Roofers messed up my house. . .? I had shingles replaced more or less 3-4 months ago. I...
I had shingles replaced more or less 3-4 months ago. I went up to inspect the actic for leak and found damage to a supporting rafter (broken), abundant of the rafters where on earth cracked and the main support and the prevalent support was cracked. During the installation, the workers be dropping the tabs from just about waist high onto the roof as the be doing their work. They have come out to repair some of the disfavour (city inspection office found work not up to code). My cross-examine is, does there goings-on show responsbility for the damage? They are presently saying they are not liable for the defacement (blaming age, foundation - all be check out prior to purchasing house, 1 yr prior, and reported in angelic condition.) I am having my insurance company come out to check the violate but the agent say that it sounds similar to it was their bad habit. I am not sure who to believe. All I know is that my house was find since they did any work on it and no is not. Please Help!!!! Thank You in credit.
Answers: I believe from your description that the roofers are at fault and the certainty that they came out to do some repairs shows they permitted responsibility. Your home owners insurance is not responsible and probably won't be able to aid. The roofing company should have insurance to cover this injure. You should ask the roofing company what the name of their insurance company is so you can insure they are notify. If they have no insurance, they are still responsible. If they do not hold insurance and won't fix it, you can ask your insurance company to pay for the repairs and if they agree your deductible would apply. The end avenue, of course, is suing the roofing company.
(USA) state law vary but the above is true for Wisconsin
Sue them and obtain your money back!