BBB Reliability Report for
FIRST TEXAS HOMES/GALLERY CUSTOM HOMES


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BBB Accreditation

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This business has not been accredited by BBB.

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BBB Rating

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Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of A

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Customer Experience

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Complaints brought to the firm's attention by the BBB concern warranty issues, refund practices and "non-refundable earnest monies". Specifically, complainants allege that repairs under warranty have not been done in a timely manner and that promised refunds have not been received.

Business Contact and Profile

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Name:
FIRST TEXAS HOMES/GALLERY CUSTOM HOMES
Phone:
(817) 640-3166
Address:
2221 E LAMAR BLVD #960, ARLINGTON, TX 76006
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Business Category:
HOME BLDRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, Home Builders
eMail:
BBB file opened:
May 01, 1991
Business started:
June 1986
Business started locally:
June 1986
Primary Contact:
RANDALL VAN WOLFSWINKLE (Owner and President)
Complaint Contact:
KATHY SELF

Additional Locations and Phone Numbers

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P O BOX 200096, ARLINGTON, TX 76006-6813, Tarrant County
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(817) 640-3203 (FAX)

Licensing

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This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Customer Complaint History

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Number of complaints processed by the BBB
    in the last 36 months: 31
    in the last 12 months: 3

Complaints Concerned:
    Selling Practices  (3 complaints)
2Resolved
1Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
    Advertising Issues  (1 complaints)
1Resolved
    Service Issues  (2 complaints)
2Resolved
    Delivery Issues  (1 complaints)
1The parties could not provide sufficient information to support their positions nor agreeable to make reasonable efforts toward resolving the issue of the dispute
    Refund Practices  (4 complaints)
4Resolved
    Product Quality  (5 complaints)
4Resolved
1Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
    Contract Disputes  (2 complaints)
2Resolved
    Guarantee or Warranty Issues  (8 complaints)
6Resolved
1Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
1The parties could not provide sufficient information to support their positions nor agreeable to make reasonable efforts toward resolving the issue of the dispute
    Repair Issues  (5 complaints)
4Resolved
1The parties could not provide sufficient information to support their positions nor agreeable to make reasonable efforts toward resolving the issue of the dispute

Government Actions

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The BBB has no information regarding Government Actions at this time.

Advertising Review

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The BBB has no information regarding Ad Reviews at this time.

Industry Tips

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Home building
The BBB suggests that you solicit two or three bids before selecting a home-building contractor. Do not automatically accept the lowest bid. Make sure all bids are based on the same set of specifications. Ask for local references and inspect the finished work. Never sign a blank or partially blank contract. You may wish to contact a business credit rating service to get credit information about the builder you select. You may wish to
ask for a waiver of supplier's lien statement or paid receipts from material suppliers. Find out if you have the proper licensing, bonding, insurance, and permits to meet your building responsibility.

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ID: 91050032
Report as of: 2/9/2010 3:46 PM

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