For months, Tom Collins worked to repair a home damaged when the Aransas Pass sewer system overflowed. Now, the work is complete, but Collins says the city has left him to foot the bill.
Collins, the owner and operator of Alliance Carpet Services, first spoke with KRIS 6 News in August. At the time, the homeowner hired Collins to repair a home on West DeBerry Street. The residence needed repairs after sewage water filled every room.
With the work completed, the total cost of the repairs was $125,522.13. However, the city rejected Collins’ invoice.
Aransas Pass contractor disputes city over sewer overflow repair costs
“We had to cut the sheetrock out to 2 feet, take all the insulation, the baseboards, the flooring, anything that the black water touched had to come out,” Collins told KRIS 6 News. “It was a very, very extensive remodel.” He continued, “I don’t know who they really think is going to pay the invoice.”…