Ava Flavell and other owners $($Flavell$)$ contracted with F$.$E$.$B$.$ General Contractors, Inc. $($FEB$)$ to conduct renovations on their historic residence. FEB subcontracted with Maxim Jakes Home Remodeling and Repair $($Jakes$)$ to perform the roofing work on the project. Jakes in turn subcontracted with Cal Bruce Home Improvements $($Bruce$),$ to conduct the roofing work on Jakes$$s behalf. When Bruce performed work on the roof, he $$botched the job$$ and caused extensive leaking inside the house.