Sebestyen & Williams, Inc. |
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Consumer reviews about Sebestyen & Williams, Inc. |
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pullsnopunches
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Feb 14, 2012
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no heat or air cond since 2008
The reason why "William L." knew your name was Cindy is because on another site you complained as well. You are also from Jonesboro. And guess what? I am from Tennessee and I don't know you or the contractor. You shouldn't jump to conclusions and rub a mans reputation through the dirt. I don't mean his work. I mean that he would be small enough to try and refute your claim by lying and acting as if he were someone else in a reply. I'm under the impression that you just want to pin your problems on someone else. I would assume from your ranting that the builder is most likely not at fault of anything and that you are a bit of a whiner. If you are right as you say then you should of sued him on principle. But, I now you have waited to long to do anything about it. By the way, your husband's name is Eric.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/builders-contractors/sebestyen-williams-i/sebestyen-williams-inc-bruce-59afc.htm
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Luckym20
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Feb 18, 2012
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no heat or air cond since 2008
Eric and Cindy Midgette, 7202 Wheeling Pike, Jonesboro, Indiana, 765-674-9420. Sebestyen & Williams Construction was hired by us to build a new home. The work was supposed to be completed in 6 months but took over a year. The bid for the work was also not accurate, we had to come up with a considerable amount of money just to cover the cost of the flooring which was a lot more than he said it would be. Also the back stairway did not get built right to allow for a normal entrance at the top of the stairs and looks horrible. Also the second story floor concealed by the porch roof was in fact open to the outside air the entire length of the house. However, the worst problem was that Bruce Sebestyen hired a subcontractor, Sertech Heating-Air from Portland, Indiana to install a geothermal HVAC system which completely failed after only 3 years because of improper installation and damage caused by hydrogen sulfide in the water. The subcontractor did not determine water quality before designing a system that would work in our environment and as a result we have been advised by other reputable HVAC professionals that it will need to be replaced, it is not repairable. Additionally, the manufacturer voided the 5 year warranty because of improper installation. The installation manual clearly states that no hydrogen sulfide is allowed in the system. The subcontractor either didn't read it or just ignored it. We have invested $12, 000 for a system that should have lasted 15-20 years and now is worthless and we are unable to heat or cool the house properly. We also have problems with the duct work falling apart which will have to be repaired. Some of the duct work isn’t even connected to anything. Sertech’s response to our duct work complaint was that Bruce Sebestyen wanted a low bid on the project and that’s the reason it was falling apart. Sertech shows no concern for quality of workmanship. We have discussed the problem at length with both Sebestyen & Williams and the subcontractor and so far neither one will correct this. Bruce Sebestyen has made no effort to hold the subcontractor responsible for this. He also shows no concern for quality of workmanship and if a problem develops he does not make any effort to correct it. I would not recommend this builder or subcontractor to anyone.
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Luckym20
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Feb 20, 2012
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no heat or air cond since 2008
It never fails to amuse me how little integrity Bruce Sebestyen of Sebestyen and Williams construction has. Sertech Heating and Cooling are right there with him. Here is a response he wrote to our complaint on www.handyamerican.com. Feel free to check it out for yourself, especially if you are considering hiring him to build your new home. Sebestyen & Williams Inc. added these comments: Our heating company made several attempts to repair this system which is still repairable but were denied access to job site because owners demanded new equipment that already was 5 years old. It looks like they couldn't get the new equipment and didn't want any repairs. We tried even after warranty period to repair units but these unreasonable people would rather trash our good name than allow professionals to fix there system. These people have done this before with other businesses and most likely will try again.
Sebestyen's reply to our complaint on this website is not true. Bruce Sebestyen is dishonest. If what he says is true then why didn't he agree to bring this to arbitration with the BBB? I will gladly give anyone a copy of his email stating that Sertech Heating and Cooling were at fault and that they are the reason the units failed in the first place. It also shows how long it took us to get him out here to inspect the units with another HVAC company (BRS Mechanic) that also recommended the units be replaced and BRS Mechanic told us they would give us an estimate on the cost of replacing our geothermal with a high efficiancy air to air heat pump (because it was a cheaper way to go) and that was the last we ever heard from BRS or Bruce. That is when we took him to the BBB. The system was only 3 years old not 5 years and we have written verification of exactly what was wrong with the units and that they needed to be replaced. I feel for anyone in the future that hires him and realizes that he isn't what he makes himself out to be. I hope that sharing our experience will help prevent people from being taken by him and his unscrupulous subcontractors.
If anyone would like to contact us concerning Sebestyen or Sertech, please do, would love to hear from you!
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Unbelievable29
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Mar 28, 2015
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DREAM HOME TURNED NIGHTMARE
I really wish I would had researched this contractor more thouroughly before trusting in him to build a home for my family and I. Although I am aware that some things can not be avoided, the unprofessionalism that we have endured from him is ridiculous. Not only was he was WAY over the projected completion date, he was over the prediscussed budget(that of course he needed in order to continue the project) as well. The product that he claims to be "fine home building" has had to have many costly repairs in order for it to remain livable. The structure of the home is unsecure, we have many floors that are uneven as well as having to pay out of pocket for costly fixes to the roof and heating and cooling unit. This is not someone I would recommmend to any one.
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