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Carlos Mendes

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CM Renovations LdaCM Renovations Lda
· General renovation · Lisboa, Portugal

Also known as: "Carlitos Obras", "CM Construções"

Total reports
14
Reported loss
€42,300
Last reported
Apr 18, 2026
Locations
6 cities
AVOID: repeated pattern detected
14 reports across 6 locations. Check the complaints below before paying anything.

Contact

  • +351 912 345 621
  • +351 933 187 084
  • +351 211 904 207
  • WhatsApp: +351 912 345 621

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Common complaints

Took deposit and disappeared
Unfinished work
Fake company
No invoice
Refused refund

Locations reported

  • Lisboa, Portugal
  • Cascais, Portugal
  • Sintra, Portugal
  • Oeiras, Portugal
  • Almada, Portugal
  • Setúbal, Portugal

Evidence

Evidence on file in 4 of 4 reports

Photos, chats, receipts and payment details are stored privately for admin review.

Payment methods reported

  • Bank transfer
  • MBWay
  • Revolut

Full bank / payment identifiers are kept private.

Complaints (4)

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Apr 18, 2026 Lisboa, PT €12,500 lostUnresolved

Paid €12,500 deposit for a full kitchen renovation. Worker showed up 2 days, demolished the kitchen, then stopped answering. Phone went silent. Company address is fake.

Took deposit and disappearedUnfinished workFake company
Evidence: Strong
Feb 9, 2026 Cascais, PT €8,200 lostDisputed

Bathroom retiling — paid upfront. Job left half-finished with broken pipes. Contractor claims 'client changed scope', but we have the original WhatsApp agreement.

Unfinished workPoor workmanship
Evidence: Medium
Nov 22, 2025 Sintra, PT €3,400 lostResolved

Promised painting + plaster repair. Took deposit, never returned. After a small claims complaint they refunded €1,000 of €3,400.

Took deposit and disappearedRefused refund
Evidence: Strong
Aug 4, 2025 Oeiras, PT €5,600 lostUnresolved

Hired for full apartment renovation. Tore out flooring, then asked for another deposit before continuing. Disappeared after second payment.

Took deposit and disappearedOvercharged
Evidence: Strong

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