Modular home still blocking Daniel's Run after ten days
The right fork of Daniel's Run has been closed for about ten days since a 14 x 80 foot modular home failed to make a sharp turn and slipped over the hill.
The specially built unit is totaled.
"This has been a real heartache for our family," said Diana Satterfield, whose son and daughter-in-law were having the dwelling moved from South Carolina, relocating it to a farm on Daniel's Run.
The Chavis Transport Company of Moncks Corner, SC left the scene of the accident, leaving the Satterfields to find a solution.
Chavis will not answer phone calls, nor will they respond to the WV State Insurance Commissioner.
Ms. Satterfield said "You would not believe the many different agencies we've called and the red tape we have endured over the past several days," although the unit was insured.
"We didn't get to bed when it first happened for thirty hours, even though the transport company is responsible."
The West Virginia Department of Highways is now taking over the removal of the unit, she said. "We hope it will be out of there soon," Satterfield said. The accident happened in a sharp turn a short distance from State Route 16 at Millstone Hill.
"We are so grateful to our neighbors for being patient," said Satterfield. "Unfortunately, it has become our responsibility and we have been working on it hour-by-hour."
The Satterfield's may not be the only customers having problems with Chavis.
Rip-Off Report.Com reports a customer in Findlay, Ohio saying "Chavis failed to finish their contract, leaving me to hire new contractors at a price to finish their work. They left me high and dry and I want a refund."
"In the process of moving my manufactured home from Novi, Michigan to Findlay, Ohio these movers promised delivery within specified date and failed to do so, delivered two weeks late."
"Which made me have unexpected hotel charges for extra time waiting for the delivery of my home. Upon delivery...the home was just put on it's blocks without finishing the job."
"The house is un-level, they didn't tie-down the house as required by law, the water and drainage system was not re-installed. The skirt was not put back on and the vents for the furnace and water heater were not re-attached."
"They would not return my calls and later would refuse to answer any of my calls when I tried to contact them to try and resolve the issues. They are totally unreliable and I would not trust them with anything."
Today, Calhoun school buses will have to take a detour.
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