New Jersey Says These 51 Contractors Fined For 'Shoddy' Work, Other Violations

New Jersey officials say they have taken action against another 51 contractors who they say have cheated the public out of more than $663,000.

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday that 51 contractors were fined during the first quarter of 2016, seeking $844,477 in consumer restitution and civil penalties (see list below).

Of the 51 contractors that received "Notices of Violations," 26 were cited for failing to register with the Division as legally required.

One of those includes Anthony Di Matteo and Kimberly Monaco doing business as "The Godfather of Concrete," a company based out of Sewell. The company was fined $7,000 and ordered to pay $14,788 in restitution.

To become registered, a contractor must disclose the physical location of the business and provide proof that the contractor has a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance, among other requirements, according to a release from the Division of Consumer Affairs.

The Notices of Violations contained allegations ranging from shoddy workmanship and failing to complete work that consumers had paid for in advance, to failing to refund deposits, as well as other violations the Home Improvement Contractors’ Registration Act and the Consumer Fraud Act.

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The Notices of Violation assessed a total of $180,750 in civil penalties against the contractors. Contractors were ordered to pay a total of $663,727 in consumer restitution in amounts ranging from $250 to $134,093, according to the release.

“As the warm weather ushers New Jersey into its traditional home improvement season, we’re making sure contractors are abiding by the laws that protect consumers undertaking projects to upgrade and beautify their homes,” said Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy. “Contractors that try to skirt our laws and regulations will face the consequences and pay the price.”

Here is the list of contractors and their towns, as well their fine and the restitution that is being sought:

• A and J Fireplaces, LLC, Pompton Plains $2,250.00, $4,800.00
• Adler Aluminum & Glass Co, Bloomfield $2,000.00, $1,444.50
• Alessi Roofing Corporation d/b/a A R C Roofing & Siding, Bellmawr $2,750.00, $10,808.00
• Entered into Consent Order Allpro Contractor Limited Liability Company, Clark $5,750.00, $1,000.00
• Anthony Di Matteo and Kimberly Monaco d/b/a The Godfather of Concrete, Sewell $7,000.00 $14,788.00
• BP Design LLC, Kinnelon $2,000.00, $24,905.04
• Canco Renovators & Remodelers, Staten Island, N.Y. $4,750.00, $4,300.00
• Christopher Wilson d/b/a C.S. Wilson Roofing, Moorestown $5,500.00, $0.00
• Clifford Smith Jr. t/a Tree Wizards, and d/b/a The Tree Pro’s, Pennsauken $5,000.00, $250.00
• CMS Construction Group Limited Liability Company, Manalapan $2,750.00, $6,850.00
• Danial A. DiCriscio d/b/a Detail Builders, Blackwood $4,000.00, $40,820.00
• David Pagella, Belmar $6,250.00, $0.00
• Dennis Ackerman d/b/a Driveway Innovation, Long Branch $4,250.00, $265.00
• DM Fernandes Contracts Limited Liability Company, Elizabeth $2,500.00, $0.00
• Dorsey Construction & Remodeling LLC, Somers Point $1,500.00, $19,091.53
• Douglass I. Coltenback t/a Christ Contractor, Point Pleasant Beach $2,500.00, $33,942.00
• Dun-Well Restorations Corp d/b/a Dun-Well Inc., Hawthorne $2,750.00, $17,699.00
• Eco-Coastal Building Limited Liability Company, Monmouth Beach $2,500.00, $128,450.00
• Edwin N. Anthony Jr. d/b/a Eddie’s Construction Co., Trenton $2,250.00, $6,000.00
• Epicus Construction, LLC, Franklin Lakes $5,750.00, $7,150.00
• Exquisite Landscape Contractors, Inc, Holmdel $6,500.00, $0.00
• Finish Line Roofing & Landscaping Contracting Limited Liability Company, Dover $2,750.00, $10,000.00
• FloorSmart Carpet & Flooring LLC, East Hanover $1,000.00, $4,650.00
• Frank Lopez d/b/a Seasonal Emporium, Stroudsburg, Pa. $4,000.00, $6,450.00
• James Justo t/a Justo’s Drain Cleaning & Repair Services, Margate $3,250.00, $1,430.00
• Jason Burk t/a J Burk Construction, Hammonton $2,250.00, $0.00
• JC Home Care Center Inc, Farmingdale $3,000.00, $1,000.00
• Joel Christophe t/a Siloe and d/b/a Siloe General Construction, Orange $3,000.00, $13,500.00
• Joel Misasi t/a J.M. Paving, Hopatcong $1,750.00, $3,975.00
• John Hand Home Restoration LLC, Briganitne $3,750.00, $6,250.00
• K Logan Construction & J DellaPietro Sr Builders Limited Liability Company, Charlotte, N.C. $1,000.00, $0.00
• Paid Liberty Enterprises LLC d/b/a Liberty Builders & Remodelers LLC, Somerdale $2,750.00, $4,645.00
• Louis E. Scholl, III t/a Daytona Construction, Elmer $5,250.00, $2,000.00
• M. Wright & M. Wright Jr. Group, LLC, East Orange $3,750.00, $3,000.00
• Michael Bianco d/b/a Mike Bianco & Sons Concrete Contractors, Pennsville $2,500.00, $0.00
• Michael J. Bell t/a Eastern Exteriors, Galloway $5,500.00, $1,500.00
• Michael Purcell t/a Drivestone Construction, Piscataway $1,250.00, $8,200.00
• Moises Monroy t/a El Don Landscaping, Orange $4,250.00, $32,400.00
• Nighthawk Contracting Limited Liability Company, Barnegat $2,000.00, $6,832.00
• Optimal Energy Inc., Delran $1,000.00, $0.00
• Paul J. Scappetto Remodeling Plumbing & Heating, LLC, New Providence $2,750.00, $134,092.89
• Pedro Pertuz t/a Academy Garage Door, Linden $5,500.00, $1,650.00
• Plemmie Lawson d/b/a Lawson’s Mason Company, Rahway $5,000.00, $0.00
• Precision Contracting & Landscaping, LLC, Whitehouse Station $3,250.00, $9,459.02
• Pryor Home Improvements LLC, Camden $3,250.00, $4,800.00
• Open Ralph Baker d/b/a Baker Window Repair, Voorhees $4,750.00, $275.00
• Rutgers Landscape, Inc. d/b/a Rutgers Landscape Design, Ringoes $1,500.00, $0.00
• Tomasz Frankwicz d/b/a Tommys Construction, Garfield $4,000.00, $35,005.00
• Tony Grenevich d/b/a Tony Grenevich Mason Contractor, Lake Hopatcong $5,250.00, $6,800.00
• V.F.C. Construction & Development LLC, Jersey City $5,500.00, $30,000.00
• Walter Martinez t/a CEF Stucco, Sicklerville $5,500.00, $13,250.00