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    Business ProfileforAvalon Roofing and Exteriors

    Roofing Contractors
    BBB accredited business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.26/5stars

    Average of 19 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    11 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/25/2001

    Years in Business: 23

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Avalon Building Concepts is a home improvement company providing services in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.

     

    Avalon Building Concepts, Inc states they offer roofing

    Products & Services

    This company offers siding, roofing, insulation and window replacements.

    Business Details

    Headquarters
    5017 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-5601
    BBB File Opened:
    10/4/2000
    Years in Business:
    23
    Business Started:
    6/1/2000
    Business Incorporated:
    5/11/1994
    Accredited Since:
    7/25/2001
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Avalon Building Concepts, Inc.
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    T:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    W:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Th:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    F:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sa:
    By Appt. Only
    Su:
    By Appt. Only
    Business Management
    • Mr. Richard Mead, President
    • Amy Johnson, Operations Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Richard Mead, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Dan VanSuilichem, General Manager
    • Mr. Richard Mead, President
    • Amy Johnson, Operations Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Hire a trusted roofing contractor to repair, replace roof

    Customer Complaints

    11 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/13/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    On February 2nd, 2017, Avalon installed a new roof at my residence. This install included replacing/installing complete flashing around the chimney and a 10 year warranty. The week of May 11th my neighbor brought me a piece of triangular black metal which I determined came from the chimney flashing by flying a drone over my roof. I believe it was that same week or the next that i went to the Avalon office on Division to discuss getting the flashing repaired. I was very polite and did inquire a number of times to ************************* if this would be covered under the warranty (which they verified I had). I was still professional and polite. I showed ***** a picture of the flashing and she stated that was not right and upon inspection it should be covered under the warranty. I also asked about potential water damage ***** said it would need to be looked at and that she would contact me to set up a time to have someone come out and inspect the roof and go into my attic to check for water damage. I thanked her several times before I left because I was relieved it would most likely be covered under warranty. On Tuesday May 23rd I received a VM from *** at Avalon. I returned the call shortly after receiving it and was greeted with immediate hostility towards me from ***. *** started with that they had sent the person who installed the roof out to inspect it (I believe this to be a major conflict of interest someone else should have inspected it). I was given no notice that they were coming so I was not home and no one inspected the attic as I was told someone would. I consider this to be trespassing because I gave no permission to enter my property or get on my roof without my presence. Again I was told I would get advance notice of a scheduled appointment and that someone would inspect my attic which obviously did not happen. *** continued to berate me in a loud tone and continually stated " there is no way we would ever leave it like that YOU hired someone to repair the chimney and that they tore up the flashing" I repeatedly told her this was not true and no one worked on the chimney or roof but them but this was in vain because she continued to try to argue with me telling me what I did. I asked her if she was calling me a liar to which she replied "yes, yes I am". *** also said that I was rude to ***** and asked about the warranty in a "forceful" manner which is completely false. I have NEVER been treated with so much disdain and disrespect as I have been treated by Avalon. I asked to speak to the owner and she said she would have a manager contact me. That same day I received a VM from *******************. I called him back that same day and left him several VM's later asking for a civil resolution to this situation. I was again respectful and to the point. I finally called the main number the week of 6-8-23 and spoke with a very nice gentleman named *********************************. I gave him a brief synapses of the situation and that *** was not returning my calls. I told him I really needed to speak with him regarding this incident. He said he completely understood and that he would help. He put me on hold a couple times while he tried to contact *** on his cell phone to no avail. ******* stated he would ensure that *** got the message and that he would call me. *** finally called and left a brief message on 6-12-23. I am finished attempting to work with Avalon directly. I had a certified professional inspect the flashing and he put in writing stating that the flashing was never completed so this is no longer a warranty issue but it is the fact they never completed the work they were paid to do. He also said it was obvious that no repair work had been done to the chimney in a very long time. The inspector and the owner are willing to testify in court to that fact if that is where this ends up. I also received a quote from them to install the flashing properly. I no longer trust Avalon in any way and do not want them on my property again. I would like ********************** to do the work and for Avalon to pay for it.
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    Most Recent Customer Review

    andrea t

    1 star

    08/23/2023

    Waiting to see how this all pans out after 2 years ...

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