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GburgG t1_j0txdl2 wrote

Just wanted to share to commiserate a bit, we also bought a house in March 2022 and the roof started leaking in April. Roof was from 2015.

It ended up being that when the previous homeowner had the siding replaced in 2021, the contractors screwed their pump jacks right into the roof and through the shingles in 10 spots. They filled the holes with brown caulk.

Took three roofing companies looking at the roof for them to even find these holes but we finally got the shingles replaced in November right after Thanksgiving and before this constant wet weather. Went with the company who’s guy found the holes and we were really pleased with their work!

Buying a home in 2021 and 2022 was a crapshoot. And I’d say 7/10 contractor in Pittsburgh are either not good, cut corners, or do things 25 years out of date, so always use diligence when choosing one!

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berrylover6020 OP t1_j0vzguu wrote

Its amazing how many awful contractors there are. And its even worse they all keep getting away with it! Im sorry you went through similar, it sucks.

And you are so right, buying a house in 2021-2022 was awful. The sellers had all the power and if you were lucky enough to get a bid accepted you basically had to agree to anything.

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