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Home Improvement Complaints

Home Improvement Complaints

Home Improvement Complaints According to the 2019 Consumer Complaint Survey Report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), home improvement/construction topped the list of worst home improvement complaints.   It is the third consecutive year the home improvement and construction industry have ranked first in consumer complaints.  According to CFA “The financial loss that consumers can suffer when […]

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Stucco Water Intrusion

Stucco Water Intrusion

Stucco Water Intrusion This is a perfect illustration of stucco water intrusion damage in Lake Forest, California.  If there is soil, brick, or concrete installed above the stucco weep screed or over the bottom of wood siding, serious damage occurs.  The pictures below illustrate the house before any work was performed.  The top two pictures […]

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Bathroom Remodel - Where Can You Find A Better Deal?

Bathroom Remodel – Where Can You Find A Better Deal?

Bathroom Remodel – Where Can You Find A Better Deal? That was the title of a recent advertisement in a prominent South Orange County, California newspaper.  They were advertising for the communities of Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Laguna Hills California.  This article “Bathroom Remodel – Where Can […]

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What is a Owner/Builder?

What is a Owner/Builder?

Considering Becoming an Owner-Builder? Important information you need to know BEFORE pulling your permit! The term “Owner-Builder” can mean three different things: “Owner as Worker”, “Owner as Contractor” or “Owner as Employer” Understand each has Benefits or Risk, and it is possible to combine them! Thinking about becoming an Owner-Builder?  Consider these important facts first: […]

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Unlicensed Contractor

Unlicensed Contractor DAD’s Construction clients often tell of experiences with other contractors that were less than pleasant. In many instances, their unpleasant experience began with an unlicensed contractor. What Is an Unlicensed Contractor? An unlicensed contractor is someone who does repairs or makes improvements to your home without the appropriate license to do business in your […]

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