Steve Kline Construction & Renovation

I cannot recommend this remodeler. Steve Kline was provided a detailed description of a small bathroom remodel including subcontractor time frames, scope of responsibilities to be provided and a projected completion date. In my overview of the project with Mr. Kline, I explained that I had retained an Electrician, a Plumber, and a Tiler. Mr. Kline stated that he could install the exhaust fan, electrical outlets and vanity light because he was also a licensed electrician. That license is no where on file with city or state. We discussed how the bathroom exhaust fan would be vented to the out side as per local code and Mr. Kline explained how he would achieve this by running the exhaust through to the eve of the house where there was already a vent. Mr. Kline reviewed with me how he would accomplish each task, including the types of materials he would use for each phase of the project. He provided a detailed estimate/contract which outlined the materials and labor that would be included. The first couple of days he completed the tear out, upon installation of the fan, Mr. Kline called me and said that he couldn't figure out how the fan was to be installed. The installation directions and spec sheet were in the original box with an adjustable bracket to hang the fan between joist. Mr. Kline ignored the directions, threw out the hanger bracket and rigged the installation. This was the beginning of the downward spiral. He then began to inform me of another job that he wanted to start because of the good weather, and how he would be alternating between the two jobs and work on my project when the weather wasn't good to work outside. Needless to say, my project was put on the side. He does not have experience with installing frame less cabinets and anchored the cabinet in place without removing the packaging shoes, making it impossible for the cabinet to sit flush on the floor. His estimate included painting, and he denied that it was part of his contract. He did not replace the shower enclosure with concrete board as stated in our initial consultation, he never sealed the shower enclosure as per instructed, never came back to finish the electrical, never replaced the base mouldings, never set the toilet in place and then had the audacity to say that I owed him the last installment of the payment... $635 An electrician to finish the installation...$325, trim carpenter to replace base moulding $125, painter...$300, sealing shower enclosure 4.5 hours and $125 in materials. I think Kline "Construction" needs to write me a check!