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Iraq Vet Out Tens of Thousands After Roof Scam
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Contractor ordered to repay veteran tens of thousands of dollars.
- Veteran paid $23,000 deposit for unfulfilled roof repairs.
- Sheriff can seize property if contractor fails to pay judgment.
A Lenoir contractor has been ordered by a Caldwell County judge to repay a significant sum to an Iraq War veteran. The veteran, whose home suffered storm damage from Hurricane Helene, paid a deposit of over $23,000 for roof replacement.
Despite promises, the contractor, Roof'd Up Roofing & Repairs, never completed the work, leaving the veteran's home under a failing tarp for months. The veteran expressed doubt about ever seeing the money again, emphasizing his need to fund the ongoing repairs.
Legal recourse may involve the sheriff's office seizing and auctioning the contractor's property to satisfy the judgment. The contractor stated he plans to repay the money early next year.
