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State sues major Chicago-area plumbing and HVAC contractor over alleged deceptive sales tactics
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (467+ words) Chicago Construction News staff writer Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against an Arlington Heights-based plumbing, heating and electrical contractor, alleging the company used deceptive sales tactics to pressure homeowners — particularly senior citizens — into costly and sometimes…...
State accuses Arlington Heights home repair company of deceptive contracts, unlicensed work
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (321+ words) The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is suing an Arlington Heights home repair company, alleging its technicians misled consumers, particularly senior citizens, into signing contracts with hidden costs and that some of the work was incomplete or performed by unlicensed technicians....
Indonesia couple says $59,000 off-grid build had to be rebuilt after contractor mistakes
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (638+ words) Us_Tripping (@us_tripping), a couple documenting their oceanfront homestead on Indonesia's Sumba island, said a string of construction mistakes cost them $59,000, even though they believed they had taken the right precautions. Before construction unraveled, they said they tried to do things properly: they…...
Texas Roofer Gets 5 Years Probation in $64K Roof Scam
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (233+ words) Roofing Contractor Texas Roofer Gets 5 Years Probation in $64K Roof Scam Smith County court orders full restitution Looking for a reprint of this article? Tanja Kern covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction for Roofing Contractor, with…...
Complete HVAC Services in Odessa, TX: Installation, Maintenance & Emergency Repairs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (630+ words) Whether your system needs a routine inspection, repair, replacement, or new installation, choosing an experienced local provider can help protect your comfort...
Water Heater Installation in Riverside, CA - What You Should Know Before You Book
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State-licensed scams: Florida regulators allow contractors accused of deception to keep licenses
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1682+ words) This story was originally published by The Florida Trib. Mary Bennett-Harvey thought she was being clever. The Jacksonville resident found home-repair contractor Lickety Split through a flyer in the mail that included a coupon for an A/C system inspection....
Contractor facing home improvement fraud charge after failing to paint Westmoreland County home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (138+ words) A Jeannette man faces multiple charges after police say he received money for contracting work, but never did the job. Online court records state Zachary Murphy, 36, of Keltic Contracting LLC, was hired in May to paint the outside of a…...
A smooth-talking contractor can cost you thousands — here are key ways to help you hire the right handyman
1+ week, 5+ day ago (879+ words) Unscrupulous contractors are increasingly leaving homeowners floored as jobs go unfinished, calls go unreturned and pricey down payments are pocketed while work crews never show up. Take the case of Jason, a New England-based home contractor who scammed at least…...
Contractor charged in home improvement fraud investigation
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (444+ words) Shawn Hagan, of Hagan Home Concepts, is facing felony home improvement fraud charges for cheating homeowners in Bensalem and Middletown townships, police said. The 46-year-old owner of Hagan Home Concepts of Philadelphia is charged with taking $178,291 in payments from three…...