All Forum Posts by: Barry Enix

We purchased the home post remodeling.  It had undergone a complete makeover and was put on the market.  Hopefully that helps with the term “fixer upper.”

Apparently the roofer installed some shingles upside down and left corroded screws when they installed new shingles over the existing ones.  There were additional areas where shingles were not overlapped.  Our contractor also mention joust installed wrong and electrical wiring that should not have passed inspection.  We have already replaced the majority of plumbing including a three foot trench across the center of a finished basement.  The plumbing required the tearing out a wall and ceiling.  After redoing the floors, ceiling and walls that cost us 10.5 K.  I could go on, but there is no use.  We realize there is little we can do other than try and tackle one thing at a time.  

This is from the listing in 2018:
Remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage Benton Beauty. Large closets, storage space, built ins. 2 bedrooms have their own full baths. New walls, appliances, windows, roof, fixtures, bathrooms, kitchen, heat and air are just a few of the improvements that were part of the remodeling of this beautiful like new home. Unique floor plan. Great location close to golf course, city amenities, Kentucky lake. Nice established neighborhood. Ready to move into with immediate possession. Woods view behind home.

We purchased our home almost three years ago.  The house was a fixer upper and listed for sale as having a new roof.  A few days ago we notice a small amount of water intruding through the ceiling of our dining room.  We have contacted a roofer who has stated that water is getting behind the flashing due to its low heigh, rusty nails and other poor installation where there is height differential on the roof.  It’s a split foyer house.  Prior to purchasing the home we had an inspection completed.  The inspection report stated the roof was new (two shingled stacked).  The report states his inspection was completed from the ground with binoculars and the flashing could not be observed.  Two nights ago, the ceiling collapsed on to the floor.  Insurance will not cover the claim because it was not due to peril.  The inspectors summary did not disclose any defect’s on the roof and the seller is stating they never lived here so they were not aware.  They contacted the company that installed the roofing and they only guarantee their work for one year.  Do we have any recourse other than out of pocket?  Below is the inspectors checklist.