contractor did poor job - now out of business

We paid $18,000 to have our house sided and have new windows put in. Over the last 3 years we have had so much trouble with the siding staying on and now have lose windows in the house. The company would not reply to our numerous calls and letters. The company now appears to be out of business. The owner seems to be in a neighboring town. Some say we have no rights since the company is out of business. This seems so unfair for us to put that much money into our house and now a couple of years later we have to have it redone. One contractor stated that the nails that were used were too short and that they didn't hit any studs. Parts of my house are now exposed. Any advice on whether I have any rights would be greatly appreciated.

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You could still try to sue the firm and him personally.

The court may let him remain as a defendant especially if you can show any fraud or attempt to hide shoddy work or the like.

You may want to see if he has insurance or go after his $7,500 Bond good luck sorry you had so much trouble.

We are not all bad people if you lived closer I would help you fix the problems.


Please before anyone hires a contractor call their insurance company and check their license.

Also you may want to check credit because a bad contractor also will have bad credit.

Make him get a performance bond.

You might also want someone to manage your next project. (THIS IS HAPPENING FAR TO MUCH!)

Most states offer a website that you can easily look up the companies name and past record to see if they are licensed and bonded.
Just as the above poster mentioned look up to see if they are bonded prior to hiring any contractor for any work over $500.00