Q: What should I do if a contractor never completes the agreed upon work?
I hired a company to replace the windows and sliding glass doors in my home with high-impact hurricane glass. My home is in Bradenton, FL.
Agreement was signed in April 2021. The work was started, but is still not fully completed. I have already paid half the agreed upon costs. I suspect the company is no longer operating. I'd like to hire another firm to complete the work, but I fear the original company may appear at some future time and demand remaining payment. How can I avoid this scenario?
A: This happens quite often, unfortunately. You can give them a notice for them to act immediately warning them you will hire another company if they do not. If they still do not work to complete the project, you can hire another company and keep all the records. You also have right to ask them to pay for the extra amount if you end up paying more than the contract price.
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