Spent 8 hours this weekend putting up additional supports for the overhand on back of house. Tearing down the framing and reattaching siding.
Spent about $115 on materials.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
July 10, Conversation w/ Pacific Truss re: Lien
Here are my notes from my calls to Pacific Truss. Can you please post these to our blog? I also got a couple of Contractor ideas from Pacific Truss- they at least know who pays their bills on time...
7-7-08:
Left message for Mary.
Based on my calculations bill be paid in full by July 25th (65 calendar days from 5/21/08)
Return call from Mary indicating bill had not been paid. She said that she had contacted Jeremy and that he would pay - his clients are being difficult.
7-17-08
Late fees in $89.25 at this point. Soonest she would charge is July 30th if Jeremy has not paid. She will not charge late fees to us - only Jeremy. I provided my Alaska Airlines Visa number to her. She will call me if Jeremy pays. Jeremy indicated that he would be making two payments in order to pay off the balance. $2890.00.
7-7-08:
Left message for Mary.
Based on my calculations bill be paid in full by July 25th (65 calendar days from 5/21/08)
Return call from Mary indicating bill had not been paid. She said that she had contacted Jeremy and that he would pay - his clients are being difficult.
7-17-08
Late fees in $89.25 at this point. Soonest she would charge is July 30th if Jeremy has not paid. She will not charge late fees to us - only Jeremy. I provided my Alaska Airlines Visa number to her. She will call me if Jeremy pays. Jeremy indicated that he would be making two payments in order to pay off the balance. $2890.00.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Thursday, June 26
No workers showed again today. Cate called Jeremy and spoke to him.
Jeremy stated that because he has no $$ to pay his guys he cannot do work and that he will be giving us a work order next week outlining what he wants us to pay to finish the job.
On advice of Ned we invited Jeremy to meet with us and our attorney at the firm. Jeremy has not responded.
Jeremy stated that because he has no $$ to pay his guys he cannot do work and that he will be giving us a work order next week outlining what he wants us to pay to finish the job.
On advice of Ned we invited Jeremy to meet with us and our attorney at the firm. Jeremy has not responded.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
June 23, 2008 Call from Jeremy
Jeremy is planning on starting on Wednesday, June 25th at the house. He indicated that he will be pulling the roof and some of the tresses and plans to have the roof open for a week to a week and a half. His best estimate was that the I beam install would happen next week. Once he gets in the attic and has the roof open he indicated he would have a better idea of the length of time. He asked that the attic be cleaned out and I let him know that is is cleaned out at this point.
He also indicated that we would want to be out of the house starting next week sometime.
Lastly, Jeremy asked if he could have some additional money so that he could pay his guys. I told him we could talk about this on Friday. I wish we could stall until Larry could see the job- I want the house done and if it means paying some additional funds then so be it - but I want a lawyer to write up the contract in order to get it finished. I will update the blog.
He also indicated that we would want to be out of the house starting next week sometime.
Lastly, Jeremy asked if he could have some additional money so that he could pay his guys. I told him we could talk about this on Friday. I wish we could stall until Larry could see the job- I want the house done and if it means paying some additional funds then so be it - but I want a lawyer to write up the contract in order to get it finished. I will update the blog.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
June 13
Called jeremy around 6:10 as agreed at our telecon last week
No answer. Left msg requesting a return call to talk about plans for next week.
Deb
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
June 11, Call with Randall
Spoke to Randall he said that they are waiting until next week so that they have a full run at the project. I mentioned the fact that there might be rain in the forecast. Randall stated that if there is rain in the forecast that it would delay the removal of the roof.
I asked Randall about the I-Beam and whether it had in fact been ordered yet. He said it had been ordered when they ordered the entire lumber package. When I stated that when we called yesterday about the I-Beam that it had not in fact been ordered. He said that it had been ordered when they placed the lumber package order. Randall indicated that all they have to do is call for the I-Beam delivery.
I told him I would speak to Jeremy about this further since he didn’t seem to have any answers.
June 10 work
2 workers 4 - 6. Started to fix framing.
Sent from Blackberry. My apologies for misthumbings.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Pacific Truss conversation from. Phillipines
Today I spoke with Mary in Accounting at. Pacific Truss and. Lumber (PTL) about whether the account had Ben paid by Jeremy. She indicated that the account is on credit hold still and that no payment had been made nor had any additional parts been placed on order specifically the I beam. This is important to note because Jeremy had indicated that the I beam was on order and this account had been taken care of. Mart reconfirmed that 70 days from the last delivery on May 21st 2008 a lien could get placed if the account had not been taken care of
During a telecon with Jeremy last Thursday Jeremy indicated that his crew would be back at our house on Friday to fix the framing that is incorrect and also to clean up the back yard. I called Jeremy today from the Phillipines and left a message. Deb also has been in daily phone contact but has not received a return call from Jeremy. She was able to reach Randall who told her that he would be at our house on Tuesday. As of this time there has been no show and no return phone calls
This email is sent from my Blackberry. My apologies for my misthumbings.
Cate Milburn
The Boeing Company
During a telecon with Jeremy last Thursday Jeremy indicated that his crew would be back at our house on Friday to fix the framing that is incorrect and also to clean up the back yard. I called Jeremy today from the Phillipines and left a message. Deb also has been in daily phone contact but has not received a return call from Jeremy. She was able to reach Randall who told her that he would be at our house on Tuesday. As of this time there has been no show and no return phone calls
This email is sent from my Blackberry. My apologies for my misthumbings.
Cate Milburn
The Boeing Company
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Following phone call from Jeremy on Thursday he said that workers would be there Monday and Tuesday this week to clean up backyard. He also said that he was looking for a window of three good days of weather to put in the I-Beam. Also stressed that when we are told there will be workers and no show up that it really frustrates us. He indicated that he would check in on a weekly basis to give us an idea of project status for the following week.
As of 11:30 Monday no workers were present. Called Jeremy at 12:21 PM asking on status of workers and whether he was planning on doing the beam on Wednesday since the forecast for those days is good.
Requested he call me back. Left number.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wednesday, June 4--Email from Cate re: call with Jeremy
He said that he can't come over on Thursday but he can do a telecon with us on Thursday at 6 p.m. So I scheduled that.
He indicated that the guys will be over on Thursday and Friday this week to fix the framing and to clean-up in the back yard. I explained to him that Tawnie has been unwilling to go in the back yard and is peeing in the house. I asked that we at least get a good area cleaned up so that she can use the back yard.
I also told Jeremy that this is causing us a great deal of stress and in the absence of information our only known solution is to go to the CCB. I told him that this is not our preferred method but if we don't lower the stress level (and get going on the project) this is what we will do.
Jeremy is looking for a window of 3 good weather days in order to install the I beam.
He indicated that the guys will be over on Thursday and Friday this week to fix the framing and to clean-up in the back yard. I explained to him that Tawnie has been unwilling to go in the back yard and is peeing in the house. I asked that we at least get a good area cleaned up so that she can use the back yard.
I also told Jeremy that this is causing us a great deal of stress and in the absence of information our only known solution is to go to the CCB. I told him that this is not our preferred method but if we don't lower the stress level (and get going on the project) this is what we will do.
Jeremy is looking for a window of 3 good weather days in order to install the I beam.
Thursday, June 5
No workers. Even though in Wednesday phone call Jeremy state that the guys would be here Thursday and Friday to fix the framing for the windows and clean up the back yard.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tuesday, June3
No workers. No call. Cate called and left a message with Jeremy re: calling us. Would like to set up meeting Thursday to discuss what it is going to take to finish this project.
Wednesday, May 28
Jeremy was not very happy - but I got a call back. The I beam is now on order. He has agreed to call daily with a brief update on the progress and expectations. He indicated several times in the call that he is not making any money and that he is having to work other jobs to get the money together to finish this job. Too many over runs on the job. I told him I am not willing to talk about this part while I am at work- too volatile of a subject for me. He indicated that there were many things he had not planned for in the job:
1. Ibeam (cost is $1000- I confirmed)
2. Engineering overruns
3. Additional labor to jack-up the house and those kinds of things I did tell him we are to the point that we are going to call the CCB if this isn't finished.
I do think we are going to be "hand to mouth" until this job is complete. If he truly does call daily then that will help me live with this situation more easily than I am today.
A couple more things I forgot to put in this one...
1. He was not happy that I called his supplier. I reminded him that I do have the right to call given the lien process and that I know money is tight for him. I am not willing to have a lien put against our house.
2. I did tell him that had I not called this morning he would not have known that the I beam was not on order.
1. Ibeam (cost is $1000- I confirmed)
2. Engineering overruns
3. Additional labor to jack-up the house and those kinds of things I did tell him we are to the point that we are going to call the CCB if this isn't finished.
I do think we are going to be "hand to mouth" until this job is complete. If he truly does call daily then that will help me live with this situation more easily than I am today.
A couple more things I forgot to put in this one...
1. He was not happy that I called his supplier. I reminded him that I do have the right to call given the lien process and that I know money is tight for him. I am not willing to have a lien put against our house.
2. I did tell him that had I not called this morning he would not have known that the I beam was not on order.
Thursday, May 22
Met with Jeremy and Randall. Randall and Jeremy committed to checking in every Friday to let us know what the plan is for the week.
Set another schedule. Completion date targeted at end of July for all but siding and paint.
Set another schedule. Completion date targeted at end of July for all but siding and paint.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tuesday, May 20
Randall and 1 other guy arrived late morning and worked until about 3:30. Put in next layer of subflooring on ground floor to match up with current structure.
Brought 2 flat bed trailers with them. Emptied garage of tools. Did not remove garbage from yard or leave bin for waste.
Brought 2 flat bed trailers with them. Emptied garage of tools. Did not remove garbage from yard or leave bin for waste.
Friday, May 16
Met with Jeremy and Randall re: project.
Anticipated completion is late July.
Hold up: Waiting for I Beam for roof. This week they will put in remainder of flooring and start building 2nd floor but waiting for I beam to really complete work.
Committed to status reports on what was to be accomplished the following week on Fridays.
Anticipated completion is late July.
Hold up: Waiting for I Beam for roof. This week they will put in remainder of flooring and start building 2nd floor but waiting for I beam to really complete work.
Committed to status reports on what was to be accomplished the following week on Fridays.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Called Jeremy and left a message re: my input on where to put crawlspace and to get an idea of project plan for next week while we are out of town.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Inspection happened. Inspector wants a crawlspace cut into the flooring.
WOrker came and got plans to figure out where crawlspace can be located.
WOrker came and got plans to figure out where crawlspace can be located.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Update on house
The inspector was here and they want a crawl space in the new addition area (which they didn't cut in). So one of the guys came and got the plans and is figuring out where to put the crawlspace. I don't really want a crawlspace in our new addition but I guess we don't really get the say. It makes sense since the existing foundation restricts that area.
And, just so you know you can email remodel updates directly to the blog by including the email address above.
deb
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Schedule derived on March 17, 2008
Meeting with Jeremy on March 17 outlined the following schedule:
- Inspect foundation: March 18
- Move Dirt: March 19 - 21
- Framing subflooring: (14 days) 3/31 - 4/14
- Electrical HVAC: (14 days) 4/15 - 4/29
- Plumbing
- Sheetrock addition: (2 days) 5/1 - 5/2
- Tape, mud, sand: (3 days) 5/5 - 5/8
- Texture (1 day): 5/8 - 5/9
- Paint (1 day): 5/9
- Flooring/Carpeting: (2 days)
- Finish work for kitchen and bath (14 days)
- Siding (5 days)
- exterior finish work-Pain exterior (3 days)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Called and left message with Jeremy this morning re: what the issue is with getting his crew and materials to house to continue work.
Lumber was delivered to house that afternoon. Crew unloaded lumber.
Lumber was delivered to house that afternoon. Crew unloaded lumber.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Crew was supposed to bring lumber yesterday.
Cate spoke to Jeremy he stated that the lumber truck could not fit into the back alley so he had to move the lumber in with his pick up truck.
Monday the crew is supposed to arrive with lumber and start framing.
Cate spoke to Jeremy he stated that the lumber truck could not fit into the back alley so he had to move the lumber in with his pick up truck.
Monday the crew is supposed to arrive with lumber and start framing.
Friday, April 18, 2008
April 17, 2008
No workers today.
Jeremy had stated that part of lumber package was to arrive Thursday.
Jeremy had stated that part of lumber package was to arrive Thursday.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
April 10 - 14, 2008
No work done on house.
Left message Thursday, April 10 with Jeremy asking about timeline and about the flooring in kitchen and whether we could put something down over it.
No return call.
Left message Thursday, April 10 with Jeremy asking about timeline and about the flooring in kitchen and whether we could put something down over it.
No return call.
April 15, 2008
Talked to Jeremy he stated that the plan was to hopefully get his guys out on Wednesday to move the dirt from the yard. He wants to have all the dirt moved out before the lumber is delivered on Thursday.
No workers at house today.
No workers at house today.
Friday, April 11, 2008
April 11, 2008
Called and left message with Jeremy re: upcoming homestudy and whether the flooring in kitchen and closet could be repaired.
Also inquired about whether framing would start next week.
Also inquired about whether framing would start next week.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
April 7, 2008
Monday, April 8, 2008
Called Jeremy around 8 am. He answered. Asked him what the status was and he said his guys were on their way to move the dirt and should arrive shortly.
He stated that he would be getting the lumber package in sections and that he had not ordered the trusses yet.
The crew (3 guys) worked from 9 - 11:30 and then returned around 3 and took another load of dirt.
Below are pictures.
April 08, 2008
I am starting to Blog our remodel to document the progress or lack of progress on the project.
We had been sitting for a week waiting to hear from our contractor Jeremy. We had left several voice mail messages asking for a status since we had heard or seen no movement since paying an additional $17,000 to keep the project moving.
We were very dissatisfied and sent a letter on Friday to his address outlining our concerns. I will post the letter in another post.
Today the workers showed up around 9 am to move dirt. They moved what I think is two loads and left around 11:30 ish and did not return the rest of the afternoon.
Pictures of backyard below:
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