D.S. Powell Construction

Vesta G 

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2 years ago

D S Powell was hired by the previous owner of the home I recently purchased to replace a structural beam. However, the work was not permitted and per the contract between Powell and previous owner, Powell was responsible for obtaining all necessary city permits. After a tense conversation Dan Powell filed a retroactive application for the beam that the city has not yet approved. As of right now we are at a stand still largely because to date Dan Powell refuses to communicate with me directly to answer my questions. The engin... read more

Vesta G 

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2 years ago

Update: The city of Davis did not approve their retroactive application for the beam they installed. The city asked for a response with engineering plans for the replacement beam. To date they haven't responded. I have emailed asking if they plan to respond and that I am willing to give 30 days for them to remedy the situation to acquire the permit but Powell has not responded. Sad. My understanding from the city, along other issues, is that the wrong kind of wood was used - I have asked numerous times for Dan to contact me ... read more

Vesta G 

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2 years ago

The seller of the home I purchased my home from used D.S Powell but I’ve had to deal with their work and it’s been a nightmare. Despite having a contract that stated they were responsible for obtaining a permit, they didn’t, and when I reached out to request that they do they said it wasn’t needed. I had to get the city involved to force them to file for one as it is absolutely necessary otherwise the homeowner is at risk of citations and correcting any work that wasn’t done properly. I also had to get the city involved to g... read more