Quote Originally Posted by 36 sedan View Post
Jim, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but does your contract specify a completion date?

Anytime you enter an agreement to have work done (or when you preform work for others), it is always a good idea to have the details in writing. Here is a short list of things to include in an agreement;
A). Specify what the work to be performed will be (list the details)
B). Specify any materials that is to be used (list the manufacture's names and numbers whenever possible)
C). Specify a reasonable amount of time to complete the work (due date)
D). Specify what the complete and total cost will be, excluding any approved extras
E). Specify what qualifies as an approved extra (i.e., anything not listed in the agreement)
F). Specify the labor rate for extra work
G). Require all extras work be detailed on an Extra Work Form that lists time and materials required
H). Require all Extra Work Forms be signed and dated by both parties
I). Specify that anything that is not signed and dated by both parties is not billable, payable or allowed
J). Specify any and all penalties that may incur for not adhering to the agreement

Hope this helps in the future..
Hindsight is 20/20. Guess I still have lessons to learn. Thanks for the advise.