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‘Hurt, fear, despair’: a 17-month renovation nightmare

Cambridge family who suffered loss speaks out after NBR’s report on failed Stonewood franchisee.

The Young family stand outside their incomplete home.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 07 Sep 2023

What was supposed to be a 12-week home renovation project has become a 17-month nightmare for the Young family.

Husband and wife Barry and Emelia Young sought out Refresh Renovations at the start of 2022 to renovate their home, located just outside of Cambridge. 

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