1 Smart Build These Picture tell the truth
Beware this Contractor violates California Contractors State License laws
cslb letters of admonishment for statutory violations are very bad
CSLB Public Letter of Admonishment
Unprofessional work product examples
Flooring & Molding
Unfinished, filth remains
Flooring & Molding
Unprofessional vertical seams in short lengths that are highly visible.
Nail heads are visible all over vinyl plank flooring.
Existing hardwood floor was damaged requiring replacement boards and finish was damaged.
Bathroom vinyl planks installed without waterproof paper protection. A very large hole 1 Smart Build created in subfloor never s
Unprofessional vertical seams in short lengths that are highly visible.
Nail heads are visible all over vinyl plank flooring.
Existing hardwood floor was damaged requiring replacement boards and finish was damaged.
Bathroom vinyl planks installed without waterproof paper protection. A very large hole 1 Smart Build created in subfloor never sealed.
Moldings damaged and not repaired installing tile floors.
Horrible Tile work
Unfinished, filth remains
Flooring & Molding
Grout lines are wildly different in width.
Tile has Lipping issues which means the adjacent tiles are not level with each other - this is tile installation 101
Black grout came out white because far too much water was used during installation. Grout installation 101
Grout powder left all over tiles and floor an no worker ever cleaned up a
Grout lines are wildly different in width.
Tile has Lipping issues which means the adjacent tiles are not level with each other - this is tile installation 101
Black grout came out white because far too much water was used during installation. Grout installation 101
Grout powder left all over tiles and floor an no worker ever cleaned up after themselves.
Baseboard quarter rounds not reinstalled
Many additional 2ft x 4ft tiles damaged in their repair attempts
Unfinished, filth remains
Unfinished, filth remains
Unfinished, filth remains
Beware! Unprofessional quality work, incomplete work, and failure to clean up was common.
Advice: Take daily pictures throughout the renovation process daily.
Advice: Have workers sign a log when they arrive and leave
Advice: Install a wifi and cell blocker so that workers will use two hands and not be on their cell phones all day lon
Beware! Unprofessional quality work, incomplete work, and failure to clean up was common.
Advice: Take daily pictures throughout the renovation process daily.
Advice: Have workers sign a log when they arrive and leave
Advice: Install a wifi and cell blocker so that workers will use two hands and not be on their cell phones all day long
Advice: Take detailed pictures of your entire property before and after this Contractor begins work
Advice: Insist IN WRITING that 1 Smart Build provide CSLB Releases for every Payment
Advice based on my experience: Hire a DIFFERENT CONTRACTOR!
Protect yourself and your home from 1 Smart Build!
My Experience with 1 Smart Build
Progress payments demanded before work completed
Outside company brought in who lacked contracting license
Unskilled, unsupervised workers
Only one worker assigned per day and he worked inattentively with one hand holding his cell phone for hours of conversations
Food cooked in renovated rooms with propane cooktop