Help With Contractor

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June 4 we had a contractor and his roofer install new skylight in master

bathroom, extra turbos and other ventilation on the roof plus fix a roof

leak in the hall. When they replaced the skylight I asked if they saw any

water damage or mold and they both said no.

We've had rain almost every day for a month, last week I noticed water spots

on the ceiling under the new skylight and soon water was dripping down.

Rain was heavy so I thought I would check the attic. I found 4 other leaks

where the roofer had installed the turbo and air hawks. I phoned the

roofer, he came out Monday, we both went up on the roof and he determined

that he hadn't sealed the new skylight nor the extra ventilation. He did

that and said he would be back next day to start repairs on the damaged

sheetrock. He didn't show. Thursday we had major rain again, I checked the

attic and found water dripping through the roof plywood. Again phoned

roofer and he told me he couldn't come until today.

Knowing what I do about moisture and mold, decided (serious mistake) to open

some of the damaged sheetrock myself. The sheetrock was wet, the paper was

moldy and the wood studs have mold growing on them. I began to react and

covered it up. Called roofer and he said he would make the repairs.

Meantime I had taken a few pictures, emailed to my husband who phoned the

contractor. Contractor said he's busy but would have roofer inspect the

damage and report to him.

This morning I phoned the roofer to find out what time he's coming. He said

he would bring some new sheetrock to repair the damage. I informed him of

the mold again and that much more needed to be removed and the mold

remediated before he could close up the opening. He quickly said he's not

doing that and then informed me that the mold and damage must have been from

the old skylight rather than the new skylight leaking. He's wrong because

he and the contractor inspected the area and said no water damage interior,

I had no water stains in the bathroom. He's trying to get out of his

responsibility.

What is my recourse? 5 weeks of rain will cause mold to grow. I'm also

concerned about the attic with the water leaks for 5 weeks before I noticed

them.

Thanks,

Rosie