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Effective date: July 2026

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2. Nature of the Site; No Professional Advice

The Site documents consumer complaints, reviews, disputes, and public records concerning a specific contractor and the business names associated with him. It is published for consumer awareness, fraud prevention, and public accountability.

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 2026

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Joe Tennis Reviews

Exposing critical insights and sharing real customer stories to help you make informed decisions about Joe Tennis.

About Us Who's Joe Tennis Doing Business As His Emails AG Complaints Direct Reports Court Judgments Customer Reviews His Positive Reviews Report & Get Help Contact Us

About This Site

Joe Tennis Reviews documents consumer complaints, disputes, and public records concerning Joe Tennis and the business names he has operated under in the greater Cleveland area.

Hiring a contractor means handing a deposit to a stranger. This site exists so that anyone researching that decision can see in one place what previous customers have already published, and verify every word of it at its source.

Sixteen judgments have been entered against him, in ten different courts. None has been paid. Fifteen are money judgments won by people who paid him, totalling $49,365.00. The State of Ohio has separately filed three workers’ compensation premium liens against him. Total unpaid to date: $54,537.66. That is not an allegation made by this site — it is what the dockets say, and every case number is listed so you can check.

What you’ll find here, strongest evidence first:

  • Court Judgments: sixteen judgments across ten Ohio courts, with case number, court, the name he was sued under, amount, interest rate and whether it has been paid. Plus three State of Ohio workers’ compensation liens.
  • His Own Emails: six messages he sent unprompted to this site, reproduced in full. Each carries a valid cryptographic signature confirming it came from his account. In them he states that he has “taken care of” bad reviews, and that he had to change his business names.
  • Ohio Attorney General Complaints: eight consumer complaints filed with the state between 2021 and 2025, obtained under Ohio’s public records law. Complainants’ personal details are withheld; the complaint numbers are published so anyone can request the same records.
  • Doing Business As: fifteen documented trade names, with the addresses and phone numbers used under each and the source each was documented from. None is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State.
  • Documented Complaints: negative reviews and complaints reproduced verbatim from the platform where each was published, with a link to that source. We do not edit, paraphrase, or summarise them. This site documents complaints. It is not a general rating aggregator and does not publish positive reviews.
  • Reports Sent Directly to This Site: accounts emailed to us. These are shown separately, and labelled as a weaker tier, because unlike the reviews there is no third-party page a reader can check them against.
  • Report & Get Help: where to report him, and what the court records show about the practical difficulty of serving him with a lawsuit.

On evidence. Not everything here carries the same weight, and the site says which is which rather than presenting it all as equivalent. A court judgment is a finding. A complaint to the Attorney General is an account given to a government body, not a determination that a law was broken. A published review is one person’s account, checkable at its source. An email sent to us is one person’s account with no third-party page behind it. Each section states its own footing.

On accuracy. We reproduce what the sources published and link to them. We do not warrant that any reviewer’s statement is true, only that it is quoted accurately. Where we are shown that something we have published is wrong, we correct or annotate it. Mr Tennis is welcome to use that process, and any response he sends will be published here in full.

On removed sources. Some platforms delete complaints over time. The Better Business Bureau publishes them for a limited period and then removes them. Where a source link no longer displays the quoted text, it means the platform stopped showing it, not that it was never published.

About Joe Tennis

Photographs

Ohio driver licence photograph of Joseph Tennis: adult male, dark hair, full beard, facing the camera. Licence number, date of birth and document number are redacted.
Ohio driver licence photograph. Provided by Joseph Tennis to a customer during a transaction, as described in a Better Business Bureau complaint dated 08/09/2024. Licence number, date of birth and document number have been redacted.
Full-length photograph of Joseph Tennis standing outdoors on a residential walkway, wearing a dark backwards baseball cap, a light Cleveland Guardians T-shirt, grey shorts and white trainers.
Photographed on site. Supplied by a complainant.
Photograph of Joseph Tennis wearing a dark backwards baseball cap and a dark hooded top, indoors, cropped to show him alone.
Cropped from a business-listing photograph. Posted to a Yelp business listing. A child appeared in the original frame and has been cropped out; that person is not published here. Detail has been sharpened using an AI tool, so facial texture is crisper than the original photograph.

Computer-generated appearance variations

The four images below are not photographs. They were generated by an AI image model from the licence photograph above, to show how his appearance may differ from it. Facial hair, headwear, eyewear and hair have been altered. They are provided as a recognition aid, not as a record of what he looks like on any particular day.

What the model inferred rather than observed: the jaw, chin and skin beneath the beard, the mouth perimeter, the neck transition, the complete ear shape, and all hair above the frontal hairline. None of these are visible in any source photograph.

Computer-generated image showing Joseph Tennis with a full beard and dark hair, front facing, plain grey background.
Generated Full beard.
Computer-generated image showing Joseph Tennis clean-shaven with dark hair, front facing, plain grey background.
Generated Clean-shaven. A complainant who met him in person reports he was clean-shaven at the time.
Computer-generated image showing Joseph Tennis wearing a dark backwards baseball cap and sunglasses, with a full beard, plain grey background.
Generated Cap and sunglasses.
Computer-generated image showing Joseph Tennis with a shaved head and a full beard, plain grey background.
Generated Shaved head.

Joseph (“Joe”) Tennis, age 29, born 1996, is a Fairview Park, Ohio–based contractor. The earliest records on this site date from 2017, which means the conduct documented here begins when he was about twenty.

He is a shorter adult male, roughly 5′6″, with a heavy, pear-shaped build, relatively narrow shoulders, and a prominent midsection. He has a medium complexion, dark hair and brown eyes. He is often photographed with a full beard, but it should not be relied on as an identifier: a complainant who met him in person reports he was clean-shaven at the time. In photos and video he is often seen in casual clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, athletic shoes, and a dark baseball cap, frequently worn backwards. Height and eye colour are as recorded on his Ohio driver licence.

He also uses the surname Stergo. This is not an allegation from a customer — two Ohio courts have entered money judgments against him under that name: Stow Municipal 2026CVI00530, captioned “Stergo, Decking Specialist, Joseph,” and Rocky River Municipal 26 CVI 1373, captioned “Stergo, Joe” together with Prime Decking. He has also been recorded as Joey Stergo, Joe Sturgo and Joey Sturgo. A search of court records under “Tennis” alone will not find those cases.

He has traded under at least fifteen different business names — see Doing Business As for the full list with sources. The name in current use as of July 2026 is Prime Decking and Roofing. Earlier names include JNL Roofing & Construction, Ohio Decking and Roofing, Decking Specialist, Elite Decking and Roofing, Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat, and Roofing Specialist.

None of these business names is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. There is no corporation and no limited liability company — verified 13 July 2026. He operates as a sole proprietor, which means there is no company standing between him and the people he owes. Every one of the fourteen unsatisfied judgments is personally his.

Services he has advertised and been hired for include:

  • Roofing installation, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
  • Deck design and construction using wood and composite materials.
  • Paving and asphalt sealcoating for driveways and parking areas.
  • Gutter cleaning, repair, and installation to manage water flow.
  • Porch rebuilding and structural repair projects aimed at enhancing property functionality.

While much of Joe Tennis’s activity has been centered in Ohio, reviews and complaints indicate he has also conducted business in other states, including Florida, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. Of those, Illinois is the one that appears on his own letterhead. Contracts issued under the name “Illinois Decking and Roofing” and under “Ohio Decking and Roofing” carry the same Fairview Park address, the same telephone number and the same payment terms — a copy of one of them forms part of the court file in Cleveland Municipal Court case 2024-CVI-012476.

What complainants consistently describe

The following recur across the reviews, the Attorney General complaints, the reports sent to this site, and the court records — independently, from different people, over nine years.

  • Projects left incomplete or abandoned after payment. This is the single most common account, and it is the substance of most of the fourteen judgments.
  • Deposits taken and not returned despite repeated requests or promises to refund. Several complainants describe a final payment being pressed for shortly before he stopped responding.
  • Work that failed inspection or was not built to code. In more than one case the homeowner was required to have the work demolished and rebuilt at their own expense.
  • Permits not pulled. Complainants in several jurisdictions report discovering afterwards that no permit had been applied for.
  • Delays far exceeding agreed timelines, with little or no communication about the status of the project.
  • Unresponsiveness once payment has been made — calls, texts and emails unanswered, voicemail full.
  • Requests that negative reviews be removed, sometimes in exchange for a promised refund or repair. He has confirmed this himself. Writing to this site on 29 November 2025, he stated: “ever bad review there is on me I have taken care of.” See Correspondence from Joe Tennis.
  • Changing the business name. Also confirmed in his own words, on 3 January 2026: “all my businesses which I had to change because of you.”

Known email addresses associated with him include: joetennis21@gmail.com, joetennisohio@icloud.com, joeysturgo@gmail.com.

How to tell whether you are dealing with him

Names and business names change. These details recur across records spanning nine years.

  • The telephone number. Four numbers appear across his trade names: (440) 723-0894 — the one in current use — and, earlier, (216) 502-0521, (216) 804-1566 and (216) 634-7534. Several complainants say they only learned his real name because it showed on caller ID.
  • The addresses. 21940 Lorain Road, Fairview Park appears on most listings and on his driver licence, though courts and the Post Office have repeatedly been unable to deliver mail there. Also used: 22660 Lorain Road, 3306 Norris Avenue in Parma, and 1719 Wexford Avenue in Parma, which appears on his own contracts.
  • Payment made out to him personally. Contracts in evidence specify “make all payment payable to Joe tennis” rather than to a business. Complainants describe being asked for cash, Zelle, Apple Cash, or a cheque made out to him by name. In one case he returned a cheque saying his bank could not process it and asked for cash instead.
  • Roughly half the price up front. This is consistent across the records: half down, the balance on completion, with the second payment often pressed for before the work is finished.
  • A price that drops sharply if you hesitate, or an offer explained by “leftover materials” from another job.

If he is quoting you now, that is the point at which this page is worth something. Four people documented on this site did not lose money: three found this site before paying a deposit, and one stopped payment on a cheque half an hour after he left. Their accounts are in Reports Sent Directly to This Site.

By operating under various trade names, and under more than one surname, Joe Tennis has made it difficult for consumers to evaluate his history before hiring him. A search that finds nothing may simply be a search under the wrong name.

He is entitled to reply. Everything on this page is drawn from public records, published reviews, government complaint files, and messages sent to this site. If any of it is inaccurate, the correction process in Section 12 of our Terms of Service is open to him, and any response he sends will be published here in full and unedited, as his three previous messages have been.

Doing Business As

Fifteen trade names are documented below. Each row lists every address and telephone number recorded for that name, and where each was found. Where a court has named the business in a filing, the court and case number are given so the record can be checked directly.

None of these names is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. There is no corporation, no limited liability company, and no registered trade name. Verified 13 July 2026. He operates as a sole proprietor.

Business Name Type Address of record Phone Documented in
JNL Roofing & Construction
also “JNL Roofing”, “JNL ROOFING”
Roofing, general contracting 3306 Norris Ave, Parma, OH 44134
21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126
(216) 804-1566 BBB · Yelp · Ripoff Report
Cleveland Hts Muni. CVI-2100893 · Garfield Hts Muni. CVI2323939 · Ohio AG
JNL Construction Gutter cleaning & repair 47 West Blanche St, Mansfield, OH 44907 — HomeAdvisor
Ohio Decking and Roofing Roofing, decks 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park / Cleveland, OH 44126 (216) 502-0521 BBB · Nextdoor
Ohio AG (CODA-0286942) · Rocky River Muni. 24 CVI 1633
Illinois Decking and Roofing Decks, roofing 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 (216) 502-0521 HomeAdvisor
Decking Specialist Decks and railing Fairview Park, OH 44126
21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
1719 Wexford Ave, Parma, OH 44134 (on his own contract)
(440) 723-0894
(216) 502-0521
Yelp · BBB
Stow Muni. 2026CVI00530 (as “Stergo, Decking Specialist, Joseph”) · Euclid Muni. 25CVI02834
Elite Decking and Roofing
also “Elite Decking”
Decks, roofing 22660 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126
1719 Wexford Ave, Parma, OH 44134 (on his own contract)
(216) 502-0521 BBB · Nextdoor
Stow Muni. 2026CVI01331 (contract in evidence)
Prime Decking and Roofing
also “Prime Decking”
Decks and railing 22660 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 (440) 723-0894 Rocky River Muni. 26 CVI 1373 (as “Stergo, Joe”)
Decking and Roofing Decks and railing 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 (216) 502-0521 Birdeye
Deck Specialists Decks 3306 Norris Ave, Parma, OH 44134 — Bedford Muni. 26CVF00143 (co-defendant with Joe Tennis)
Roofing Specialist Roofing 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park / Cleveland, OH 44126 (216) 634-7534 Yelp
The Roof Specialist Roofing — — 2017 — his own contract letterhead (in evidence)
J&S Roofing Roofing — — 2017 — building-supplier invoice (in evidence)
Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat Paving, sealcoating 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 (216) 634-7534 HomeAdvisor
C&R Company
also “C&R”, “C&R Roofing”
Roofing 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park / Cleveland, OH 44126 — Porch (via Internet Archive)

21940 Lorain Road does not exist. It is the address on most of his listings, on contracts given to customers, and on his Ohio driver licence. It is not a property.

Cuyahoga County’s parcel records show seven properties on that block of Lorain Road. The numbering runs 21934, 21942, 21950, 21960, 21984, 21990, 21991. There is nothing at 21940. A county-wide search returns eight parcels numbered 21940 — on Hillsdale, Clifford, Overlook, Westwood, Robinhood, Briarwood and Elizabeth Avenues, and one in Bedford Heights — but none on Lorain Road.

Anyone can check this. Search the address at myplace.cuyahogacounty.gov, the county’s free public property search. Verified 24 July 2026.

This is why lawsuits against him fail to reach him. In 2018 a court recorded that the Post Office reported him “not known at that address” and dismissed the case without a judgment. In 2023 certified mail came back “attempted not known,” then unclaimed twice more. In 2025 certified summonses to that address were returned “not deliverable as addressed” and that case was dismissed too. A complainant who went to the address in person was told by the occupants of the neighbouring building that they had never heard of him and had owned it for four years. See Report & Get Help if you are considering filing a claim.

Correspondence from Joe Tennis

Joseph Tennis has written to this site six times, unprompted, at the address published on our Contact page. The messages are reproduced below in full and unedited, including original spelling and punctuation, in line with the standard applied to every other quotation on this site.

Authenticity. Each message carries a valid DKIM signature (dkim=pass), which cryptographically confirms it was sent from the stated account and was not altered in transit. The original message files, with full headers, are retained.

Note on language. The message of 3 January 2026, 2:20 AM ends with a homophobic slur. It is reproduced as written. We do not edit quotations, and that includes quotations that reflect badly on their author.

17 January 2025 From joetennisohio@icloud.com · Subject: “Hello” · DKIM pass
Who are you?
Sent from my iPhone
29 November 2025 From joetennis21@gmail.com · Subject: “Im Joe tennis” · DKIM pass
Hay I don’t no who you are but you're only posting the bad reviews never the good I have countless good reviews and ever bad review there is on me I have taken care of yes there are newer ones, but I am still in contact with them And have planned scheduled to take care of any issues or deposits if there's someone I haven't and you know of them, feel free to send them my direction and I will gladly work something out with them I don't know who you are or what I did to you. Why do you have this incredible hard on against me just contact me whatever it is I'll do my best to fix it and make it up to you. I can't guarantee you. I'll fix it on the spot, but I guarantee it's in time I will do my best I do apologize for anything I have done to you please contact me back
3 January 2026, 2:20 AM From joetennis21@gmail.com · Subject: “Got you” · DKIM pass
Your website is all false facts and The majority of all those people have been well taken care of and some people are still be taken care of Not to mention a lot of those wasn’t me

And I actually counted amongst all my businesses which I had to change because of you I have a total of 105 positive reviews and you never shared those ones cause you are a fraud, and you are scared to show who you really are like fag
3 January 2026, 2:44 AM From joetennis21@gmail.com · Subject: “Re: Got you” · DKIM pass
I know it’s you Anthony why not just say it
4 January 2026, 3:15 PM From joetennis21@gmail.com · Subject: “Re: Got you” · DKIM pass
Why do you lie why not put up the good reviews and all the other facts that show I paid them back and some paying in payments cuz I did do the work but had some issues your nothing but lies
4 January 2026, 3:16 PM From joetennis21@gmail.com · Subject: “Re: Got you” · DKIM pass
God continues to bless me yes im not perfect but I always make up for my wrong doing I pray, God puts peace upon your heart and whatever your going through

Right of reply. Mr Tennis is welcome to respond further, and any reply will be published here in full and unedited on the same terms. If he believes any specific entry on this site is inaccurate, the correction process in Section 12 of our Terms of Service is open to him, as it is to anyone.

Ohio Attorney General Complaints

Eight consumer complaints naming Joseph Tennis and his businesses have been filed with the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section between November 2021 and November 2025. The records below were obtained from the Attorney General’s office under Ohio’s public records law.

How to verify these independently. Each complaint carries an official file number. Anyone may request the same records from the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section, citing the complaint numbers listed here. These were produced under case references CODA-0286941 (JNL Roofing & Construction) and CODA-0286942 (Ohio Decking & Roofing).

Complainant details are withheld. The records as produced contain each complainant’s full name, home address, telephone number and email address. This site does not publish the home addresses or contact details of private individuals — see Section 11 of our Privacy Policy. The complaint numbers, dates, amounts, and the complainants’ own descriptions are reproduced; the personal identifiers are not.

Consumer complaints filed against Joseph Tennis and his businesses with the Ohio Attorney General, showing complaint number, date filed, business named, consumer location, contract value and amount in dispute.
Complaint No. Filed Business Named Consumer Location Contract In Dispute Problem Area (as recorded)
99330119 Nov 2021JNL Roofing & ConstructionAurora, OH$2,000.00$2,000.00Poor service / shoddy work
10065961 Jul 2022JNL Roofing & ConstructionCleveland, OH$2,750.00see noteFailure to deliver product or service
101325312 Oct 2022JNL Roofing & ConstructionNorth Ridgeville, OH$10,000.00$5,000.00Poor service / shoddy work
102090718 Jan 2023JNL Roofing & ConstructionBrooklyn, OH$5,500.00$5,500.00Poor service / shoddy work
106027125 Jul 2024Ohio Decking & RoofingCleveland, OH$2,500.00$2,500.00Failure to deliver product or service
CDA-09602-C6J4Y13 Jan 2025Ohio Decking & RoofingSandusky, OH$15,000.00$4,000.00Refund
CDA-31270-T0T5H26 Feb 2025Ohio Decking & RoofingSeven Hills, OH$1,000.00$1,000.00Failure to deliver product or service
CDA-133801-D5W2H9 Nov 2025Ohio Decking & RoofingMunroe Falls, OH$1,400.00$1,400.00Failure to deliver product or service

Note on complaint 1006596. The Attorney General’s record shows “Disputed Amount: $0.00” in that field, while the consumer’s own description states a deposit of $2,750 was paid and not returned. We reproduce the record as it stands rather than reconciling the two.

What the complainants wrote

Reproduced verbatim from the Attorney General’s records, including original spelling. Click any complaint to read it in full.

Complaint 99330119 Nov 2021 · JNL Roofing & Construction · $2,000.00
Consumer paid in full for chimney repairs, roof is still leaking

…“I paid Joe Tennis a deposit of $1,000.00 and then paid the remaining $1,000.00 on the day he came to do his so called repairs. He and the boy working with him arrived at 12:35 pm and left at 1:40 pm. Joe Tennis sat in his truck while his helper did the work. I had to go out to his truck to get him to talk with me. He was pouting because he had just paid to have the transmission in his truck repaired and afterwards it still wasn’t working properly. I got him to come back to look at the chimney where the kid had smeared cement between some of the bricks and onto the bricks. I also pointed out that the white caulking used on the black flashing looked ridiculous. He himself agreed that everything looked pretty bad and he would come back to remedy the situation. He never came back. I called and his voice mailbox was full. I texted and think I may have got one reply. Also, after his so called repairs were made it didn’t rain for several weeks and I had no idea if the chimney was still leaking. When we got the first rain I discovered that the chimney was leaking.”…
Complaint 10065961 Jul 2022 · JNL Roofing & Construction · $2,750.00
I gave Joe Tennis a deposit &2750.00 on Jan 31,2022 by March he still hadn't done the work. I asked fir my deposit back and still refuses to return it
Complaint 101325312 Oct 2022 · JNL Roofing & Construction · $10,000.00
Constituent contacted Angie's List and JNL Roofing and Construction, 3306 Norris Avenue, Parma, OH 44134 was recommended. Owner name Joe Tennis (216) 804-1566. Company was supposed to completely replace covered front porch, posts, deck boards, vinyl wrap, remove debris. $10,000 job. Paid $5000 down. Contractor started job on September 26. Spent two days, but did not do what was in the contract. Used old, rotted wood. Covered with vinyl. Did damage to the deck and left holes where posts had been. When constituent told worker that the job was not done correctly, he became combative and constituent told him to leave. Owner came out and promised to do job according to contract. Owner promised to refund deposit. When constituent wanted him to fix what was damaged, owner refused. Owner now playing phone tag and has not yet refunded deposit. Constituent has discovered that he did not pull permits and is a criminal.
Complaint 102090718 Jan 2023 · JNL Roofing & Construction · $5,500.00
B2B I have hired JNL Roofing and Construction to repair the roofing of my purchased house. They haven't follow what is stated in the contract and I am not satisfied with the work. I have looked up the google review on the company and many people had the same issue as me. He doesn't respond to his phones or messages and he ignored me. Now the roof is leaking again and he gave 3 years warranty and they are not showing up to fix the damages. He over charge me on what he is done
Complaint 106027125 Jul 2024 · Ohio Decking & Roofing · $2,500.00
Constituent hired a contractor to do exterior work on his property. Constituent gave the contractor a deposit of $2,500.00 and the contractor did not show up to complete the work. Constituent stated he has not been able to get in contact with the contractor since.
Complaint CDA-09602-C6J4Y13 Jan 2025 · Ohio Decking & Roofing · $15,000.00
On 08/27/2024, Joe Tennis of Ohio Decking and I agreed for Joe to build a deck in exchange for 15000 dollars. We signed a contract stating that Joe would build a composite deck with a 25-year warranty. Joe requested half of the payment upfront and the second half after completing the job. I then paid Joe via check for 7,500 dollars. Joe then returned with the check, stating that his bank could not process it and needed cash instead.

I then gave Joe 7,500 dollars in cash for the job. Joe then began to delay the job over and over again. After a month of zero progress on the job, I requested a refund from Joe. Joe informed me that he would need to wait for a check on the parts he purchased and that he would get a refund for me. Joe then began to make payments for the 7,500 initially given to him. I requested that Joe sign a refund agreement but would not meet in person. Joe would continue to make excuses and sign the refund agreement with his finger through text messages. Joe paid back 3,500. Joe then stopped making payments and has delayed playing the remaining 4,000 dollars. Joe continued to state that he needed more time and informed me that he was having issues with the bank. During this time, I have been in contact with Joe and have had multiple text messages from Joe stating that he would pay me back and that he just needed more time.
Complaint CDA-31270-T0T5H26 Feb 2025 · Ohio Decking & Roofing · $1,000.00
I hired this contractor through Porch.com. Contractor came to my home on 1-21-25, and provided a quote for installing attic pull-down stairs. He required a cash downpayment which I paid, $800 through Apple CASH, and $200 by check.

To date the contractor has not provided the service; and does not return my calls. In trying other means to contact him, I found an online site joetennisreviews.com which lists multiple complaints against him for failing to do the contracted work an failure to return deposits.
Complaint CDA-133801-D5W2H9 Nov 2025 · Ohio Decking & Roofing · $1,400.00
Contracted with Joe to replace railing on porch and add a handrail. Contract was for $2800; paid $1400 down payment; work to be completed by September 25, 2025. No communications on his end. No work done. My contacts were ignored, or answered with promise to call back, which he didn't.

These are complaints, not findings. A complaint filed with the Attorney General is an account given by a consumer. It is not a determination by that office that any law was broken. We reproduce them because they are official records of complaints actually made, obtainable by anyone, and because closely similar conduct is described independently across eight of them over four years.

Reports Sent Directly to This Site

The accounts below were emailed to this site by people who dealt with Joseph Tennis or were approached by him. They are reproduced as received, with original spelling.

How these differ from the reviews above. Every complaint in the Customer Reviews table was published on a platform where any reader can go and check it. These were not — they came straight to our inbox. We hold the original messages, and every one carries a valid DKIM signature confirming it was genuinely sent from the stated account. But there is no third-party page to compare them against, and readers should weigh them accordingly.

Senders are identified by first name and last initial, as in the reviews table. Home addresses, telephone numbers and payment details are not published — see Section 11 of our Privacy Policy. One sender asked to remain anonymous and is shown without a name.

Four people avoided losing money. Three of the accounts below are from people who found this site before paying a deposit, and did not. A fourth appears in the Ohio Attorney General records above, where the complainant told that office she found this site while trying to reach him.

12.07.26 Direct Michelle D. Prime Decking and Roofing $1,250

I was recently scammed for $1250 for a deck rebuild. He took half of the quoted amount and never started the work. He used the cell number 440-723-0894. Through the communication with the third party app that he used the name Polly Signo came up. I looked that name up and got the name Joseph Tennis and found this page. One of your reviews described him perfectly. Here is a picture of Joe from Prime Decking and Roofing. I believe this is Joe or Joseph Tennis but I cannot say for sure because he never gave me his last name. I'm not looking to get the money back but I just wanted to share my story because he's still actively scamming people.

The trade name Prime Decking and Roofing and the number (440) 723-0894 both appear elsewhere on this site from independent sources. The name “Polly Signo” is her account of what a payment app displayed; we have not been able to confirm it separately and it is not listed among the business names above.

29.11.25 Direct Kim C. business not stated $18,500

Joe tennis is a scammer he ruin our home , he dint communicate he took 18.5K cash from us he kept stalling through this whole process, he never got a permit ruin our newly built house. We was working with him at first but he cause too much damage and emotional damage we suing him for everything even more than he did. He keeps changing his company name. He a poor excuse of a man. I contacted several news to get this man off the streets

14.10.25 Direct Anonymous Decking Specialist no loss

Decking Specialist
(440) 723-0894
His newest company he's using to scam people. This is his composite deck company. He's still taking deposits and not completing work.

Name withheld at the sender’s request. She did not lose money. She identified the operation, documented multiple listings, and reported it to the platforms carrying his advertising.

16.09.25 Direct Kandy B. Decking Specialist · as “Joe Stergo” $2,000

Joe gave the name Joe Stergo and doing business as Decking-Specislist. He took my money 4/25/25 and admitted later he had no intentions of doing the work. He sent me 1k of my money back but wont answer my calls or texts. I am out 2k because of this scammer.

24.06.25 Direct Drew H. Decking Specialist no loss

Hi - we got a quote for a deck from Joe. Luckily we found your website before paying. Thank you so much!

A few red flags were he wanted us to name our price and was negotiable, he dropped his price $5,000 lower to accommodate, and he had a deal going because he was had leftover materials even though our deck is 500sq ft.

I was also tipped off of his real name because of caller ID. His business online is Decking Specialist with a really poor website.

21.04.25 Direct Troy T. business not stated $13,000

Scammer Alert!!!!! Back in November of 2024 I hired Joe to build a deck around my pool, gave him a $13,000 deposit and he started it then stopped about half way through the project. The decking was not done to code and needs to be ripped out and started over. When I voiced my concerns he started ghosting me.

30.12.24 Direct Alec W. Ohio Decking and Roofing · as “Joey Sturgo” no loss

I've networked with another individual who was taken in by JT, and I just wanted to thank you for putting together this website. It is due to efforts of people like you and my other contact that I did not get scammed.

I solicited Mr. Tennis's help around June of this year, 2024, for a deck replacement in Cleveland Heights, under Ohio Decking and Roofing. But at that time, I thought his name was Joey Sturgo because the email he had listed with the Cleveland Heights city website was joeysturgo@gmail.com. He introduced himself as Joe Tennis during our meeting.

He quoted me $16K for a deck replacement and requested half up front. I provided the check but immediately had a sinking feeling and did some more research online, this time with his real name. This led me to all the reviews of his deception, and I stopped payment on the check as soon as I could (1/2 hour after he left my property). While he had cashed the check, Chase was able to reverse the payment within three days or so.

This account records a City of Cleveland Heights listing carrying the address joeysturgo@gmail.com — a municipal record connecting that alias to work solicited under Ohio Decking and Roofing.

If you were approached by him. Whether or not you paid anything, an account of what was quoted, what name was used and what happened is useful. See Report & Get Help for where else to report it, and Contact Us to send it here. Tell us if you would rather your account appeared without your name.

Court Judgments

Sixteen judgments have been entered against Joseph Tennis in ten Ohio courts. None has been satisfied. Fifteen are money judgments won by people who paid him, totalling $49,365.00 before the interest that continues to accrue on almost all of them. The sixteenth is a consent judgment in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas that assessed $418.64 in court costs against him; that court expressly retains jurisdiction to enforce it.

The State of Ohio has separately filed three workers’ compensation premium liens against him totalling $4,754.02, listed further down this page.

Total unpaid to date: $54,537.66, across nineteen separate records. Every figure below comes from a court docket or a recorded lien, and each amount is counted once.

A judgment is not a complaint. Everything else on this site is an account given by a consumer. These are orders of a court. In fifteen of the sixteen a judge or magistrate heard the matter and ordered him to pay; in the sixteenth (CV-22-961179) he consented to judgment being entered and costs were assessed against him. Every case number below can be looked up on the court’s own public docket.

Names of the people who sued him are not published here. They appear in the public dockets, but this site does not republish them — see Section 11 of our Privacy Policy. The defendant caption is shown, because it records the names and trade names he was sued under.

Money judgments entered against Joseph Tennis in Ohio courts, showing case number, court, the name he was sued under, judgment date, amount, interest rate and whether the judgment has been satisfied.
Case Court Sued as Judgment Amount Interest Satisfied
26 CVI 1373Rocky River Muni. “Joe Stergo” / Prime Decking 15 Jul 2026$5,000.007%No
2026CVI01331Stow Muni. Joe Tennis 29 Jun 2026$5,500.00—No
2026CVI00530Stow Muni. “Joseph Stergo” / Decking Specialist 5 Jun 2026$1,400.007%No
2025CVI02436Stow Muni. Joseph Tennis 6 Oct 2025$6,000.008%No
2024-CVI-012476Cleveland Muni. Joseph Tennis, c/o Ohio Decking and Roofing 23 Jan 2025$2,400.008%No
CVI-2401239Lakewood Muni. Joseph Tennis 26 Nov 2024$4,250.008%No
24 CVI 1633Rocky River Muni. Joe Tennis and Ohio Decking and Roofing 9 Oct 2024$2,375.008%No
2024-CVI-009867Cleveland Muni. Joseph Tennis dba Ohio Decking and Roofing 2024$2,500.008%No
CV-22-961179Cuyahoga C.P. Joe Tennis dba JNL Roofing & Construction (third-party defendant — consent judgment) 20 Feb 2024$418.64—No
CVI2323939Garfield Hts Muni. Joe Tennis and JNL Roofing & Construction (jointly and severally) 11 Sep 2023$6,000.005%No
2022CVI01443Stow Muni. Joe Tennis dba JNL Roofing 15 Aug 2022$3,000.003%No
CVI-2100893Cleveland Hts Muni. Tennis, Joe Dba — D.B.A. field: JNL Roofing And Construction 6 Oct 2021$600.003%No
CVI2100824Barberton Muni. Joe Tennis 9 Jul 2021$1,500.00—No
2021CVI00245Lorain Muni. Joe Tennis 19 May 2021$3,540.003%No
2019CVI03370Elyria Muni. Joe Tennis dba Roofing Specialists 19 Feb 2021$4,000.005%No
2020-CVI-000448Cleveland Muni. Joseph Tennis 6 Mar 2020$1,300.005%No
Subtotal — 16 judgments, 10 courts $49,783.64 none satisfied

Note on the most recent judgment. The Rocky River judgment of 15 July 2026 was entered within the last month. Under Ohio Civil Rule 53 a party has fourteen days to object to a magistrate’s decision. The defendant did not appear at the hearing.

Note on the Barberton and Cleveland Heights dates. Barberton CVI2100824 was decided 9 July 2021 and Cleveland Heights CVI-2100893 on 6 October 2021 — the two are listed in date order above. The Cleveland Municipal judgment in case 2024-CVI-009867 is recorded as 2024; the exact entry date is not reproduced here because we have not verified it from the docket itself.

State of Ohio — Bureau of Workers’ Compensation liens

Three premium liens have been filed by the State of Ohio against the same risk number, 80110836, totalling $4,754.02.

State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation premium liens filed against risk number 80110836.
Lien record Certified Recorded Amount
20260609065628 May 20269 Jun 2026$1,983.48
20260408033719 Mar 20268 Apr 2026$272.59
20250806020424 Jul 20256 Aug 2025$2,497.95
Total$4,754.02

A workers’ compensation premium lien is filed by the State when an employer has not paid its required premiums. The most recent of these was recorded in June 2026. Unlike the judgments above, a premium lien is an administrative assessment by a state agency rather than a decision of a court — it is listed separately for that reason. What it records is that he was working without carrying the workers’ compensation coverage the law requires, and that this is ongoing rather than historical.

Total unpaid to date: $54,537.66. Fifteen unsatisfied money judgments ($49,365.00), one consent judgment with costs assessed against him ($418.64), and three State of Ohio workers’ compensation premium liens ($4,754.02). Nineteen separate records across ten courts and the State. Each amount counted once. Not one of them paid.

Two of these judgments name him as “Stergo,” not Tennis. Stow 2026CVI00530 and Rocky River 26 CVI 1373 are captioned under that surname. Anyone searching court records for “Tennis” alone will not find them. See Report & Get Help.

How to check any of this. Each court publishes its own docket. Search the case number at the court named in the row. Nothing here is summarised from a secondary source — every figure comes from the docket or the judgment entry itself.

Customer Reviews

07.20.26 Birdeye Kim C. Decking And Roofing

These good ratings are a lie and it's his family and friends. He begged me to take my review down on another site he consistently changes his company name to hide the reviewers please do not I mean do not let this man rip you off also go on yelp.

07.19.26 Yelp filtered Kim C. Decking Specialist

Please do not use this man he ripped us off. He ruined our brand newly built house, we had to pay someone else double. This man is a disgraced, he takes money from people to pay for other jobs that he screwed up. That's he's in a holed. If anyone know where lives at please let me know. Me and my husband filed small claims on him and he gave us the wrong address so they dismissed the case. We in the process of hiring a private investigator he took 18.5k from us and paid us 5k back and now he not answering no calls, always come up with some excuse he need to be in jail. Please protect your family and money and do not use this guy please do not. He don't deserve the - star but it would not allow me to post without a star ratings. We had to pay someone else to rebuild our deck so the deck you see in the video is what we repaid someone else to do. Not to mentioned that Joe never got a permit to build this. We lost alot of money cause if this scammer. DO NOT USE HiM.

06.17.26 Yelp filtered Ray B. Decking Specialist

Joe this is ray I need you to fix couple of things on the deck you built.I have called you many times but you ghost me after you got your money.Call me

04.01.26 Yelp Barb B. Munroe Falls, OH Decking Specialist

Acter filing with small claims court, and having a summons sent to him, which was not accepted, then a sheriffs delivery of a summons, which was returned because "Joe Stergo" was not at that business address... I researched and found that Joe Stergo has aliases including Joe Tennis" and Joe Sturgo. How was I to know of aliases and the lengths he goes through to steal from senior citizens!!!!! I am out $1400 plus court costs and no work done at my house.

11.29.25 BBB kimberly c Ohio Decking and Roofing

Please do not use this man *** ******, he took 18.5k cash from us, he didnt do the work right, he didnt even get a permit as he said he tried to do several times but didnt. He even had his unlicensed workers come to redo it and they did worst than before and didnt even finish the job. The city inspectors came to us and made us demolish it. We just got our home built and he ruin our siding and well and we had to repay another licensed contractor to **** the whole deck, that was another 18k. We even had him on a payment plan and he couldnt keep that up. He had cost us more than the 18.5k that we gave him. He even owe us for emotional distress we couldnt even get grass this year cause we had to pay for two decks which cost us 40k. We are the only one in our development who havent got grass cause of all the money he cause us how embarrassing. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS MAN. I do not like how we have to put a star on the review cause he dont deserve a star.

11.11.25 BBB L. C. Decking Specialist

On 8/5 I was quoted for a new deck and resurfacing an existing deck, for a total of $9,500. I gave a $5,000 deposit. After researching the company I stopped payment on the check within hours. The owner begged me to not stop payment, and trust him that all the bad reviews have been taken care of, and he was trying to turn his business around. My husband wrote a second check for $5,000. Materials were partially delivered. From 8/18 through 9/18 there were repeated no-shows. There was never a crew, only one worker. On 9/11 he asked for an additional $1,000. In the end $8,000 of the $9,500 was paid. The fascia board does not extend the frame and there are no end pieces on the Trex boards. His only contact came six weeks later, after a poor review.

11.09.25 Yelp Barb B. Munroe Falls, OH Decking Specialist

Signed a contract. Paid a $1400 down payment (50% of the cost quoted). Given a finish date of September 25, 2025. Never followed up on my phone calls asking when the starting date would be as we approached the completion date. Did not return calls. When he picked up the phone, there was an excuse with a promise to return the call. Didn't call back. Finally we filed with BBB. He called and asked us to take down our review which I obviously won't until our money is returned. He responded to BBB that he is waiting to get a refund on the materials he supposedly ordered for the job. He never indicated anything about materials being ordered when I talked to him. Still no response. Tomorrow I will file with Small Claims Court. This is not the way I do business with ANYONE!!!! i HAVE NO TRUST IN THIS PERSON OR HIS BUSINESS!

11.01.25 Yelp Laura C. San Francisco, CA Decking Specialist

Shame on me, researching reviews on Google for Joe Tennis, owner of the Decking Specialist, I should have stayed clear, but I was conned into believing his stories. After giving him a 50% down payment, the problems began and continued! Poor communication, delayed start times, and questionable craftmanship, he completed only part of the quoted agreement, and requested additional money for supplies. After refusing a second request for additional money, he quit the job. He left us with an unfinished deck project and the quality was average at best.

10.30.25 BBB Initial Complaint Decking Specialist

On 9/2 I signed an agreement with REMOVED of Decking Specialist to replace our deck at our Akron Home - REMOVED. He required 50% deposit for materials and the total job was quoted at $12,000 which I gave him in two checks - $5,000 on 9/2 and $1,000 on 9/15. The job was to be completed in late September. On Sept 25 I texted to confirm start date and he said he was running behind and would know by the next day. I didn't hear from him and texted again on 9/29, 10/1, and 10/2. On 10/3 I requested a return of my deposit. He texted back on 10/3 saying he already had purchased some of the materials and would give me a start date by 6 that evening. Not hearing from him I texted again on 10/4 - no reply. I texted again on 10/19 - no reply. I texted again on 10/25 stating I wanted a refund and I would be taking further action if I did not get a reply. He finally texted back saying he was in the hospital and would call when he was out. I have not heard from him again. At this point I do not have any confidence that this job will get done. His lack of communication was very unprofessional. He was supposed to complete the job over a month ago and at this point I just want a return of my deposit.

10.24.25 BBB Barbara B. Decking Specialist

Got a quote, signed a contract, paid $1400 down payment, work to be completed by September 25, 2025. I called about the start date and sent emails and messages. When he did answer the phone, he gave an excuse that he had to call me back later... but he didn't. Now, long past the contracted date for the work, he is still not answering calls or my contacts. Left a message and a phone message that we were canceling the contract due to breach of contract and lack of professional communication. Asked for our deposit back. He has ghosted us. Sadly, I even gave his contact information to a cousin who needed a deck done....I would never have done this had I known *** ******* owner of Deck Specialist, was unreliable and untrustworthy. Please don't enter into a contract with this person. I hate that he is forcing me to go to Small Claims Court to get our deposit back!

10.11.25 Yelp filtered Dorothy K. Avon, OH Decking Specialist

Joe Tennis is the owner of Deck Specialist. Google his name in Fairview Park, Ohio. Beware and be forewarned. He has my money. I have no deck. Just the facts.

08.14.25 BBB Patrick B Decking Specialist

I would not hire them not a very good company, they did work for me and didn’t finish the job, so if you see them coming run.

07.09.25 Yelp Jean H. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

In May 2023 I gave Joe a deposit to take down my front porch and replace with a new composit deck. He then ghosted me for months. I had to hire another company who actually did the job and did it well. As of today after repeatedly calling and texting him he still owes me $1500.00. It's been 2 years. What a crook.

05.28.25 BBB Initial Complaint Decking Specialist

Contacted Decking Specialist to repair porch. The individual came and provided an estimate and send the contract. I sent cash via Zelle in the amount of $1,400. I have not heard back from the contractor.

05.27.25 BBB Initial Complaint Elite Decking and Roofing

Elite Decking and Roofing contacted me in Nov. after seeing a request from Angi. Joe ****** came out and gave me a quote to replace a porch. I accepted and the job was completed. Then he gave me a quote to build a deck. The contract was accepted. $6000 was given to purchase the decking supplies which I have never received. Joe says he has been having issues with the building dept. but he will refund my money if he doesn't get anywhere with the building dept. He will try one more time to work with them. The building dept confirms that the building permit was approved in Nov but never picked up. It expires in June. It has been almost a month since I had any contact with him and he has not returned my money.

12.14.24 HomeAdvisor Erik M. Lakewood, OH Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat

JOE TENNIS IS A SCAMMER!!! What a waste of life. Did completely dangerous work that the city failed upon inspection. Needed to have another company come out and rip/replace all of his work since nothing was done safely or to code. He said he would refund me my money, and like others...NEVER HAPPENED. This guy is unbelievable. I took him to small claims and won against him like many others; DO NOT HIRE JOE TENNIS FOR ANY WORK OF ANY KIND UNLESS YOU WANT HIM TO STEAL YOUR MONEY.

10.15.24 Birdeye Keyatia R. Decking And Roofing

Joe took my money please don't let him get you too. He didn't show up in court because the Fairview address isn't the real business address. Joe took $3,000 from me.

09.06.24 Yelp Win M. Lake Helen, FL JNL Roofing & Construction

Joey T is the man if you want to get scammed! He's run when your roof ain't done because of family emergency. Forget getting back any money you gave to Joey T; it’s spent, gotta pay the rent.

08.09.24 BBB Initial Complaint Ohio Decking and Roofing

Have a contract with government ID from this business owner and was promised a deck for my house, he took my deposit of half upfront 5,500 and cashed my money and never made the deck or attempted to pay

07.31.24 BBB Initial Complaint Ohio Decking and Roofing

The never pulled permits and did shady unsafe work. They attempted to fix it and just made it worse. Once they where fired he ran off with our money.

07.05.24 BBB Initial Complaint Ohio Decking and Roofing

Called Joe ****** on May 18, 2024 to come look at our deck and agreed on a layout to build a roof structure over the existing deck for fully coverage from rain. Joe ****** sent me the attached contract for work to be started June 12, 2024 for a project total cost of $10,000. Joe ****** requested a down payment of $5,000. We wrote Joe a check for the down payment of $5,000 and he promptly collected and deposited the check on May 20, 2024. Joe since has “rescheduled” the start date over three times with various excuses as to why he cannot come that day always promising to start in a week or two. We’ve now requested our down payment back. Please help us recollect our money owed to us for work never begun. And please stop him from doing this to others.

04.27.24 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

I contracted with *** ******* *** ************ to remove porch. Gave deposit to Joe ****** for 1/2 of total job cost. Communication then stopped until I threatened legal action, at which point work was scheduled. More delays, eventually on December 6 two men came by and tore off the porch deck. After removal of the decking, it was clear that the masonry needing replacing / repair. I asked JNL to wait while I had that work done. JNL then requested more money because of the delay, which I denied. JNL then tried to charge more for replacing joists ( which was included in original quote ) I was then deeply suspicious that the actual work would never be completed, and offered to pay JNL for work completed. I was ignored for months. Demanded a refund, more delays and excuses. Really shady company with a history of bad business practices -- they should not be allowed to do business in the city of Cleveland

04.16.24 BBB Initial Complaint Ohio Decking and Roofing

I paid Joe ****** $3500.00 to replace my garage roof. Proof of two cashiers checks cashed by Joe ******. He has been banded from *********.

01.28.24 BBB Initial Complaint Ohio Decking and Roofing

SCAMMER ALERT: Took my $11,500 deposit and canceled on me, still hasn't returned it all back yet nearly 3 months later. Joe scammed me out of a deck and my deposit. Contact me at REMOVED if Joe REMOVED of REMOVED

01.27.24 HomeAdvisor Foad A. Crest Hill, IL Illinois Decking and Roofing

SCAMMER ALERT: Took my $11,000 deposit and canceled on me, still hasn’t returned it all back yet nearly 3 months later. Joe scammed me out of a deck and my deposit. Contact me at fuwad84@gmail.com if Joe Tennis of 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, 44126 Ohio scammed you as well! BUYER BEWARE!

10.28.23 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

I contracted JNL Roofing Construction to rebuild my pool deck and home deck. Joseph Tennis wrote the contract to start job 7/30/23. The color of Trex I wanted was going obsolete and he couldn't get it by that date. So I asked for refund. He kept lying that he ordered some of it and was waiting for money to be deposited in his account. Then he finally said he didn't have money after lying over and over. I kept calling and texting him for my money back and told him I would take him to court. We agreed he would pay me $500 a week through Zelle Cash App. As of today, 10/28/23, he has paid me 3 payments of $250.00. I keep calling and texting to ask for payments and no response. Please help me get my money back. I put down a $4000.00 deposit for a $10,000 job. I've been nice enough for too long waiting on him to make payments. I keep getting run around or ignored. I wish I would have never contracted this company. I saw all the bad reviews later and was worried I made a mistake. I see that I did now. I'm very disappointed and I want the $3250.00 he still owes me. Can you please help me? I don't know what else to do.

10.28.23 Yelp Mary G. Lorain, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Stay away from this company at all costs. Joseph Tennis will take your deposit. And not do job and you will not get your money back. He is very persistent on getting the deposit from you. But when he doesn’t do what contract says he will not respond or answer calls or texts. He was supposed to rebuild a pool.deck and home deck for 10,000. I gave him 4000 deposit n agreed to pay another 1000 when the materials got to my house. When time came n not materials I asked for refund n kept getting ignored or lied too. Read all these reviews about jnl roofing n construction before you lose your money. In 4 months I have only managed to get 750 from him. And I have to keep calling and texting getting ignored. Very disgusted with this company

09.22.23 HomeAdvisor Tyler and Mariam S. Beachwood, OH JNL Construction

Don't hire this person. On July 25, 2023, we contracted with Joseph (Joe) Tennis of JNL Construction to redo our existing wood deck with composite wood. He said he could start the project on August 5, 2023. We agreed to pay $2000.00 as a deposit so that he could purchase supplies, and he promptly collected and cashed our check. In the following weeks, he did not show up to complete the project. His excuses included inclement weather and the failure of the lumber store to deliver supplies. On August 30, 2023, I called Lowe’s to inquire on his order, but the lumber department representative was unable to locate an order for our selected color of composite under either JNL Construction or Joe Tennis. That same day, I asked Joe for a refund, given that he was unable to begin the project. Joe readily promised to return our deposit. Since then, Joe has failed to return our money and has been repeatedly deceptive and evasive, making various excuses. He has promised multiple times to ‘be over today or tomorrow with the cash’ but does not do so.

09.20.23 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Construction

On July 25, 2023, we contracted with Joseph (Joe) T***** of JNL Construction to redo our existing wood deck with composite wood. He said he could start the project on August 5, 2023. We agreed to pay $2000.00 as a deposit so that he could purchase supplies, and he promptly collected and cashed our check. In the following weeks, he did not show up to complete the project. His excuses included inclement weather and the failure of the lumber store to deliver supplies. On August 30, 2023, I called Lowe’s to inquire on his order, but the lumber department representative was unable to locate an order for our selected color of composite under either JNL Construction or Joe T*****. That same day, I asked Joe for a refund, given that he was unable to begin the project. Joe readily promised to return the deposit. Since then, Joe has failed to return our money and has been repeatedly deceptive and evasive, making various excuses. He has promised multiple times 'I’ll be over today or tomorrow with the cash' but does not do so. In the past 2 weeks, he has stopped returning texts or answering calls. We are requesting that our $2000.00 deposit be returned to us.

08.03.23 Yelp Derrick B. Philadelphia, PA JNL Roofing & Construction

Nasty business dealing. I've got a better idea. How about your prices as advertised across repair removed.

07.12.23 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

I am requesting a refund of $4500 for a deck that was supposed to be built by July 4th. I called him after not hearing from him, and Joe T***** said he would be here July 12th. I still heard nothing from him, tried to call and text him, still nothing. Please Help.

06.24.23 BBB Jim O. JNL Roofing & Construction

I am really regretting not reading all these reviews on this con/scam artist liar before hiring him. Everything other people are saying about this guy (Joe Tennis) is absolutely true. He’s real nice and friendly when quoting you an estimate and getting you to sign a deposit over to him, but once you do this is the last time you will ever see him. Hired him to do a deck for me the end of March 2023 and he promised me on 4 different occasions he would be there to get started and each time it was one excuse after another, bad weather, stuck at another job, had the wrong phone number for me (despite calling me multiple times on my phone previously). I finally gave him an ultimatum if he didn’t start the job the day after Memorial Day that we were done and I wanted my money back. He swore he would be there, but of course once again, a no call no show. So now since that day I have been contacting him to get my money back and it’s the same lies and excuses. Don’t let this guy come to your house and scam you like he did me and my wife. Hopefully others will not make the same mistake I did by not reading these reviews first!

06.24.23 Yelp Jim O. Grafton, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

I am really regretting not reading all these reviews on this con/scam artist liar before hiring him. Everything other people are saying about this guy (Joe Tennis) is absolutely true. He's real nice and friendly when quoting you an estimate and getting you to sign a deposit over to him, but once you do this is the last time you will ever see him. Hired him to do a deck for me the end of March 2023 and he promised me on 4 different occasions he would be there to get started and each time it was one excuse after another, bad weather, stuck at another job, had the wrong phone number for me (despite calling me multiple times on my phone previously). I finally gave him an ultimatum if he didn't start the job the day after Memorial Day that we were done and I wanted my money back. He swore he would be there, but of course once again, a no call no show. So now since that day I have been contacting him to get my money back and it's the same lies and excuses. Don't let this guy come to your house and scam you like he did me and my wife. Hopefully others will not make the same mistake I did by not reading these reviews first!

05.09.23 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

Joe T***** gave me the attached agreement. He started work on it the first week of January 2023. He didn't do what is described here. He installed terribly constructed treated wood railings instead of composite, he wrapped the posts in wood not composite, he stored the debris underneath the decking. He was to add joists underneath to support the instructions that come with TimberTech and it is clear he didn't do that. The boards are bouncing when we walk on them. He damaged my vinyl siding doing the work, said he would replace it, but patched it together and now it's falling off.

04.30.23 Yelp Connie R. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

The only good thing about Joe was his employee that started the job. Joe does not return calls and has not completed the porch by replacing removed trim which was supposedly includes needed material ,which he claimed had already been purchased. He did not respond to my request for repair of a section of porch floor which is loose. I would not recommend his services

04.22.23 BBB Lynn D. JNL Roofing & Construction

Contacted Joe ****** to build a deck. Gave me a decent quote for the job. Gave him half up front for materials, with the balance due upon completion. I asked his worker, when he had drilled the holes for the support footers if he contacted the city for their inspection. His reply was Joe said it wasn’t necessary. I asked him again after the posts and framing was completed. Again, was told it wasn’t necessary. I called the city myself and was informed that inspections WERE in fact necessary to verify the depth and circumference of the footers prior to pouring the concrete and again for the framing and finally for the decking at completion. They also didn’t use ground treated lumber for the framing (which is required to pass inspection) used the wrong nails/screws for the hangers, and the posts were leaning. It all had to be taken out and started again. A skinny 19 year old kid pulled the posts out by hand, literally, didn’t have to dig or use a pry bar or anything. Joe said he bought the materials for the project with the down payment, but after months of saying he’d bring them to me, all I ever got was about 20 composite flooring boards, no railings, correct hangers and screws, steps, or receipts for what he said he bought. Also, when I went to the address on the initial quote/bud, the people there had never heard of him or his company. They had owned the building for the past 4 years.

02.17.23 Yelp Deborah B. Parma, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Jan, 2022 gave Joe Tennis of JNL Roofing and Construction a deposit for Roofing he never did the work and as of today 2/17/2023 I am still trying to get my deposit back. Stay away! Do not give him any money upfront!

12.05.22 Yelp Cathy J. OH, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Needed roof repair. Joe as I have told you the person that you sent out twice to my home did not fix the leak. He didn't even have all the supplies that you stated you had in your contract. He asked me for supplies. Because of the ongoing problem I asked you for a full refund and you agreed. I am tired of texting and calling you for the refund. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and you took a advantage of me. It has been raining. Do the right thing and keep your word and give me the refund that you promised BECAUSE I NEED TO GET MY ROOF REPAIRED.

10.22.22 Yelp Deborah B. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

joe tennis of jnl roofing & construction is a thief! he took my deposit never did the work and i have been trying get my deposit back since march, 2022. don't deal with this guy he is a thief!!! i'm not going away joe tennis until you give me my money back!!!! he has done this before take a deposit then he doesn't do the work and don't give you your deposit back. joe tennis its a felony for the amount of the deposit i gave you you and you still haven't returned to me!

10.12.22 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

I hired Joe ****** of JNL Roofing and Construction September 19, 2022, to rebuild my covered front porch. The contract was to replace all deck boards, framing boards underneath, and add framing boards to bring the porch to code. Also, the contract was to level and slope the porch to code, replace support posts to the porch overhang to code, and attach the frame to those posts.

10.05.22 HomeAdvisor Cheryl R. Cleveland, OH Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat

I contracted with Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat for my driveway. I paid them and now the front half of the driveway is fading and peeling and its only been 1 year since I had the work done. The contractor gave me a warranty and I’ve been calling him since April to come back out and honor the warranty and fix the driveway and was told he would come. Since August he won’t answer or return my calls. I don’t believe anyone should be treated this way.

08.29.22 Yelp Cassesy J. Ohio, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

If I could give zero stars, I would. Joe stole my deposit. He came up with excuses as to why he couldn’t complete the job. He stopped answering my calls and ignored me. Do not do business with him.

08.25.22 Yelp Deborah B. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Jan 31, 2022 I gave Joe Tennis of JNL Roofing & Construction a deposit for a roof layover by March he was giving me the run around about completing the work. He kept telling me one lie after another until I finally told him I want my deposit back. I am a senior on a fixed income and this guy took my money and never did the work.Do not give him any money upfront he is a liar and a thief he has told me so many lies. If you want full details of this review Google JNL Roofing & Construction and read my review in detail.He also goes by C& R Roofing in Fairview Park, Ohio, he uses about 3 different phone numbers.If anyone has had any problems with Joe Tennis if you would email so that it can be used to show a pattern of conning people out of their money it would be appreciated. debbrockman@yahoo.com

08.18.22 Yelp Mark P. Parma, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

I have been dealing with Joe Tennis since January 2022 as well. Gave him a $3,000 down payment and he never did the job. Doesn't return my calls, emails, or texts. He is just keeping my money. Do not do business with this 'man'.

07.02.22 Yelp filtered Deborah B. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

January 31, 2022 I have Joe Tennis a deposit for a roof layover in March I asked for my deposit back each time I talked to him he had some type of problem. He kid was sick, he was sick, he had a lot of things going on, he was waiting on a check to clear the bank. Joe Tennis of JNL Roofing and Construction is a thief! Stay away he also uses C & R Roofing.

06.24.22 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

I hired Joe T***** of JNL Roofing and Construction to completely rip out 2 wooden front porches at my side-by-side duplex, and replace them with new porches of the same size and specifications. Joe quoted $4,500 for both. He began work on May 22, 2022. Throughout the day, he called me multiple times stating that he ran into issues, and it would cost more to make sure the issue is resolved and completed correctly. At 8:00 p.m. that evening, he let me know that he'd be done in about a half hour and he'd come pick up the remaining balance (that was increased by $1,905 from his quote).

06.03.22 Porch Deborah B. Cleveland, OH C&R

January 31, 2022 I gave Joe Tennis, of JNL Roofing and Construction a deposit for a roof layover and as of today June 2, 2022 he didn’t complete the work and I have been trying to get my deposit back. Last week he told me he would give me my deposit back and I haven’t heard from him and every time I call his phone goes to voicemail. Also, it seems as though he has 2 company names the other name is JNL Roofing and Construction.

06.02.22 BBB Initial Complaint JNL Roofing & Construction

On Jan 31, 2022, I gave Joe T***** a deposit for a roof layover. As of today June 2, 2022, he has not done the work and I have been calling him to get my deposit back. Every week for the past two months, he would tell me he is going to give me deposit back. I have been calling him for the past week, and his phone goes to voicemail.

5.01.22 Yelp Deborah B. Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

I have been dealing with JNL Roofing and Construction since January 31, 2022 Joe Tennis hasn't done the work but he hasn't given me my deposit back which I told him on April 12th. The last conversation April 22nd he claimed he was going to give me my money that Sundayno later than Thursday. Out of all the companies that I have dealt with he is the worst. This guy Joe Tennis of JNL Roofing and Construction is a thief and an excellent liar.Stay away from him.

04.21.22 Yelp filtered Chet H. SoMa, San Francisco, CA JNL Roofing & Construction

terrrrrrible contracter !!!!!!!! stay away at all costs he is toxic !!! if i could say a minus i would

04.09.22 Yelp Derrick B. Philadelphia, PA JNL Roofing & Construction

Naw, buddy we been calling. I've got a better idea.... how about you phone us and we can resolve this "issue."

04.02.22 Google Reba Little JNL Roofing & Construction

BEWARE! JNL ROOFING AKA JOE TENNIS IS A SCAM ARTIST HE TOOK OUR MONEY AND GUARANTEED 10-YEAR WARRANTY with a signed contract ON THE CHIMNEY REPAIR.1 Month later .... CHIMNEY IS STILL LEAKING water running down the walls. . HE IS NOT CALLING ME BACK NOT ANSWERING THE PHONE NOT SENDING ME A TEXT JUST IGNORING. Please use anyone else. UPDATE: JOE PROMISED TO COME OUT LAST SUNDAY TO FIX THE CHIMNEY IF I REMOVED MY POST. I TOLD HIM I WOULD REMOVE MY POST WHEN HE FIXED MY CHIMNEY SO IT'S STILL NOT FIXED AND I'M LETTING YOU ALL KNOW WHAT HE HAS DONE AGAIN. MORE LIES MORE NO CALLS MORE NOT GOING TO HONOR A 10-YEAR CONTRACT...P.S..The family emergency has been an ongoing excuse for months . RUN!!!

03.13.22 Yelp Becki L. Ravenna, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Updated review: joe promised to come out last sunday to fix the chimney if i removed my post. i told him i would remove my post when he fixed my chimney so it's still not fixed and i'm letting you all know what he has done again. more lies more no calls more not going to honor a 10-year contract...p.s..the family emergency has been an ongoing excuse for months . run!!! Original review: BEWARE :..JNL ROOFING/Joe Tennis was responsive UNTIL he got our money. He will not honor his 10 yr warranty contract, answer the phone, texts. He will answer if he thinks it's not you and then claim family emergency,set up appt, apologize and not show up or call repeatedly.My chimney is pouring water down the walls a month later. Save your money, time and hire a professional. Check Google and BBB also.

01.31.22 Yelp Deborah B. Parma, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Gave Joe Tennis of JNL Roofing and Construction a deposit for a roof layover and as of today he has not done the work. As of January 2024, I am still trying to get my deposit back. Stay away and don’t give this guy any money upfront.

12.13.21 Yelp filtered Isabel W. Manhattan, New York, NY JNL Roofing & Construction

please beware of using jnl roofing it will cost you more in the long run. he days whatever he needs to say to get your money then makes excuses on why he cant work, he doesnt do what he says hes going to do in the contract, he is very unprofessional and doesnt clean up after himself i have to hire a new company to redo my roof because he did a sloppy job not only that but when it rained i had a waterfall in my living room and if that wasnt bad enough i find out he wasnt insured

12.06.21 Ripoff Reports Brittani Cleveland, OH JNL Roofing

PLEASE BEWARE OF USING JNL ROOFING aka Joe Tennis IT WILL COST YOU MORE IN THE LONG RUN. HE SAYS WHATEVER HE NEEDS TO SAY TO GET YOUR MONEY THEN MAKES EXCUSES ON WHY HE CANT WORK, HE DOESNT DO WHAT HE SAYS HES GOING TO DO IN THE CONTRACT, HE IS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND DOESNT CLEAN UP AFTER HIMSELF I HAVE TO HIRE A NEW COMPANY TO REDO MY ROOF BECAUSE HE DID A SLOPPY JOB. NOT ONLY THAT BUT WHEN IT RAINED I HAD A WATERFALL IN MY LIVING ROOM AND IF THAT WASNT BAD ENOUGH I FIND OUT HE WASNT INSURED AFTER HE GAVE ME INVALID INSURANCE PAPERS. AND WHEN IT GOT BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION HE STARTED HARRASSING ME TELLING ME I HAD TO PAY HIM MORE MONEY OR HE WOULD TAKE SHINGLES OFF MY ROOF.

11.09.21 Yelp Dolores C. San Francisco, CA JNL Roofing & Construction

I hired JNL Roofing and Construction Parma, OH to repair my chimneys that were (and still are) leaking. They were also supposed to repoint between bricks. Joe Tennis sat in his truck while some kid he brought along smeared concrete on bricks, applied white sealant to black flashing around the chimney and said he repaired the chimney top where it was leaking. Joe sat in his truck whining because the transmission he'd just paid to have repaired was leaking. Imagine that, paying for something and not having it done properly. I paid $2,000.00 for repairs with a five-year guarantee and now Joe doesn't answer his phone and doesn't return my calls. Terrible shoddy work.

09.08.21 Yelp Eric H. South Euclid, OH JNL Roofing & Construction

Avoid this company at all costs. Promises to review my roof's condition as part of a formal roof inspection. Never showed up on time, constantly evasive about project timelines and failed miserably.

07.31.21 HomeAdvisor Stephanie G. Cleveland, OH Industrial Asphalt and Sealcoat

Don't choose this company unless you want only black spray paint on your driveway and the side of your ruined by the spray. NOT HAPPY AND VERY DISAPPOINTED. It will cost me more money to get the job done again and remove the black spray off my light gray siding!

10.19.20 Porch Michelle R. Cleveland, OH C&R

Joe tennis is nothing short of a con artist. I gave money upfront to have the work started, not only did the work take months (when I was told it would be days) it was left unfinished and joe has refused my calls/texts. My project looks worse now than before he started on it. Do not make the same mistake I did. Hire a professional.

05.22.20 Porch Jaimie M. Cleveland, OH Roofing Specialist

Beware!!! Roofing Specialist (Joe Tennis) is deceitful and a con artist. I hired him for a chimney removal and roof repair on March 12, 2020. I am a nurse and was unable to travel to the property he was to repair due to the COVID-19 crisis. Unfortunately, I paid him $4750 and trusted he would complete the work he was contracted to do. When I was finally able to travel on April 4, 2020, I found that he not only did not repair the roof but actually did more damage resulting in significant water intrusion. See pic below - what roofer would think this was even close to being appropriate? He didn’t repair any of the rest of the roof in which there were damaged shingles and 'soft spots.' He also left the downspouts unattached and leaning against a tree. He left all the bricks from the chimney on the ground around my house as well as parts of a gutter. When I contacted him on April 4, 2020, he said he would come and fix all the issues. He did not. I continued to contact him and he told me he would refund my money in 2 installments and those dates came and passed without any refund. He stopped responding to my attempts to communicate with him. I filed a claim with Porch but haven’t received any response from them. I later found him listed on the Better Business Bureau with an 'F' rating. I’m surprised that Porch permits 'Roofing Specialist' to be on their site and didn’t screen them for quality. The company address is: 21940 Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH 44126. Save yourself time, money, and stress and do your homework before contracting and stay away from this company.

06.25.18 Yelp Alycia N. Cleveland, OH Roofing Specialist

He has been to my house multiple times to attempt to fix a leak. I paid him $650 and it is still leaking. He said he would give me half my money back but never showed up to return it. I also took him to court, and he never showed up (but the judge did rule in my favor)... save yourself the trouble and the money!!

About the Positive Reviews

Writing to this site on 3 January 2026, Joseph Tennis said:

And I actually counted amongst all my businesses which I had to change because of you I have a total of 105 positive reviews and you never shared those ones cause you are a fraud

That is a fair challenge, and it deserves a direct answer. This site documents complaints and does not publish positive reviews — that is stated in About This Site and in Section 3 of our Terms of Service. But we did go and read them.

What follows is drawn from pages captured in full and retained: the ChamberOfCommerce.com listing for JNL Roofing & Construction, which aggregates 41 reviews from Google and Yelp with dates; the BestProsInTown.com listing for the same business; the Birdeye listing for Decking And Roofing; and Yelp’s own filtered lists. We are not asserting who wrote any of these reviews. We are setting out what the pages show, and every date and line can be checked.

Three reviews from 2021 reappear in late 2022, cut into pieces, under different names

The 2021 reviews are long, specific and read as genuine. Between 30 October and 21 November 2022, eleven positive reviews were posted to the same listing. At least six of them are fragments of those three earlier reviews, each under a name that had not appeared before.

Jackie Jordan · Google · 23 August 2021

This was the most stress-free home repair I have ever had, truly. From start to finish, Joe was a true professional. He telephoned me when he saw the job posted, listened carefully to my bumbling explanation of what I needed, quoted me a fair price… At the end of the job, there was no deviation or additional charge. I have Joe’s business card, and I guarantee I will be calling on him for any repair jobs. Trust me, you will not be disappointed when you use this company.

James · 4 November 2022

This was the most stress-free home repair I have ever had, truly. From start to finish, Joe was a true professional.

Decy Dina · 19 November 2022

I have Joe’s business card, and I guarantee I will be calling on him for any repair jobs. Trust me, you will not be disappointed when you use this company.

Aiden Markram · 21 November 2022

He telephoned me when he saw the job posted, listened carefully to my bumbling explanation of what. Great roofing.

The third fragment ends mid-sentence. The original reads “…explanation of what I needed, quoted me a fair price…”; the 2022 version stops at “what” and adds “Great roofing.”

MARY HORVATH · Google · 6 December 2021

Joe and his crew did an excellent job coating my roof and adding gutters and downspouts to replace the in-roof drain system that was causing water damage due to standing water not draining. All work and clean up was done as promised and he followed up when it was completed to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend this company

tim Devid · 30 October 2022

All work and clean up was done as promised and he followed up when it was completed to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend this company

Tymal milas · 13 November 2022

It was completed to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend this company’s. I love it

Jack Less · 16 November 2022

Joe and his crew did an excellent job coating my roof and adding gutters and downspouts to replace the in-roof drain system that was causing water damage due to standing water not draining.

Stevan Horning · Google · 19 November 2021

I was happy to see that JNL Roofing offers expert repair on old slate roofs. Our century home was missing a few slates and needed some caulking and repair of lifted slates. Joe Tennis came immediately to the house and offered a reasonable contract…

Cheryl A. Purvis · 8 November 2022

I was happy to see that JNL Roofing offers expert repair on old slate roofs. Highy recommend this.

Bill samules · 15 November 2022

This is one of the best JNL Roofing & Construction. Highy recommend this.

Note the misspelling. “Highy recommend this” appears in two separate reviews, posted a week apart under different names.

Three positive reviews describe a different company

These appear on the JNL Roofing & Construction page but name other businesses and other people.

  • Larry Pamela, October 2022 — “It was my first time purchasing a new roof so Jireh Roofing company walked me through it, step by step. And very good roofing contractor.”
  • Robin Cook, June 2022 — “Mike was clear and professional in his presentation and estimate. No surprises. Pablo and his crew were efficient and thorough…”
  • Lamo Dsuza, June 2022 — “My insurance company gave me several names for contractors. Barbera was the only one to respond.”

The timing

The negative reviews on that page cluster in July and August 2022. Ten positive reviews were then posted across October and November 2022, including every one of the fragments above. Several share an unusual phrasing — “I Love it service,” “Wow I like this very interesting in this JNL Roofing & Constructions,” “This is a very good And best JNL Roofing & Constructions” — and are signed with two-word names that follow the same pattern: Decy Dina, Larry Pamela, Brandon Helen, Peters Jon, tim Devid, Alex Heary, Richard Pop.

Sources: chamberofcommerce.com — JNL Roofing & Construction (41 reviews aggregated from Google and Yelp, captured 24 July 2026) and bestprosintown.com (captured 1 December 2025; the listing is marked “PERMANENTLY CLOSED”). Both retained.

A second listing, the same pattern

Birdeye carries a listing for “Decking And Roofing” at 21940 Lorain Rd, rated 4.5 stars from 23 reviews. Captured 23 December 2024.

On that page, a complainant using the name Foxtrot A. posted an account of an $11,250 deposit that had not been returned. One month later, five positive reviews were posted together. Three of them refer to the negative reviews directly:

  • Megan C. — “I hired Ohio Decking and Roofing even though I seen the negative review from Foxtrot A on bird eye I was extremely concerned, but he provided all the information showing that he refunded their money and was able to do my project with no down deposit…”
  • Greg M. — “I had mixed emotions about him at first he has a Lot of good reviews and same negative but he was willing to work with me after telling him my concerns he did the work without a deposit…” This review appears on the page twice, word for word, under the same name.
  • john b. — “I called Joe today. He came out this morning… I paid for the lumber. All he asked in return is a good review and I have another deck I am looking to get done in the future…”

That last one is not evidence of a fake review. It is a positive review whose author states, in the review itself, that the review was what he was asked for. Two of the five also stress that no deposit was taken — which is the single thing every complaint on this site describes going wrong.

Source: reviews.birdeye.com/decking-and-roofing-166392337949759 — captured 23 December 2024 and retained.

A third listing: the same review, twice, one letter apart

Yelp’s filtered list for Decking Specialist, captured 24 July 2026. Two accounts posted the identical review on the same day.

Vinn A. · 19 November 2025

I am pretty amazed, how amazing my front porch looks. I ran across them working on my friend Sam’s deck. I asked him to come look at my front porch. They said something they can get done in a day and they give me a great deal on composite the colors they showed me was beautiful and it was a darker gray, they started this morning and he finished at 1 o’clock, they remove all the old tongue and groove boards and lay down this new composite and it is amazing

Vinny A. · 19 November 2025

I am pretty amazed, how amazing my front porch looks. I ran across them working on my friend Sam’s deck. I asked him to come look at my front porch. They said something they can get done in a day and they give me a great deal on composite the colors they showed me was beautiful and it was a darker gray, they started this morning and he finished at 1 o’clock, they remove all the old tongue and groove boards and lay down this new composite and it is amazing

The review refers to “my friend Sam’s deck.” A reviewer posting as Sam M. had posted his own five-star review of the same business the previous day, opening: “I was very skeptical at the beginning because they did ask for a deposit, but he provided me with a long reference list and proof of insurance and all the right documentation…”

Six positive reviews for Decking Specialist were posted between 9 and 25 November 2025: James P., Sam M., Roger P., Vinn A., Vinny A. and Anthony S. Two consumer complaints documented on this site were filed in the preceding weeks — 24 October and 30 October 2025. Yelp’s own filter classifies all six as not currently recommended.

Source: yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/decking-specialist-fairview-park — captured 24 July 2026 and retained.

And in 2018, a reviewer said what he was asked for

Yelp’s filtered list for JNL Roofing & Construction holds five positive reviews posted between April and July 2018. One of them states plainly how it came about.

Joe tennis just finished working on my building today he asked me to make a review for him he was excellent very respectful did an excellent job completely tear off my roof and put a new one on I called 8 roofing company’s Joe gave me a list of work he done before and showed me samples of everything… — Luke T., 30 April 2018

That is the second reviewer on a second platform, seven years apart from “john b.” on Birdeye, describing the same request. Neither is our characterisation; both are the reviewers’ own words.

The same page records a reply posted under “Joe T. — Business Owner” on 30 April 2018: “Thank you very much for the review I truly appreciate it.”

Source: yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/jnl-roofing-and-construction-parma — captured 24 July 2026 and retained.

What we are not saying. We do not know who wrote these reviews, and we do not assert that Mr Tennis wrote them, paid for them, or arranged them — with the exceptions noted below. Review platforms are routinely targeted by third-party sellers without a business owner’s knowledge. What is set out above is what the pages show: the same sentences posted a year apart under different names, an identical review under two near-identical names on the same day, reviews describing other companies, and bursts of positive reviews arriving immediately after complaints.

The exceptions. Two reviewers describe being asked for a review directly. The Birdeye reviewer “john b.” wrote that “all he asked in return is a good review.” The Yelp reviewer “Luke T.” wrote “he asked me to make a review for him.” Neither is our characterisation; both are the reviewers’ own accounts of what they were asked for, published on those platforms in their own words.

Why this section exists. Section 3 of our Terms of Service commits this site to noting where reviews show indications of solicitation or duplication. Mr Tennis asked publicly why his positive reviews are not shown here. This is the answer, and the page he can check it against is named above.

One complainant put the same point more briefly. Kim C., writing on Birdeye on 20 July 2026: “These good ratings are a lie and it’s his family and friends.” We have no way to verify that, and we publish it as her opinion, not as fact.

Report & Get Help

If you hired Joe Tennis (also known as Joey Stergo) or a business you later learned is associated with him, and you are now having serious problems with the project, there are practical steps you can take to protect yourself, seek resolution, and, if appropriate, report your experience to consumer-protection authorities.

 

1. Pause further payments and secure your property

If work is incomplete, appears abandoned, or is not meeting agreed expectations, consider pausing any further payments until you have received qualified advice. If you shared gate codes, lockbox combinations, or other access details with the contractor or crew and you have concerns about security, change those codes or locks.

 

2. Collect and back up all documentation

Gather everything in one place: contracts, estimates, change orders, text messages, emails (including any addresses used to communicate with you, such as joetennis21@gmail.com), voicemails, screenshots of ads or listings, business cards, checks, and payment receipts. Take clear photos and videos of the work site from multiple angles. Create a simple timeline with dates showing when you agreed to the work, what you paid and when, what work was performed, and when problems or communication issues started.

 

3. Send a clear written request for resolution

If you feel safe doing so, send a short written message (by email and/or certified mail) describing the issues, what you are asking for (such as completion of work, repairs, or a partial or full refund), and a reasonable deadline for response. Keep the tone factual and calm. Save a copy of what you send, along with any read receipts, delivery confirmations, or postal tracking information.

 

4. Contact your bank, card issuer, or payment platform

If you paid by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, check, or through an online payment app, contact your bank or the platform and ask about disputing the charge (for example, for services not provided or not as described). Many institutions have strict time limits for opening disputes or chargebacks, so it is important to act quickly once you realize there is a problem.

 

5. File complaints with consumer-protection agencies and law enforcement

You can help consumer-protection agencies, regulators, and law enforcement see the full picture by filing complaints using all business names, phone numbers, and email addresses that were used with you. Depending on your location and what happened, options can include:

  • Your local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you believe there was intentional fraud, theft, or other criminal conduct
  • Your state Attorney General’s consumer-protection division
  • Local or state contractor licensing or registration boards (if applicable)
  • Your city or county building department or code-enforcement office, especially if you suspect unpermitted or unsafe work
  • Your state’s department of insurance or insurance-fraud unit if the situation involves insurance, such as being encouraged to fabricate a claim; for example, Ohio residents can report suspected contractor-related insurance fraud to the Ohio Department of Insurance Fraud & Enforcement at 800-686-1527
  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Any platform where you found or hired the business (such as Yelp, HomeAdvisor, Porch, Angi, Craigslist, or other listing sites)
  • If you believe the conduct may involve internet-based fraud, wire fraud, or a broader multi-state scheme, you can also submit a report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and/or contact your local FBI field office to ask how best to document your complaint

When reporting, be prepared to provide copies of your contract, photos of the work, and your timeline. Ask how to obtain an incident, complaint, or report number, as this may be useful for your records or for other agencies.

 

6. Consider small-claims court or speaking with an attorney

For smaller dollar amounts, small-claims court may be an option in many states without hiring a lawyer. For larger losses or more complex situations, consider speaking with a local attorney about potential contract, warranty, or consumer-protection claims, and whether any additional referral to law enforcement beyond your initial report is appropriate in your circumstances. An attorney licensed in your state can give advice tailored to your specific facts.

 

If you file suit, service of process is the obstacle

Court records show five documented failures to serve him, across four different addresses and both the “Tennis” and “Stergo” names.

  • 2018 — Garfield Heights Municipal, case CVI1801480. US Post Office reported the defendant “not known at that address” — 21940 Lorain Rd. The magistrate heard the evidence and, in the court’s words, “would have recommended judgment in favor of the Plaintiff,” but none could be entered. Case dismissed.
  • 2023 — Garfield Heights Municipal, case CVI2323939. Certified mail returned “attempted not known,” then unclaimed twice more. Ordinary mail succeeded and the case produced a $6,000.00 judgment.
  • 2025 — Euclid Municipal, case 25CVI02834. Certified summons to both “Joseph Tennis” and “Decking Specialist” at 21940 Lorain Rd returned “not deliverable as addressed.” Case dismissed.
  • 2026 — Bedford Municipal, case 26CVF00143. Certified mail to 3306 Norris Ave returned unclaimed.
  • 2026 — Rocky River Municipal, case 26 CVI 1373. FedEx signature service to “Stergo, Joe” and “Prime Decking” at 22660 Lorain Rd returned unclaimed; service by ordinary mail followed. That case produced a $5,000.00 judgment on 15 July 2026.

A further case (Stow Municipal 2026CVI01331) was served successfully at 1719 Wexford Avenue, Parma — an address that appears on his own Decking Specialist and Elite Decking contracts — and produced a $5,500.00 judgment on 29 June 2026.

What this means in practice. Under Ohio Civil Rule 4.6(D), where certified or express mail is returned unclaimed, the clerk may on written request serve by ordinary mail, and service is complete when the ordinary mail is sent unless it too is returned. Both judgments above that followed a failed certified-mail attempt were obtained after ordinary-mail service. If certified mail fails in your case, ask the clerk of courts about ordinary-mail service and about issuing an alias summons, rather than letting the case sit on the docket. A case dismissed for failure of service is dismissed without prejudice and may be refiled, but the filing fee and the elapsed time are lost.

Check the name on the caption. Two courts have captioned him as “Stergo” rather than Tennis — Stow Municipal 2026CVI00530 and Rocky River 26 CVI 1373. A search of court records under “Tennis” alone will not find those cases.

 

Sue the person, not the business name

None of the fifteen trade names on this site is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. There is no corporation and no limited liability company. That matters if you are filing a claim: a judgment against a business name that is not a registered entity may be difficult or impossible to collect. Every one of the fourteen judgments listed on this site names him personally.

This is a known problem with unregistered trade names, and Ohio courts have a documented remedy for it. In one Summit County Common Pleas case, an insurer obtained a default judgment against a roofing business, then discovered the business “is not a real entity” and that the owner was personally the proper defendant. The court permitted the plaintiff to withdraw the judgment and file a supplemental complaint under Ohio Civil Rule 15(E) naming the individual, and service was ultimately completed by ordinary mail after certified mail was returned unclaimed.

If you have already filed against a trade name, ask the clerk of courts or an attorney about naming the individual owner. If you have not filed yet, consider naming both the trade name and the person from the outset — several of the judgments on this site are against both jointly.

We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. A clerk of courts can explain the service options available in that court, and an attorney licensed in Ohio can advise on your particular case.

 

7. Share your experience to inform others

Fact-based, well-documented reviews and reports can help other homeowners research Joe Tennis and related business names before making decisions. Focus on verifiable details: what was promised, what you paid, what work was actually performed, what concerns you raised, how those concerns were handled, and what the final outcome was (if any). Providing supporting documentation when possible makes your account more useful to others.

In addition to posting reviews, you may also consider contacting local news outlets, especially stations or newspapers that have “consumer advocate,” “on your side,” or “investigative” segments focused on contractor and home-improvement issues. Reporters in those units often look for patterns across multiple complaints and may be able to shine a public spotlight on recurring problems. When reaching out, include your timeline, key documents, and any report or case numbers you received from law-enforcement or regulatory agencies.

 

Important notice: This website is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Laws, deadlines, and procedures vary by state and can change over time. If you have suffered financial loss, property damage, or believe a crime may have occurred, consult a licensed attorney or contact law enforcement or appropriate regulatory agencies in your area for guidance specific to your situation.

 

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