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Project timeline: 2 months
Homeowners vacated: August 23, 2020
Project completion agreed to: Between October 19 - October 23, 2020
B wise Contractors 2012 Ltd abandoned property/project by or before October 29, 2020
Background:
January 2020: Signed contract $105K - $120K ($15K prepaid deposit paid)
February 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. presents a pre-signed revised contract of $126,257.25 ($15K prepaid deposit paid, but contract not signed by the homeowners due to outstanding information)
August 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. advises that homeowner’s cast iron pipe removal to the City line is being removed from the scope of work to offset the property concrete removal costs and stay on budget (homeowners agree to).
September 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. advises homeowners that they need to provide pre-payment in the amount of $56,015.81 (project appears to be less than 30% complete - as per the contract this progress draw is scheduled at 50% - 75% complete). Homeowners request consult on itemized benchmarks in writing from Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. and that information was not provided.
September 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. revises the previous September request and requests that homeowners sign off on an increased final invoice with the lender, thereby advancing the full contract amount and increasing the homeowner’s loan amount with the lender. Homeowners did not comply with this request.
September 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. advises homeowners that the job site is shut down and additional expenses will be imposed until Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. receives a prepayment of $56,015.81 (percentage of work is less than 30% complete, but homeowners comply).
October 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd. advises the homeowners that the completion timeline will be spring 2021, proposes an increase of $18,764.55 and requests those out of contract funds in addition to the remaining contract funds to be fully advanced to Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd immediately. The homeowners repeatedly request the information related to the increase in writing for review with a professional entity and Bwise does not oblige to those requests.
October 2020: Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd directs removal of the construction/security fencing, tools, equipment and trades on our property without providing any formal notice. This action has left the homeowners property unsafe, unsecure, uninsured and susceptible to theft, vandalism, environmental elements and rodents.
In total, Bwise Contractors 2012 Ltd has received $86,015.81 (approximately 64% of the total contract amount at less than 30% project completion).
Avoid this company. They did not fulfill their contract. They did not get the correct permits. They tried to blame the City of Edmonton for permits!!! Told me everything was passed (they were responsible for all permits re our contract) and this was NOT TRUE!!!! I could not believe anything they said. Run fast from these shysters. Cost me $20,000 to fix their terrible work. I was lucky to find a company that would take on someone else's problems!
This contractor should not be trusted. The sales tactics were pushy and the final product did not meet the promises by the company. The room leaked 3 months after completion and continues to leak now. The company did send someone to attempt to repair the shoddy workmanship but they couldn't figure out why it leaks don't seem to care that their final product continues to have problems. Yet they are the company that designed and constructed the 3 season room. The company will not return my calls nor will they send someone to fix the problem. They were, however, quick to remind me if a payment was due. Save your money and time, find another contractor.
Big mistake. B-Wise contractors damaged our roof while adding an architectural feature around the top of our building. The contract clearly stated that the roof should not be affected in any way. Screws were driven through a perfectly good roofing membrane around the entire perimeter of the roof plus the structural wood holding the architectural feature was left unprotected. The problems were hidden behind flashing (water freely flowed to the wood) and we didn’t become aware of it until after all B-Wise work was paid for. B-Wise refused to repair the problems. We were forced to bring in a roofer to properly seal it and have spent over $20,000 so far on repairs. I’ve been working with contractors for well over 30 years and have never submitted a formal complaint until now. In this case I felt obligated to warn others.
This claim has no merit.
We were up there numerous occasions to find out why there was ice damping on one scupper and downspout in the middle of winter, they have an additional 4 other scuppers on that roof that this was not happening. We had to wait for the weather to melt the ice around that area to inspect. While we were there we noticed that there was thawing around the stack which comes from the boiler room below which was apr 6 ft away from the scupper, also we inspected the roof assembly and found that there was no insulation on the roof allowing the heat to rise through and melt the snow especially around the exhaust stack from the boiler room.
Once the snow and ice melted we went back to inspect the area of concern found that the roofing membrane around the stack was lifting allowing water to penetrate and the scupper was not properly sealed once again allowing the water to penetrate the building.
What snow melts in the middle of winter when it is minus 30 to 40 degrees unless there is heat loss, also the other scuppers were not affected with this issue the other scuppers had no heat stack or boiler in the area to melt the snow.
Due to the heat loss in that area it caused the snow to melt and the water would go to the scupper once it got to the scupper and downspout it would freeze and water would back up and flow till it freezes.
The roofer he had give him a report never addressed the ice damming issue it was a quote to repair the screws that were used, these screws were covered by a membrane and capping which would not allow any damage to the area.
B Wise Contractors has a TrustScore™ of 3.2. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Edmonton and the surrounding areas is 3.1. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 5 | 18 |
Approved | 5 | 18 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 1.8/5 | 3.9/5 |
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 |
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Posted Liability Insurance | Available upon request |
Posted Workers Compensation | Available upon request |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2004 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2016 |
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Accessibility, Architectural Design, Awnings, Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Cabinetry and Millwork, Carpentry, Carpeting, Ceiling, Closet and Storage, Countertops, Decks, Demolition Work, Design Build, Drywalling, Electrical, Excavation Services, Fireplaces, Flooring, Foundations, Framing, Garage Construction, General Contracting, Home Additions, Home Construction, Home Theaters, Insulation, Interior Design, Kitchen Renovations, Landscaping, Painting, Plumbing, Roofing, Shed Construction, Skylights, Stonework, Tiling, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors
If you can Dream it We can Build it!
Our teams have been selected based on proven track records of professional customer service and complete customer satisfaction. All of our crews are specialized in their fields of expertise; They are masters of one trade: Specialized Window Installers to Finishing Carpenters to Certified Plumbers and Electricians.
You can buy the best materials but if they are not installed properly you won t get the full value and comfort benefit from them.
A properly engineered and correctly installed renovation will increase the amount of comfortable living space for you and your family and add value to your home.We are Licenced, Bonded, & Insured and long standing members of the Better Business Bureau. We offer a complete line of services for all your home repair, improvement and/or upgrading needs.
B Wise Contractors offers renovation financing to suit your needs. So start your renovation today!
ADDITIONS & SUNROOMS & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS
I need more space but I don t want to move!
Is the family growing and maybe out-growing your current home? There are options other than a dreaded move!
You can renovate the unused space in your basement and drastically increase the liveable square footage of your home.
If your basement is already finished we have the ability to design, plan, and engineer a custom made addition that will bring value to your home.
Why not increase the liveable space in your existing home?
DECKS, RAILINGS, & PATIO COVERS
Don t want to give mother nature a chance to spoil your next BBQ?
The most popular home additions in the spring and summer are decks, patio covers and sunrooms.
All of these have one thing in common: They allow your family to make the most out of the short temperate months we have here in Northern Alberta.
If you are a BBQ chef extraordinaire and would like a little shelter from the storm, or if you just enjoy relaxing on the veranda with a nice cup of joe and a book give us a call and we can make it happen!
SIDING & INSULATION
Tired of looking at the same old frontage every-time you pull into the driveway?
Maybe it s time to give your home a facelift. Not only will you improve the aesthetics of your home from the outside you will be more comfortable inside your home.
Checkout our exterior siding & insulation options we use exclusive Energy Star rated products that drastically increase the insulation value of your walls.
Ensuring a proper thermal envelope around your home will keep out drafts, moisture, preventing molds and ensuring your home is healthy and safe for the entire family.
WINDOWS & DOORS
Are my windows protecting my health & comfort . what about my wallet?
We offer the highest quality windows recognized by Natural Resources Canada for energy efficiency.
They keep your family comfortable, at the same time reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 30%!
Wondering if it s time to change your windows? Find out what to look for here.
EVERYTHING WE DO IS PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS!!
Get the job done right the first time: by professional installers!
First: all of our specialized professional installers are Licensed, Bonded, and fully Insured.
Second: we ve been in this business for over 12 years and have seen the worst and best case scenarios and have turned renovation nightmares into dream home improvements.
Third: when you consider the experience, guarantees, and quality of materials we bring to the table you will quickly understand that you are getting true value for your money.
After all even if you buy the best materials you gotta know how to install em!
Main contact(s) | Peter Urkow |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2016 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | B Wise Contractors 2012 Ltd. guarantees it workmanship for a period of one (1) year. |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2004 |
Offers financing | Yes |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Licensing information available upon request |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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