February 8, 2019 – A Delaware County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against 32-year-old Adam Jacob Hanyak, of Columbus.
Charges come after a suspicious video surfaced of Hanyak inspecting a roof.
“Mr. Hanyak offered the homeowner a complimentary roof inspection to check for wind damage,” said Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien. “The inspection was done while the homeowner was at work, but a neighbor saw and videotaped Hanyak, who appeared to be pulling back and creasing shingles.”
Hanyak is charged with one count of vandalism – a fifth-degree felony.
An arraignment date for Hanyak is not yet set.
When considering a roof inspection or new roof, homeowners can double check licensing and insurance, ask to see proof or pictures of past jobs and/or customer endorsements, ask if the contractor is an authorized installer, and consider how long the contractor has been in business. The Better Business Bureau also has a list of accredited roofing contractors in Ohio that is accessible by the general public via bbb.org.