I was approached by a neighbor who was using this company and they suggested that I get an estimate, which I did. The salesman. Michael Sterling, worked well with my insurance adjuster and negotiated pricing and I signed paperwork with ALLTEX Roofing, part of ALLTEX General Contracting. The bottom of the paperwork had a space for the Owner to sign, indicating he accepted the contract. Three month later, I get a call from the owner, Ray Choate. He wants to know if I am ready to get the work started.
The next day, I sent him a letter stating that I cancelled any and all agreements, which were invalid to begin with; he never accepted the contract, he had 3 months to send me paperwork if he did AND he failed to provide me with written and signed (by me) notice that I had been informed of my right to cancel in 3 business days, which is a violation of state law. I went to the Attorney General's website and found that the company also failed to have a required statement near the Signature line which is also required by law. According to the AG's website: A contractor's failure to include this notice constitutes a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice under Section 17.46 of the DTPA. Texas Property Code 41.007 (b).
I have already had my roof and carport replaced using a different contractor. I want to warn people about Ray Choate and ALLTEX General Contracting; judging by some other reports I found on the internet, I am not the only one who has ever had problems with the owner and his company.
I would recommend that everyone stay well clear of these people.
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