Business ProfileforAMPRO Builders LLC

We contracted with Ampro on 30 April 2021 to build an addition to our **** home. We wanted a general contractor to get the two-story addition dried-in before the rain. Because of the increased costs, we planned to take over after the drywall and tape phase. The remodel to the existing bath and kitchen were to be phased in after the new kitchen and master bath were functional. Work began 27 May 2021, and was supposed to be substantially complete by September 2021. However, the first two phases have lasted well past the delays expected during normal construction, and even those due to the pandemic. A rough timeline illustrates our difficulties: -15 Dec. framing finished -14 Jan. existing walls opened for plumbing, adjacent tub/shower removed -21 Jan. skylights and roofing installed -28 Feb. most plumbing/electrical in -19 Apr. doorways opened into the house -5 May remaining windows installed -17 Jun. rear french doors installed -5 Jul. gave notice of contract termination Ampro executed their typical work installing roofing and siding adequately, but we are dissatisfied with their management, lack of onsite supervision, communication, and horribly written contract. They failed to recognize there were multiple discrepancies between the drawings and engineering (such as skylights we kept mentioning). We've struggled with water intrusion, heating, security, quality (e.g. interior walls built between old floating floor and crumbling plaster)... There are multiple failed and missed inspections. They didn't communicate to inspectors the scope of work, and they don't understand what is required for the inspection to start insulation and drywall. They have not installed the shower valve (inside the wall), and insist that we install the bathroom fan, and kitchen exhaust after they drywall (contrary to what the inspection requires. Now they want the entire next draw when that phase is incomplete, and we paid for the deck that hasn't been installed.