Scope of work for laying new tile floor?

[Maran Banta]

My Contractor just told me 

"No, sealing the grout isn't something we do,
unless you ask us to and then it's an extra charge."

Seriously?

When they lay a new tile floor sealing the grout isn't
part of the scope of work?

Sounds like going into a restaurant and ordering a 
hamburger and needing to specify that Yes I would like a bun
and then being upcharged.

Maybe it's just me - I am new and I am learning.

And I'd like to hear from some of ya'all.

Thanks

[Michael W.]

I always like to go do each item in the proposed scope and ask questions to the contractor like "will there be any work required or recommended after this step is complete that is not reflected in the scope of work?" If all else fails you could potentially negotiate a free seal job by emphasizing your desire to work with him much more in the future as you plan to acquire additional properties and see what he says.