Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial painting (exterior and interior) repairs to both interior and exterior. Experienced carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical, cabinets, etc...we have done many reno's from gutting a whole home and installing all new...to tearing off old roofs and putting on new ones an read more...
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We provided bins for them for the clean-up job for their new premises on Bowen Rd..... To cut a long story short we have not received a penny of the money they owe us. They gave us the run around for weeks, Shana Jones always saying she couldn't pay us we would have to see Marty Sherwood, messages left and never returned....... Etc etc....
We finally found out they had left town with debts everywhere.....
We had initially used their services to paint the exterior of one of our properties in Nanaimo and although we were eventually satisfied with the work the way they wanted so many "on account" payments while they were doing the work should have warned us that perhaps there was a problem with cash flow!!!........
Marty Sherwood/Shana Jones happily took my deposit. Cashed my cheque and left town. Never did any work or ordered any supplies. Do not return my calls. I have a contractor Agreement but it means nothing. BE AWARE has started another business. Keeps moving and changing phone numbers.
Met with Pat. Started on date named. Workers were pleasant to us, but as time passed, we began to hear grumbling that the painters had not been paid for a month and Pat had left for vacation without paying the other workers. This caused us great concern. Pat never contacted us after receiving early payment, despite repeated attempts to contact him. A final walkabout of the project never occurred as promised as per contract. Items remain unfinished to our satisfaction. Nails were left everywhere by the carpenters. The plants were heavily damaged. The yard was left in a mess and it took over ten days for the company to pick up the pile of rubble. We paid for cedar that was then taken by both the carpenter and the painter at the end of the job, and that was the only reason the cleanup was done. Six weeks post completion, we have yet to hear from Pat. There was also bickering between the painter and the carpenter , bad mouthing in front of us, the people that have hired them. Poor labor relations all the way around. Skirt around the deck poorly done. Gates don't latch. Arbor crooked. JOB NOT COMPLETED.
Work never completed. Barry the contractor that I work with does not know his paint and in the painting business that is not good. We asked for a specific paint to use and he said sure no problem. Then he turns around and make excuses and tried to get me to agree for a lesser quality paint. (switch and bait) They did not do what they agree on the contract: they only applied single coat instead of double. They did not prime all bare wood as per contract. All cracks and holes not sealed. They missed a section during power wash and when I pointed it out they just painted it over without cleaning it it. Doors where not painted as per contract. Paint stared bubbling before they finish painting. Damage to the property. Until now work still not completed and no further communications from Barry.
We are a non-profit association providing services to people with developmental disabilities. We contracted with "A Coat of Many Colours" to complete 3 jobs (Painting, flooring, kitchen cabinets and counter tops) and paid them 1/2 up front. 40% was to be paid upon completion and 10% holdback to be paid in 30 days after completion. When the day came for them to begin work they did not show up. We called all their cell numbers and office numbers but only got answering machines. It is now 2 days later and we still have not heard from them. They have cashed our cheque and have not provided any services for work contracted. Beware of the business "A Coat of Many Colours". If they contact us in the near future with a valid reason why, I will write a new review here.
I hired Marty's company a week before Christmas as the back of the house started to drop due to a rotting sill plate. I had prompt service which was completed on time. I would definitely recommend this company to my friends and family in the future. An A+ job guys!
We hired Marty to do a kitchen renovation in Nanaimo. Marty was great he was very accurate with his measurements and showed us the various types of drawer options we had. He took the time to show us the various types of door profiles and counter top options we had to choose from. The installation went smoothly and Carl did a great job, he cleaned up very nicely when he was done.
We are very happy with the work that had been done and the understanding of keeping within the budget. I would recommend them for any kitchen or bath job.
A Coat of Many Colours Painting & Sir Fix a Lot Handyman Services has a TrustScore™ of 1.4. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Nanaimo and the surrounding areas is 2.9. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 12 |
Approved | 0 | 12 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 2.7/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | No |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2010 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2012 |
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Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Cabinetry and Millwork, Carpentry, Carpeting, Caulking, Ceiling, Closet and Storage, Countertops, Decks, Drywalling, Fireplaces, Floor Refinishing, Flooring, Framing, General Contracting, Gutters, Handyman Services, Home Additions, Insulation, Kitchen Renovations, Plastering, Power Washing, Roofing, Siding, Skylights, Stucco, Tiling, Wallpapering, Windows and Doors
Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial painting (exterior and interior) repairs to both interior and exterior. Experienced carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical, cabinets, etc...we have done many reno's from gutting a whole home and installing all new...to tearing off old roofs and putting on new ones and siding..building decks and installing weather decking..to building new addtions to homes.
Main contact(s) | Earl Robinson , Shana Jones |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 250-618-7332, 250-618-8873 |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2012 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2010 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact A Coat of Many Colours Painting & Sir Fix a Lot Handyman Services to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact A Coat of Many Colours Painting & Sir Fix a Lot Handyman Services to request insurance details. |
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