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Initial Complaint
05/04/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Billing Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
In February 2024 representative of the company came to our door soliciting to provide a new roof while working with my insurance company and costing me only my deductible. The sales spiel included that they were veteran owned, made a $100 donation to a Veteran's charity for every roof they replace and making a $250 rebate to the veteran after the project was completed. The trucks the drove supported the Red White and Blue. We ultimately signed up and had our roof replaced and new gutters. The work was completed satisfactorily. The problem started when they suddenly came to the house wanting a check for over $16,000 (insurance proceeds plus my deductible). I wanted a receipt. They promised an immediate e-mail.Finally after several weeks of repeated phone calls I received a brief e-mail as receipt. To date and despite additional calls, I have not received the promised rebate "All Veterans Receive a $250 Rebate After Project Completion" nor evidence of any contribution "we donate $100" both as stated in their handout material. I went with this company because I believed that they supported veterans and were thus honorable people. I am a veteran and served honorably, this company has no honor and I believe they use this reference as only a sales tool.Business response
05/16/2024
*** *****,
This is in response to BBB********.
Thank you for your inquiry. Roofing for Troops is an honorable company that has donated thousands to veterans causes. It is veteran owned and has employed many veterans. Rest assured that when we say that veterans have been supported that this is true.
The main job of complete roof replacement in question was performed satisfactorily. More than satisfactorily. The job was received on 02/15/24 and the roof completed on 2/22/24. A seven-day turnaround is very good in this industry. And obviously good communication had to have occurred for such a rapid response to have happened.
The customer also had a gutter project that was received on 2/21/24 and that was completed again satisfactorily on 3/7/24. A 13-day turnaround time.
In addition to the gutter roof and gutter replacement, we were contracted for a small soffit repair on 2/21/24. We spoke to the customer on 3/11/24 about scheduling this small project and we completed that project 3/15/24. The customer’s assumption was that when we repaired the gutters that we also completed this small project at the same time. However, we have a separate contractor that performs this function and wanted to complete the gutter project first as this is the appropriate way to approach this issue.
We received the final payment for these projects after all work was completed on 3/19/24.
Apparently, the issue in question was an alleged miscommunication concerning the customer paying for the completed work and receiving a specific receipt. We have likewise provided that. The customer has been remitted his rebate as due which is paid after all payments from the customer are paid. Also, all promised donations are always made and have been made.
The specific donation on this project was made to US Army Veteran ***** ****** to help her get through a difficult time and she even reached out wanting to personally thank those that helped her (see attached).
We realize that people often have lived in their homes for a long time and they are very anxious on every detail. And while we understand that different customers may have more communication needs than average this is not always readily apparent. Several people communicated with the customer on this job. The job was finished professionally and in a very short time. All promises were kept by Roofing for Troops.Business response
06/10/2024
This is in response to BBB********.
Thank you for your inquiry. Roofing for Troops is an honorable company that has donated thousands to veterans causes. It is veteran owned and has employed many veterans. Rest assured that when we say that veterans have been supported that this is true.
The main job of complete roof replacement in question was performed satisfactorily. More than satisfactorily. The job was received on 02/15/24 and the roof completed on 2/22/24. A seven-day turnaround is very good in this industry. And obviously good communication had to have occurred for such a rapid response to have happened.
The customer also had a gutter project that was received on 2/21/24 and that was completed again satisfactorily on 3/7/24. A 13-day turnaround time.
In addition to the gutter roof and gutter replacement, we were contracted for a small soffit repair on 2/21/24. We spoke to the customer on 3/11/24 about scheduling this small project and we completed that project 3/15/24. The customer’s assumption was that when we repaired the gutters that we also completed this small project at the same time. However, we have a separate contractor that performs this function and wanted to complete the gutter project first as this is the appropriate way to approach this issue.
We received the final payment for these projects after all work was completed on 3/19/24.
Apparently, the issue in question was an alleged miscommunication concerning the customer paying for the completed work and receiving a specific receipt. We have likewise provided that. The customer has been remitted his rebate as due which is paid after all payments from the customer are paid. Also, all promised donations are always made and have been made.
The specific donation on this project was made to US Army Veteran ***** ****** to help her get through a difficult time and she even reached out wanting to personally thank those that helped her (see attached).
We realize that people often have lived in their homes for a long time and they are very anxious on every detail. And while we understand that different customers may have more communication needs than average this is not always readily apparent. Several people communicated with the customer on this job. The job was finished professionally and in a very short time. All promises were kept by Roofing for Troops.
^^ Original Response
Additional Information after meeting the customer on 5/16/24 at 4:30pm
I met with the client to discuss his filed BBB inquiry. We discussed the communication issues he had with our assigned sales person and he stated emphatically that he is happy with our work. He is even willing to refer clients to us in the future.
We delivered his $250 Veteran rebate check to him along with his workmanship warranty and manufacturers warranty information. We also delivered a thank you letter to him from the local veteran who received a donation from Roofing for Troops that his project helped in providing.
Please let us know if you would like any additional information. I have attached the information given to the client when I met with him. Please see attached.
Thank you,
Steve
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Steven B****** | General Manager
Cell/Text: ###-###-####
Office: ###-###-####
27 Water St #1
Milford, OH 45150
Roofing, Siding, Insulation, Gutters, Painting, & Storm DamageCustomer response
06/11/2024
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.
Regards,
**** *********Initial Complaint
11/25/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Roofing For Troops I don't have anything good to say about them. Maybe they can tell me where I can get a metal roof replaced for $7,800?! This company, Roofing For Troops, mistakenly tarped our previously undamaged metal roof-that hurricane Ian left undamaged...why they tarped our roof is beyond me! Our home is clearly marked with our address. Then, when they realized that they did it they never bothered to call us so my husband had to fly down the next day when we were told that THERE WAS A TARP ON OUR ROOF $$$(it's a retirement community & everyone has everyone's numbers - including the office). Now Roofing For Troops has blocked me, won't return our calls, and their insurance company #******************* is trying to prorated our roof as if it's a property claim when it's a LIABILITY CLAIM! We can't have over 300 screw holes in our metal roof for very long before it starts to leak. No one is doing what they're legally required to do. ?? The lowest written estimate is for just under $19,000! How is $7,800 going to get our roof replaced? This is our vacation home. We still currently live full time at **** ********** **** ***** *************** ******* *****.Business response
12/07/2022
Dear BBB,
Thank you for your inquiry,
While it is unfortunate that *** ****** has said that he has had a difficult situation after the terrible destruction of Hurricane Ian which affected so many lives and caused so much confusion and devastation, the damage he has received has been properly addressed.
His frustration at the confusion which ensued from Hurricane Ian is understandable and Roofing for Troops wishes him well in his endeavors. However, Roofing for Troops did act properly upon the discovery that *** ****** may have had screws erroneously put into his roof and that a protective tarp may have been placed on his roof. Many such events have likely happened by many companies and individuals and first responders in the chaos which followed Hurricane Ian. Roofing for Troops specifically was expeditiously working in a time sensitive and unusual environment to help as many people as possible in what was often their time of greatest need. Upon learning that *** ******’s roof may have had screws placed in it from protective tarping that caused damage Roofing for Troops immediately placed a claim with its insurance carrier. As of todays date the insurance carrier has paid a sum which is quite different from the amount that *** ****** claims was paid, and has signed the appropriate papers. While Roofing for Troops has assisted as necessary this claim was between the insurance carrier and *** ******. without disclosing the sum that has been paid him Roofing for Troops can confidently state that *** ****** did not receive an insufficient settlement. Nor was this a “property claim.” It was a liability claim. And *** ****** has quickly received sufficient funds for a complete roof replacement and not merely a repair.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Roofing for TroopsJoe H******
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Customer Complaints Summary
3 total complaints in the last 3 years.
1 complaints closed in the last 12 months.