Reno IDs/Contractors That I Avoid

I have read many horror stories from the internet about irresponsible home renovators that offer bad services, make a mess out of homeowners' home and creating havoc in their lives.

I also came to learn that unfortunately, many true but negative reviews in reno forums were taken down because the renovation firms or contractors in question complained. Some genuine homeowners who complained about their ID were even banned from the forum. So, new homeowners like me will never get to know which IDs to avoid.

Also, there is this threat that homeowners who write negatively and post photos to show defects or bad workmanship produced by their ID can be sued for defamation. This is so unfair! Bad contractors and renovation company continue to prosper while their customers suffer in silence.

I was fortunate to learn about a private Facebook group which was created to allow homeowners to discuss and share freely about their experiences in home renovation. I learned and benefited a lot from it: which IDs to avoid, what to look out for in a renovation contract, what precautions to take as the renovation progresses, etc. There are even discussions on which brands for air-con are recommended, which shops to go to for cheap toilet accessories, etc.

Based on what I have read in the internet, below is a list of home renovators that I would not approach for my own home renovation (in alphabetical order):

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Edited on 28 August 2012

< List of Reno IDs/Contractors removed >

Although the intention of sharing my list was nothing malicious, I decided to remove it avoid future allegation of defamation. If you are a genuine homeowners who is concerned about your choice of renovation ID and contractors, you are free to contact me via the contact page.

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Disclaimer

To cover my backside, I must declare that I do not have any experience with any of above-mentioned. I have no evidence to prove that they are good or bad.

The listed IDs and renovation contractors are those that I personally would not approach for my home renovation and I have my own reasons for doing so but this does not mean YOU should avoid them like I do. In fact, some of these firms are well-established and popular in the industry, and they have good and responsible designers / consultants who are highly recommended. You should do a background check on the contractor/ID company you intend to engage and find out more about the person who is going to run the show for your home renovation.