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Can a contractor ask for more money?

Can a contractor ask for more money?

Contractors cannot ask for a deposit of more than 10 percent of the total cost of the job or $1,000, whichever is less. In California, the state limits advance payment at the time of contract signing to 10% of the total estimated job cost or $1,000, whichever amount is lower!

How do I deal with a late contractor?

If your contractor is dragging his feet, follow these tips:

  1. Document Communications. It’s best for homeowners to communicate with contractors in writing so there is a record of the conversation.
  2. Keep A Record of the Timeline.
  3. Do Not Make Remaining Payments.
  4. Hire A New Contractor.
  5. Take Legal Action.

Why are handymen so unreliable?

Some handymen tend to run late and take too long on jobs because they care too much. They spend a lot more time than they intended to because they want to get things right. But if someone can’t manage time properly, everyone else’s projects suffer and the whole schedule falls apart.

Is it normal for contractors to be late?

They Are Often Late to Meetings A good contractor should be professional and prompt in meetings. If the contractor is always late, it’s a big indicator that he doesn’t know how to properly manage his time. You can expect that he will also finish your project late and will not stay true to his timetable.

How much does it cost to have a basement inspected?

There goes 5 to 10 thousand bucks out of your pocket. You can probably still sell, but the buyer is worried now, no one has checked your work. If you wait until you sell to get things inspected, good luck. Codes change over time and you’re expected to meet the codes that are in place at the time of the inspection.

Can you sell a house without a basement inspection?

You can probably still sell, but the buyer is worried now, no one has checked your work. If you wait until you sell to get things inspected, good luck. Codes change over time and you’re expected to meet the codes that are in place at the time of the inspection.

Can a contractor take your deposit and go to jail?

Laws vary by state but here in Texas there is no licensing for contractors. But, taking money while providing no services has been prosecuted as fraud. It comes across the news here every once in a while that a crooked contractor has been sentenced to jail time, probation, and/or paying restitution.

How can I get money from a bad contractor?

If the contractor has disappeared altogether, you may be able to collect money from a state contractor recovery fund consisting of contractor licensing fees, or from a bond the contractor posted at the start of your project, which is required in some states.

Can a contractor be found guilty of fraud?

If the contractor intentionally misrepresents information regarding a project including the quality of materials used or property information, he can be found guilty of fraud. If you decide to sue, you can do so in small claims court or in civil court, or you can go to alternative dispute resolution.

When did the Tates hire a basement contractor?

When the Tates decided in 2005 to turn their “bare bones” basement into a family room, they hired the same contractor—one recommended by their interior designer—who had already transformed the first floor of their home into an open, light-filled space with gleaming wood floors and larger windows. The basement project would be more complicated.

Laws vary by state but here in Texas there is no licensing for contractors. But, taking money while providing no services has been prosecuted as fraud. It comes across the news here every once in a while that a crooked contractor has been sentenced to jail time, probation, and/or paying restitution.

Why did it take so long to build my basement?

Endless problems pushed the project past the projected four months—it would take 18 in all. One of the worst days: when the crew cut into the basement’s concrete walls and dust blew through the house. They’d neglected to cover the vents.