Hi Guys,
Long time reader, first time poster.I have recently had a house moved off my block. I then engaged an excavation group to undertake the work in clearing the site. I stood on the site and asked the tradesman how much give or take it would cost to clear my block. The response, $500-$600 max.
I have since received a bill for the work done, and yup, you probably guessed it – $3000!.I just want to know, where do I stand with this kind of thing?
Pay him the $600 then tell him to garn get f$%ed. Simple.
Well actually unless you have a signed agreement then he does not really have a leg to stand on.
I don't really know the full story So its hard for me to comment, But if you really think your in the right then I would just pay him the $600 that you agreed on.
And no, Dont tell him to get F&^%
Sounds like you didn't agree on a price at the begining and left it open ended. Maybe just remind them they said $600 max.
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TheWizz wrote:Hi Guys, Long time reader, first time poster. I have recently had a house moved off my block. I then engaged an excavation group to undertake the work in clearing the site. I stood on the site and asked the tradesman how much give or take it would cost to clear my block. The response, $500-$600 max. I have since received a bill for the work done, and yup, you probably guessed it – $3000!. I just want to know, where do I stand with this kind of thing?Hi wizz,
Unfortunately it's your word against his without a written quote (always have any agreement/quote on paper ) and if he can justify the price by a third party quote (Quantity estimator.)………… well you might have to pay ?I would try to pay the $600 and see what he says .
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