Business ProfileforCabinet Designs

Commonwealth of Virginia Board for Contractors File Number 2021-00335
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The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

On September 22, 2020 C&S Field Services Inc. t/a Cabinet Designs entered into a Consent Order with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.  The Order settles allegations that Cabinet Designs violated the following:  

1. Failure of those engaged in residential contracting to comply with the terms of a written contract, specifically:
- when work is to begin and the estimated completion date;
- a “plain-language” exculpatory clause concerning events beyond the control of the contractor and a statement explaining that delays caused by such events do not constitute abandonment and are not included in calculating timeframes for payment or performance;
- a statement of assurance that the contractor will comply with all local requirements for building permits, inspections, and zoning;
- contractor’s name, address, license number, class of license, and classification or specialty services;  
- effective with all new contracts entered into after July 1, 2015, a statement notifying consumers of the existence of the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund that includes information on how to contact the board for claim information.
2. Making any misrepresentation or making a false promise that might influence, persuade, or induce.
3. Failure to obtain written change orders, which are signed by both the consumer and the licensee or his agent, to an already existing contract.

C&S Field Services, Inc. acknowledges an understanding of the charges and neither admits nor denies the violations.

For more details go to http://www.dpor.virginia.gov.