This has been a nightmare.': Botched room addition results in criminal investigation

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March 22nd, 2015 9:00 am by Jeff Bobo

(Scroll Down for a video and photo gallery. The shots showing faulty workmanship were taken by Lewis Kilgore.)

MOUNT CARMEL Two area building contractors are now the subject of a criminal investigation after allegedly building a $30,000 room addition so poorly in Mount Carmel late last year that it literally had to be torn down before it fell down and hurt someone.

When Lewis and Ada Kilgore decided to add on to a second story room at the rear of their home, Lewis went to the Lowes Home Improvement store on W. Stone Drive in Kingsport seeking advice about contractors.

But, Lowes no longer recommends contractors. Lowes advertises a Seattle based website called Porch.com which is supposed to provide the names of reputable licensed and insured contractors for any building project.

The Kilgores wanted a room expanded off the back of their house on S. Sheerbrooke Circle so there would be more space for grandchildren to play during holidays and family get-togethers.

They said Porch.com recommended Lee Sturgill of Lees Construction Services, which lists an address of 5613 Memorial Boulevard in Kingsport. Sturgills business card states, If youre not happy, then Im not happy.

The Kilgores arent happy.

If a Mount Carmel Police Department investigation results in criminal charges, Sturgill and his partner wont be happy either.

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This has been a nightmare.': Botched room addition results in criminal investigation