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A Closer Look At 32 State-Approved Contractors
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Published: May 17, 2008
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Since May 2007, the My Safe Florida Home program has received complaints, including marketing and solicitation violations, for at least 136 contractors on the program's approved list. The Tampa Tribune picked 32 firms to examine more closely:
1. Harbor Home Improvements, Boynton Beach
Department of Business and Professional Regulation certified general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Active and current. No complaints on file.
Better Business Bureau rating: F, 68 complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10448
MSFH status: Terminated (December)
MSFH complaints: 17
2. Stacy Bomar Construction LLC, Plantation
DBPR certified roofing, general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Active and current. No complaints on file.
BBB rating: not listed
MSFH contractor number: 10442
MSFH status: Terminated (June)
MSFH complaints: One
3. Florida Home Improvement Assoc., Hollywood, Fla.
DBPR construction qualified business license: Current. No complaints on file.
BBB rating: A, seven complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10773
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Two
4. V.C. Associates, Miami
DBPR certified roofing contractor, certified general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints on file.
BBB rating: Not listed
MSFH contractor number: 10644
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Two
5. Professional Shutter Company, Miami
DBPR license: not listed under company name
DBPR certified specialty contractor's license – eligible for exam
BBB rating: Not listed
MSFH contractor number: 10628
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Four
6. Watchtower Construction LLC
DBPR construction qualified business license – Delinquent, as of 8/31/2007. No complaints on file
BBB rating: Not listed
MSFH contractor number: 10700
MSFH status: Inactive
MSFH complaints: One
7. Success Strategies International Inc, dba Stormbusters, Sarasota
DBPR general contractor's license: Current and active. No complaints on file.
DBPR Construction Qualified Business license: Delinquent. No complaints on file.
BBB rating: Revoked Nov. 5, 2007, because of unsatisfactory record of unresolved complaints and unfilled contracts
MSFH contractor number: 10238
MSFH status: Terminated (August 2007)
MSFH complaints: Five
8. A1 Sun Protection, Miami
DBPR license: None listed.
BBB rating: B+; seven complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10847
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
9. Complete Building and Renovation, Lake Worth
DBPR General contractor's license and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints on file.
BBB rating: Not listed
MSFH contractor number: 11050
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Three
10. Marcel Bourgeoys, dba Tropical Hurricane Panel, Sunrise
DBPR general contractors license: Active and current. One complaint, a licensed activity investigation in 1983. Paid fine.
BBB rating: A-; no complaints
MSFH contractor number: 10122
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
11. Vanderheyden, Navarre
DBPR certified building contractor, certified roofing contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory; no complaints in 36 months.
MSFH contractor number: 10215
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
12. Stormshield Protection Corp., Lake Worth
DBPR general contractor license and construction qualified business: Current and active. Ten complaints listed in 2004, including three license activity complaints in April 2004, all closed, resulting in a fine, education and cost in July 2007. Seven complaints in November 2004, including two administrative complaints, one board presentation and four default, but showing no disciplinary action listed.
BBB rating: Unsatisfactory, 34 complaints in 36 months for advertising, contract, sales practice, delivery, repair, service, customer service, warranty, product and refunds
MSFH contractor number: 10593
MSFH status: Terminated (February 2008)
MSFH complaints: Eight
13. National Screen and Aluminum Repair, Stuart
DBPR certified building contractor and certified pool/spa contractor licenses: Current and active. Five complaints listed for building contractor's license from 1990-2004. One case closed, two Nolle Pros, one citation and one insufficient evidence to prosecute.
BBB rating: B+, 3 complaints in past 36 months (not performing to contract)
MSFH contractor number: 10993
MSFH status: Terminated (February 2008)
MSFH complaints: One
14. A Certified Screen Service, Ormond Beach
DBPR certified building contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Not listed
MSFH contractor number: 11754
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Two
15. Storm Safe Shutters, Fort Myers
DBPR registered specialty contractor's license: Delinquent since 8/31/07. DBPR construction qualified business license: Null and void since 8/31/05. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: None listed
MSFH contractor number: 10717
MSFH status: Inactive
MSFH complaints: One
16. JB Mathews Co., Stuart
DBPR certified building contractor, construction qualified business and construction financial officer licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory, one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 11403
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
17. Coastal Storm Protection, Tampa
DBPR general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory, one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10074
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
18. All Weather Protective Systems, Davie
DBPR certified residential contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. One residential contractor complaint, February 2008. Citation filed, March 2008.
BBB rating: A, seven complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10189
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
19. Stormwise South Florida, Opa-Locka
DBPR certified general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory, zero complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10212
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Two
20. American Storm and Fire Restoration, Tampa
DBPR construction qualified business license: Current. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: None
MSFH contractor number: 10129
MSFH status: Inactive
MSFH complaints: Four
21. City Roofing and Construction, Coral Gables
DBPR construction qualified business license: Current. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: None
MSFH contractor number: 11813
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
22. Andor Kovacs, dba Discount Hurricane Shutters LLC, Pompano Beach
DBPR licenses: None listed.
BBB rating: C-, one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 11087
MSFH status: Terminated (January 2008)
MSFH complaints: One
23. Quality Home Repairs NMB, North Miami Beach
DBPR certified building contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: C+, one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10115
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Three
24. Apollo Renovations and Development, Bonita Springs
DBPR certified residential contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory, three complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10711
MSFH status: Terminated (March 2008)
MSFH complaints: Two
25. Detailed Builders LLC, Cantonment
DBPR certified general contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: None listed.
MSFH contractor number: 10330
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
26. Storm Smart Building Systems, Fort Myers
DBPR certified general contractor, residential contractor, construction qualified business and construction course provider licenses: Current and active. Four complaints listed under residential contractor's license, including two in 1995 and two in 2006. Three citations filed (including two in 2006) and a major penalty imposed in 1995.
BBB rating: Satisfactory; 16 complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10192
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: Six
27. Secure Windows and Doors, Miami
DBPR certified general contractor, construction qualified business and construction financial officer licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: B+, seven complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10973
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
28. Golden Gate Door System, Merritt Island
DBPR license: Nonlisted
BBB rating: Satisfactory; one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 12775
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
29. All Florida Exteriors, Cocoa
DBPR certified residential contractor and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory; four complaints in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 11328
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
30. Across Builders Corp., Sunny Isles
DBPR certified general contractor license: Current and active. DBPR construction qualified business license: Null and void as of 2005. Application in process, 2008. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: D; one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 12036
MSFH status: Active (Previously suspended; reactivated April 2008)
MSFH complaints: One
31. Classic Constructors, Brandon
DBPR certified building contractors and construction qualified business licenses: Current and active. No complaints listed.
BBB rating: Satisfactory; one complaint in 36 months
MSFH contractor number: 10031
MSFH status: Active
MSFH complaints: One
32. Eagle Development, Clearwater/Largo
DBPR certified general contractor license: Current with probation. Thirteen complaints from 1989 to 2004, including citations, restitution, fines, cease and desist and probation. Most recently disciplined in 2006.
BBB rating: Clearwater address – Unsatisfactory; 28 complaints in 36 months. Largo address – No rating, zero complaints.
MSFH contractor number: 12687
MSFH status: Terminated (April 2008)
MSFH complaints: Two
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