| Year Established | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Handyman in Monmouth, OR |
Do NOT build with David Kerns. In the short period of time of dealing with this builder we have had 2 accepted and agreed upon offers that he pulled because of his unwillingness to make changes that he already agreed to without explanation or reason to us. We have done nothing but try and work with this builder, counter offer, put money down, be patient, etc. Absolute unwillingness to give good customer experience. Has a pathetic sense of business when working with people unless it's easy and quick for him. Only cares about making the most money. When you're looking for a home and your offer is accepted and your family gets excited about the move and the builder at his whim pulls the deal with no reason or explanation is a let down to your whole family!!! Would not recommend dealing with this guy or his company unless you don't care about personalizing your HOME or working with someone professional. Completely unsatisfied with him and his realtor Phil Hyre and will never look at a Kerns built home again.
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
Though a standard question, it's important to ask. Most contractors will tell you how long they expect the job to take without you asking. If they don't volunteer that information, be sure to ask. It's also helpful to ask if that's a hard finish date, meaning that it's the definite finish date. If it's a soft finish date, it may be extended for any number of reasons.
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Additions and Remodels company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Monmouth contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
