These individuals should be in jail provided the reports i have read on this site and what my family and I are going thru right at this time. Al Chambers came home and had us sign a contract and give him $5,000.00 assuring us that we would be very satisfied with our new sunroom which would take about 3 weeks to build after city permits were obtained. The contract was signed on 11/28/2018.
We were instructed to get approval from our HOA wich we did in record time in order to provide to Laneha because allegedly without it, they couldn't submit the application to the city for the permits.
Two ago after several follow ups with them, Laneha replied to our email inquiries with a strange story that our project hadn't been started and drawings hadn't even been fishished by their associated engineer. She stated they had contracted a new engineering firm and Herman Brothers had given their new contracts to group but that she didn't know of the whereabouts of our project; thus, that she would wait for "Joe" to come back to town because he was traveling so that Joe could call us.
We asked for an immdiate refund since nothing had been done and here we where 5 months into this with drawings not even on the table and what's worse no sign that our project application would be submitted to the city for review and permits approval.
Laneha has no customer services skills or repect for people. I can only think that she instructed to lie to say the least. Al Chambers does not answer the phone. As of yet this "Joe" is a mistery person. And this past Sunday the only thing we received by email was a notice stating that Herman Brothers has ceased operations and closed their office and expect more info to follow.
We are devastated because this is money my husband and I worked really hard for and we have promissed our children this very much anticipated sunroom. We will pursue the refund of our money and will exhaust every available resource to have these scammers respond for these unspeakable actions. I simply can not wrap my head around such much abuse and low moral/values individuals.
We hired Herrmann Brothers Enterprises Inc. on Aug. 22, 2016 to install an overhang and block wall, at a cost of $35,000.00.
The first day they showed up to remove my old screen enclosure I had to lend their employees equipment. The second time they showed up to break up the cement slab, they were unprepared once again. That day was a complete waste as they tried to break away the slab with sledge hammers only to make about three dents in the material. The next day they finally return with a rented tool to cut away part of the slab that needed to be removed. Needless to say, they were unprepared once again, I had to lend them equipment. Once the footer was FINALLY dug they called for an inspection.
The inspector shows up and fails the footer inspection on the spot, since that first inspection... Herrman Brothers Enterprises Inc. has FAILD JUST ABOUT EVERY INSPECTION that they called in from the start of this project.
At one point the inspector actually had to tell them what inspection to call in when they were ready. He actually wrote it on the wall and they STILL got it wrong.
Here are some of the inspections that they failed, keep in mind this is a simple overhang and yet here we are June 8th, 2017 and my yard is still a mess with ply wood as a roof.
Hired them in Aug. 2016, The first inspection wasn't scheduled until 03/24/2017 - Result = FAILED
Second Inspection scheduled for 03/29/2017 - Result = FAILED
Third inspection of the footer scheduled for 04/07/2017, guess third time is the charm. It finally passed. Here we are in APRIL of 2017 and they just got done with the footer.
Fourth Inspection Framing, scheduled for 05/12/2017. After the inspector told them they were not ready for an inspection and that they will fail once again, the inspection was canceled.
Fifth inspection: Beam and Column inspection scheduled for 05/12/2017, W o W, they actually passed an inspection on the first try.
Sixth inspection: Roof sheeting and framing scheduled for 05/26/2017 - Result=FAILED
Seventh inspection: Rough Electric scheduled for 06/05/2017 - Result=FAILD... Water was free flowing out of the electrical boxes from all the rain.
We now have water damage to our family, living and master bathroom walls and ceiling. The ply wood they installed and left improperly covered for over two weeks has been drenched by record setting rain. You can see warping, mold, fungus and laminate seperation of the ply wood.
Since it seems more than likely we will have to sue Herrmann Brothers Enterprises Inc. to get satisfaction, I called in a roofing inspector, my walls are 100% saturated and he recommends replacement of the ply wood, lets see what Herrmann Brothers has to say.
As a former sick 9/11 first responder with breathing (I'm on oxygem) issues, I absolutly cannot have these mold, fungus and mildew growing in the walls of my home.
I have started a web page that will contain all pertanent information about this job, Herrmann Brothers, their business practices and the end result of my overhang. Here is the lnk to the site, it will be online and updated as time goes by. I hope this report helps someone from experiencing the same grief this company put me through.
Here is the link to my site: sunroomserviceandmore.net
I will also be placing this information on "ALL" social media sites, such as Twiter, Youtube, Facebook and what not. Once this is done, I'm taking out a page in the local newspaper as well as hire some kids to had out hundreds of flyers denouncing this company.
I'll keep you posted, until then beware of this company!, stay CLEAR of this company
It is so disheartening to read this review. It is February 2019 and I am going through a similar experience - right now stuck at the footer stage and the inspection failure. I hope everything has worked out for you. This company is terrible.
I have called this company in late May 2016 to obtain a quote for concrete slab and sunroom addition. I was coerced to give a deposit of 20% ($ 4,400.00) the same day in order to keep the offer; and was informed if I changed my mind a refund will be provided and was given a date when they will deposit the check on June 2nd. And was told the check had to be cleared in order for the General Contractor Joe Hermann to come and obtain basic measurement for drawing of the project. A day later, I started receiving call everyday from the salesman asking if it was okay to deposit check in order to send GC for measurement; and was once again reassured refund will be provided if need be; and said "Joe the owner is a
military man, honest with great reputation, and never had any problems." After the company had cash my check, the general contractor came two weeks later and took measurement. One to two weeks later, they emailed a drawing that did not reflect what was agreed with the salesman. When brought to their attention, I was asked to pay more money to have what was promised, and did not agree. And later, I had trouble contacting this company via phone. In less than 30 days, I requested a full refund of my deposit, I was told the owner was in Panama vacationing for weeks, and was assured by the manager Laneha that I will receive the refund when Joe returned. After Joe was still away for more than
two weeks, I was told the salesman Al Chambers was responsible to make the refund and will be contacting me. A week later, I was told he had a massive stroke and was in hospital. Then finally I was able to contact salesman using a different phone number, and he had stated "I am just the salesman, and not responsible for refund...etc." As of today this company has refused to refund my money, and was recently told by HomeAdvisor dispute resolution dept. (on Oct 9,2016) the salesman had offered $ 1,000.00. However, I had never heard from anyone from Herrmann Brothers Enterprises with a proposed resolution. And as a compromised, I had asked for the concrete slab to be completed.
Finally, Joseph Herrmann had responded negatively. He had claimed that I owed him or should pay him $ 22,000.00 the full quote price for the contract due to the cancellation. Even though his company had deceived, coerced, and requested more money to complete project, failed to abide with promise of refund, not following through, and refused to install concrete slab as a compromised. They have lied about need for permit, lied about refund policy, swindled same day deposit in order for basic measurement to be taken. This company did not start or complete any work on my behalf, did not spend money on project, did not apply or pull permit, I did not even get to the point to approve a drawing. Herrmann
Brothers had simply stolen $4,400.00 for a supposed free estimate. A company with no customer service who requires 95% of funds before completion of work, who failed to inform customer upfront of their policies, and use deception to obtain contract. Beware of deceptive tactics and unprofessional practice. Joe Hermann has responded to my email on 10/31/16 and said he will not refund my money, will not compromised. Therefore he is willing to steal $ 4,400.00 for work that he did not complete. This company has made no attempt and had full intention of coning people. I will not rest until justice prevail. I work very hard for every penny, no man or company should be allow to steal or take advantage of others, and keep unearned money from others.
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These individuals should be in jail provided the reports i have read on this site and what my family and I are going thru right at this time. Al Chambers came home and had us sign a contract and give him $5,000.00 assuring us that we would be very satisfied with our new sunroom which would take about 3 weeks to build after city permits were obtained. The contract was signed on 11/28/2018.
We were instructed to get approval from our HOA wich we did in record time in order to provide to Laneha because allegedly without it, they couldn't submit the application to the city for the permits.
Two ago after several follow ups with them, Laneha replied to our email inquiries with a strange story that our project hadn't been started and drawings hadn't even been fishished by their associated engineer. She stated they had contracted a new engineering firm and Herman Brothers had given their new contracts to group but that she didn't know of the whereabouts of our project; thus, that she would wait for "Joe" to come back to town because he was traveling so that Joe could call us.
We asked for an immdiate refund since nothing had been done and here we where 5 months into this with drawings not even on the table and what's worse no sign that our project application would be submitted to the city for review and permits approval.
Laneha has no customer services skills or repect for people. I can only think that she instructed to lie to say the least. Al Chambers does not answer the phone. As of yet this "Joe" is a mistery person. And this past Sunday the only thing we received by email was a notice stating that Herman Brothers has ceased operations and closed their office and expect more info to follow.
We are devastated because this is money my husband and I worked really hard for and we have promissed our children this very much anticipated sunroom. We will pursue the refund of our money and will exhaust every available resource to have these scammers respond for these unspeakable actions. I simply can not wrap my head around such much abuse and low moral/values individuals.
Life room
It’s been a year since I contract and they have my money they don’t seems to care and still fighting to finish the nightmare.
Stay away for your tranquility
Class action suit
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We hired Herrmann Brothers Enterprises Inc. on Aug. 22, 2016 to install an overhang and block wall, at a cost of $35,000.00.
The first day they showed up to remove my old screen enclosure I had to lend their employees equipment. The second time they showed up to break up the cement slab, they were unprepared once again. That day was a complete waste as they tried to break away the slab with sledge hammers only to make about three dents in the material. The next day they finally return with a rented tool to cut away part of the slab that needed to be removed. Needless to say, they were unprepared once again, I had to lend them equipment. Once the footer was FINALLY dug they called for an inspection.
The inspector shows up and fails the footer inspection on the spot, since that first inspection... Herrman Brothers Enterprises Inc. has FAILD JUST ABOUT EVERY INSPECTION that they called in from the start of this project.
At one point the inspector actually had to tell them what inspection to call in when they were ready. He actually wrote it on the wall and they STILL got it wrong.
Here are some of the inspections that they failed, keep in mind this is a simple overhang and yet here we are June 8th, 2017 and my yard is still a mess with ply wood as a roof.
Hired them in Aug. 2016, The first inspection wasn't scheduled until 03/24/2017 - Result = FAILED
Second Inspection scheduled for 03/29/2017 - Result = FAILED
Third inspection of the footer scheduled for 04/07/2017, guess third time is the charm. It finally passed. Here we are in APRIL of 2017 and they just got done with the footer.
Fourth Inspection Framing, scheduled for 05/12/2017. After the inspector told them they were not ready for an inspection and that they will fail once again, the inspection was canceled.
Fifth inspection: Beam and Column inspection scheduled for 05/12/2017, W o W, they actually passed an inspection on the first try.
Sixth inspection: Roof sheeting and framing scheduled for 05/26/2017 - Result=FAILED
Seventh inspection: Rough Electric scheduled for 06/05/2017 - Result=FAILD... Water was free flowing out of the electrical boxes from all the rain.
We now have water damage to our family, living and master bathroom walls and ceiling. The ply wood they installed and left improperly covered for over two weeks has been drenched by record setting rain. You can see warping, mold, fungus and laminate seperation of the ply wood.
Since it seems more than likely we will have to sue Herrmann Brothers Enterprises Inc. to get satisfaction, I called in a roofing inspector, my walls are 100% saturated and he recommends replacement of the ply wood, lets see what Herrmann Brothers has to say.
As a former sick 9/11 first responder with breathing (I'm on oxygem) issues, I absolutly cannot have these mold, fungus and mildew growing in the walls of my home.
I have started a web page that will contain all pertanent information about this job, Herrmann Brothers, their business practices and the end result of my overhang. Here is the lnk to the site, it will be online and updated as time goes by. I hope this report helps someone from experiencing the same grief this company put me through.
Here is the link to my site: sunroomserviceandmore.net
I will also be placing this information on "ALL" social media sites, such as Twiter, Youtube, Facebook and what not. Once this is done, I'm taking out a page in the local newspaper as well as hire some kids to had out hundreds of flyers denouncing this company.
I'll keep you posted, until then beware of this company!, stay CLEAR of this company
Same Thing
It is so disheartening to read this review. It is February 2019 and I am going through a similar experience - right now stuck at the footer stage and the inspection failure. I hope everything has worked out for you. This company is terrible.
Unprofessional, deceptive practice, unethical, ill intent business:
I have called this company in late May 2016 to obtain a quote for concrete slab and sunroom addition. I was coerced to give a deposit of 20% ($ 4,400.00) the same day in order to keep the offer; and was informed if I changed my mind a refund will be provided and was given a date when they will deposit the check on June 2nd. And was told the check had to be cleared in order for the General Contractor Joe Hermann to come and obtain basic measurement for drawing of the project. A day later, I started receiving call everyday from the salesman asking if it was okay to deposit check in order to send GC for measurement; and was once again reassured refund will be provided if need be; and said "Joe the owner is a
military man, honest with great reputation, and never had any problems." After the company had cash my check, the general contractor came two weeks later and took measurement. One to two weeks later, they emailed a drawing that did not reflect what was agreed with the salesman. When brought to their attention, I was asked to pay more money to have what was promised, and did not agree. And later, I had trouble contacting this company via phone. In less than 30 days, I requested a full refund of my deposit, I was told the owner was in Panama vacationing for weeks, and was assured by the manager Laneha that I will receive the refund when Joe returned. After Joe was still away for more than
two weeks, I was told the salesman Al Chambers was responsible to make the refund and will be contacting me. A week later, I was told he had a massive stroke and was in hospital. Then finally I was able to contact salesman using a different phone number, and he had stated "I am just the salesman, and not responsible for refund...etc." As of today this company has refused to refund my money, and was recently told by HomeAdvisor dispute resolution dept. (on Oct 9,2016) the salesman had offered $ 1,000.00. However, I had never heard from anyone from Herrmann Brothers Enterprises with a proposed resolution. And as a compromised, I had asked for the concrete slab to be completed.
Finally, Joseph Herrmann had responded negatively. He had claimed that I owed him or should pay him $ 22,000.00 the full quote price for the contract due to the cancellation. Even though his company had deceived, coerced, and requested more money to complete project, failed to abide with promise of refund, not following through, and refused to install concrete slab as a compromised. They have lied about need for permit, lied about refund policy, swindled same day deposit in order for basic measurement to be taken. This company did not start or complete any work on my behalf, did not spend money on project, did not apply or pull permit, I did not even get to the point to approve a drawing. Herrmann
Brothers had simply stolen $4,400.00 for a supposed free estimate. A company with no customer service who requires 95% of funds before completion of work, who failed to inform customer upfront of their policies, and use deception to obtain contract. Beware of deceptive tactics and unprofessional practice. Joe Hermann has responded to my email on 10/31/16 and said he will not refund my money, will not compromised. Therefore he is willing to steal $ 4,400.00 for work that he did not complete. This company has made no attempt and had full intention of coning people. I will not rest until justice prevail. I work very hard for every penny, no man or company should be allow to steal or take advantage of others, and keep unearned money from others.
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