If you’re considering working with Remodeling Heroes, I want to share my experience so you can make an informed decision. I went into this project expecting a typical general contractor setup where a GC manages the project and brings in licensed specialists for plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.
That’s not how this company operated in my case.
Remodeling Heroes functioned more as a sales and coordination layer. The actual work was effectively handed off to another GC and a small crew that handled every trade themselves: plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, tile, finish carpentry, everything.
These were not dedicated specialists brought in for their respective scopes. It was a generalist crew performing all aspects of the project, often across multiple jobs at once. That structure had real consequences.
The quality issues were constant. I dealt with repeated mistakes, code issues, and rework across multiple phases of the project. Some examples:
* Two load-bearing supports were removed without properly shoring the structure first, despite shoring being explicitly included in the agreed scope.
* A pocket door system was installed incorrectly and not according to manufacturer instructions, requiring walls to later be reopened.
* The shower valve was installed incorrectly behind finished tile.
* Multiple electrical/code issues had to be identified and corrected by me before inspections.
* Drywall, framing, and finish quality were sloppy, including out-of-plumb surfaces and screw pops appearing shortly after completion.
In practice, I had to actively supervise work in real time to prevent further mistakes. I frequently found myself researching code requirements, reviewing installation manuals, and explaining proper installation methods to the crew. That should not be the homeowner’s responsibility on a permitted project of this scale.
Communication was also a challenge because there were multiple layers between me and the people actually performing the work. Details discussed during planning often did not make it to the field, and installation instructions were repeatedly ignored or missed.
There was also a serious trust issue during the project. One of the workers stole approximately $2,000 worth of my tools over time, which I documented with security cameras. Later, I saw the same individual working on another nearby Remodeling Heroes project. I can only speak to what I directly observed, but it was deeply concerning.
By the end of the project, I felt less like a customer hiring experienced professionals and more like an unpaid site supervisor trying to keep the project on track.
This setup may not be obvious when you first engage with the company, but it had a major impact on the quality, accountability, and overall experience of the project.