Fort Collins, CO asked in Contracts for Colorado

Q: What do I owe the plumber if I cancel the excavation contract within the 3-day cancellation period?

Company "A" came out to look at a plugged floor drain. They couldn't snake it so then upped the cost from 99 to about 600 to pull the toilet and snake the main line and send a camera down. They hit a block just outside the foundation. told me I had to excavate at about $6000. I hesitantly agreed, signed a contract, and paid 1/2 down. Felt very pressured to do right then. Not comfortable with them, as they have a reputation for taking advantage and charging too much. I stopped payment on the check, then met with them. They threatened me with a lien on my house, or i had to pay them 2000 for the work already done. seems high but they did the work, so okay. having a second bid done today (the last day to cancel) ... What if I decide to cancel the contract and hire someone else? Do I owe them for work done already? Can they still put lien on the house even though I am in the 3-day cancellation period?

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A: I was following your facts and though I had a response, but you threw a curve which interrupted my plans. So let me try to get back on track.

1. You are making the right decision to pay the first plumber $2,000 because they can probably impose a lien for more.

2. Stop obsessing over the first failed project.

3. Hire the second plumber--or keep looking for another one--and get the job done.

4. If you try to trick the first plumber you will regret it.

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