All Forum Posts by: Carlos Roldos

Thanks for the input gents. The original work order included 112 cu yards of fill. It clearly stated that I would pay $75.00 per cu yard if it went over. This contractor has been very forthcoming and until now it really caught me by surprise. The contract's fine print clearly states "Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders and will become an extra charge over and above estimate.”

I think is shady to say it took nearly double as much fill.

Bottom line the 203k consultant says there was a breach of contract since he clearly did not follow his fine print.
I called around and I got 2 estimates of fill at $215 per load (18 yards) delivered and dumped in my lot. Bobcat Service for a day at $400.00.

I offered him to split the bill and continue with project, otherwise, take me to court and we can play hardball. But because of his fine print my attorney feels he has no leg to stand on.

I signed a contract with a marine contractor for a dock and a seawall. The contract included 112 cu yards of fill to backfill the wall. That's what he estimated. Contract stated that any extra fill will be billed at $75.00 cu yard.
The total contract was for 29540.00 of which 5534.00 was for limerock rip rap.
Today I received an overage invoice for 7800.00 for extra 104 yards of fill.

I understand that sometimes a job can go over the quote. But is it normal to go over 20% and not inform the customer until after the fact and then demand the funds?
The funds are coming out of a 203k rehab loan. The HUD contractor is saying I should have been notified that such overrun what imminent and a change order submitted.

Any help would be appreciated.