IronClad Construction began working with me on her specified home projects in the summer of 2017, at which time I paid $13,028 to engage IronClad's services. At that time, we agree that IronClad would complete work by April of 2018. On January 16, 2018, Ironclad provided Joann with a "Job Agreement and Pre-Template Checklist" ("Initial Quote"), a four-page document which I signed on page two (accepting the specifications and conditions), and initialed next to various statements on page four. Notably, I did not sign on page three (the authorization to automatically bill the card on file). That Initial Agreement acknowledges a payment by me of $13,028.00 on September 5, 2017 , and states a remaining balance of $4,334.86, which amount is stated to cover "100% material cost and 50% of labor cost. . .due upon installation."
On April 2, 2018, IronClad Construction charged my credit card a second $13,000, without any authorization from me. This amount was presumably charged in error because it was in excess of amounts allegedly owed (previously or currently), and has not been credited to my account on subsequent Job Detail Confirmation(s). When the erroneous charge was thereafter discovered by, Ironclad failed to provide clarification and Joann had to dispute the charge through her credit card company.
On July 4th, IronClad sent Joann a second Job Detail Confirmation Form ("Quote #2"), detailing the work to be completed, with an updated balance due of $11,666.82. A third "Job Agreement" from IronClad Construction/ Tafgar Companies was sent to me on August 16, 2018, reflecting
the 9/5/2017 payment by Joann for $13,028.00 and reflecting a balance due of $12,062. Despite these multiple agreements, and a significant amount of time spent throughout this process, the work on my home was never completed.
In addition to the erroneous billing, I has incurred several expenses as a result of IronClad's failure to perform pursuant to the terms of the parties' agreement(s). A few of these problems arising from IronClad's delays and errors include:
(1) an additional appliance cost of $2,000 due
to multiple re-scheduling of delivery dates;
(2) My cost of maintaining a second residence while the property is under construction, $5000.00 extra each month, which Ironcald need be responsible for the economic damage.
(3) the cost to repair a broken window broken by
IronClad employees and/or contractors;
(4) failure to customize the stairs as requested; and
(5)several incorrect measurements by IronClad (including measurements of the guest bathroom tile and granite, downstairs wall tile, kitchen backsplash tile, and master bathroom tile), resulting in delays and corresponding materials shipping fees for multiple reorders. Additionally, IronClad Construction has retained the materials purchased for my project, for which materials Joann has already paid pursuant to the terms of the Initial Agreement
I was under contract with Ironclad for 13 months but they barely complete any work at my house. I had to let them go on Aug. 31th, 2018. This company is just not capable of doing a right job.
I hired an attorney in September and requested they return my material and take their tools away so I can continue my project but Ironclad just ignore my request.
Today, after 17 months since the we were under contract, I received a bill from Ironclad which shows the balance is $51,008.00. Well, let's go to court and let the judge decide. read more