Mirra & Sons Complete Carpentry

There is No Doubt Sam Mirra is a competent carpenter…
He's An overall a good guy
Sam can get your job done…..Your basic job that is… But your going to PAY
Sam was upfront stating he don’t do any painting…BUT He knows a guy….$$$
Oops Sam forgot to mention that he doesn’t do any finishing, no cabinetry, no shelving……SMH
You have to buy all your doors, knobs, light fixtures, etc., These necessary items are not included in cost.
Quote from Sam : “He’s not cheap, He stands behind his work, he does excellent work” .
That should have been my sign to Run……. actually, I did not hire Sam initially because of that quote.
I called Sam and gave him another chance, because I knew he could do the work, and the work would be correct. I was on a timeline to get the work completed. Because of the hefty price tag, I didn’t believe I would be hassled, and the work would be completed on time.
Sam gave me a quote, started my job, after a few days into the project Sam advised me of a prospective problem, left by my previous contractor, but he could fix the problem and save me a major headache later. For an additional $2000. I said Yeah fix the problem.
Sam constantly criticized, compared & complained of mistakes the previous contractor did or didn’t do correctly. This should have been a RED FLAG
Sam & his Son completed my renovation project, there was a few mishaps along the way (minus shelving closet doorknob, screen door being hung (being fair the screen door didn’t arrive until project was finish).
Sam was paid in full his overpriced project quote price. (Which was no way cheap)
I guess that’s Sam’s routine, After the job was completed, I received a whopping unexpected invoice $3450. Price tag for incidentals unforeseen circumstances. I paid for all material/supplies even trash bags. That was really, Unbelievable Sam, I trusted you.
Sam is a hellva contractor but watch out for unforeseen circumstances andincidental charges.... Sam does a Great Job, but you will pay$$$ Sam, charged me for reroute air ducts, and I had to hire Horizon to correct that unforeseen circumstance, but when I told Sam that no air was reaching 2nd floor, Sam nonchalantly stated it was due to the air filters being clogged……

And if there was a way to put zero stars I most definitely would....the most unprofessional contractor I have ever dealt with in my life. WOULD never recommend as my project is incomplete and he is no longer finishing the job (mutually agreed). I have two doors on order (paid in full by the way) and when I asked him to just deliver them and we will have someone else install, he told the mediator (a police officer) that he would not be doing that. Yes, we needed a police officer at out home, as a result of his unprofessional behavior and screaming and yelling to both me and my husband and the entire neighborhood to hear, not to mention the vulgar things he said.....BEWARE, when you start to question him, he gets very angry and a simple call from the customer to the supplier to try to get more detail about delivery date apparently is "humiliating" to him....however, had he responded to text messages and phone calls or showed up when he said he would, I would not have needed to contact supplier. He is also not specific on his contracts as he words them in a way to take advantage of the customer and suggests, its your issue to deal with....example: told him I wanted fans and lights in my porch, he includes electrical on the contract to install brackets and power outlet, however, I am responsible for hiring the electrician???...like I said, never in my life have I had this type of experience..... He literally yelled at me for contacting the supplier of my doors that were ordered to see when they were coming in.....sent me a text saying they would be here this week,but never committed to a day to install them, so I sit in limbo and have no idea what day he will be here. I decide to call the supplier to see if they have come in and what else is necessary for delivery. Sam literally yells at me in text and then yells when he arrives at my house saying I had no right to call the supplier....ummm, excuse me....I am the customer and have a right to know when something I have paid for is coming in.....and if you would respond to text messages as a normal contractor then you would not have a customer feel like they have to reach out on there own. Needless to say he will not be completing our project. At this point he owes us thousands of dollars. ....BEWARE and oh, he does not comply with HICPA regarding how much money you need to pay at start of job (ie anything over 5000.00 should be 1/3 payment to start....not for him!! He expects ALOT up front (almost 50 percent) and in some cases like my doors....75%....told me he needed to pay them in full to place the order...interesting when I called he only paid a deposit....also asked him for itemization of everything and he told me he WOULD not give it to me....(only in the case of the doors). These are all documented facts.