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Old 05-11-2022, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Most likely, they collected the money before they left the house. But, if not, they probably would have turned the OP over to a collection agency. Lots of phone calls and harassment. A better option would be to refuse to pay at all, and make an offer to the company that needs to be accepted in writing. The offer should be based on quotes from other plumbers for a similar project.
Your probably right. They know that if they present a bill and expect to be paid there and than they will collect immediately. The problem for them is when they run out of customers as it will be a one and done.