Anonymous
map-marker Austin, Texas

*** service

On a scale of 1-10 I give Hector and his help a 6. Hired Hector to do some work and he sent a subcontractor over to didnt know what he was going.
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Scammed out of large deposit

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Updated by user Jun 15, 2019

I don't want anyone in the San Antonio area to become another one of his victims.

Original review Jun 15, 2019
I want to warn all consumers about Hector Gonzalez. He currently works under the name of Texsan Painting and Drywall but also Gonzalez Painting as well. He is a liar and a thief and I can document this. I contacted him on Craigslist for painting, texturing of walls, installing a door, removing some tile, plus installation of laminate flooring and other work. Upon our initial meeting, he has a charming personality that instills confidence that I later learned was all a sham. He subsequently provided a detailed bid which was acceptable to me. We then signed a contract and I provided him with a substantial down payment that he required, over $2000, with the agreement that he would start the next day. He did not show up the next day - nor the next 5 days. As others have indicated, he would not answer his phone and only provided copious texted excuses: his daughter being in the hospital, then that she was being transferred to another hospital in Waco and had to be there. Then he was sick and had to go to the emergency room with no cell service but he would refund my deposit and give me a reduction in price due to the delay. Also, on several occasions indicating that he and his crew are on their way and ready to work but did not show. After I indicated I would pursue legal action against him, he did show up for a few hours, doing extremely subpar work for two days. He then went to lunch and texted me that he had to pick up his son at school. I never saw him again. He has refused to respond to my attempts to contact him. I am convinced that he never intended to do the work, all his excuses were lies, and that he only ever intended to scam me out of my deposit. Hector Gonzalez and his wife, Erica Escobar have done this in the past and will do this in the future. I am writing this to warn all potential clients to stay away from them. Do not fall for his personality. He will steal from you. I want to stop him from scamming others and will continue to spread the word about him.
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Cons:
  • Scammed me out of a large deposit
James R Pqt

Theif and liar.

Hector Gonzalez and his wife Erica Escobar gave me a bid for painting my house. They took the $400 deposit on 23 April, 2019 and have done nothing. First their car broke down then he was in the hospital. I was reasonable with them. Gave them time to recover. Was suppose to come on Memorial day no show. Finally got a hold of him on June 4th, 2019. Told him I has read reviews about him and he was doing the same thing to me as other people he ripped off. He assured me he would never take peoples money and not do the work. Said he is a God fearing man. Was suppose to show up on the 6th. There were some weather concerns so we agreed on the 7th. No show again. Will not answer his phone. Will not return my money. This guy is a thief. Stay far away from him. His wife is in on the scam also. She is just as bad as he is. Do not give these thief's your money.
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Loss:
$400
Reason of review:
No show for project they were paid for.

Preferred solution: Full refund

david Qkh
map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Theft

I paid $250.00 as a down payment for materials. when it was time for him to do the work he didnt show, gave me the run around, excuse after excuse. he never did ANY work and will not refund the money. I now believe it was intentional. I STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST USING THIS COMPANY.
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Loss:
$250
Reason of review:
Problems with payment

Preferred solution: Full refund

Javan K
map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Hector Gonzalez

We hired hector to put up a simple wall in my home. He came did the estimate and took the deposit for work but never returned. Every time I call him he makes up an excuse about his child being in the hospital or his car being broken down. Its been over a week now and he keeps giving me more excuses and I have no way of finding out where he lives to get my money back. His wife is also in on it helping him make promises that he will never commit to. Stay far away from this guy he won't return any of my calls or text.
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Loss:
$500
Reason of review:
Problems with payment

Preferred solution: Full refund

2 comments
Guest

Mr. King this was taken care of for you correct we even gave you a $200 discount for the inconveniences and yes I am being honest I did have a delay but the contract was fulfilled

Guest

Mr. Ivan this is Hector yes I did have a delay on your project but as you were told I had proof to show you everything and I did go in there and build the wall and yes it did get completed and I was paid out for my services and you were given a $200 dollar discount for the inconveniences once again I do apologise for the inconveniences and totally understand why you wrote this but I did want to update this and make things right I never took your money and not start I did start and finish your project but yes did have a delay on project

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Christee Ziq
map-marker San Antonio, Texas

Theft of Services

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I signed an agreement with Precise Painting and Drywall, in San Antonio, Texas, to paint my soffit and fascia around my house. He requested a 1/3 down payment and since then, has done nothing but make excuses about getting out to do it. He talks a good story but essentially, has provided a Theft of Services by taking the money and never committing to show up. He offered to refund the money today but failed to call or show up. I offer a warning to anyone doing business with Hector Gonzalez with Precise Painting and Drywall out of San Antonio, Texas. If he does make good on his offer to refund, I will post a notice that he fulfilled the commitment and take down the review.
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Cons:
  • Being lied to
Reason of review:
Problems with payment
5 comments
Guest

I paid $600.00 up front, they did show up and do some painting, but they left the job incomplete and I was able to stop payment on the other check. I'm betting I hear back from them, but like above, he was full of excuses and said his child needed surgery, his car broke down etc..

Guest
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So now the car story...Stay far away.

Guest
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Mr. Jeff this is Hector Seriously you are gonna say that I took your money and did not finish Mr.

Jeff I painted your whole house walls ceilings everything was completed I even got paid my balance when I did inspection with your wife let's be honest yes I had a delay on the job but I showed up and did my job I do apologise for the inconvenience I even offered you a discount now let me tell my side of the story this man told me when I signed contract with him that the house would literally be empty so we could go in and paint and that if there was anything in the house it would be centered in the room so we could work around this man's house was so cluttered that it was impossible to work in his daughters room was so messy that they wouldn't even pick up all the clothes and under garments on the floor knowing that we were going in to paint we had to gather all their personal belongings and put them away just so we could be able to work I have pics of job before and after with all the clutter I should have charged you for us literally have to remove picture frames taking all the things down for you moving everything aside why don't you tell the people how I did extra work for you you didn't complain about that this Man is literally after a free job!!! He States he called 1 time to discuss a touch ups but since I didn't answer his one call he feels he doesn't have to pay me so when I called him cause he shot me a text that he cancelled check I called and made arrangements to go in and take care of touch ups well the day came for the touchups and he cancels saying never mind he would take care of it.what his whole issue is he dont want to pay after he received the services but that's fine God will take care of him !!!

Guest

I hired Hector Gonzales and his Wife under the business name of Refine painting and drywall. They also operated under Gonzales painting and drywall.

They took the money and did not finish the job. THIEFS!!

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were you ever able to get your refund? He did the same thing to me!

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