Large Home-Improvement Installations Suffer Severe Scheduling and Quality Failures
A couple who spent $27,000 on window and door replacement endured 11 months of delays, repeated incorrect scheduling, and installation by apparently unvetted temporary workers, resulting in extensive property damage and thousands more in repair costs. The case reflects broader risk in large home-improvement projects where the retailer subcontracts installation without adequate quality control or accountability.
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