Am I wrong?

[firemen122]

I ran a excavation business for close to 10 years on my days off from the station. He should have never exceeded the estimate by more than an hour or two without consulting you. It is his misjudgement and he should eat extra time. I made a few of these when I first started but ate it and gave a quality job. I know in my state there is no taxes on labor. Now when I hauled in dirt had to add taxes. He should have stopped at 20 hours came and knocked on your door and explained what was up. If he has been working at it for a while sounds like he is padding the hours terribly. Any operator can normally look at a job and be within a couple hours to a half day. It is a matter of principal at this point. I would personally spend twice the diffrence on legal fees if it took that. In my book he is essentially trying to steal right out of your pocket...... Good Luck

 

[garnet]

Yes and no if you were made aware of the extra cost before they were started then yes if not then no

 

[scoutcub]

Hey Leadpoison -

Any updates?

 

[LeadPoison]

No updates yet. I sent him the letter and have received no reponse. I figure he either "saw the light" or is preparing a small claims lawsuit. We shall see.

 

[J_J]

LeadPoison,

I would send him another letter stating that you expect a letter from him stating the issue is closed within ten days. If no reply, you should send him a letter stating the issue is closed, and send it certified mail. Did he cash your check with Paid in Full written on it?

 

[rox]

I find that waiting IS the hardest part but necessary.