Detectives say contractor stopped work months ago as multiple homeowners report home improvement fraud
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple is facing criminal charges after investigators said homeowners paid nearly $250K for a home addition project that was largely abandoned, leaving the property damaged and exposed to the elements.
Westmoreland County Detectives charged Robert and Nellie Hoose of Export in connection with an ongoing home improvement fraud investigation tied to R.W. Home Regenerations LLC.
According to investigators, victims from North Huntingdon hired the company during the summer of 2025 to construct an addition onto their home.
Detectives said the homeowners initially paid more than $165,000 under the contract, but total payments eventually climbed to more than $247,000.
Despite the payments, investigators said only about 15 percent of the project was completed.
Authorities said the home was left in disrepair and exposed to weather conditions, causing additional damage and rising utility costs for the victims.
Investigators said Robert Hoose allegedly stopped appearing at the property after Dec. 10, 2025, and all communication with the homeowners reportedly ceased.
According to detectives, Nellie Hoose allegedly continued collecting checks on behalf of her husband during the project.
Westmoreland County Detectives said they are investigating at least two additional complaints involving incomplete construction work connected to R.W. Home Regenerations LLC.
The couple is charged with theft, receiving advance payment for services and failing to perform, and criminal conspiracy.
Authorities noted the charges are accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- An Export couple faces charges in a Pennsylvania home improvement fraud investigation
- Detectives said homeowners paid more than $247,000 for unfinished construction work
- Investigators are reviewing additional complaints tied to the contractor and company
