QUESTION
Can I sue a contractor who says we owe more than was agreed upon on a written quote?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2013 on Contracts - Florida
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We hired a contractor to install 2 French doors and work on our stairs. The quote was $3800 for labor and we supplied the doors and stair materials. The doors were to be installed for $1100 for both. He requested half down. After many delays and stalls the doors were installed, but due to his unprofessional handling of the job we informed him we didn't want the stairs done. He agreed and said he would send us a refund, which he never did. Now he is saying the doors actually cost more to install and he wants the total deposit of $1900 plus an additional $325. Is he held to the original quote and can we sue for our money back? We asked for receipts and proof of his extra expenses, but have not received them.
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You have a contract dispute and as such the rights of everyone start with: what does the contract say. If the doors were to be installed for 1100 and thats in writing you have a good point. If the 1100 is a quote and the delays and stalls were result of complications requiring more labor, he mght be entitled to more money for the actual work done. Thats dfference between agreed itemized price and a "quote". Although it may cost you some money out of pocket, it may be worth hiring lawyer to look at issue for you.
Answered on Mar 29th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
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