Heartwarming Community Response: Oklahoma Family Gets a New Roof After Being Scammed
When a roofing contractor scammed an Oklahoma family, they had a leaking roof and little hope. But after sharing their story, the community rallied, and local roofers transformed their home with a complete roof replacement, proving that kindness and generosity still prevail.
Video Summary Transcript: Oklahoma Family Gets New Roof After Alleged Scam Involving Roofing Contractor (News 9)
Introduction
This morning, we have an uplifting update on a troubling story we recently covered. An Oklahoma family who was scammed by a roofing contractor now has a brand-new roof, thanks to the kindness and generosity of others.
Community Comes Together
Our reporter, Jordan Daphnis, has been closely following this story. She joins us live with an inspiring update. Good morning, Jordan!
“Good morning. When our community is in need, they come together. After our story aired last month, multiple roofers reached out, eager to help Casey and her family. Now, her family has a safe and secure home.”
The Scam and Its Impact
Casey shared her heartbreaking story: “We paid a contractor twelve thousand dollars to fix our roof. He took our money and did nothing. Our roof was leaking, and our garage was at risk of collapsing.”
Casey waited for the contractor to complete the work for over a year. All she received was silence. “We were on the verge of losing our home because we couldn’t afford to replace the roof ourselves,” she explained. Desperate, Casey reached out to News 9.
The Community’s Response
“We had no hope until you came out and listened to our story,” Casey said. “Thanks to you, we are no longer in the same situation we were a year ago.”
After Casey’s story aired, Belter Roofing and Icon stepped up to help. “Right now, they’re removing and replacing the old roof that has been on the garage for over 20 years. It turned out to be a bigger project than expected because of the multiple layers of old roofing.”
The Roofers’ Commitment
“We discovered additional damages that weren’t part of the original scope of work, such as the decking needing to be brought up to code,” one of the roofers mentioned. “But we’re committed to doing it right. It will take us maybe two days instead of one because we want everything to be up to code and ensure Casey doesn’t have to worry about her roof for years to come.”
A Message of Gratitude and Advice
Casey expressed her profound gratitude: “It’s indescribable. I can’t tell you how grateful we are. I want to say thank you to Cory Belter and Brad Bates for caring. And thank you, Jordan, for helping us.”
The professionals also advised: “Don’t pay a contractor until the work is completed. Good companies will be transparent about their licensing and the entire process of fixing your home.”
Conclusion
In the studio, Jordan Daphnis concluded, “This story shows that there are still good contractors out there, and our community can come together to support those in need.”
This heartwarming update not only highlights the community’s generosity but also reminds us to stay vigilant when hiring roof contractors.
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Original article – Local woman claims she was scammed out of $12,000 by roofer