Wow what a mess 😳 😐...Bryan dude I'd love to see your team and how you chaps go about your full roofing jobs .. even if it was 10 hours long I'd still watch it buddy ..peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤
As a new homeowner experiencing a roof issue, I can relate to this. Appreciate the insight. Interesting points about BBB, Angies and Home Advisor. Many of the businesses near me market themselves as preferred/awarded Home Advisor contractors. Would definitely appreciate more insight into those areas!
It saddens me to see this quality work, there are qualified licensed contractors out there that do good work, one just has to do their due diligence to find them
BTW nice comments on BBB and the other pay-per review scams. Most homeowners have no idea those ratings are paid for, not an actual review of the quality of work. Seen plenty of roofs just like this one
Wow, that’s just horrible work! The homeowner shouldn’t have let that handyman on their roof, period. No reference’s, no contract, no business. Sell that roof!
Seen a lot of it, even from big time roofing companies that have all the fancy names on there trucks and charge big money to reroof homes, best thing to do is ask questions and get estimates. Or you can get over charged or have very crappy work done, there’s still some honest contractors out there that don’t try getting rich off one job, Be carful and check there knowledge on type of work being done.
So crazy finding this channel! been watching a lot of your videos. Im from the northern part of the state! South Bend. That repair jobs are many we have seen! Always and i mean ALWAYS take the time for your flashing. I'd be calling and demanding money back for this service.
I started out with a old truck and doing handyman fixes for anything that came out of the wood wook did not matter what it was I would tack a stab at fixing it when it came to price I would give a product price range if I did not know how bad thing would be if that price did not work i did not do the job if i fixed any thing with out talking price first then i did not expect to get payed. I had refrense to call or go and look at and if you had a problem I would fix it as fast as I could and took care of any damage (only happen once freek storm and had some ceiling damage when roofing) fixed the ceiling and a new coat of paint
Wait a second I have 1989 Ford dually with a aluminum service body roofing contractor retired now but still do work on occasion mostly repair jobs done by guys with air nails that sell 1day roofs
2:31 I call that throwing & see what sticks; it sticks…..job done and collect money and leave as quick as can. Sad, as cost to actually remove and repair, could very well now cost more than what paid for “that”, 🤦🏼
Nobody puts up a ladder on my property until we have agreed to the work you are doing. Go up that ladder it might not be there when you come back to get down.
Everything you’ve said about BBB and Angi list and the other being a scam is true, as a general contractor I don’t advertise or associate with any of the previous named scammer’s and the horror stories from homeowners being scammed by them is sad
sad thing is, even using well known and respected firms can even get you bad results if they send out the C team employees. happened to me, difference was I went on the roof multiple times during and after each day's work. Took photos of everything that I deemed wrong. Same employees "fix it" wrong. Place ends up sub contracting the job to another roofing company who actually did it correctly and luckily I didn't pay a dime for the job.
Shouldnt judge a book by its cover. I do agree with some of what your saying. Just because you drive a used truck doesnt make you trash. Ive. NEver owned a new vehicle because im not paying that outrageous amount of money for one....
I hate Craigslist hacks, As I do Hvac on the side it makes it 10 times harder to sell jobs, most side guys are hacks however there are a few ways to thin out the bad, ask for references and photos of past work or do what I do and keep it super local with word of mouth
Did homeowner have an inspection of the home before purchase?. If so, surprised he didn't report roof issues. If he reported, then they could have negotiated the cost of new roof or repairs, into price the home purchase price they paid.
Well should have started with a proper home inspection before buying but when you have 2 separate types of roofing materials on same roof, well you have a super cheap n homeowner and lots of future problems
Pretty rough work, but as you said, customer's have to use their heads a bit and some common sense also. You don't go with the highest and you certainly don't go with the lowest, there are plenty of good people in the sweet spot and you will be much better off.
Just so you all know, the gobbity goo jagged metal job on the main roof above that window also doubles as a bird deflector. They won’t land on jagged metal. Oh and also a can opener or paper shredder. Give the roofer a break, he was really thinking when he did that.
People that go with cheaper ways normally end up paying double the price Experience and reputation and well known company is the way to go Always hire a company that’s been in business for over ten years I work for a company in the west side we installed lifetime roof with lifetime labor warranty
I think a 'contractor' can put a lien on the house for an unpaid bill. Although if it ever got to court, any judge would recognize this hack job as an unsuitable repair.
It does not sound like there was an agreement with the homeowner for the repair. Therefor there is no basis for the lean, judge would throw that out real quick.
I believe in most States they could put a lean on the property yes. 1st off I think the contractor would have to have some proof of a signed estimate or digital trace of them saying to do it yes. I also don't think it would be feasible for such a small bill, the cost it would take to put the lean on the property would not be worth it. That's if that hack job of a handyman even knew how to do it. The other thing with a lean is is a mechanic's lean, which is 2nd to all other mortgages and things. It would be no guarantee they would get paid, Just a scare tactic.
@@GrandRoofingInc in some states, a state level contractors license is needed for a lien. These guys surely don't look licensed or insured based on that job.
So $300 vs $15-20k... It doesn't seem like the homeower was cheated but that they were cheap. Most of that damage was there before the "repair". Might as well include the repairs to the windows, crilings and walls in the cost of fixing it correctly.
Shingles aren't the best roofing product at the best of times , it's cheap for a reason in the UK this product would only be fitted on sheds .when fitted in the USA it relays on corking and roofing paper which they puncher when fitting the shingles. Also it looks like everyone and his dog fit them badly. But they all talk a good job .
I'll be the first to say hey there is a piece of facia metal missing on the rake edge over the left side of the window the course of action that should be taken is the homeowner should drive his head through it
Don’t like roof-overs as cost more than doing new roof if doing the roof-over correctly; b/c labor gonna be more & same for materials. So, I feel same about roof-overs as I do for tile over tile; not worth it and don’t do it; as can cause so much more issues, especially when older homes. As a remodeler, tile over tile, isn’t good idea as adds weight, and floors especially, most likely aren’t gonna handle that extra weight and if house older and floor was done w/ lath….that’s a heavy floor, and so on…. So as can do tile over tile, highly recommended DONT DO and same w/ roof-overs, not worth it b/c eventually the issues/cost/etc….WILL need addressed and catch up to you and always happens at worst times in persons life and most ppl don’t have hundreds to thousands of dollars laying around
So you can call Home Advisor a scam and call them out by name but not the idiot that slapped tar and metal on this roof. You don’t want to call him out by name. I think you should video the bill given to the homeowner with whoever did that so called repair. By the way I’m not mad at you. Maybe Angie’s List will sue you for calling them a scam. I recoded this video and I’m considering contacting them.
My truck is beat up, I do have a logo, and cards. It's beat up because I work with it. I fix things, just not the cosmetics side of my truck. I would never leave a house looking like that unless a storm was coming and I'd be back after to actually fix it. Handymen get bad wraps these days because gullible people hire literally anyone. Build your name and stick to your quality control gentleman.
Bro...they all can't be the worst!...love ur videos but come up with a better description...like say ...roof disaster.....roof hack job...another terrible repair...an awful roof job....ugly roof work beware....
Was a shit job but the whole “if they don’t have a business card” statement is nonsense..I have fixed a lot of work from the More reputable companies in my area..
Not a licensed handyman and do part time. Drive a beater. I almost threw up as soon as you turned the camera around and showed what was done. I've repaired many "licensed" handymans work. That's just ethics BS. Get your references and don't pay for anything you didn't agree to have done.
Grandparents did the same thing with a siding guy. They knew I would do the job but didn’t want to bug me. $600 later I’m going back to fix the job. I’m no pro but I can tell a shotty job when I see one
That looks like a 300 dollar repair 😂
at least they didn't pay those folks for a full new roof.
It amazes me the things you see, pipe boots not done right, flashing. Basically roofing basics.
Would be nice seeing more videos of these disasters being replaced.
Wow what a mess 😳 😐...Bryan dude I'd love to see your team and how you chaps go about your full roofing jobs .. even if it was 10 hours long I'd still watch it buddy ..peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤
That repair looks like something from nasa,locally nice and shinny. I cant believe the things ppl do,some ppls kids!!!!
As a new homeowner experiencing a roof issue, I can relate to this. Appreciate the insight. Interesting points about BBB, Angies and Home Advisor. Many of the businesses near me market themselves as preferred/awarded Home Advisor contractors. Would definitely appreciate more insight into those areas!
100% agree. What a hack repair. Google is the best source of honest reviews
It's hard to get a reputable roofer to do smaller fixes these days. It's tough for home owners.
When I did that repair I thought it would hold up great! I ever poured a bucket of tar on it to see if it leaked inside.
It saddens me to see this quality work, there are qualified licensed contractors out there that do good work, one just has to do their due diligence to find them
I wouldn't have paid for that mess! I didn't know that fact about BBB!
How do you repair something like that? You need to do a follow-up & show your expertise? Good video!
Your channel is the best on the tube!
What in the world... who does that 🤦♂️ you can bend metal better than that by hand 🙄 and what did they cut that with? Hammer??
BTW nice comments on BBB and the other pay-per review scams. Most homeowners have no idea those ratings are paid for, not an actual review of the quality of work.
Seen plenty of roofs just like this one
I hope "that guy" sees this and feels crushing embarrassment looking at that "repair."
Wow, that’s just horrible work! The homeowner shouldn’t have let that handyman on their roof, period.
No reference’s, no contract, no business.
Sell that roof!
would love to see your repair
Seen a lot of it, even from big time roofing companies that have all the fancy names on there trucks and charge big money to reroof homes, best thing to do is ask questions and get estimates. Or you can get over charged or have very crappy work done, there’s still some honest contractors out there that don’t try getting rich off one job, Be carful and check there knowledge on type of work being done.
This is pathetic. Amateurs trying to milk another unsuspecting homeowner. They should be charged with vandalism.
So crazy finding this channel! been watching a lot of your videos. Im from the northern part of the state! South Bend. That repair jobs are many we have seen! Always and i mean ALWAYS take the time for your flashing. I'd be calling and demanding money back for this service.
I know near to nothing about roofing but I can tell you THAT isn't normal.
Good lord have mercy what in the hell is that? Dude should be arrested
I started out with a old truck and doing handyman fixes for anything that came out of the wood wook did not matter what it was I would tack a stab at fixing it when it came to price I would give a product price range if I did not know how bad thing would be if that price did not work i did not do the job if i fixed any thing with out talking price first then i did not expect to get payed.
I had refrense to call or go and look at and if you had a problem I would fix it as fast as I could and took care of any damage (only happen once freek storm and had some ceiling damage when roofing) fixed the ceiling and a new coat of paint
Wait a second I have 1989 Ford dually with a aluminum service body roofing contractor retired now but still do work on occasion mostly repair jobs done by guys with air nails that sell 1day roofs
Lol! Could have been the homeowner that did that failed repair and then called you and too embarrassed to admit it. It happens.
That does happen but not with this one. I saw with my own eyes the ring doorbell video of the guys carrying a bucket of tar and scrap metal.
Hell no I wouldn't pay but I don't know more than most people and would always go look at what's being done to my house.
2:31 I call that throwing & see what sticks; it sticks…..job done and collect money and leave as quick as can.
Sad, as cost to actually remove and repair, could very well now cost more than what paid for “that”, 🤦🏼
By far the best repair I’ve seen 👍 great job lad
Nobody puts up a ladder on my property until we have agreed to the work you are doing. Go up that ladder it might not be there when you come back to get down.
Sad that people have to rip foks off just for a buck.
Everything you’ve said about BBB and Angi list and the other being a scam is true, as a general contractor I don’t advertise or associate with any of the previous named scammer’s and the horror stories from homeowners being scammed by them is sad
To answer the question you asked when you first started talking about the repair. We call that shit.
Problem here is no contract was signed.
I know, there was never an estimate even presented.
@@GrandRoofingInc yeah the home owner should’ve looked at it before paying but you live and you learn.
Why is dabbing tar over the nails the WORST thing to do and what is the alternative?
$30 repair. The guys needed their fix so they hacked something together. Even that being the case it still sucks!!!!!!
I think I know the dude that did that repair, we refured to him as the mastic master.😂😂
sad thing is, even using well known and respected firms can even get you bad results if they send out the C team employees. happened to me, difference was I went on the roof multiple times during and after each day's work. Took photos of everything that I deemed wrong. Same employees "fix it" wrong. Place ends up sub contracting the job to another roofing company who actually did it correctly and luckily I didn't pay a dime for the job.
I called out right destruction of property not only are they out the 300 bucks but they probably caused a couple thousand dollars in damage
They should have laws against this
Shouldnt judge a book by its cover. I do agree with some of what your saying. Just because you drive a used truck doesnt make you trash. Ive. NEver owned a new vehicle because im not paying that outrageous amount of money for one....
I hate Craigslist hacks, As I do Hvac on the side it makes it 10 times harder to sell jobs, most side guys are hacks however there are a few ways to thin out the bad, ask for references and photos of past work or do what I do and keep it super local with word of mouth
That's why roofers do roofing, lawn guys cut grass, handy men stay off ladders. Know your place
Did homeowner have an inspection of the home before purchase?. If so, surprised he didn't report roof issues. If he reported, then they could have negotiated the cost of new roof or repairs, into price the home purchase price they paid.
Imagine what kind of roof that guy would have done.
What the?! 😆 If it's going to leak I could at least make it look like Bumblebee didnt stop by for a lil poop job
WTF IS THAT ....the neighbors teenage kid would have done better !
Guys like that keep me very busy
Well should have started with a proper home inspection before buying but when you have 2 separate types of roofing materials on same roof, well you have a super cheap n homeowner and lots of future problems
Pretty rough work, but as you said, customer's have to use their heads a bit and some common sense also. You don't go with the highest and you certainly don't go with the lowest, there are plenty of good people in the sweet spot and you will be much better off.
Just so you all know, the gobbity goo jagged metal job on the main roof above that window also doubles as a bird deflector. They won’t land on jagged metal. Oh and also a can opener or paper shredder. Give the roofer a break, he was really thinking when he did that.
Take me to court I'm not paying for that!!!
No way in hell I'm paying $2 for that "work."
Not only wouldn't of payed but i would have filled a lawsuit against them
Show us your repair of this mess
Ewwww 😬 that repair.
That's a mess
What you talking that was a professional job done ! 😂
Lol like BDR's siding in a can.
Ya...professional scam artist. Note "professional" and. "Artist"
What a mess
Would not paid for that disaster. I would have said i’ll send you the bill to have that mess repaired properly.
People that go with cheaper ways normally end up paying double the price
Experience and reputation and well known company is the way to go
Always hire a company that’s been in business for over ten years
I work for a company in the west side we installed lifetime roof with lifetime labor warranty
Are those whirlybird roof ventilation fans any good?
I think a 'contractor' can put a lien on the house for an unpaid bill. Although if it ever got to court, any judge would recognize this hack job as an unsuitable repair.
It does not sound like there was an agreement with the homeowner for the repair. Therefor there is no basis for the lean, judge would throw that out real quick.
I believe in most States they could put a lean on the property yes. 1st off I think the contractor would have to have some proof of a signed estimate or digital trace of them saying to do it yes. I also don't think it would be feasible for such a small bill, the cost it would take to put the lean on the property would not be worth it. That's if that hack job of a handyman even knew how to do it. The other thing with a lean is is a mechanic's lean, which is 2nd to all other mortgages and things. It would be no guarantee they would get paid, Just a scare tactic.
@@GrandRoofingInc in some states, a state level contractors license is needed for a lien.
These guys surely don't look licensed or insured based on that job.
Hell no
Its sad to see this but pretty obvious the laborers have no ethics in their lives nor pride in what they leave behind.
So $300 vs $15-20k... It doesn't seem like the homeower was cheated but that they were cheap. Most of that damage was there before the "repair".
Might as well include the repairs to the windows, crilings and walls in the cost of fixing it correctly.
If anyone does work like that and charges they're cheating people. I don't know what you call this, but it's not a repair.
@@GrandRoofingInc It's garbage for sure. Other than that I wouldn't know what to call it either, that's why I put quotes around the word repair.
Shingles aren't the best roofing product at the best of times , it's cheap for a reason in the UK this product would only be fitted on sheds .when fitted in the USA it relays on corking and roofing paper which they puncher when fitting the shingles. Also it looks like everyone and his dog fit them badly. But they all talk a good job .
Thats the problem. people, police, the law "SHLD" go after these crooks to let everyone know ur "NOT" gonna get away with this shit!
I'll be the first to say hey there is a piece of facia metal missing on the rake edge over the left side of the window the course of action that should be taken is the homeowner should drive his head through it
No way i would pay for that
Don’t like roof-overs as cost more than doing new roof if doing the roof-over correctly; b/c labor gonna be more & same for materials. So, I feel same about roof-overs as I do for tile over tile; not worth it and don’t do it; as can cause so much more issues, especially when older homes. As a remodeler, tile over tile, isn’t good idea as adds weight, and floors especially, most likely aren’t gonna handle that extra weight and if house older and floor was done w/ lath….that’s a heavy floor, and so on…. So as can do tile over tile, highly recommended DONT DO and same w/ roof-overs, not worth it b/c eventually the issues/cost/etc….WILL need addressed and catch up to you and always happens at worst times in persons life and most ppl don’t have hundreds to thousands of dollars laying around
wtf im a diy with practically no roofing experience and i wouldnt do all that nonsense and i had to learn the hardway from all my mistakes lol
So you can call Home Advisor a scam and call them out by name but not the idiot that slapped tar and metal on this roof. You don’t want to call him out by name.
I think you should video the bill given to the homeowner with whoever did that so called repair.
By the way I’m not mad at you.
Maybe Angie’s List will sue you for calling them a scam.
I recoded this video and I’m considering contacting them.
My truck is beat up, I do have a logo, and cards. It's beat up because I work with it. I fix things, just not the cosmetics side of my truck. I would never leave a house looking like that unless a storm was coming and I'd be back after to actually fix it. Handymen get bad wraps these days because gullible people hire literally anyone. Build your name and stick to your quality control gentleman.
So you have no issue throwing companies under the bus but don't name which company did the bad work which could save others time and money.
What do you expect for 300? Thats a person salary for half a day thats what you get for half day of work, doesn’t seem to be permanent fix
Bro...they all can't be the worst!...love ur videos but come up with a better description...like say
...roof disaster.....roof hack job...another terrible repair...an awful roof job....ugly roof work beware....
It's the owners fault should off hire a good roofer and remove all the old roofing. Cheap ass..
Realest nall
Was a shit job but the whole “if they don’t have a business card” statement is nonsense..I have fixed a lot of work from the More reputable companies in my area..
Badddd
What in the f is that "repair" !!
What in the fuck is that
Peaple get ripped
My comment
Not a licensed handyman and do part time. Drive a beater. I almost threw up as soon as you turned the camera around and showed what was done. I've repaired many "licensed" handymans work. That's just ethics BS.
Get your references and don't pay for anything you didn't agree to have done.
Grandparents did the same thing with a siding guy. They knew I would do the job but didn’t want to bug me. $600 later I’m going back to fix the job. I’m no pro but I can tell a shotty job when I see one