Final work and payment for pool and backyard construction. The project has taken over a year and a half, due to poor contractor follow through, and as the home owner I do not trust the contractor to complete the final required tasks. The contractor has requested final payment prior to completing the final tasks. I indicated that an escrow account for the final $10,000 be established with specific guidelines for project start time frame, project completion requirements, and completion time frame establishment, so that the contractor has assurance of payment and I have assurance of project completion.