J & J Building & Remodeling

I have lots of pictures to prove this company does amazing work and not just concrete but also digging,tree removal,roads buildings, septic systems Their 50 years experience shines through. They do strive to make sure you are satisfied, but don't take my word for it call this company and you will be very happy with the results.... Thank you Mr. Giese for doing the job right...

We hired this guy to do our excavating and concrete work and I'll say it was a nightmare experience. In my opinion, he is one of the biggest liars I have ever met in the contracting world. Do yourself a favor and ask around for references if you're considering this guy... we got overcharged and sub par work that will cost tens of thousands to fix!

Again do your homework before hiring him. I will be posting many pictures soon to show what we got and what we have to fix.

Also if you want a tour to see the work, please feel free to reach out.

In exercising my 1st Amendment right, I aim to share my experiences, opinion & truths.

I hired J & J Building and Remodeling for an excavation and concrete project, but my experience was filled with what I define as subpar work and countless excuses. The outcome has been nothing short of a disaster.

I’m beyond disappointed with the lack of accountability. I spent a significant amount of money, & now must pay someone else to fix these mistakes. J & J made several assurances about their skills and the quality of work, but I've encountered problem after problem. Quality of work worsened over time, leaving me in a difficult situation.

Things started seemingly well with the excavation until we reached the concrete pours & things fell apart. Many "promises" & "guarantees" were verbally made to my business partner and I about the structure and strength of the concrete. Do yourself a favor and get all promises & guarantees in writing or record them. People often deny statements even when witnesses are present.

Scheduling changes often occurred without notice, and communication was poor; I had to repeatedly ask for updates. Cancellations and changes delayed the project into the hotter summer months. During this time, Jim left for a personal trip & returned complaining about unrelated issues instead of addressing the concrete work.

His attitude was often confrontational when asked about cracking and unlevel sections. Jim shifted blame to the concrete mix, the concrete company, then external factors like excessive heat/sunlight, and ended with it being my fault. If heat was the issue, I believe he should have advised shading the concrete. Excuses don’t explain cracking or high points at seams where the pads come together inside the building.

Despite verbal promises on concrete durability, the weight of an unloaded forklift caused the Southeast pad to bow, and water flows into the building due to improper sloping. Visible cracks are present throughout the West, Middle, and Eastern areas. When we voiced our concerns, Jim became defensive, insisting the issues were ‘normal’ and would settle. This is not normal from engineering experts hired to evaluate the situation.

The building has further high points and cracking, resulting in unlevel areas across the concrete. The West and Center areas were not poured in excessive heat or sunlight, yet they are deteriorating. New areas recently showed signs of cracking and raising.

The outdoor porch area was pitched incorrectly, causing water to pool at the building’s entrance. Cracks spread from shallow relief cuts. I had to move forward with a new contractor to replace the porch.

I’ve also had continuous issues w/ the main drain line. Initially, I hired a friend to chisel out concrete chunks that had leaked into supplementary drain lines where Jim sheered stubs. After months of problems, a plumber discovered a concrete spike driven through the main drain line, causing clogs to this day.

This experience was a nightmare!

THIS IS IMPORTANT: I was never provided a contract or Disclosure Statement, only “Estimates” & “Invoices” without legal language for resolving disputes. This lack of documentation leaves consumers vulnerable. I learned this the hard way, ultimately settling a case against J and J through negotiation. I strongly advise against hiring any contractor who cannot provide proper documentation & legal info.

Before hiring a contractor, don’t rely solely on online reviews. Always request 3 to 5 references from past clients. Even if a contractor displays a BBB logo, verify their registration and standing directly with the BBB. This effort can help avoid costly issues and reveal red flags.

Today, Election Day, November 5th, let us remember the power of choice we hold as citizens. It is our constitutional 1st Amendment right to express our thoughts, opinions, and most importantly, facts.