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Sleepout Nightmare: Builder Paid to Fail | Auckland News
A homeowner paid over $11,000 for a sleepout that turned into a disaster—gaps in the roof, a sagging floor, and subpar materials like incomplete roofing sheets and no window flashing. The builder, who claimed he wasn’t officially licensed and wasn’t even on the register, missed deadlines and had tools stolen, adding to the delays. The Disputes Tribunal ordered him to repay nearly $7,000, but the homeowner now faces another $9,000 to fix the mess. The referee ruled the work was so shoddy—even for an amateur—it failed basic standards. This is a stark warning: always verify credentials and…
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