going to be originally constructed out of gravity decorative stacked stone. However, the contractor suggested making the fire pit match the sitting wall and the stucco of the house. So, this resulted in making the fire pit out of cinder block and stuccoing to match the house. Because it is an enclosed cinder block, a drain had to be added and a custom cap to match the sitting wall. the fire resistant half bricks on the inside have to be enclosed and sealed. The major part of this project was the work done on the fence in addition to the work mentioned earlier, it had to include straightening existing boards that will remain. None of the extra work has ever been paid for.The items left on site include mostly personal specialty power tools and a stock of supplies that were part of the job, but do not belong to the company. When we were told to stop by the homeowner, he claimed that he demanded the money back. This was not true. He initially said for us to come and finish the irrigation. I said I would-but in twenty minutes he changed his mind and said not to come over and that he would think about it.So, I never abandoned the job or stopped the work. It was done completely on Mr. [redacted] behalf after I told him I would finish with the help of a contractor buddy. He said ok, so I can, at least, finish the irrigation while you are gone on vacation. His reply was yes and then texted back to say no.Mind you, I never walked off the job site. The job was stopped by the homeowner.Sincerely,[redacted]