I contracted with Ruperts Home Improvement, Rupert Smart, to install a new roof on my home on 5/1/09. I gave the company half the cost for the roof, $4, 372.00 plus $475 for the disposal bin. The contract stated the remaining cost would be divided in half: at mid way through repair and rest at completion. The disposal bin was delivered by the disposal company. However, on the day the work was to begin Mr. Smart did not show up. Mr. Smart was contacted by phone several times and I was told the work would be done. Mr. Smart reasoning why he did not do the work was that, allegedly, his father passed away, he had surgery and a few other unacceptable excuses. A contract was signed and the work was not done. I have tried to resolve the situation, without success. I was left with no other alternative but to file a claim in small claims court. During filing, I was alarmed to find that Mr. Smart has two cases still pending awaiting satisfaction.