How to handle an overage on a bid because of property management?

[Charles Granja]

Hi,

I am an out-of-state investor and had a turnover recently. The bid that I received seemed high so I traveled to see my properties. When I saw the subject property, I called property management because the job would take 2 days to complete but I was being charged 3500$ and the bid was exaggerated, After, addressing this with my property management company and the fact that they were not present for this initial inspection, they said the issue would be corrected. I called again and they said the job would be 750$ to complete, I said ok. I was just billed 1900$. What would you do in this situation? There is clearly a disconnect and I am paying for it, I would not have authorized this work for 1900$ and the property manager knows this, that is why I drove to his location to address the original bid. Also, all materials were available at the job site for clarity. I recently reached out to the property management and contractor for more details but wanted to hear your perspectives.

The work that was completed:

Re-installing doors that were removed but are in the room? Replacing lightbulbs, and all blinds (1-2 hours of work)

Small paint touchups on trim (30 minutes-1 hour)

Fastening a couple fixtures, not replacing (30 minutes)

8 small drywall repairs (3-4 hours)

Replacing 2 transition strips (1 hour)

Replacing 2 outlet fixtures (30 minutes)

Service mechanicals (1 hour)

Replace fridge rubber seal (unsure)

Replace bracket on vanity door, bathroom (30 minutes)