Resurfaced pool - conflict with contractor on the pricing of additional work

[JamesW]

It sounds like it will not be binding, otherwise it is not very informative.

You cannot go by what things sound like.

You cannot guess or assume things; that is how you got into the situation in the first place.

You need to ask direct questions about everything and you need to get direct specific answers and you need to get everything in writing so that there are no misunderstandings.

 

[sktn77a]

You got screwed (I'm guessing to the tune of about $3,000).
Pay up and chalk it up to experience - life's too short!

 

[CostAccountant]

Maybe offer $3,875.00 and see what they do.

Maybe check into the mediation/arbitration to see if that has any value.

What is involved?

How much it will cost?

Who has to pay?

How long does it take?

Who is the mediator?

Are they impartial, unbiased and without any conflicts of interest?

Are they a certified professional company?

What happens if they cannot reach a settlement?

Is anything binding?

Thank you for the advice!

 

[CostAccountant]

You cannot go by what things sound like.

You cannot guess or assume things; that is how you got into the situation in the first place.

You need to ask direct questions about everything and you need to get direct specific answers and you need to get everything in writing so that there are no misunderstandings.

Yes, true, this has been a learning experience.