Debbie
Eldersburg,#2Consumer Suggestion
Fri, August 04, 2006
Dear David: This may be too little too late, as I am new to this site. I hope you receive this info. I was very sad to hear how you were "ripped off". Here is some info to help you fight these "bad apples". Maryland is one of the lucky states that actually has a home improvement commission that governs home improvement contractors... the movie "Tin Men"... early 80's... Danny Divito starred in... great movie... ck it out... movie was the true story of the creation of M.H.I.C... Maryland Home Improvement Commission.... because of how so many consumers were being ripped off by home improvement contractors... when aluminum siding was just making it big... hence the name "Tin Men"... that's what they were called back in the 50's..... They have a great website too. their # is 410-230-6309. There is a guaranty fund established for every licensed contractor and you can file a claim against them... even if they filed bankruptcy... I think so anyway.... they really try to protect the homeowner in Maryland... wish we had one here in PA... I recently moved here and found out the hard way that there is no such commission here to protect consumers. I believe the statute of limits may be 3 years... so call them and I am positive you will be glad you did. Hope you get it resolved soon. Take care, Deb
David
Pasadena,#3Author of original report
Fri, July 29, 2005
I have both inside and out side pictures. Please post them here. Notice the inside shim that exaserbates the lean in the top of garage door.