Licensed general contractors specializing in residential renovations and remodeling. Top quality work and attention to detail. Turnkey services. Kitchens and bathrooms. Design services.
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Shawn was hired to complete a major home renovation for us in August 2010. As the work progressed we mutally agreed on additional work, including some covered by an insurance claim that we made.
The workmanship was good, however the project was paid for in full, as a result of the insurance settlement, and the work was not completed. There was at least $3000 worth of work that was paid for but not provided.
This letter is in response to the feedback written below.
We began work for the client as indicated in August 2010.
There was an insurance claim due to a flood - unrelated to the work that we had done - at which time we provided estimates to repair the damage. The check from the insurance was issued to us as well as our client jointly. Upon reception of the insurance check we issued a certified check to the client for the same amount as we were unable to commence the new phase of work immediately due to prior bookings. Upon our returning, the client decided to change the scope of work as they deemed some of the repairs non-critical and decided to allocate their funds to other renovation projects. Our client was made aware that due to previous engagements with other clients that the work would be broken down into stages based on our availability. We always respected our engagements only to find the door locked and no one home and to find rooms in which we were to install flooring still full of furniture after being told that they would be cleared out the night before.
We have at no time collected money for work that was not done. In fact there are many repairs that were done which remain un-invoiced.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Regards,
Shawn Lafleur
Essette Construction
514-886-2422
Shawn and his painter from Essette did a great job on building a new wall to block off a room in my condo. He was very thorough for the estimate and gave great suggestions since I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted in terms of a window/door on the wall. Shawn was very friendly and professional throughout the whole project and kept me updated during its progress. His painter also did a fantastic job, with a flawless painting job! I would definitely recommend Essette for anyone needing construction done at a fair price and in an efficient manner.
Shawn Lafleur from Essette Construction did a great job on our backsplash for our kitchen. His work was detailed, meticulous and thorough - a true professional. We would have no hesitation in requesting Shawn and Essette Construction for any future home improvement jobs at our property. Thanks Shawn.
Dave Syme
Essette Construction has a TrustScore™ of 1.4. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Montreal and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Total Received | 0 | 13 |
Approved | 0 | 13 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 3.5/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
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Busines Name(s) | Lafleur Construction / Vaudreuil Dorion (Rated 1 / 5) |
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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 | 2008 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2010 |
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Essette Construction has received employee and/or sub-contractor complaints
Complaint: As other people have said, Shawn Lafleur gives a very good impression of himself and his work, but it is by no means genuine. Everything this man says is a lie. I can tell you this because I worked for him for 7 months and I saw and heard all of his BS. He speaks confidently when asked a question about the work, but it is almost ALWAYS a fabricated answer to make it seem like he knows what he's doing, when in fact he doesn't.
Also, as other people have mentioned, he does not answer calls or texts or emails, even though he will argue to the death that he did. He plays "innocent" so well, you may even start to question yourself! well, don't be fooled.
I saw him install a toilet waste pipe with a backwards slope over a 4meter span, he told me that the pressure from the toilet would overcome this long uphill journey. Then of course, when the plumbing would not drain, he tried to blame the tiler! The result is permanent plumbing problems because Shawn did it himself to save money on a qualified plumber.
I saw him install many useless concrete footings, some before the thaw, some with water in the holes, and ALWAYS without 3/4 gravel in the whole first, despite my suggestions to build them correctly.
He told me a story about how he'd been painting a "friends" house (without a drop sheet of course. why? because he is NEVER prepared for the job he is doing) and when he tried to clean the paint he had dropped with some chemicals, he destroyed the finish on the floor. Who's fault is that? well according to Shawn Lafleur, his "friend" for using cheap floor varnish! (this is quintessential Shawn).
On another job he caused damage to the neighbour's walls, and every day the poor lady would come to me and ask "when is Shawn coming to fix my wall? why won't he answer my calls".
There are countless stories like these, but the bottom line is - he will never admit fault, and will say anything to avoid being accountable.
I worked hard to help this man but when I told Shawn that I would no longer work for him, he disappeared, with my pay! When I tried to contact him he would ignore me, just as he ignored so many other people (I know because I witnessed it). When there were problems with his jobs, or whenever people were trying to contact him, I always felt like he thought that if he ignored it, it would go away.
Not only has he taken money from me - a good honest hard working employee - he is trying to lay phony charges of assault against me now, just to get out of paying me.
In my seven months working for him I saw four other employees come and go, and each one can verify these truths about Mr Lafleur.
Avoid him at all costs.
Licensed general contractors specializing in residential renovations and remodeling. Top quality work and attention to detail. Turnkey services. Kitchens and bathrooms. Design services.
Main contact(s) | Shawn Lafleur , Richard Johnson |
Affiliations or other locations: | Lafleur Construction / Vaudreuil Dorion (Rated 1 / 5) |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2010 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2008 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact Essette Construction to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact Essette Construction to request insurance details. |
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