Dispute over roofing work and need for an Elkhart attorney

Real Estate Investor · Auckland, Select a State · Member since 2009 · 16 posts · 0 votes

I have a dispute over a roof replacement job in Elkhart, Indiana in that the roofer didn't obtain code of compliance as the inspector was unable to verify a couple of things about the roof because the roofer didn't organise time with the inspector before the shingles were put down.

I am looking for a local attorney in Elkhart who understands such issues to help me out here. Or does anyone have any advice?

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Aaron Junck
Real Estate Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2013 · 415 posts · 84 votes
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Curious, what issue(s) is the building inspector questioning,any idea?
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Wayne Brooks
Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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Your roofer needs to "uncover" some of his work, so the inspector can see it. If he doesn't, you need to get another roofer to do it. If you don't still have some of the roofer's money, then the fun begins.
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Jon Holdman
Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
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Originally posted by Wayne Brooks:
Your roofer needs to "uncover" some of his work, so the inspector can see it. If he doesn't, you need to get another roofer to do it. If you don't still have some of the roofer's money, then the fun begins.

More a matter of "then the expenses begin". I've been here, coming along behind a failed rehabber and dealing with building inspectors and fixing all the stuff that was messed up.

Are you looking for a lawyer to sue the roofer or to try to deal with with the city?
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Joel OwensBusiness Member
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Real Estate Broker · Canton, GA · Member since 2010 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
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Is the roofer a handyman type or a professional company that is large in size??

If they are big they may have money and assets to go after and will settle.

If this is a group that stays in town for awhile for a job and bounces county to county or state to state I really don't think you will get much out of them.

Those contractor types already have tons of problems and are usually uncollectible even if you win anything. These types they can do a quality job but get lazy sometimes. That great deal is only a great deal when you watch them on site until the job is finished and you buy the materials and only pay them when finished and everything looks good and is approved.

If you don't they will simply cut corners and you will be left to deal with it.
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R Davidson
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Real Estate Investor · Auckland, Select a State · Member since 2009 · 16 posts · 0 votes
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The 2 items the inspector is questioning about is whether the ice/water shield is in place and flashing.

I am waiting for the second roofer to have a look for me, will have to remove some of the shingles.

Joel, you are right. I will either have manage the job myself or pay more for a company to do the whole thing properly.
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Aaron Junck
Real Estate Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2013 · 415 posts · 84 votes
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As far as the ice and water guard accordin to residential building codeRBC, ice and water guard has to cover 2 feet past your exterior wall. Most of the time this is typically 2 rows that are 3' wide , however depending on how much overhang you have and how steep your roof is will depend on how many rows need to be put down. You should be able to lift up a few shingles on the edge of a gable end to see if it applied. Not sure how complicated your roof is or what area he is questioning the flashing.. Usually you can see it if it is installed. Good luck
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