Texmaxx Construction review: The owner took check and money for the plan, but the job hasn't been started

I have emailed the owner of Texmaxx Construction. I was interested in their services and asked the owner to provide the quote, because I wanted to rebuild my kitchen. He responded to my email and said that he needed the engineer’s help and the plan. It cost me $1, 000. Later, I handed the check for $38, 000 as a start deposit. He said that he would start within 3 days. After that conversation, I heard nothing from this man. Don’t pay him until he comes to your house.