Two years ago I bought the house and the roofer said to have fixed the leak. Last year (when it started raining againg) I noticed the leak was not fixed and he came back out and "fixed" it. Now once again it has started raining and there is still a major leak and causing major drywall damage. Is he liable for this damage?
2006-08-29 11:49:47 · 8 answers · asked by Yeah R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YES. If he is insured then YES HE IS>
2006-08-29 11:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an independent opinion from a neutral, 3rd party.
For example, another roofer, or a general contractor.
Ask them to diagnose the problem and propose a solution, with a cost estimate. That is your ace-in-the-hole.
It is possible that the new leak originated in another part of the roof.
Or it's possible the original roofer didn't fix the problem the first time.
Take your diagnosis to the original roofer - if it suggests he or she was at fault, then you'll have a strong case to request a complete repair for the roof and drywall. Or you have an unbiased opinion you can take to small claims court when you sue.
Good luck.
2006-08-29 19:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are licensed to do the work, roofing and drywall contractors have to prove their specific skills to your state contractors board and take and pass the necessary tests, if not they are contracting out of classification which is the same as unlicensed, hire a licensed drywall contractor that only specializes in his trade, I would also get another roofer to examine the leak area, you'll be happy you did! Submit the invoices to the roofing contractor, he will pay, if not the state license board will make him.
2006-08-30 12:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by anthony p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to court along with the proof that you have. Receipts showing that you paid him to do a job he hasn't done, pictures, and any signed documentation from witnesses saying he did work on your house. He should be liable.
2006-08-29 18:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states he is responsible for the damage as long as you notified him in a timely manner and did not just let it go. You want to make sure you have everything documented.
2006-08-29 18:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by middle aged and love it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a contractor....YES he is. Licensed, insured or not. His poor work caused this damage. If he does not come and fix it, call your local city planning commission.
2006-08-29 20:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Casey L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-09-02 17:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so.
2006-08-29 18:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋