- Jurisdiction
- Florida
Had a new roof installed which has never been completed as there are several outstanding issues regarding workmanship and state/county construction codes.
The roofers showed up late on the first day and tried to make up for time by rushing and tearing off the entire roof despite it raining which caused multiple leaks and damaged the drywall ceiling. They consumed cannabis and alcohol throughout the job which I have photos of the alcohol but not the cannabis. They did not re-nail to code which can be seen in the attic but they are saying it passed city inspection however I have surveillance footage of the city inspector never going on the roof during the inspection and passing it anyway. Installed one of the gooseneck vents incorrectly which also leaked but they never replaced, just added sealant around it which is not a permanent fix. Drip edge is open in some corners, they damaged the aluminum fascia cover trying to jerry-rig the drip edge they installed incorrectly, and there are two sections of flashing they never removed and re-installed because it would require stucco work - so they just never replaced it which to my knowledge is required by code and the contract.
There are still outstanding issues but the office is saying its complete and these are warranty issues not initial install issues. They now refuse to contact me through email and have stated this on the phone, I have multiple emails sent regarding this matter with no response from office.
Ultimately I told them I will set up an escrow but they need to start over as I do not trust this roof in a hurricane prone area of Florida. They have acknowledged all the issues in writing but it's all talk and none of the issues have been rectified. They put a lien on the home which I intend to fight but would appreciate some input - do I have a case or even though the job is not complete or up to code and the workmanship is terrible do they legally need to be paid at this time?
The roofers showed up late on the first day and tried to make up for time by rushing and tearing off the entire roof despite it raining which caused multiple leaks and damaged the drywall ceiling. They consumed cannabis and alcohol throughout the job which I have photos of the alcohol but not the cannabis. They did not re-nail to code which can be seen in the attic but they are saying it passed city inspection however I have surveillance footage of the city inspector never going on the roof during the inspection and passing it anyway. Installed one of the gooseneck vents incorrectly which also leaked but they never replaced, just added sealant around it which is not a permanent fix. Drip edge is open in some corners, they damaged the aluminum fascia cover trying to jerry-rig the drip edge they installed incorrectly, and there are two sections of flashing they never removed and re-installed because it would require stucco work - so they just never replaced it which to my knowledge is required by code and the contract.
There are still outstanding issues but the office is saying its complete and these are warranty issues not initial install issues. They now refuse to contact me through email and have stated this on the phone, I have multiple emails sent regarding this matter with no response from office.
Ultimately I told them I will set up an escrow but they need to start over as I do not trust this roof in a hurricane prone area of Florida. They have acknowledged all the issues in writing but it's all talk and none of the issues have been rectified. They put a lien on the home which I intend to fight but would appreciate some input - do I have a case or even though the job is not complete or up to code and the workmanship is terrible do they legally need to be paid at this time?