What to do in such a case?
I had a new roof installed recently but gained several ugly new stains on my ceiling as a result. I never know what to do in these circumstances.
By learning to blog, I am learning to add links. Adding links led me to information concerning costs of roofing, information I never thought to check before hiring someone. I have learned that the cost of my roof is reasonable. Two problems remain: those huge new ceiling stains in the Great Room and a long crack between the kitchen and Great Room, where a previous owner of the house added on and did the work himself. He told one of his neighbors (my neighbor now) that he didn't care about lasting quality. He wouldn't be in the house long enough to experience any problems.
one crack between kitchen and Great Room two new stains after new roofing was in place
That same guy added a swimming pool and gazebo, but built up the side of the hill where house meets deck and reinforced the area with dirt and huge railroad ties, which have now rotted and are crumbling, as is the hill. Everyone tells me I have to reinforce with concrete. I know enough about concrete to know I cannot afford such an expense. So? My pool goes sliding down the hill? Then what? I have no idea.
But the roof. It still leaks along the lower side of the chimney and along one skylight. Serious leaks, The roofer came back and repaired both, replacing an old vent, which was supposed to have been replaced in the first place. And the area along the chimney was damaged during the roofing process.
They also were reroofing the gazebo when I arrived home one day. I promptly called their office--all the workers spoke only Spanish--to let her know I would not pay for something I clearly stated I did not want. So they had to deduct that expense--$300. They have repaired the chimney area. I'm waiting for the next rain before I complete payment.
I know I did this process all wrong now. One nice thing out of all this is meeting the owner and his wife, both very nice people. He even invited me to their home for Thanksgiving because they thought I was totally alone. I thanked him and told him I have family nearby.
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