Anthony’s Home Improvement

Martin Royal

3 years ago

Called for a quote. Before I could ask for what I wanted, the guy hung up on me and then the calls just went to voicemail. That’s a red flag for me.

D J

5 years ago

On 10/2/18 I hired Anthony and Nuview Concepts and Designs to remodel my bathroom. Anthony and his brother talked a lot about how all their customers love their work and that there is nothing they can’t design or do. Based on what they told me and the reviews written, I decided to give them the job. Of course, I complied with the payment schedule he requested, which is 35% up front and then 10-15% weekly until the job is finished. The contract stated that the bathroom will be completely remodeled in 22 days. Anthony made it seem that he had a crew that includes his brother plus at least 1 more person who they bring in at times. 3 days into the project, his brother stopped working with him and the personal issues began to surface. It became only Anthony working. It is now 12/7/18 and the only thing that is done are the floor, the shower walls and half of the tiles around the tub (total of less than 30 tiles in almost 1 month). The bathroom is a complete disaster from end to end as for more than 2 months, he did not clean up after himself or his work. Tools trash bags, debris, and buckets filled with standing water all over the bathroom. In addition, he would not show up on most days until after noon. The crazy part is that he would lock himself in the bathroom for 10 hours at times to work, but when he was finished for the day, my wife and I would check. To our surprise, there would not be 1 tile completed. Some days 2 or 3 after 10 hours of work. I continued to give him the benefit of doubt and kept complying with his weekly payment schedule for the first 4 weeks hoping that he would hire a helper as he has been telling me. I gave him freedom to work as many hours and as late as he wanted which impacted my life with my family. By November 15th, he received $6400 total for his labor alone which is 80% of his total labor cost we agreed on. $6400 dollars for 1 person who was working on an entire bathroom since 10/2 with very little completed. After that, he continued to tell me that he is committed to finishing the project and that he continues to look for a helper he trusts. His pattern of showing up after noon to work and staying late continued 4-6 days a week for about 2 weeks, but lack of productivity continued. By the end of each week, only a handful of tiles would be finished. The quality of the tiles was below average. Examples include uneven tile lines, tiles popping out horizontally. Of course, he told me that it is because of the wall, which he put up! Also, he told me that when he grouts he will hide all that. During the week of 12/3/18, he never contacted me to come to work until late telling me he wants to come work. He never showed up that evening and texted me the next day stating that he overslept and will be there the next morning 9:30-10:30am. He never showed up as he stated. He texted me later that evening saying that he had personal issues and that he will be working Monday-Friday going forward to finish. I then informed him that I am no longer interested in him working due to the lack of productivity and consistency in his work habits. Of course he demanded that I give him all his tools back, which I am in the process of doing, but now I am left with a 9 week mess to clean up on my own. and that all the hours he worked are justified. How is it justified when you barely did 50% of the project with average at best quality? He was not clean or organized as evidenced by the disaster he left behind. His overall work is average. He will get you involved with all his personal issues as excuses. He looks up how to do things on YouTube which he had told me. It is unfortunate that I had to write all this about such a negative experience, but I felt the details are needed in order to ensure that no one else becomes a victim. Nice guy, but can’t work at a high level, too many issues prevent him from being consistent. I am left with a big mess that will most likely be torn apart again and will cost me a huge amount of money as no contractor is going to take over to finish it. Hire at your own risk.

Daniel Santone

6 years ago

I got my basement and kitchen remodeled and I loved it. Very reasonable pricing and they finished before they said at first. I strongly recommend to use these guys for any household work.