Lowe's installation subcontractors do poor work with no accountability
A customer paid $13,000 for a roof installation through Lowe's that was completed incorrectly, causing water intrusion and structural defects. Attempts to escalate to Lowe's installation support and the subcontractor went unanswered. There is no effective resolution path when third-party contractors under a retailer's umbrella fail to deliver.
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