--- title: "Patriot General Contractors" url: https://contractorlink.pro/patriot-general trades: [General Handyman Services] city: Bangor region: ME google_rating: 3.7 google_rating_count: 39 website: "http://patriotgeneralcontractors.com/" phone: "(207) 502-4330" license: All rights reserved. Content from ContractorLink. --- # Patriot General Contractors > OUR BUSINESS IS BUILT ON TRUST ## About Patriot General Contractors (PGC) is a Maine-based company with over 30 years of industry experience. Their team provides legal knowledge, financial success, and strong customer service. They are dedicated to improving the community and bettering the state of Maine. ## Trades - General Handyman Services ## Services - Interior and Exterior Painting - Replacement Windows - Drywall Contractors and Drywall Repair - Deck Construction and Carpentry - Lead Renovations - Vinyl Siding Installation - Flooring - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ## Location Bangor, ME, 04401 ## Service Area Serves within 30 minutes drive time of Bangor, ME. **Phone**: (207) 502-4330 ## Google Reviews 3.7/5 stars from 39 Google reviews. [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16666649000245341815&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) - 1/5 — Anonymous At about a year and a half I figured it was time to leave a review. For doing a bathroom and floors we were quoted 25,000, then told we have to buy materials overall bringing it up to almost 50,000. Shay never once called us to ask us anything or to talk about progress. The only calls we ever got were asking for payment, payment, payment, and lastly one more for... you guessed it, payment. Tiles installed in the bathroom are all coming apart and floors around the house all have sizable gaps that can be fixed temporarily by pushing the planks together. But the bathroom is literally popping off tiles now. If I would of known we NEVER would of used their services at this absurd cost. - 1/5 — Anonymous I cannot give a more scathing review to this company. It would be in the negative. How I wish I had listened to some of the negative reviews listed. Instead Shay convinced me that they were simply a few difficult customers, just as all companies have. If you are reading this, please do not hire this company! They will lie to you, cost you thousands and leave you in worse shape. We contracted with him do do a large drywall job. I was out of state having treatment for cancer and in a very vulnerable position. Shay lied to me repeatedly about the work that was getting done, sent me pictures of a small area that had been completed to give me the impression that the job was being completed. He harassed me for payment and assured me that the job was complete. When we arrived, half the drywall was not even hung, the mud job looked like my 8 year old could have done it and there were MJ roaches everywhere. My daughter cried. It was so disheartening. I called Shay to try to work out completion of the work, or a refund. He told me to take him to court. Because of my cancer treatment, this was not possible. Please do not make the same mistake I did. He can not be trusted. We lost 10K to him, and ended up with double work to complete the job ourselves. You may notice 3 of the 5 star reviews are his "Shay Kant", the others are probably friends or family. The 1 star reviews are the true story. People just don't go out of their way to give a bad review unless they were really taken advantage of. I tried going to the company address listed, its just a shared computer access work space, not a legitimate company. Complete scammer. He is good at convincing you he is a professional company, but will lie to you without remorse. Don't take the bait. Below are pictures of the trash they left in the front yard, the unfinished work and poor quality. - 2/5 — Anonymous UPDATE: I AM SATISFIED WITH THE REFUND THAT I RECEIVED. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT, AT MINIMUM, THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR WORK. I HAVE UPPED MY RATING FROM ONE STAR TO TWO FOR THE SATISFACTORY OUTCOME. I was solicited by Patriot General Contractors, Inc. - a man named Shay came to our door offering professional painting contractor service. We happened to have been in need of a paint job. He proposed $2,800 for one room justifying the price as we were having the ceiling, walls and trim painted and changing it from a dark color to light would require several coats. I thought the price was high, but figured it would take some time to get the job done and we were hesitant to paint the ceiling on our own. Long story short - it was not in any way professional-they damaged my hallway bringing a step ladder in, they used regular masking tape to prep the walls causing paint bleeding onto my floors and awful lines, (note these pictures were taken after I began prepping the room to repair it myself with painter’s tape), and only applied one coat of paint. I called the owner and let him know that I was unsatisfied with the outcome: we could see the pink paint through the light blue. He argued with me at first saying they put several coats up (they prepped, painted and left after five hours), then said he’d send a guy over in the morning to touch things up. I told him it needed more than a touch up, it definitely needed a second coat, he insisted a touch up job would be done. The pictures below are after they “fixed” it. The man who came asked me repeatedly to do their clean up job and despite me pointing out all the problems, he claimed he couldn’t see what I was talking about. After he left, I asked for a partial refund of $2,000. To be fair, the ceiling wasn’t as awful as the rest - it only took me an half an hour to fix their mistakes on the ceiling. I sent the owner about a dozen pictures of the walls after the “fix” where you can clearly see the pink paint right through the one coat of paint and all the errors below. They offered me $250 back and I said that was too low. They didn’t respond to me again. They worked a total of 8 hours - 5 hours day 1 and 3 hours of “touch up” - this is not worth $350 an hour! It took me about 14 hours and two more coats of paint to fix the room. Additionally they never painted the trim. Day 1 I had to specify that I wanted nail gun holes covered. After I left the room and walked outside, I heard one of the painters swearing from the open wondow, dropping f bombs saying he “already f-ing painted it. Wish I f-ing knew she wanted the damn holes covered ahead of time!” My hope is this post prevents you from the financial loss and headaches they’ve caused me. If there were zero stars, that would be my rating! - 5/5 — Anonymous Patriot General Contractors was hired to build and repair stairs and paint entryway walls. As you know, floor installing is not easy. I believe that Andrew did an excellent job. He was professional ,courteous and meticulous about his work and cleanup. He was also considerate of our needs. Shay was very professional and we could not ask for better customer service with estimates working with our budget and delivery of those services. We are not easy to please but are more than happy with their services and would hire them again. - 2/5 — Anonymous I worked with Shay a few weeks ago to have my back deck painted and a new back door installed. I waited a while to make this review- but I think it’s important for people to know that if you use this company you will be way over charged for a subpar level of service. I could have easily hired an independent contractor just like the one Shay sent to do the work for a fraction of the price. It’s not that I was unwilling to pay the amount I was quoted- however I expected for that amount of money for there to be schedule or just any kind of order while the work was done. Instead, I had to reach out and insist the work get done at the time I was told back in March when I paid the deposit. Apparently, Shay needed to be reminded. Then, for the two days the work was being done, I was asked to rush home from work TWICE. Which I found very frustrating as I am single and working full time. The first time I hurried home, the conversation I had with the contractor definitely could have been had over the phone. The second time, I was called and given an hour notice to rush home and pay the reminder of my balance. I was never given an itemized statement at the completion of the work, even after I called Shay and had a conversation with him about why I was unhappy- I also specifically requested the statement, which I never received. Again, I was prepared to pay for the amount quoted but the hassle involved was definitely not worth the money I paid. The prices at this contracting company are definitely inflated disproportionately to the level service you will receive. Beware. ## FAQ **Q: What handyman services does Patriot General Contractors offer in Bangor, Maine?** A: Patriot General Contractors provides a wide range of handyman services, including interior and exterior painting, drywall installation and repair, deck construction, lead renovations, flooring, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, cosmetic updates, and vinyl siding installation. We aim to be your one-stop shop for home improvement and repair needs. **Q: Does Patriot General Contractors offer any discounts to veterans in the Bangor, ME area?** A: Yes, Patriot General Contractors is proud to offer a 20% discount to veterans as a token of our gratitude for their service. Please mention your veteran status when requesting a quote to take advantage of this special offer. **Q: What assurances do I have that Patriot General Contractors is a reputable and reliable company?** A: Patriot General Contractors is fully licensed and insured, carrying a $2,000,000 general liability insurance policy. We also warranty all of our work to ensure your complete satisfaction, so you can rest assured that you're in good hands. **Q: How long has Patriot General Contractors been serving the Bangor, Maine area?** A: Patriot General Contractors has over 30 years of experience in the general contracting industry. Our team's extensive experience ensures that we can handle a wide variety of projects with skill and professionalism. **Q: What steps does Patriot General Contractors take to protect my property during a renovation project?** A: We maintain a $2,000,000 general liability insurance policy to cover any accidents or damages that may occur during the project. Our team prioritizes safety and takes precautions to protect your property throughout the renovation process. **Q: Besides Bangor, Maine, what other areas do you serve?** A: In addition to Bangor, Maine, we also have an office located in Portland, Maine. Contact us to determine if we service your particular location. ## Online Presence - Website: http://patriotgeneralcontractors.com/ - Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16666649000245341815&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA --- Profile: https://contractorlink.pro/patriot-general