We hired Nisim to build a wall and fence around our front yard. After completing the wall portion, he informed us that we had made a mistake in the measurements and that he needed more money than originally agreed upon—stating that he could not complete the project otherwise. However, as the contractor, it was his responsibility to take accurate measurements.
He was off by 20 feet.
When we were concerned about whether he would complete the project and had already paid for 70% of the project, we told him we would only pay the next installment once the materials for the fence were on our property and work had started. In response, he threatened to stop work and claimed his legal team would contact us.
We offered to negotiate in person, but he refused. Instead, he demanded an additional $7,000 and threatened to place a lien on our house if we didn’t comply. We responded with a letter from our lawyer offering an extra $4,000 in installments, which he rejected. Eventually, we settled on $4,500 extra to avoid further delays.
Throughout the process, he acted unprofessionally and immaturely—threatening legal action, making baseless accusations of racism to deflect from his own mistakes, and displaying an overall lack of accountability. This was all happening while we were caring for our two-month-old son, making the ordeal even more stressful.
The only positive is that the workers that he subcontracts with are competent and they did a good job. However, Nisim failed to install the mechanical door lock for the pedestrian gate as promised. Worse, the way he installed the deadbolt prevents us from adding the lock ourselves, despite knowing that was our intention. He also claimed he would send someone to fix cracks in the wall and chipping paint and this was not done.
I do not recommend working with Nisim. His unprofessionalism, lack of integrity, and unwillingness to take responsibility make him a poor choice. It’s worth paying a little more for a reputable company rather than dealing with the frustration and unnecessary stress that comes from working with him.