David General Contractor (NYC LIC # 1323355, NASSAU COUNTY LIC # 194961, SUFFOLK COUNTY LIC #…read more46212-H) 100 Duffy Av Hicksville, NY 11801, Phone: 516-833-6016) failed at doing their job.
I hired David to replace a flat roof and the stone gable of the front part for a single attached family house.
Their job consisted of leveling the roof to avoid large amounts of water from accumulating on the roof, wrapping both sides of the parapet wall to reach the parapet cups so it can properly insulate the roof and, finally, removing and replacing the broken stones on the front gable roof to ensure safety from any falling stones.
None of the above mentioned tasks were done correctly and in fact they were done with extremely poor craftsmanship and it was clear from the result of the job that absolutely zero effort was put into the work.
For instance, on the flat roof, David used an EPDM membrane that wasn't properly attached to the fiberboard roof panel on the plywood, which is completely wrong. He also didn't use any waterproof or vapor lining. Furthermore, the materials used on my roof looked old like he recycled materials from previous projects rather than buying new ones.
In addition, he did not level the roof correctly causing rain water to sit on the roof for more than 5 days. Another failed part of this project. He did not properly seal the gutters on both sides causing the rain water, that leaked from the roof, to freeze which affected my and the neighbor's wall. Also, the gutters weren't leveling which caused inches of water to sit there until it evaporated. Moreover, he was supposed to fix the whole gutter system and level that part of the roof using insulation to prevent water from collecting, but he never showed up.
For the parapet wall, he left a big gap between the wall and the parapet cups, which caused several problems, including failing to properly insulate my house. This made it unbearable, especially during the cold winter temperatures.
Finally, the front gable roof was done poorly. When it was windy, pieces of slate stone began falling off, and water was flashing in all directions. This is really dangerous and unsafe.
As mentioned above, I am deeply disappointed with the poor quality of work this company performed on the roofs. I honestly can't believe they have a 5-star rating and over 20 years of experience. They charged me over $14,000 for a job that clearly didn't justify the cost and has only led to further problems and expenses. When I voiced my concerns, David took it upon himself to trespass on my property and my neighbors' to film my roof and all the neighborhs roof, as well when I wasn't home. This is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. I would not recommend this contractor to anyone looking for a team that values customer respect and delivers work with integrity, as they failed on both ends.