Contractor Coverage

What to include in a contract for home improvements

It can be tough to know what to include in a contract when you're hiring someone to do a project at your home, so 5 On Your Side spoke with attorney Brian Schoolman who practices law in this area.

Problems with patio project put neighbors at odds

A patio project gone wrong has friends and neighbors fighting over thousands of dollars. Some of the problems involve the contract the two sides agreed to before the project started.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Contractor has license suspended after 28 code violations

A Chatham County contractor has had his license suspended after serious problems with one of his home builds.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Contractor banned from work in NC after most recent arrest

After 18 months on the run, a contractor 5 On Your Side has investigated for years was arrested and banned from doing contract work in the state, all in one day.

NC contractor defends errors, code violations in front of board

During Wednesday's hearing, Jake Muehlbach repeatedly shook his head in disbelief and disagreement as Jeremy Lindley defended his work in front of the board.

Contractor defends code violations in Chatham County home he built

During Wednesday's hearing, Jake Muehlbach repeatedly shook his head in disbelief and disagreement as Jeremy Lindley of Lindley Builders, Inc. defended his work in front of the board.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Unlicensed contractors can now take on projects up to $40K

Unlicensed contractors can now legally take on more projects. That means homeowners need to be even more diligent about knowing who you hire for a remodeling project.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Chatham County contractor accused of code violations will face contractors board

A contractor accused of building a home with potentially dangerous code violations, just had a settlement deal in the case taken off the table.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Blasting company set off explosions without permit in Raleigh, records show

A contractor violated the conditions of its city permit by blasting without a permit and without warning.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Contractor wanted for felony after 5 On Your Side investigation

A contractor 5 On Your Side investigated for months, is now wanted on felony and misdemeanor charges.

Suit being filed against contractor that 5 On Your Side investigated

After 5 On Your Side investigated a Hillsborough contractor, a state agency is trying to ban him from contracting in North Carolina, ever again.

'I trusted him:' Former Hillsborough Planning Board member under investigation

The Durham County Sheriff's Office is looking into the possibility of criminal charges against a contractor 5 On Your Side has been investigating for months.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Triangle contractor on the run after abandoning jobs, defrauding families

Homeowners told 5 On Your Side that while on probation, Roger Simmons has been doing the same things that landed him in jail.

Contractor accused of defrauding families out of thousands now on the run after violating probation

A contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from homeowners then abandoning projects, is on the run from law enforcement.

Keely Arthur, WRAL 5 on Your Side reporter

5 on Your Side: What to know before choosing someone to make storm damage repairs

If you're dealing with damage from Ian, 5 On Your Side says there are important things to know before you hire anyone to do repairs.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Contractor faces two investigations, hundreds of disappointed customers

Customers tell 5 On Your Side that they have paid at least $625,000 to Wood Construction and Remodeling for work not finished or, in some cases, even started. Dozens of complaints are piling up against owner Leighton "Joe" Wood, and investigations are underway in both North Carolina and Tennessee.

$600K in deposits and nothing to show for it: Investigation into contractor extends to two states

Customers tell 5 On Your Side that they have paid at least $625,000 to Wood Construction and Remodeling for work not finished or, in some cases, even started. Dozens of complaints are piling up against owner Leighton "Joe" Wood, and investigations are underway in both North Carolina and Tennessee.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Contractor accused of taking money without doing work

Combined, customers tell 5 On Your Side that they've paid Tennessee-based Wood Construction and Remodeling more than $200,000 for work not done.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars paid for remodeling work not done, customers can't find contractor

Combined, customers tell 5 On Your Side that they've paid Tennessee-based Wood Construction and Remodeling more than $200,000 for work not done.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Rule change could limit benefits for workers, save money for companies

The new rule the US Department of Labor is considering would redefine the parameters of when an employee can be classified as an independent contractor.

Are you an employee or independent contractor? Change could be coming

Time is running out to weigh in on a proposed change that could impact all sorts of employees.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Construction crews were scheduled to assemble water meter, not work in trench

A spokesman with DR Mozeley Construction Group said workers with with J Squared Plumbing were scheduled to work on a water meter assembly in a 3-foot well. They were not scheduled to work in a deeper trench.

Contractor: Workers weren't scheduled to be in deep trench on day of fatal collapse

A spokesman with DR Mozeley Construction Group said workers with with J Squared Plumbing were scheduled to work on a water meter assembly in a 3-foot well. They were not scheduled to work in a deeper trench.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Robco Fence and Deck VP promises contact for customers left in the lurch

After two weeks of phone calls, texts and knocking on doors, Monica Laliberte caught up with one of Robco's executives.

Robco Fence and Deck exec says company working to make customers whole

After two weeks of phone calls, texts and knocking on doors, Monica Laliberte caught up with one of Robco Fence and Deck's executives.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter