City Considers Blocking Business License For Purdy Restoration Company
News Staff • October 3, 2023
Purdy Restoration has several prior violations
During a Work Session of the Gulf Shores City Council the consideration of a business license for Purdy Restoration Services, LLC. was brought to the Council's attention. Brandan Franklin, Chief Build Official for Gulf Shores, provided a detailed history of the business's interactions with the city.
Mr. Franklin explained, according to Chapter 7 of the Building Code Ordinances, that after two or more "Stop Work Orders" the license can be referred to Council for non-issuance or revocation. He provided further historic details concerning the business:
- Purdy Restoration Services LLC, (Keith Purdy) has been issued (4) stop work orders in the past year for performing work prior to obtaining the proper permits.
- October 24, 2022 - 7031 Biggy Branch
- Purdy Restoration was issued a business license after "stop work order" was issued. The license was for the remainder of 2022.
- Purdy Restoration did not renew the license for 2023
- July 14, 2023 - 2156 Meeker Lane
- September 15, 2023 - 629 East 23rd Avenue
- September 20, 2023 - 609 Magnolia Circle
- Purdy Restoration has also been working within the City of Gulf Shores without a valid business license. Made application for 2023 Business License September 20th, 2023.
- Purdy Restoration has not made application for any permits for the work being done this year.
Mr. Franklin added that the stop work orders had been issued for various projects including roofing, barn construction and restoration work.
The City's Building Official pointed out that on the business website for the company they mentioned they would handle the need for permitting a project if required:
Brandan Franklin provided further evidence of Purdy Restoration projects which would require permitting. He also showed a lack of knowledge by the contractor of permitting rules in the community.
Keith Purdy was in attendance and responded to the members of the City Council. At one point during his explanation he stated that "a general contractor would never pull the permit." He added that "I'm still trying to figure out y'alls systems, it's not as easy as Orange Beach and I have a great relationship with Eddie Harper."
Mr. Purdy went on to state that his firm had done the restoration on the local Chamber of Commerce building and reference "Suzette and Mr. Greg", adding that "we have a great relationship with the community."
As for the lack of permitting he stated the company "HAD" a lady in charge of the procedure and "she dropped the ball."
A former client of Purdy Restoration was recognized and spoke during the meeting. He stated that he signed a contract with Mr. Purdy and "it's been the worst experience of my life." The property owner added that his wife, step-daughter, two year old baby and dog were all living in a camper "because of that man." He referenced that he didn't want to do this but his home was inhabitable.
Mr. Purdy responded that the client's comments were wrong and the Council was misinformed.
When asked by the Council of his experience Mr. Purdy responded that he had been in the current position for two years but that his family had worked with Yates Construction and that he personally had worked in various construction positions.
Mr. Phillips of the City Council asked Mr. Purdy what licenses he held with the State and Purdy responded a roofing license. The Mayor asked what scope of work was being done on the client's home and Mr. Purdy responded: drywall, flooring, vanities, cabinets, windows, baseboards and more.
The City will now review the Purdy Restoration LLC application and vote on the issue during next week's Monday meeting.
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