[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I negotiated things for a living. Like most things there is an art to it. Before things get out of hand, it can be wise to retreat. I see you are busy now, when would be a better time for you? Never back anyone into a corner always allow them an obvious turn off the road to confrontation. It is always harder to get the result you want after a hostile confrontation.

Whatever your neighbor said a licensed contractor knows the law. Someone you hire off the street because they are cheap, you may find as in other issues that you pay for it once and then again to get it done right.

Good post and good advice!