The next time you’re at a dinner party bring up the topic of hiring a contractor and you’re sure you get an earful of horror stories. Finding an honest contractor is as big a challenge as finding an honest mechanic. They’re out there, but it might take a few hits and misses before you find the right match. One contractor you should probably avoid is Alec Damos who was just found guilty of defrauding a Huntington Beach homeowner and a Yorba Linda family out of $635,000. He was an unlicensed contractor who swooped in after the 2008 Triangle Complex Fire swept through the area. Residents were in desperate need to get rebuilding and were happy to get the help.
Damos began by collecting over $147,000 in advances for the work. He would start a project and then walk away. This was only the beginning of the fraud charges he was convicted off. While he was off spending money, he was leaving homes full of trash and in substandard conditions which caused plenty of trouble for the homeowners. In some extreme cases, the homes were actually foreclosed upon. This is why it’s important to check out who you hire for work around your home. One company with an impeccable record is Junk King of Orange County.
Junk King is the junk removal experts who are part of a national franchise. Because they carry the Junk King brand name, the OC has to adhere to the company’s standards of excellence. That means hiring workers who are licensed and insured to do business in the area. Since opening for business, Junk King OC has racked up some big fans.
Vanessa from Huntington Beach had this to say about her Junk King OC call, “I’m a big believer in smiling over the phone. Lee answered my call and was able to get someone to my home for an estimate within the hour. He was able to work with my budget and get the job done in a timely manner – all while smiling over the phone. The process was simple, quick and in under two hours I had a rubble-free front lawn. Lee, you are awesome! Thanks again for your help and professionalism. Keep on smiling!”
Massis from Irvine had a unique challenge for the Junk King crew and they came through with flying colors. “Junk King did an amazing job for us when they came to remove a spa from our home. It was a very large spa that required chopping down to small chunks, and Junk King did not charge anything extra for that service. They left the place immaculate, and were very courteous to my wife as well! Junk King was also very responsive to our needs; they fit our schedule and were exactly on time. I will absolutely call them back when I need anything at my home or business removed.”
You’ll find many more positive Junk King reviews on Yelp. Want to have your own Junk King OC experience? If you’ve got the junk you want tossed out, they’ve got the crew for you!