So there is hope
Looks like there’s some hope as far as contractors are concerned. (I’m not getting too excited, though, as disappointment would undoubtedly follow.)
Anyways, Milani agreed to give us a $300 discount on our bill without much of a hassle. That brings it down to the level we were quoted when we first contacted them.
The next experience, however, is already in the making. We need a tiled backspash installed. Looks like we finally managed to pick a tile that we (a) like and that’s (b) not super freaking expensive. Now it’s time to find and hire someone to tile the area behind the sink. Let’s hope that it will be a pleasant experience — before, during and after.
Comment by Nick
August 22, 2007 @ 16:52
How did the tiling go? I’m just about to hire a plumber and got a “quote” from Milani… on the back of a business card. I think I’ll avoid them.
Comment by markus
August 23, 2007 @ 22:05
The tiling went fine. It was a fairly small area in the kitchen and the tiler was done in about three hours. He came back the next day to grout and that was it. So, quite a good experience.
As for Milani, we’ll be staying away from them, that’s for sure. Although I have to say that I am not that mad at them anymore, since they agreed to the discount — which brought the whole undertaking down to reasonable levels.