Crime Alert
KIRKWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
131 West Madison Avenue
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
(314) 822-5858
Chief Jack Plummer
CRIME ALERT
Driveway Sealer Scam – Road Runner Paving
May 16, 2006 -
The Kirkwood Police Department would like to caution anyone from doing business with a company by the name of Road Runner Paving that goes door-to-door asking homeowners if they would like to have their driveway sealed.
We recently received a report that this company contacted a local resident, an elderly female, and proceeded to clean off her driveway, patch and repair holes, put down a seal coat, seal cracks and put down a sand sealer on two separate occasions. They charged a total of $1850.00 for the work. They performed the work on May 8 and it is still wet and gummy to this day.
In comparison, we contacted 2 local asphalt companies to see what they would charge for the service. The first company, primarily a commercial asphalt company said they could tear out the entire driveway, put down new asphalt and then seal it for less than the amount charged by Road Runner. The second asphalt company said they would charge approximately $150 to do the same amount of work.
This department would like to advise everyone to be cautious of contractors, driveway sealers, tree services, etc., who come to your door looking for work. The best way to find a good, reputable service worker is either by word of mouth from friends or family, the Kirkwood – Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce or the Better Business Bureau.
For additional information, contact:
P.O. Tom Ballman, Public Information Officer
Office: 314-822-5868 Fax: 314-984-5917
Email: ballmatf@kirkwoodmo.org