Video - NEWS 25 Takes a Closer Look at Repairing Flood Damaged Homes

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NEWS 25 Takes a Closer Look at Repairing Flood Damaged Homes

News 25 ville

story by: Stolp

http://www.abc25.com/Global/story.asp?S=5493936

EVANSVILLE - After the Tri-State's latest round of flooding, many

people are left with thousands of dollars worth of damage. From

waterlogged property to mold, several people need help getting their

homes back to normal. But how do you know you're getting what you

paid for?

Sharon Freni tells NEWS 25 three weeks ago, she had eight feet of

water inside her home and needed help fast. She called a man with

ABCO in ville. But Freni says she was overcharged and now her

entire basement must be gutted because of mold that's just started

to grow.

Freni tells NEWS 25 she had to call a second contractor in to fix

the first's mistakes.

Donnie Grubb with Rainbow International says after several mistakes

made by ABCO, nothing can be saved, the room must stripped down to

the bare studs.

The ABCO contractor declined an on camera interview. But he did tell

NEWS 25, " I did everything right and everything I could for Mrs.

Freni. "

The ABCO contractor also says he is not certified for this kind of

work, something Grubb says is essential to look for when choosing

someone to repair your home.

If you're not sure about someone coming into your home, you should

call the Better Business Bureau. They can tell you if the contractor

is certified or not and if they've had any complaints against them.

Their number is (812) 473-0202