Am I required to pay for services that were performed but done poorly and incorrectly?
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Am I required to pay for services that were performed but done poorly and incorrectly?
I contracted to have a paver patio installed by a contractor who said “they do it all the time”. I find out that they don’t do it all the time and that they did not follow proper installation procedures. The patio is not level and there are pavers that are loose. They refuse to fix the issue or adjust the bill. I agreed to a time & materials job to remove 12 footing from my old deck. They gave me a bill that added over 50% to the total project cost. They are overcharging me to make up for a low initial quote. Do I have to pay them and can I sue to fix their mess?
Asked on August 27, 2012 under General Practice, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, you do not have to pay for poor work and extra charges not agreed to in the original contract. I am assuming here that you have a written agreement. Take the necessary pictures to support your observations of the work. Maybe even call in another person who builds paver patios to give you an estimate for repair. Good luck.
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