Unpermitted plumbing work and bounced refund check
Summary
Homeowners Mark Burns and Liza Aviles were caught up in cases over bad HVAC/ductwork and unpermitted roof truss work. Settlements and repairs are moving, but the board still enforced the code.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Burns paid a $4,113 deposit on an $8,226 contract; the parties later settled confidentially.
Homeowners, who see that complaints are investigated even after private settlements.
The homeowners whose work was defective or unpermitted before the board's action.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Contractor Competency - Nov 4, 2026
Apexx Plumbing's Bret Smith was found in violation for doing plumbing work without permits — a repeat offense — drawing a $1,500 fine and a 10-day suspension.
Contractor Competency - Sep 2, 2026
A Pensacola homeowner paid a $4,200 deposit for $14,000 of plumbing work done without a permit, and his refund check bounced. The board is sending the case to a disciplinary hearing, potentially in October.
Contractor Competency - Jul 1, 2026
Homeowners Mark Burns and Liza Aviles were caught up in cases over bad HVAC/ductwork and unpermitted roof truss work. Settlements and repairs are moving, but the board still enforced the code.
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