I'll start off by saying that the previous posts by ""football mom"" and ""swim mom"" are a marketing ploy used by this disreputable contractor. As I was lured originally by the fictitious positive reviews and fake photos on the R and R website, I'd forewarn anyone considering hiring this company to examine its background, specifically that of its owner, Rich Carpenter. Our home is certainly improved following Rich's departure, however, this is only because our homeowners' insurance has allowed us to replace or refinish all of the damaged items and fixtures( not to mention carpets, cabinets, hardwood floors and railings) that Rich personally destroyed in his brief stint in our home. He continued to berate and blame his employees (who went unpaid ) when they attempted to properly cover our belongings. This was a huge mistake as Rich (who personally painted everything) is the worst painter (splatters everywhere!) and business owner I've ever encountered.\r
Aside from the lack of quality I have mentioned, he also helped himself to personal items in our home including my jewelry in my closet, medicine in our vanities, and even stealing and swapping our paint. \r
I am appalled by the obviously made up reviews on this site.\r
Last but certainly not least, he exited my home quite violently causing alarm to my children and me when I refused to give him his final check after surveying the damage left to my home. Hope this helps someone else to avoid the aggravation this contractor caused us, and would be happy to forward photos.
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