Additional Information for Built Strong Exteriors, LLC

On January 11, 2023,  the business entered into a Consent Order with the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). The Consent Order settles allegations that the business violated Minn. Stat. 326B.082, subd. 11 (b)(1)(2)(8)(9); 326B.84 (1)(2)(4)(14)(15);  326B.86, subd. 2 (2020) and Minn.R. 2891.0040, subp. 1D and 1H (2021). Under terms of the Consent Order, the business agreed to fully comply with all statues, rules and orders that govern residential building contractors in Minnesota; provide reasonable supervision for their employees, agents, subcontractors and sales staff and ensure all work meets the standard of the State Building Code; promptly and truthfully respond to requests for information from DLI; and are prohibited from commencing insurance funded projects  until the property owner has a written estimate and reached an agreed on scope and cost of repairs with the owner's insurance company. The business also agreed to complete the full scope of work as listed in the contracts and change orders and provide written notice of the actual scope of work to the property owner and/or their insurance company before requesting final payment or release of the insurance proceeds. The business also agreed to ensure all communications, including estimates, invoices, change orders are accurate and not to seek or accept final payment until all permitted work is completed and passed inspections.  The business also agreed to replace the roof and repair any interior damages for one of their customers by June 1, 2023, as well as obtain the required permits and inspections for the home. 

The business will pay a $4,000.00 stayed penalty from a 2017 Consent Order as well as an additional $5,500.00 penalty. The business also agreed to comply with the terms of this Order and all laws, rules and orders under DLI authority.   The Consent Order was for settlement purposes only and should not be considered as an admission of guilt or finding of violation of the law. For more details go to the below link.