– What would you do if you were suddenly stuck with a huge bill, all because of someone else’s mistake? It could happen to anyone who hires people to do work at their homes. A desperate homeowner contacted KPRC 2 Investigates after contractors caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage and now, she can’t get anyone to help.
“My heart stopped... I couldn’t breathe,” said Bernadette Hagan. “18,000 is a really big amount to me.’ KPRC 2 Investigates homeowner stuck with$18,000+ bill after fence contractor damaged electric line. The fence is owned by the community trails association so homeowner says she should not be stuck with the repair bill.
KPRC 2 Investigates homeowner stuck with$18,000+ bill after fence contractor damaged electric line. The fence is owned by the community trails association so homeowner says she should not be stuck with the repair bill. Repair crews fine electric line cemented to new fence install. The damage done cost the homeowner $18,000 to repair.In April the fence company filed the claim with its insurance to cover the repair costs. But they denied the claim.
Homeowner shows KPRC 2 Investigative Producer Andrea Slaydon where her electric line was damaged after a new fence was installed. The fence is owned by the community trails association so homeowner says she should not be stuck with the repair bill.We did reach out to a homeowner’s rights attorney who said it’s not clear whether the fence company or the trail association who hired them is responsible for Hagan’s damages.