NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Point out information present the owner of Tennessee MetalRoofing recently signed an buy stating that he was running devoid of a license in early 2020.
In accordance to the consent buy, James Kenton voluntarily entered into the consent purchase to avoid formal charges and a contested situation.
Meanwhile, other clients of Tennessee Metallic Roofing are coming forward with their personal activities.
”When I observed was beneath the metal, no decking at all.” Peggy Lewis said.
$12,000 down the drain, for a roof Peggy Lewis says was not done thoroughly.
”They started out attaching the copper roof to just the board. No decking. So I stopped the position,” Lewis reported.
Lewis says she called Tennessee Metallic Roofing back again in February.
”I saw the ad on Television. Which we had been on the lookout for very a even though,” Lewis claimed.
Lews claims she gave them $4,000 for an initial deposit, then one more $4,000 to have her roof measured, and an more $4,000 when contractors laid the steel roof down.
”I bought a maintain of Jim Kenton and he stated ‘Ma’am, just permit them do their job. Just enable them do their task. Genuine condescending,” Lewis said.
Jim, or James Kenton, the owner of Tennessee Metal Roofing, is now beneath investigation soon after currently being billed in Davidson County with house advancement fraud last thirty day period for one more roofing undertaking.
We found out Kenton was performing on projects at the starting of 2020 ahead of he gained his license.
In accordance to the consent get, from the Tennessee Office of Commerce and Insurance policies, a home-owner in February 2020 alleges Kenton installed a metallic roof on her household and compensated $24,900.00 for the project. Kenton’slicense was not lively till April 2020, two months following the undertaking was completed. According to the buy, Kenton agreed to pay back a civil penalty of$1,000.00
Information 4 attained out to James Kenton. He referred us to his legal professional JoeCalvert who would not remark on the make a difference. He did inform us that with Kenton signing the buy, he believes this situation is settled.
Meanwhile, Lewis suggests she doesn’t know if she will at any time get her dollars back again. She just hopes that by speaking out, her experience will assistance other property owners in the future.
”It’s just been a big nightmare and with any luck , with everybody coming out just after seeing things on the tv-we can do a little something. Get our roofs fastened,” Lewis reported.
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