So, short of the long...here is my text conversation with my contractor whom I've never used before:
Contractor: Morning this is ***** please call me when you get this I need to talk to you about this balance I gave you a huge discount on my price and I need to pay my sub contractors
Me: Can't call right now, driving back from Del. I will call you later today. Final payment will be made when job is completed.
Contractor: Wow ok You tell me what is left
Me: Here is the itemization of things that were overlooked...
*Trim molding around the island
*Stairs
*No shelves in pantry
*Casing around the window
*1 pendant light left to hang
*Register vent covers and air vent under the island
*Finish baseboard molding and register vent along the wall
*Paint/Spackle touch up around the walls
*Tile back-splash not finished
*Cabinet hardware not installed
*Lazy susan not attached
Contractor: (sends me a copy of the bill) and says, "Ok we will address all concerns you have but will not do additional work like the steps until balance is paid"
Signed,
Please advise!!!
