ComplaintsforBehr's Buildings, LLC.

• Initial Complaint

  04/03/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Paid $****** deposit on a building 4 weeks later called back and wanted another $****** deposit before the building could be delivered. I just asked for a refund of my deposit so I could find a more reputable company. I was told my money could not be refunded I’m sure in the fine print I missed something asked a question and never received a return phone call this it not the way to do business I just hope I can help someone else from there deposit being stolen from there crooks on a building I never received.

  

  Business response

  04/04/2024

  We are sorry to hear about any frustrations customers have with manufacturer policies. We have attached the customer's signed order agreement going over all the terms and conditions of the sale. The issue at hand is that the customer does not have free and clear access to the site. (which is a term of the sale). When the manufacturer called to go over the details of the order the customer informed them that the carrying of the materials to the desired job site would be required. Upon hearing that Custom Built Structures (The Manufacturer) informed the customer that there would be a ***$ carrying fee if they were not able to easily access the site with the truck, trailer, and materials.  All this information is detailed in the customer's attached signed order agreement.  If the customer can provide easy access to the site, there would be no fee for carrying. 

• Initial Complaint

  01/22/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I ordered 3 buildings: 30'x60' & (2) 14'x20' metal barns. On 11/17/23 my deposit was made in full of $3829.78. I confirmed on 11/20/23 that the building sites were ready to go, and at this point: was again told 2-6 weeks for my buildings. On week 7, after not hearing anything, I called to find out the status-these barns were purchased for agricultural purposes and I have ************** due for babies. I was told that the metal wasn't even ordered yet for my large barn, and it would be at least 4+ weeks for my buildings. I emailed on 1/12/24 asking to cancel my 30x60, and if the deposit could be applied to the 14x20', since it was their fault I needed to cancel and go elsewhere. I was told that the deposit is non-transferable. On January 16, **** I asked to canceled my entire transaction as the resolution with Behrs has not been customer-friendly in the least. Communication up until I gave my deposit was great-afterwards, absolutely crickets. I did have other friends in our area interested in buildings, and I definitely will not be recommending Behrs. I had to buy barns elsewhere now, so I would like a refund on my deposit since they far exceeded the time frame I was given. If it had been a week or 2 extra, I would have understood, but months after the time frame is not acceptable.

  

  Business response

  01/23/2024

  We are so sorry to hear about the delays this customer experienced with ******** Steel. Due to winter weather and the Holiday break, they are unfortunate behind schedule at this time. We have reached out to the customer and come to a solution to the problem. 

  Customer response

  01/24/2024

   Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

• Initial Complaint

  11/01/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We purchased our original carport in May, and have been very happy with it. On July 6, I contacted dealer ****** and told him that we wanted to add side panels to our existing carport, and purchase a second carport. I told him I wanted to do the rent-to-own option. He wrote up the contract, it was signed, and my $480 deposit was paid. A few days later, I received a message from him that I could not do rent-to-own on the side panels, so we would have to re-write the contract. I replied, and told him that was fine. I also told him that I would pay outright for the panels, and do rent-to-own on the carport only. After a couple of weeks, I realized that I had not received a reply from him, so I messaged him again. Then I called. Then I emailed. I messaged, called and emailed several more times and never received a reply. I decided to contact Behr Buildings directly. When I finally received a response to my multiple emails, I was told that someone would be contacting me shortly. No one ever did. Then I called Behr Buildings multiple times, and spoke to several managers. Each manager told me the same thing: someone would be getting right back to me. Again, no one ever contacted me. So, here I sit with no contract, no carport, and I’m out $480.

  

  Business response

  11/02/2023

  Unfortunately, the Rent to Own company would not allow her to rent to own on the materials she wanted to put on her existing carport. Because of this issue it delayed the processing of her order which we are extremely sorry for. Her salesperson was out of town and had his son's wedding back-to-back so was not able to be as responsive as he normally is, for that we are also very sorry.  We have reached out to the customer, and everything should now be squared away. If she has any further questions or concerns our customer service team can be reached at ************ for immediate assistance. 

• Initial Complaint

  08/08/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Back on March 21st, I hired this company to install a 40'x80' building on my property. After the contract was created, I made a $10,000 down payment for the building, which was listed as an "18% Deposit" on the contract. After making the down payment, I decided I could only do a 30'x50' building. The 30'x50' building obviously required a lower down payment ($5000 instead of $10000). When I called this company, they informed me that $5000 of the $10000 could be used as payment for the revised project, but they would be keeping the extra $5000 as a commission. No where on the original contract was any part of the down payment listed as a commission; it was simply listed as an "18% Deposit". The original building was never created, so a commission should not have been granted to them, leaving $5000 unaccounted for. I AM NOT ASKING FOR THIS MONEY TO BE REFUNDED TO ME. However, I am asking that the money to be applied to the revised project, since the original building was never installed. I have spoken to the manager of the company, and after an extremely rude and unprofessional conversation on his part, he has refused to transfer the money to the revised project. If the building I payed commission on is not produced or delivered, then they should not be able to retain this commission. If this situation cannot be amended and the full $10,000 is not applied to the revised project, I will be pursuing legal action.

  

  Business response

  08/09/2023

  The 18% downpayment paid by the customer was for a commercial grade 40x80 building. It clearly states in his signed contract that all deposits paid are non-refundable. After having this order active for months, the customer decided he no longer wanted this commercial building he paid the deposit for and canceled that order. At that point the customer lost his deposit on the building. The customer then placed a completely new order for a much smaller building (30x50) which required a new and separate deposit. Instead of requiring the customer to pay an additional new 18% deposit, which contractually we are in our rights to do so, we allowed a partial amount of his previous deposit to transfer over to his new building deposit. Again, this is not something we had to to but we did in order to help the customer out. 

   

  When this customer called in, we were not rude or unprofessional with him we simply told him that he was not allowed to transfer his entire deposit to a new project, and he was very upset with that news. 

   

  Customer response

  08/09/2023

   I am rejecting this response because: First of all, the original order was never cancelled. Its the same order but revised. I'M NOT ASKING FOR A REFUND; I'm simply asking for my down payment to be applied to the building I'm still buying. You guys are collecting $10,000 in commission for a building that was never produced or delivered. I covered for all the costs of the project. There was no cost at all on your behalf. Unfortunately, the city of Indianapolis did not authorize a building of the original larger size to be installed on my property and the only way to find this out was by signing the contract and sending the blueprints for city evaluation. (In addition, the blueprints were promised within a week, but it was over 30 days until we received them from Behrs Buildings, which contributed to the prolonged wait-time.) The rest of the time this project was paused was because we were fighting with the city due to a lack of information included in their project files (missing calculations and a few other items).  Now that we have the corrected information and allowable building size, as well as an amended (not cancelled) contract, I would like my original $10,000 to be applied to the revised building. 
  
  
  

  

  Business response

  08/10/2023

  If the customer did not cancel the original order, then that buildings can be delivered at the agreed upon price. However, he did in fact cancel his original order and is now trying to order a building half of its size and price. We are verry sorry that the customer ran into issues getting his permit however in the contract it very clearly states that it is the customers sole responsibility to check on and obtain any permits prior to placing an order. The "revised" order the customer has was provided to him from the manufacturer when he called them direct for a price quote on ordering a new building. On this revision it shows the credit he would receive for placing the new order.  We are willing to cover the 18% deposit for the customer on his new building he desires to order.

  Customer response

  08/11/2023

   I am rejecting this response because: The statement that I cancelled the order is incorrect.  I simply asked you guys to change the order; same colors, same height, and same setup - just smaller and one less door.  In addition, there is absolutely no way to get permits for a building without the blueprints and contract signed by the contractor, so that assertion makes no sense. The statement that the revised estimate was done by the manufacturer is also not true. The new contract was sent to me by the same group, Behrs Buildings - please check screenshot of the email attached.  Even on the document that they sent to me for signature, it is stating REVISED, not new order or canceled order. Specifically, the name of the document is "David Neves (Revision)".  This is just one piece of evidence out of many that I am willing to use to take this case to court if this situation is not revised. 
   
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  06/28/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  They want to keep our $550 deposit after the installation was delayed and multiple installation appointments were cancelled. The owner **** won’t stand by his product or service and will keep your deposit for his own pockets. We took two (2) days off work in an effort to deal with their multiple delays. When they cancelled both appointment times at the last minute, we cancelled the order and had someone install what we needed the next day.

  

  Business response

  06/29/2023

  At the time the customer placed the order, he signed the agreement form which listed the terms and conditions of the sale.  Attached is a copy of the agreement for your reference. 

  Eagle Carports (the manufacturer and installer of the building) had to reschedule the estimated delivery date on two separate occasions due to unforeseen circumstances and a medical emergency--issues beyond their control.  Eagle Carports personnel were very apologetic to the customer regarding the delay and promptly attempted to reschedule the delivery and installation; however, the customer reacted with unreasonable belligerence and was unwilling to work with the manufacturer to rectify the issue.  The customer blatantly refused to reschedule delivery/installation and told Eagle Carports he was cancelling his order. 

  As clearly stated per the order agreement signed by the customer, "Delivery dates may be rescheduled due to bad weather conditions, installer running behind, accidents, etc.  Buyer agrees to give Seller up to 3 installation attempts to deliver said product."

  Additionally, the signed agreement states that "In the event buyer cancels the order, buyer will receive no refund of the down payment." 

  Furthermore, in the "Lead Time" section of the contract, parts a), c), and d) reiterate that "Lead-times serve as approximate time frames for completion of orders; they are not promised or guaranteed dates; all lead times are subject to unforeseen delays imposed by weather, shipping of supplies, regional scheduling, etc.  In the "Deposits/Additional Fees" section of the contract, parts a) and b) state that "all deposits paid to Behrs Buildings are non-refundable; they serve as the administrative fees that generate the process of securing your order. Under no circumstances is Behrs Buildings liable to return deposits relative to any issues arising after the order being signed and placed (e.g., delays in lead-time, delivery, installation, inability to obtain permit, repairs, etc.).

  Although we at Behrs Buildings are also frustrated with the delay issues the customer experienced, it is something beyond the scope of our control, and it does not warrant the customer's abrupt decision to cancel the order and then demand a return of the initial deposit/downpayment.  Had the customer demonstrated more patience and willingness to work with Eagle Carports rather than cancelling the order out of anger, delivery/installation of their structure would have been completed.

   

   

  Customer response

  07/05/2023

  I am rejecting this response because:

  ****’s response is confusing, inaccurate, and incomplete.  Rather than responding to each and ever inaccurate claim, please consider this my general objection to your entire response.  I will now address the most dishonest statements contained within your response. 

  There were three (3) failed attempts at installing the carport.  Behrs Buildings stated at the time of purchase that it would be installed within 1-2 weeks.  It wasn’t until we reached out after several weeks that they even attempted to reschedule our appointment.  It seems as though **** is holding firm on the loopholes within his predatory contract, which will certainly be held invalid in small claims.  It seems as though **** and Behrs Buildings has zero accountability and any delays, cancellations, etc. must fall entirely upon the customer.  Eagle Carports and Behrs Buildings are playing a shell game, pointing the finger at each other as if one business has no responsibility for the other.  

  We did not cancel the order at the time of the first cancellation as **** claims.  This inaccurate claim just proves he will lie in order to keep your deposit.  It wasn’t until the third (3rd) attempt that we cancelled the order.  We took two (2) days off work got zero commitment as to when the carport would be installed.  

  I commented on Behr’s ******** page to inform the public about its unfair business practices, but **** quickly reacted by blocking me and removing the comments.  I will continue to notify the public through all possible means of Behrs Building deceptive, anti-customer tactics until the deposit is returned.  

   

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  12/13/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I placed an order with****** from behrs building on november 7th 2022. When i first called i inquired about a 20x25 building and the price was $9,000 with build lead time of 12-16 weeks.....i was then told if i bought a building worth $15,000 i could have a lead time of 3-4 weeks....my concern was getting the building quickly so i opted to spend more and get a garage quicker.....ive been in contact with ****** and **** from new team carports over the past 5 weeks. I still have no building... and i am being told the building wont be in until late january now.....so i was convinced to buy a more expensive building for a quicker leadtime for nothing.....ive asked for my deposit of $2550 back because i xant wait that long for the building and need to go rent a place now.....but was told its non refundable. These guys are using manipulative sales techniques and at time straight up lying just to get the sale.....and counting on the non refundable deposit in the contract to hold its ground...i was told by the manufaturer at new team carports that as of today 12/13/2022 that the material for my building hasnt even been orderd.....all i want is my refund back so i can go on woth my life.....

  

  Business response

  12/14/2022

  We are sorry to hear about the issues you are encountering with New Team Carports (your manufacturer). Due to the geographical location of the order New Team was only excepting orders with a dollar amount of 15,000 or more. At the time of the order ****** reached out to New Team's scheduling department and was told by them that they could get the building delivered in 4-5 weeks. However, since that time they have run into issues with the steel supply chain and some materials are now on back order. This issue was unforeseen and unintentional. We have been in communication with the customer and were able to work through the issue at hand. He is now satisfied with the outcome. Again, we apologize for the issue with your order. 

  Customer response

  12/14/2022

   Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

• Initial Complaint

  11/14/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Sales and Advertising Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I have had a carport on order since Feb 5 2021. I have had 0 contacts from the supplier for delivery and have asked the supplier many many times. I have a down payment of around $400usd. i would like a refund please

  

  Business response

  11/14/2022

  Unfortunately, in 2021 due to the many issues brought about by covid many manufactures were running into major delays which is not the case anymore. We have reached out to the customer and spoke with him about the issues surrounding his order and he is now satisfied. We apologize for any issues this customer ran into during his ordering process with the manufacturer "Metal Carports and Structures". 

• Initial Complaint

  08/07/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I paid $600 down-payment to ***** ***** for a carport, he promised that it will be installed within 5 to 10 business days, thier construction contractor called me days after to tell me that they don't have a permit to work in Columbus and they might get that permit by the end of this year, so I called the sales man ***** ***** at Lancaster oh location and texted him to many times, all he say is he's not responsible for that because he's just a dealer

  

  Business response

  08/08/2022

  We are so sorry to hear about any issues you are running into regarding your order with American Steel Carports. Per the contract there no "promises" in regard to the lead time only rough estimates provided. The estimated 5-10 business days lead time is accurate and only starts once the customer is 100% ready to receive delivery of the structure. The lead time per the contract does not start until the customer has an accessible, flat level site, and has obtain any and all permits that may be needed for the project. Per the signed contract it is the customer responsibility to obtain any and all permits relative to the project. American Steel Carports is able to help with obtaining these permits however it is the customers sole responsibility to do so.  American Steel does in fact built in Columbus Ohio however I think the customer was confused about the information that was relayed to him from the manufacturer. When the customer tried to reach out to ***** at Behr's Buildings (the dealer) ***** informed him that helping with the permits is not a part of the project that we are able to help with and directed him back to the manufacturer for assistance. The attached contract details all of the above information.   

   

  Since receiving this complaint, we have tried numerous times to reach out to this customer to assist in any way possible and have not been able to reach him. 

   

  We can be contacted at ************ and would love to help in any way possible. 

  Customer response

  08/19/2022

   I am rejecting this response because:
  
  They didn't offer any solution, no money back or installing carport, been giving me the run around for weeks

  

  Business response

  08/19/2022

  We have been in communication with this customer. American Steel Carports has a contractor's license to build in the city of Columbus and have completed many projects there. However, this customer is asking for a home improvement license which American steel does not have. In the contract it clearly states that obtaining building permits is the sole responsibility of the customer and is to be done prior to placing an order. Also, there were not written or applied promises or guarantees that American Steel Carports would be able to obtain this type of licensing prior to the customer placing his order. American Steel is looking into possible solutions to this mater and has begun the process of obtaining this specific license that the customer is requiring. The contract does state the if the customer does require additional permitting that the estimated lead-time for delivery of the structure would be extended. Both American Steel and Behrs Buildings are working hard in attempt to work through this issue that should have been presented to us by the customer prior to placing his order. 

  Customer response

  08/20/2022

   I am rejecting this response because:
  Behrs always very dishonest business, I never asked for home improvement contractor, the city of Columbus building and zoning department asked for it when I went to get carport permit, they told me exactly that project require a home improvement contractor not a general contractor, I explained that to **** over the phone to many times but he keep giving me the run around and act completely clueless, he called **** from American steel while I was on the phone with him and she told him that they don't have home improvement license and they can't build the carport, I asked her if I can get my money back she told me to call the dealer ***** ***** but never picked up the phone not even once

  
  
  

  

  Business response

  08/22/2022

  The business owner informed BBB that the consumer signed the contract, which states "It is the sole responsibility of the customer to inquire with their local municipalities to determine whether permits or drawings are required, whether zoning restrictions apply, etc." (Site Preparation/Permits (b)) "Such inquiries are to be made prior to signing and submitting the order to Behrs Buildings." (Site Preparation/Permits (c))  "Any costs incurred for such permits, drawings, etc. are the sole responsibility of the customer." (Site Preparation/Permits (e))"  Also, " Additional fees may be assessed by the manufacturer if: the customer changes/cancels the agreed upon delivery/installation date; the customer has not properly prepared the building site; the customer has failed to secure permits required by local authorities, or the customer has failed to mark utility lines, etc. (Deposits/Additional Fees (d)).

  The manufacturer is will to assist in securing the requesting Home Improvement license.  Provided there are no delays with the City of Columbus, the license should be ready the first part of December.

   

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  07/21/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  They did not disclose information about having to own the property in order to buy a carport before the deposit was made. I had to cancel the order because it’s my mothers property that I live on and they won’t give the deposit back. They said nothing about owning the property before I sent the deposit to purchase.

  

  Business response

  07/22/2022

  We are so sorry for any miscommunications or frustrations you have experienced during the ordering process. After receiving this complaint, we reach out to the customer and were able to show them the specific area of the Rent to Own National Contract that covers their landowner policy. This was a simple oversight by the customer and could easily be made by anyone considering the length of the rent to own contract. We have been able to transfer the customers rent to own contract to another rent to own company (**** ******* *******) who does not have a landowner requirement. The customer is now 100% satisfied. 

  Customer response

  07/22/2022

   Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

• Initial Complaint

  06/03/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  Nov 2021, we order a new garage for our new house. We were told nothing to worry about it we gave the deposit of $1, 243.00 after that we never received email or call of the status at all. Everytime I call to check status every 2 weeks they don’t know nothing of Status just wait 2-12 weeks for delivery. Me trusting did wait for a month in March 2022 we told that have not started and that I need to get the forms filled by the county, they tell me I can’t take the forms is the contractor. So I told them I want my refund back and don’t want to go thru all this. They told me to call the people that sold it to me that have the deposit. No we’re to be found all this people. I received a email to call eagle carports they told me that nothing have been done. I told them I am not waiting on them no that I need my refund back. 2 months later nothing at all, send email and call them and nothing. So I call my bank yo submit a dispute for not honoring the contract because the wait. And they have not refund me. My bank told me that I can only dispute in the item or merchant don’t complete the order. I only have 60 days to dispute from the day of purchase. So they inform me that merchants like this know very well what they do, they wait wait for later not received the item and you loose your money. I just want my refund refunded to order one another company that really is taking care of my needs of a garage. Very disappointing company…..

  

  Business response

  06/07/2022

  [BBB transcription of business reply via email]

  We are so sorry to hear about any issues you are encountering with your order you placed with Eagle Carports. Since we have received your complaint we have tried to reach out to numerous times to discuss the details of your order and we have not been able to get into contact with you or received a call back. We did reach out to Eagle Carports as well and they have responded back to us in great detail surrounding this matter. I have attached the emails from Eagle Carports. They tried to reach out to you mid-December to schedule your building for delivery. At they time they were told by you to put the building on hold due to issues with getting a permit. It wasn’t until March that they heard back from you concerning this matter. At that time you informed them that you needed their assistance in helping you obtain your permits. Upon your request they began the long and grueling process of obtaining permits through your county.  In March Eagle Carports sent you paper work that you needed to fill out “Notice of Commencement” (Attached). That paper work has not been filled out by you and sent back to Eagle Carports. Once that paper work is filled out and sent back Eagle Carports they can continue moving forward with the permits. Tammy Haynes “Permit Agent” at Eagle Carports can be reached anytime at 336-415-8589 and she is able to help with any questions or concerns you may have.

   

  At Behrs Buildings it is our desire to help you in any way possible to help you move forward with getting your building. 

   

   

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  ****ery *****

  Owner

  Behrs Buildings

  C: ***** ********

  Customer response

  06/13/2022

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

   

  thanks Mr. ****,

   

  it was a pleasure meeting you and speaking to you. Updated!  I apologize for mixing the companies, Eagle car Ports is the contractors, after today conversation and the options that I was provided right now we are working together to get this fixed. 
  

  Thanks

  Angel

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