Paid for a New Roof, Left With Leaks: How a Maine Homeowner Resolved the Dispute
An account of the workmanship evidence, contract promises, and repair costs used to pursue a resolution.
The questionWhat can a homeowner do when a new roof leaks and repeated repairs don't fix it?
Illustrative example
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland homeowner has settled for $27,800 with a roofing company whose new roof leaked in the first heavy rain.
The company sent crews back twice. Each time the leaks returned.
Water had stained ceilings and soaked insulation in two bedrooms, and the roof needed to be redone.
Ambrevane Law hired a roofing inspector, who found missing flashing and improperly sealed vents. The firm then cited the home-construction contract law and the company's written workmanship warranty.
The roofer paid $27,800, enough to have another company replace the roof and repair the interior damage.
The homeowner gave up claims for the inconvenience and time off work.
Written warranties and independent inspections often carry the most weight in home-improvement disputes.
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