Home Depot Contractor Damage Goes Unaddressed After 50+ Contact Attempts
A property owner had Home Depot-arranged installers damage sheetrock and a freshly painted room during window installation. After approximately 50 follow-up contacts over weeks, the company continues to delay without resolution. This reflects a systemic gap in contractor accountability when large retailers outsource installation work to third parties.
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