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Escambia County board moves multiple contractor complaints to disciplinary hearings after probable-cause findings
Summary
After staff presentations and testimony, the board found probable cause to move complaints against Alex Roddy (A2 Home Improvement), Marcus McCoy (Maverick Demolition) and Curtis McLaughlin (Patriot Properties) to disciplinary hearings, citing possible work beyond license scope, failure to pull permits, and undisclosed out-of-jurisdiction cases.
The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board on July 1 heard staff summaries and testimony on several probable-cause investigations and voted to advance multiple matters to disciplinary hearings.
Case 260224COM (A2 Home Improvement / Alex Roddy): Investigator Reber summarized complaints by homeowner Mark Burns saying that work performed to remove attic insulation and replace HVAC ducting (contract $8,226; $4,113 deposit) produced drywall damage and deficient HVAC work; Burns retained a certified ventilation specialist who reported code deficiencies. Roddy’s counsel said the parties had reached a confidential settlement and that a withdrawal might follow, but staff noted the board must complete its investigation. The board concluded the appellant had not presented evidence in person and discussed options; the matter proceeded toward disciplinary scheduling to allow fuller review.
Case 260549COM (Maverick Demolition / Marcus McCoy): Staff reported a demolition that allegedly occurred on 04/02/2026 before a demolition permit was issued (permit record shows 05/13/2026) and alleged resulting damage to an adjacent commercial property. McCoy testified and acknowledged he had not pulled the permit, saying, "I did not pull the permit... I had a senior moment," and described filing an insurance claim and providing DEP notification and locates. Staff also presented McCoy’s permitting history and noted a substantial number of expired permits in the county record; the board found probable cause and moved the item to a disciplinary hearing on the permit-count and misconduct-related counts.
Case 260659COM (Patriot Properties / Curtis McLaughlin): Staff presented multiple out-of-jurisdiction lawsuits, contractor-board actions and a bankruptcy filing that were not disclosed on McLaughlin’s local application. McLaughlin acknowledged portions of the record but said he was still collecting documents and asked for time; the board found probable cause and voted to advance the matter to a disciplinary hearing so staff and the respondent could provide fuller documentation.
In each matter, the board explained that probable-cause findings do not establish guilt but permit a deeper disciplinary review where evidence can be tested and additional documentation subpoenaed or requested.
