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BC homeowners say they’ve lost thousands of dollars after local contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished – BC

28/07/2024Naya

A BC homeowner said she estimates she’s out $85,000 after the home renovation company she hired suddenly stopped responding, leaving her with an unfinished project.

“It makes you feel sick and you don’t have trust,” Jennifer Carson told Consumer Matters.

Last May, the Maple Ridge resident hired Knotty Boys Construction owned by Sam Orchard to do a major home renovation.

Carson said the Maple Ridge-based company came recommended through a local online community group. She also said she did her due diligence researching contractors before hiring Orchard and his company.

“I checked references. He (Orchard) said ‘here are some people

Amazing makeover: This is what a multi-million dollar home renovation looks like

19/07/2024Naya

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Alexandra Duffey with her sons, Harry, 7, Jack, 8, and Tom, 12, at the home she has renovated in Chelmer. Image: AAP/John Gass.

RENOVATING a home is hard work, but renovating one while living in a different country is a whole lot harder.

Just ask Alex Duffey, who bought a house in Chelmer sight unseen while she was living in Singapore and spent the first half of the renovation going back and forth on a plane.

“We actually signed the contract while we were overseas, but had a condition put in it so the deal was subject to viewing,” Mrs