I found Sals name through the internet, listed under "local contracter" on a metal roof Mfg. Website. I contacted him and we made arrangements to meet at my home to look at the job to be done (new metal roof).
When Sal arrived we looked over the roof and he asked if there were any special issues he should know about (leaks, structure damage, ect.). I told him no and that all that was needed was a new metal roof. We discussed color, style and availability of materials locally.
Several days later Sal arrived back at my home with what appeared to be a ligitimite contract and work order / invoice describing the scope of the work to be done and the price schedule showing a 50% deposit and the balance at completion. Being he was purchasing the materials I did not question the deposit amount of 50%. The total cost of the job was to be $7200.00. I felt the price was reasonable and signed the contract and wrote out a check for $3600.00
Work was to begin by 11/04/02 and completed by 11/18/02.By 11/12 I had not heard from Sal so I called him and he said the weather had been bad and he was a little behind schedule, but he would up in a day or two. He also told me that he had ordered the materials and metal for the roof and it should be here any day. Knowing several people at the building supply yard where he claimed to buy the materials, I called to get an idea of when to expect delevery only to find that he never ordered them. I also found out that he cashed the deposit check on his way out of town the day I wrote it.
On 11/14 Sal showed up with his wife/girlfriend and said the came up to find a motel for his men so they would not have to commute and they would start tomorrow. I asked about ordering material and he said he found a better price and it should be here tommorow. That was the last I saw of Sal!
By 11/20 I was getting concerned about the weather turning bad so I called Sal and got another excuse about the materials and the weather so finally I told hin that it was now too late in the season to be tearing off a roof. I also told that we were past the completion date and that I did not want to start work this late in the season and requested that he return the deposit money and I would contact him in the spring. He agreed and said he would send it right out. That was the last I talked to him.
Since then I have made several attempt to contact him and even have gone to Cossayuna in search of him. Through the help of some local people and the NY State Trooper (who had many entries and complaints, a whole page in the police blotter just for Sal) I located the a last known address and a possible new work address. I gave this information to my attorny but have not been able to find Sal. I dont know that the attorny has tried that hard to locate Sal and I just found out about Rippoff-Report and hope you can help find Sal or my money
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