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My best advice to all homeowners and property owners: DO NOT HIRE THIS CONTRACTOR. I am writing this review in the hopes that I can bring clarity to consumers who are considering hiring Millenium Roofing (Robert Carbajal is the owner/License # 861536). Our Condo Association entered into a contract with this vendor. He was paid a deposit and also paid for 50% of the job on the first day of work. These payments were stipulated in the contract. Ten hours after the work began, we found out that this contractor is working with a suspended contractor’s license and without workers comp insurance. When we found this out, we asked the vendor to stop the work. He told us that he did not know that his license was suspended. He also asked for some time to put his business in order. We gave him several weeks to address these matters. We made it very clear that we could not hire a contractor working w/o a license and w/o workers comp insurance. He told us that it could take several weeks to get his license reinstated. Additionally, he asked us to sign a waiver form for the workers comp insurance. We refused and instead asked him to refund our money. He told us and our representative (our Property Management Co.) that he would give us a full refund. We waited a couple weeks and found that he was not refunding our money in a prompt manner. He also stopped responding to all of our inquiries and communication attempts. We are now working with a lawyer in attempt to get our money back from this contractor. We are also filing a formal complaint with the CA Contractors State License Board. In conclusion, the owner of this company is unethical and untrustworthy, and he is providing contracting services without a valid license under CA law. As of 08/13/2017, his license is still suspended.
By Janet
Aug 12, 2017
My best advice to all homeowners and property owners: DO NOT HIRE THIS CONTRACTOR. I am writing this review in the hopes that I can bring clarity to consumers who are considering hiring Millenium Roofing (Robert Carbajal is the owner/License # 861536). Our Condo Association entered into a contract with this vendor. He was paid a deposit and also paid for 50% of the job on the first day of work. These payments were stipulated in the contract. Ten hours after the work began, we found out that this contractor is working with a suspended contractor’s license and without workers comp insurance. When we found this out, we asked the vendor to stop the work. He told us that he did not know that his license was suspended. He also asked for some time to put his business in order. We gave him several weeks to address these matters. We made it very clear that we could not hire a contractor working w/o a license and w/o workers comp insurance. He told us that it could take several weeks to get his license reinstated. Additionally, he asked us to sign a waiver form for the workers comp insurance. We refused and instead asked him to refund our money. He told us and our representative (our Property Management Co.) that he would give us a full refund. We waited a couple weeks and found that he was not refunding our money in a prompt manner. He also stopped responding to all of our inquiries and communication attempts. We are now working with lawyer in attempt to get our money back from this contractor. We are also filing a formal complaint with the CA Contractors State License Board. In conclusion, the owner of this company is unethical and untrustworthy, and he is providing contracting services without a valid license under CA law. As of 08/11/2017, his license is still suspended.
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Best Questions to Ask a Roofer Contractor
How much do I have to give as a deposit?
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Montebello contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
Are you union or non-union?
This really only matters if you have a preference, but it is good to ask. If you have a strong ideological belief about unions or nonunions, it's perfectly acceptable to make a decision based on the preference.
Are you insured and/or bonded for Roofing?
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in California, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
How long have you been in Roofing business for/How long have been serving the Montebello area?
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Montebello. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Roofing company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Montebello contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
