KC Roofing Co., Inc. v. Abundis

OPINION

HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

FACTS

Carlos and Aurora Abundis had a house in Helotes that leaked in one corner. They hired KC. Roofing Co., Inc., d/b/a Cloud Roofing Company (“Cloud”), to repair the tile roof. A contract was entered into on April 15, 1992, and signed by both parties. The roof repairs were to cost $6,150. The contract specifically provided: “the entire roof will be warranted against leaks for two years.” The Abundis family paid $3,000 down, with the remainder due upon completion of the work.

Cloud subcontracted the work. Shoddy workmanship resulted in a roof that leaked worse…