Cincinnati Exterior Painters

" When seeking a bid from & Sons for the painting of my windows, I explained the work must be done within a specific timeline for the release of money held in escrow. I agreed to have perform the work based on their estimate and signed the paperwork. I paid the $200 deposit. The work was completed. ...more Within minutes of

& Sons packing their truck,

stood at my door requesting payment (April 30, 2011). I was not used the immediate expectation of payment and before work was inspected. I stated that I was unprepared to pay in full at that moment, but would make partial payment and figure out how to pay the remainder. (I was anticipating paying for the work after receiving the funds held in escrow.) He indicated he was a small business and I had signed a contract. I explained I did not realize “upon completion” meant that day. He looked at me, turned, and walked to his van. He slammed the door loudly and sped out of my driveway. My mother and I left a message the 1st to ask why the storm window frames were not removed when they had removed the storm windows. He proceeded to leave a rude/unprofessional message, followed by a threat to put a

on my mortgage for nonpayment. Realizing what type of person I was dealing with, I was now hesitant to pay in full, realizing if the job did not pass inspection I would be out the money to paint the windows, plus any moneys to perform repainting/repairs. I contacted the individuals to get the windows inspected May 2nd. I contacted the inspector on May 4th to find the inspection had occurred and the escrow would be released. I also received a voicemail from

stating he was driving to the Courthouse to place the

. Today I received notification that he in fact did file. In addition, they created a worn area through my front landscaping, tromped on a rhododendron and an azalea plant, knocked over a tray of jewelry making materials not bothering to pick it all up, and broke the bottom of a special order blind, all without any notification or acknowledgement. Payment has been made in full. However, I regret having contracted with this business and do not feel that

’s behavior was professional or acceptable. He needs to learn to manage his temper. I believe others need to be aware of his behavior prior to engaging in a business relationship with him. My mother and I left a message the 1st to ask why the storm window frames were not removed when they had removed the storm windows. He proceeded to leave a rude/unprofessional message, followed by a threat to put a

on my mortgage for nonpayment. Realizing what type of person I was dealing with, I was now hesitant to pay in full, realizing if the job did not pass inspection I would be out the money to paint the windows, plus any moneys to perform repainting/repairs. I contacted the individuals to get the windows inspected May 2nd. I contacted the inspector on May 4th to find the inspection had occurred and the escrow would be released. I also received a voicemail from

stating he was driving to the Courthouse to place the

. Payment in full is in the process of being sent. However, I regret having contracted with this business and do not feel that

’s behavior was professional or acceptable. I believe others need to be aware of his behavior prior to engaging in a business relationship with him. "

" responded to my contact immediately and within a few days came to the house and gave us an estimate. He began the work of replacing the gutters and downspouts (painting cannot be completed until the Spring). He was always on time and appeared when he said he would. He and his crew were respectful and courteous and very easy to ...more talk to. They were neat and took away all debris. I would definitely recommend this company to complete any exterior work. It was a very good experience."