We’ve had lots of problems with our roof since we moved in 8 1/2 years ago. My first (but not only) mistake was hiring this guy on a neighbor’s recommendation. He’s #1 on the list of bad Seattle contractors, though he didn’t make it onto the worst it the nation. It’s been fun running into his mugshot occasionally, most recently on Angie’s List of Worst Contractors.
We’re lucky—we only lost about $5000 to this guy and still had a leaky roof. Could have been worse. (Since then, I’ve found a roofer I would recommend to anyone. And another one I won’t let touch my roof again. Let me know if you want names!)
Worst Seattle Contractors of 2010
Date Published: December 21 2010Home Curb Appeal | Covington, Wash.
John Mulinski, owner of Covington-based Home Curb Appeal, faces up to 10 years in prison following his September arrest on 15 counts of felony theft. King County Sheriff investigators say Mulinski bilked homeowners, subcontractors and a business owner out of more than $1 million. No trial date has been set.
According to court records, Mulinski allegedly contracted with homeowners — and a restaurant owner in 2010 — for large-scale remodeling projects in Woodinville, Chelan and Bellevue that he didn’t complete, and he failed to pay subcontractors.
In June, deputies arrested Mulinski on three misdemeanor counts of unlicensed contracting. Two months prior, Mulinski admitted to violating consumer protection laws and agreed to pay consumers restitution and more than $12,000 in penalties.
“The guy is absolutely a thief,” says subcontractor Chris McIlrath, owner of AA Plumbing in Everett, Wash.
The state revoked his contractor registration in 2009 following numerous civil complaints. “We take these cases very seriously,” says Dan Donohoe, press secretary for the King County prosecutor’s office.
Mulinski, who’s released on bond, also faces 13 misdemeanor charges in California. His phone numbers are disconnected and his defense attorney could not be reached.
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