We completed multiple roofing jobs for this company and experienced ongoing delays in payment.
On 04/17/26, during my third visit to their office to follow up on payment, I met the owner for the first time. The interaction was tense and did not lead to any resolution.
That situation did not come out of nowhere.
We completed three jobs (two roofs and one repair) and went over two weeks without payment, despite being told a check would be issued. A separate copper roofing project they feature on their Facebook page is now over five weeks from completion and has only been partially paid.
When I arrived at the office, another subcontractor was already there regarding payment concerns, including a dispute over a $140/SQ rate for metal roofing, which is unusually low for that type of work in Kentucky. While we were there, a third subcontractor arrived who had also not been paid and was having difficulty communicating due to a language barrier. I offered to help translate and was asked to leave the office.
On one of the projects, we raised concerns about materials not meeting proper specifications (specifically drip edge that could potentially lead to leaks) and were instructed to proceed. We documented that communication to protect ourselves.
We completed all work as requested, submitted documentation and revised our invoices, removing disputed items and reducing them to the minimum, in an effort to resolve the issue. Despite that, payment remains outstanding nearly three weeks later. Attempts to resolve this have resulted in inconsistent communication and ongoing disputes over charges.
For those familiar with prior situations in the Lexington roofing industry, this pattern will likely feel very familiar so if you're considering working with Throughbred Roofing, whether as a subcontractor or homeowner, make sure all terms, pricing, and scope are clearly defined in writing. Do not rely on verbal agreements, consider having any agreement reviewed by a professional, and proceed with extreme caution. read more
