CWE Renovations

I hired them to remodel a small bathroom. The work they did was good, however, 5 months later I?m now getting a notice of a lien against my home because he didn?t pay the electrical subcontractor. I didn?t ask for lien waivers so I don?t have those to show. He?s not returning calls or emails now, and has disappeared.

I had several questions that were promptly addressed as well as requests to make small modifications to the original plan. I had 20+ years to plan this project and I still failed to do everything I wanted to do. Dan did his best to make sure there was nothing overlooked by me.

Our experience with CWE Renovations has been marked by a troubling lack of professionalism, accountability, and customer service. Despite having a comprehensive record of issues spanning nine pages, Iâ ll summarize the key points here to provide a clear picture of why we strongly advise against using this contractor. Project Timeline and Delays: We were initially given an estimated completion timeline of approximately 12 weeks for our basement renovation. Contrary to this, the project has now extended well beyond 18 weeks. We were assured on two separate occasions (6/27 and 7/11) that only two weeks of work remained. Unfortunately, scheduling has been disorganized, with no clear plan to ensure tasks are completed consecutively. For instance, the electrician's work remains pending with no definitive schedule, and the carpet installation, scheduled for August 19th, was delayed due to the contractorâ s failure to arrange for measurement until July 26th (despite us inquiring about this since 6/27). Communication and Accountability Issues: Our attempts to gather accurate information and resolve issues have gone ignored. We discovered discrepancies when we contacted Waste Management regarding the pickup of our bagsters, only to find no record of an order. Additionally, a metal rack has been left for 2.5 weeks in our driveway due to the contractorâ s failure to follow up with Home Depot immediately upon it being left behind by mistake. More concerning, we found that the electrician listed on our permit had no involvement with our project. Upon investigation, we learned that the permit was improperly filed under a business' name, and the electrician ,who worked for the business, was only working on our project as a side job, potentially jeopardizing their professional standing. Overall Experience: The most disappointing aspect has been the lack of communication and ownership. We are left with an incomplete basement and are now seeking a refund for the portions of the project that have not been completed as promised. Given these significant issues, we strongly recommend avoiding CWE Renovations for any renovation projects. Our experience underscores serious concerns regarding their reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction. Everything incomplete as 8/12 (18 weeks after the start date with a 12 week estimate): â ¢ Electrician to finish outlets, lights, light switches, etc (no eta) â we paid for on 7/30 â ¢ Carpet Installed (given a date of 8/19 which is completely unacceptable when we have been asking about this since 6/27) â we paid for on 7/30 requesting this refunded since Carpet Installation Guy does not want to work with Dan and quoted us almost half to install â ¢ Trim completed around stairs and in bathroom - Paid â ¢ Metal Rack Removed from Doors (Offered to reach out myself since Dan doesnâ t seem to have any urgency in it) -Requesting Dan cover the cost to remove on 8/15 â ¢ Garbage Removed (two bagsters) â We paid for on 2/26 â ¢ Door Installed over the breaker box â ¢ Lien Waivers from Plumber, HVAC, Electrician â ¢ Railing on the stairs (which we have made clear we do not want this in until carpet is installed so we can get our couch downstairs) â Paid on 4/12 invoice

Great job, worked with me on how to finish a tricky angle.

Dejan and his crew are awesome to work with, this last fall they finished our basement under budget, ahead of schedule and with great quality. Would recommend them to anyone.

We wanted to create a lower level living space in our home, which included a family room and en-suite bedroom as well as having storage closets for easy access to seasonal items. It was very important to us to have the lower level continue the feel of the main floor, including drywall, color, and trim. We looked at three companies carefully and selected CWE Renovations. CWE owner Dan Nikitovic understood our budget and created a plan with a detailed expense projection that gave us an opportunity to enhance what we thought would fit our vision. Dan and his crew were outstanding from the beginning of our project to the final touch-ups to make the job perfect. From the early planning stage, through the adjustments that we asked for, and on to the end, Dan and his two lead carpenters were able to guide us in common sense approaches to the carpentry, HVAC, plumbing and electrical installations. Based on our experience, we plan to use CWE for a second project in the coming year. We have no regrets in choosing CWE Renovations and can highly recommend Dan and his company.

We wanted to create a lower level living space in our home, which included a family room and en-suite bedroom as well as having storage closets for easy access to seasonal items. It was very important to us to have the lower level continue the feel of the main floor, including drywall, color, and trim. We looked at three companies carefully and selected CWE Renovations. CWE owner Dan Nikitovic understood our budget and created a plan with a detailed expense projection that gave us an opportunity to enhance what we thought would fit our vision. Dan and his crew were outstanding from the beginning of our project to the final touch-ups to make the job perfect. From the early planning stage, through the adjustments that we asked for, and on to the end, Dan and his two lead carpenters were able to guide us in common sense approaches to the carpentry, HVAC, plumbing and electrical installations. Based on our experience, we plan to use CWE for a second project in the coming year. We have no regrets in choosing CWE Renovations and can highly recommend Dan and his company. (photos coming)

I am so glad I chose this company to do my basement. Excellent work in a very timely manner. Very reasonable price, I will definitely hire them again in the future. Was excellent from start to finish.I recommend this company for any of your home needs

I was happy with the overall product. Weâ ve had a number of projects done in our home (and our previous house), and they are never perfect, but this one was by far our best experience. With previous renovations, Iâ ve had times where I couldnâ t even get a hold of the contractor. We never had that problem with CWE. There was one time hold-up, but that was due to materials delivery. For the most part, the project was completed in a very timely manner. The team was professional. They cleaned up after themselves and were always in communication with us. There were a few changes in the overall bill, but we did make some add-ons along the way, so that was to be expected. All-in-all we are very happy with both the process and the product.

Dan was very informative about how to raise the quality and value of my home during our initial walk through. He treated our home as if it were his by explaining what he would do, not selling anything, while keeping in mind our vision and budget. Overall a great experience, would recommend and use them again