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Find a Location

Curtis Total Service, Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Curtis Total Service, Inc.

      1415 E Pennsylvania St Allentown, PA 18109-1537

    • Curtis Total Service, Inc.

      1415 E Pennsylvania St Allentown, PA 18109-1537

    Business ProfileforCurtis Total Service, Inc.

    Plumber
    Multi Location Business

    Additional business information

    Pending Government Action:
    Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:
    PA v. Curtis Total Service

    The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the governments allegations, which have not yet been proven.

    On June 16, 2022, the PA Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) filed a civil lawsuit against this company alleging numerous violations of the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection law and the PA Home Improvement Contractor Act.  More specifically, the BCP alleges that the company, its manager and field supervisor violated the Acts by misleading many consumers into purchasing unnecessary or inappropriate products and services.  Consumers were allegedly required to sign incomplete invoices which were later amended, and were told that price breakdowns and expectations, including cancellation rights, were not required under PA law when they are.  Further the BCP stated the company used high pressure, scare tactics including implying that consumers health and/or safety was at risk without immediate repairs causing consumers not to seek second opinions.  The BCP also alleged the company mislead consumers into believing they were obtaining loans for work through when they were actually being offered a credit card.  Other statutory violations alleged include deceptive advertising, failure to complete home improvement contracts in a workmanlike manner, and making false statements to consumers about the financing offered.  The BCP is requesting that the court enjoin the company from future violations, pay restitution  to consumers, revoke the company's Home Improvement Contractor registration, and pay civil fines and costs of the investigation.

    The BCP is encouraging consumers who have complaints to file them at https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/ or to call or email them 800-441-2555 or [email protected].

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.4/5stars

    Average of 5 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    5 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Curtis Total Service, Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Curtis Total Service, Inc.

        1415 E Pennsylvania St Allentown, PA 18109-1537

      • Curtis Total Service, Inc.

        1415 E Pennsylvania St Allentown, PA 18109-1537

      Location of This Business
      1415 E Pennsylvania St, Allentown, PA 18109-1537
      BBB File Opened:
      5/20/1996
      Years in Business:
      36
      Business Started:
      1/1/1988
      Business Incorporated:
      1/6/1992
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of PA004383 for this business, issued by Office of the Attorney General-PA

      These agencies may include:

      Office of the Attorney General-PA

      Strawberry Square, 14th Floor

      Harrisburg PA 17120

      (800) 441-2555

      http://www.attorneygeneral.gov

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Curtis Total Service
      Business Management
      • Mr. Curtis Shafer, Owner
      • Mr. Richard Price, Operations Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Curtis Shafer, Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Richard Price, Operations Manager
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (610) 821-0355
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Industry Tip

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      Customer Complaints

      5 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      12/09/2021

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On 10-20-21 the company did work on my furnace and boiler.I requested the business replace the expansion tank.replace boiler valve,replace the chimney exhaust pipe from the furnace to the chimney and restart and service the furnace.I did tell the company rep that I did not want this inline water valve that the company was trying to sell me.I told the company that the system has ran and operated fine without it so I told the company  rep company that I did not want this inline water valve.the company  did the work but they installed the 700 inline water valve that I did not want or requested.I in no way shape or form request to have this inline water pipe valve installed in my home.the next day I seen that they did install this valve that I did not order or request.I Called the company three days in a row leaving messages to have this matter rectified.talking with people at the company and leaving messages but no one could help me and no messages were returned to me.I refuse to pay for and item and services that I did not request or want.I have paid 1200 cash on a 2200 bill that they now charging for.No one from the company has offered to help me with this situation.Ii. Now way shape or form wanted this in line water valve installed at my home.Thank you for your time.*********************** ************
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      Customer Reviews

      5 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Brian A

      1 star

      12/30/2023

      I struggle to find powerful enough words to describe the horror of working with this company. 1 star is too high of a rating. The complete lack of professionalism compounded with the repeated lying and false promises disgusts me. I would never recommend anyone use them EVER!! They didn't show up for 2 scheduled appointments, repeatedly missed windows by 2 hrs or more ( before calling when they did call), and rescheduled a third appointment. My mom waited at my house till 6:15 on a 1 to 3p scheduled window. Take a guess...NO SHOW!

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