Americorp Builders this company has not complied with a complaint we put toward them with the BBB, and Attorney Generals office regarding work they promised to repair in our home they built, they did sloppy and horrible workmanship on our home that was suposed to be our dream home being built, ripoff East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
Americorp Builders built our home in 2004, there were some problems with settling that we new might happen, but the ceilings and floors were separating and the wood outside was twisting, and the roof started to sagg. We kindly reported this to them, there guys came out and some repairs were made, but to my disblief there own workers said they didnt want to do the repairs because the "other guy" sheetrock, painter, framer did not do the work correctly.
I filed a report with the BBB, and the Attorney Generals office, a meeting was held and the twirp attorney was horrible towards us. the owner and the attorney said they would do the repairs and we signed a release to release them AFTER Repairs were completed, and we did, that was 10 months ago.
This company was supposed to build our dream home and we now cant wait to get out of area because of them. We begged the owners to come to our home to inspect themseleves, the did not... Mind you they are only 2 miles away from our home.
"some responsible builder" NOT! I just want the work they promised to repair. If anyone can help me please respond.
Katherine
East Stoudsburg, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
9 Updates & Rebuttals
Cindy
Norman,Oklahoma,
U.S.A.
I've heard these builder excuses a zillion times
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 17, 2007
I swear builders must have a book of excuses they all derive the same baloney from. "I thought the work was done..." They need to get some new material, it's starting to sound like a really worn out, bad, stand-up comedy routine.
I don't know if the site host will allow it, but if they don't remove the link, go to Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, I hope this helps you. This site has a link to ripoff report on it's links page.
The BBB didn't help me in my builder case, either. They lied to me about my builder not having "any complaints" on file when I researched before buying. Our state's attorney general was similarly ineffective. Our buidler and his warranty co just gave them excuses and they accepted it. It was during our own complaint process that I learned from our BBB and the state AG that neither make complaints public information, something they didn't bother to tell me when I was doing my research!
In the meantime, our new house had so many things wrong with it, the repair estimates were $60,000 and growing. If it's any consolation, we did settle our case satisfactorily, but it took five years, a lot of hard work, and we had to fire a bad lawyer along the way.
Like the owner of this site, my consumer problem made me angry and made me do something about this whole problem. I don't think I'll ever buy another new house after that experience, but I'm happy to share any links or info I have with anyone else in the same boat we were.
Cindy
Norman,Oklahoma,
U.S.A.
I've heard these builder excuses a zillion times
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 17, 2007
I swear builders must have a book of excuses they all derive the same baloney from. "I thought the work was done..." They need to get some new material, it's starting to sound like a really worn out, bad, stand-up comedy routine.
I don't know if the site host will allow it, but if they don't remove the link, go to Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, I hope this helps you. This site has a link to ripoff report on it's links page.
The BBB didn't help me in my builder case, either. They lied to me about my builder not having "any complaints" on file when I researched before buying. Our state's attorney general was similarly ineffective. Our buidler and his warranty co just gave them excuses and they accepted it. It was during our own complaint process that I learned from our BBB and the state AG that neither make complaints public information, something they didn't bother to tell me when I was doing my research!
In the meantime, our new house had so many things wrong with it, the repair estimates were $60,000 and growing. If it's any consolation, we did settle our case satisfactorily, but it took five years, a lot of hard work, and we had to fire a bad lawyer along the way.
Like the owner of this site, my consumer problem made me angry and made me do something about this whole problem. I don't think I'll ever buy another new house after that experience, but I'm happy to share any links or info I have with anyone else in the same boat we were.
Cindy
Norman,Oklahoma,
U.S.A.
I've heard these builder excuses a zillion times
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 17, 2007
I swear builders must have a book of excuses they all derive the same baloney from. "I thought the work was done..." They need to get some new material, it's starting to sound like a really worn out, bad, stand-up comedy routine.
I don't know if the site host will allow it, but if they don't remove the link, go to Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, I hope this helps you. This site has a link to ripoff report on it's links page.
The BBB didn't help me in my builder case, either. They lied to me about my builder not having "any complaints" on file when I researched before buying. Our state's attorney general was similarly ineffective. Our buidler and his warranty co just gave them excuses and they accepted it. It was during our own complaint process that I learned from our BBB and the state AG that neither make complaints public information, something they didn't bother to tell me when I was doing my research!
In the meantime, our new house had so many things wrong with it, the repair estimates were $60,000 and growing. If it's any consolation, we did settle our case satisfactorily, but it took five years, a lot of hard work, and we had to fire a bad lawyer along the way.
Like the owner of this site, my consumer problem made me angry and made me do something about this whole problem. I don't think I'll ever buy another new house after that experience, but I'm happy to share any links or info I have with anyone else in the same boat we were.
Cindy
Norman,Oklahoma,
U.S.A.
I've heard these builder excuses a zillion times
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 17, 2007
I swear builders must have a book of excuses they all derive the same baloney from. "I thought the work was done..." They need to get some new material, it's starting to sound like a really worn out, bad, stand-up comedy routine.
I don't know if the site host will allow it, but if they don't remove the link, go to Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings, I hope this helps you. This site has a link to ripoff report on it's links page.
The BBB didn't help me in my builder case, either. They lied to me about my builder not having "any complaints" on file when I researched before buying. Our state's attorney general was similarly ineffective. Our buidler and his warranty co just gave them excuses and they accepted it. It was during our own complaint process that I learned from our BBB and the state AG that neither make complaints public information, something they didn't bother to tell me when I was doing my research!
In the meantime, our new house had so many things wrong with it, the repair estimates were $60,000 and growing. If it's any consolation, we did settle our case satisfactorily, but it took five years, a lot of hard work, and we had to fire a bad lawyer along the way.
Like the owner of this site, my consumer problem made me angry and made me do something about this whole problem. I don't think I'll ever buy another new house after that experience, but I'm happy to share any links or info I have with anyone else in the same boat we were.
Catherine
Culpeper,Virginia,
U.S.A.
There are a few things you can do
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 10, 2007
Katherine: The first thing that you need to do is have a certified home inspector take a look at the problems with your house. If it can be attributed to shoddy work or short cuts taken your next step will be to an attorney's office.
Your contract was with the bulder from what you have siad here so they are responsible for all problems with the trades that they hired to do the work for your home. It will really help if you have the actual blue prints and shop drawings for your home's construction.
Unfortunately, many builder's will not respond to complaints unless there is an attorney involved. You can also file a complaint with and builder associations that they may be affiliated with. Google thier name and see what you come up with. With these guys its all about pressure. The more you exert on them the better results you will have.
Good luck
Catherine
Culpeper,Virginia,
U.S.A.
There are a few things you can do
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 10, 2007
Katherine: The first thing that you need to do is have a certified home inspector take a look at the problems with your house. If it can be attributed to shoddy work or short cuts taken your next step will be to an attorney's office.
Your contract was with the bulder from what you have siad here so they are responsible for all problems with the trades that they hired to do the work for your home. It will really help if you have the actual blue prints and shop drawings for your home's construction.
Unfortunately, many builder's will not respond to complaints unless there is an attorney involved. You can also file a complaint with and builder associations that they may be affiliated with. Google thier name and see what you come up with. With these guys its all about pressure. The more you exert on them the better results you will have.
Good luck
Catherine
Culpeper,Virginia,
U.S.A.
There are a few things you can do
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 10, 2007
Katherine: The first thing that you need to do is have a certified home inspector take a look at the problems with your house. If it can be attributed to shoddy work or short cuts taken your next step will be to an attorney's office.
Your contract was with the bulder from what you have siad here so they are responsible for all problems with the trades that they hired to do the work for your home. It will really help if you have the actual blue prints and shop drawings for your home's construction.
Unfortunately, many builder's will not respond to complaints unless there is an attorney involved. You can also file a complaint with and builder associations that they may be affiliated with. Google thier name and see what you come up with. With these guys its all about pressure. The more you exert on them the better results you will have.
Good luck
Catherine
Culpeper,Virginia,
U.S.A.
There are a few things you can do
#10Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 10, 2007
Katherine: The first thing that you need to do is have a certified home inspector take a look at the problems with your house. If it can be attributed to shoddy work or short cuts taken your next step will be to an attorney's office.
Your contract was with the bulder from what you have siad here so they are responsible for all problems with the trades that they hired to do the work for your home. It will really help if you have the actual blue prints and shop drawings for your home's construction.
Unfortunately, many builder's will not respond to complaints unless there is an attorney involved. You can also file a complaint with and builder associations that they may be affiliated with. Google thier name and see what you come up with. With these guys its all about pressure. The more you exert on them the better results you will have.
Good luck
Katherine
East Stoudsburg,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
If anyone can help me please post something
#10Author of original report
Tue, April 10, 2007
I would like to add there phone # and owners name;
Americorp builders # is 570-629-7930 . The owners name is Rick.. There Lawyer is Marshall Anderson, from Scranton, PA. He made us sign a release in order for them to do the work. That was 10 months ago. When I contacted Attorney General office again, they contacted Mr. Anderson, he commented that "he thought the work was done already" NOT!!!!!! No return or contact from Americorp Builders, or there lawyer. If anyone can help me please post something below.