Is this contractor scaming me?
Question:I am in the process of buying a house we are at settlement. The loan company wanted a contractor to look at the roof and the back left gable. He said we needed a new left gable and that 50-60 shingles was missing and needed to be replaced. We confirmed with him directly this was all that needed to be done. We done the work we put on a whole new gable and replaced over 100 shingles he came out again and said it was ok we done the work.When he sent my brooker a fax it said yes we replace the gable but did not paint it and the shingles was replaced but we needed to replace the west side with new ones. I am so pissed he stright out lied to us. He told us it was ok. then he told us we had to pay him 75.00 each time he came out that was 150.0 we was not expecting and now he has to come out again and see the work is done. Can I make him put in writting the outcome of the next inspection so he can not lie and say it is ok then turn around and say something else is wrong?
Answers:
Yes you are being scammed. When ever a home is inspected there should be a written report of the findings. Second home inspectors are a great tool but as previously stated most home inspector do not have a clue of the building codes. Most states do not even require home inspectors to be licensed. In many states all you need is a clipboard and flash light and you to can be a home inspector. Contact the local building inspector and have them take a look at it. In most cases they will be able to provide a written approval of the repairs. Hope this helps.
yes
Get an inspector to check it out -- they know the legal code better than contractors.
He should always put it in writing if he refuses tell him to get lost and get someone else. Also let your loan company know what's going on
You should get a home inspection done.by an inspector, not a contractor. We had our home built by a contractor and we were very lucky, because we loved him and he was awesome. Good Luck!
Absolutely, put it in writing.
The way inspections are SUPPOSED to work is, you hear about a problem, you fix it, the inspector inspects it again and signs off, you're done.
I'm not sure why this wasn't done by an appraiser or a home inspector. A contractor doesn't sound like an impartial party, especially if he's willing to "help you out" by doing the work himself.
Sounds like a scam.
I would be very distrustful of this guy. He cannot charge you for each visit and then only tell you after the fact. You should be able to tell him that since you were not aware of these charges you are not paying him until you have contacted your Better Business Bureau. II would deal with a home inspector and stay away from this contractor.
I would talk to him again and have it recorded. See if you cant confront him about lying to you on tape. If you can get it on tape I would have him in allot of trouble yesterday! Get everything in writing you possibly can. If he admits he "forgot to tell you" or has the balls to just tell you to your face he told the lie but its your word against his at least you have him on tape :) Hope this helps and sorry for your luck with that guy
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