BirdDog Design & Build

Hard workers and really nice people!

This construction failure was never addressed (see below). Birddog said it was out of warranty even though it was just over 3 years old. I think it is reasonable to expect a roof and the plywood under the shingles not to rot just over three years. Birddog offered nothing. Not an offer to remedy the failing lean-to, not any funds to help offset the demo and construction of the lean-to plywood and roof. This was a big financial hit to my family and I am so disappointed. I have been in the real estate biz for 23 years. I really trusted the owner/contractor and always want to employee veterans. Consider asking for longer warranties than 3 years because you are on your own after that. Nick may state that 3 years is some standard but I know enough contractors that simply would have done the right thing. Even splitting the cost would have been helpful. :(

Unfortunately, my shed with carports was not constructed properly. The carport is sagging so standing water sits on the roof. Nick has yet to return any calls and emails. I have had a number of qualified contractors evaluate the construction failure.
It is clearly the faught of the builder, BirdDog Designs. The shed was also constructed without adequate ventilation. Again I have reached out to Nick but he has not returned one call or email. I really thought Nick was an honorable man. I hired him because of his veteran status but this was really disappointing, let alone costly.

Response to "Birddog Team":
I am beyond disappointed that you do not warranty construction failures beyond a year. I have hired many contractors for my business and have rarely had such poorly constructed work not be addressed by the contractor. A structure that big, that expensive, should NEVER fail in a matter of a few years. As you can see from the pictures, the plywood is rotting. Water sits on the roof. The roof is no longer safe to walk on the clear leaves, it. It sags when you walk on it. This is clearly sub-standard work.

Regarding passing an inspection: As you know in the business, building inspections are very subjective. I have seen a sorts of work pass that was unacceptable and acceptable work not pass. It is not a consistent measure of workmanship.

The venting issue is also a concern. I would never agree to not properly vent the space. I do wish you returned my many calls and emails regarding this construction failure. The shed was not installed correctly. That is the problem. Blaming it on wood that is a few years old which is under cover is a poor excuse.

Nick and his team did a great job on our deck rehab project. They provided fantastic work at a very competitive price. We will definitely use them in the future and refer them to friends and family. Thanks again!