- Report: #234557
Complaint Review: United Roofing & Construction United Builders - United Exteriors - MICHAEL SCIUBBA President - (1)Laurel Springs, (2) Turnersville New Jersey
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United Roofing & Construction United Builders - United Exteriors - MICHAEL SCIUBBA President
(1) 1405 Chews Landing Rd, Suite 2, (2) 728 Saddlebrook Dr. (1)Laurel Springs, (2) Turnersville, 08021 New Jersey, U.S.A.
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United Roofing & Construction, United Builders, United Exteriors, MICHAEL SCIUBBA, President, And BOB LEITENBERGER, Senior Consultant Took Deposit Money, Never did work, Laurel Springs Turnersville New Jersey
On December 5, 2006 I signed a contract for a new deck and siding with United Roofing & Construction Co., United Builders. Bob Leitenberger, Senior Consultant, sold me the job for $20,000 and took a deposit check for $8,000.00.
Bob was to bring an architect to our house the following Thursday or Friday (December 15th or 16th, 2006) so that plans could be drawn up for our deck and to give a final decision as to the color of siding and shutters we wanted. I made sure Bob was fully aware that I would be going out of town on January 2, 2007 until the following month. After a week of unanswered phone calls and lack of communication, I contacted the company and advised them that I no longer wanted to deal with Bob because of his lack of communication. Adrea (secretary) told me that Mike would be in contact with me. Mike contacted me via phone a couple of days later and reassured me that everything was on track. He advised me that while I was gone that he would bring the architect to my house to meet with my wife to have the plans drawn up and forwarded to me for my approval before submitting them to the township for a permit.
Again, after weeks of no communication my wife left a message for Mike regarding the drawings on January 17th. He returned my wife's call on the 18th and had said that he is scheduled to meet with the architect on the 20th and that he would contact or visit her no later than the 24th. Since the 24th has come and gone, she left messages for Mike to call her on the 26th, 29th, and the 31st of January to no avail. On the 31st she drove out to Laurel Springs to visit their office and there was no one in the office. Our contract states that work is to start on or around February 1, 2007 and completed on February 22, 2007. I called Bob on January 31, 2007 and expressed my discontent and told him that I wanted my deposit back and that I would go away quietly. He apologized and offered no explanation other than he would have to talk to Mike and get back to me, which never happened.
As of this date, United Builders did not obtain any permits from Lumberton Township to complete the jobs (deck and siding) by the scheduled start dates, nor could they because an architect was never brought to my house to take measurements or discuss a design. Although Bob wrote in a color a siding that we said we liked, Mike informed my wife and I that we could give the final decision as to the color when he brought architect to our house.
For the reasons stated above, I have lost complete confidence in the ability and the willingness to do the job correctly. I have informed both Mike and Bob, via certified mail, that I am canceling the job I hired you for and that I want a full refund of our deposit of $8,000.00 that I gave in good faith.
Failure to refund the full deposit in a timely matter will result in both criminal and civil charges.
I am surprised that these people are bold enough to rip off consumers like myself who are in law enforcement. Thinking back, Bob asked a few times what I do for a living. Maybe he just heard the military part. I have already consulted with my attorney who has held some very high offices, as well as some other contacts of mine. It just so happens that my Congressman goes to the same gym as I.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION OFFICE BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR. I WISH I DID.
John
Lumberton, New Jersey
U.S.A.
Bob was to bring an architect to our house the following Thursday or Friday (December 15th or 16th, 2006) so that plans could be drawn up for our deck and to give a final decision as to the color of siding and shutters we wanted. I made sure Bob was fully aware that I would be going out of town on January 2, 2007 until the following month. After a week of unanswered phone calls and lack of communication, I contacted the company and advised them that I no longer wanted to deal with Bob because of his lack of communication. Adrea (secretary) told me that Mike would be in contact with me. Mike contacted me via phone a couple of days later and reassured me that everything was on track. He advised me that while I was gone that he would bring the architect to my house to meet with my wife to have the plans drawn up and forwarded to me for my approval before submitting them to the township for a permit.
Again, after weeks of no communication my wife left a message for Mike regarding the drawings on January 17th. He returned my wife's call on the 18th and had said that he is scheduled to meet with the architect on the 20th and that he would contact or visit her no later than the 24th. Since the 24th has come and gone, she left messages for Mike to call her on the 26th, 29th, and the 31st of January to no avail. On the 31st she drove out to Laurel Springs to visit their office and there was no one in the office. Our contract states that work is to start on or around February 1, 2007 and completed on February 22, 2007. I called Bob on January 31, 2007 and expressed my discontent and told him that I wanted my deposit back and that I would go away quietly. He apologized and offered no explanation other than he would have to talk to Mike and get back to me, which never happened.
As of this date, United Builders did not obtain any permits from Lumberton Township to complete the jobs (deck and siding) by the scheduled start dates, nor could they because an architect was never brought to my house to take measurements or discuss a design. Although Bob wrote in a color a siding that we said we liked, Mike informed my wife and I that we could give the final decision as to the color when he brought architect to our house.
For the reasons stated above, I have lost complete confidence in the ability and the willingness to do the job correctly. I have informed both Mike and Bob, via certified mail, that I am canceling the job I hired you for and that I want a full refund of our deposit of $8,000.00 that I gave in good faith.
Failure to refund the full deposit in a timely matter will result in both criminal and civil charges.
I am surprised that these people are bold enough to rip off consumers like myself who are in law enforcement. Thinking back, Bob asked a few times what I do for a living. Maybe he just heard the military part. I have already consulted with my attorney who has held some very high offices, as well as some other contacts of mine. It just so happens that my Congressman goes to the same gym as I.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL TOWNSHIP CONSTRUCTION OFFICE BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR. I WISH I DID.
John
Lumberton, New Jersey
U.S.A.
5 Updates & Rebuttals
John
Lumberton,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Refund Recieved
#2Author of original report
Wed, February 28, 2007
On Feb. 26, 2007 I received a full refund of my deposit. The dispute has been resolved to my complete satisfaction.
Jackie
Lumberton,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Onward we go....
#3Consumer Comment
Sun, February 18, 2007
Well, no check in over a week. So here we come with the good stuff.
Frank
Blackwood,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
YOUR REFUND
#4Consumer Comment
Fri, February 09, 2007
I'll be very suprised if you get it - I too have had conversations with Mike and Bob with lots of "nice" promises but nothing else
John
Lumberton,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
Positive Communication
#5Author of original report
Fri, February 09, 2007
I passed word to Bob, (United Consultant)that I wanted to cancel and get a refund of my deposit. Bob relayed the message to Michael. Michael called shortly after. We had a good (civil) conversation which I have to admit that I wasn't expecting because of the negative things I have read on the internet about him and the company. The gist of our conversation was that there is two sides to every story. Michael gave me the option to terminate our agreement and receive a full refund of my deposit money, which I did chose to do so. He ensured me that my deposit would be returned to me in a timely fashion.
Tony
BELLMAWR,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
MICHAEL SCIUBBA AND UNITED BUILDER THIEVES
#6Consumer Suggestion
Tue, February 06, 2007
I have a few suggestions, Jackie. Don't delay in filing Criminal and Civil charges against these people. Sciubba's usual course of business is that after you file the charges, you get his attention. He will then try stall tactics, and more lies to get you to drop them. When all else fails, he will go to your employer and make up false allegations against you. Stand fast and strong. Do not give in to these criminals. We should all get together and testify at each other's cases. File with both your County Consumer Protection, and the State Consumer Affairs. Sciubba is well know to them both. Also go to superpages.com and yellowpages.com and leave reviews on the company. Let's stop CRIMINAL MICHAEL SCIUBBA before he makes more victims!!!
