A contractor has filed a lien on my property in sc for approx 3500. I had to hire another contractor to fix some damaged base and drywall for 1500 which the contractor had previously agreed to pay which would have brought the total payment owed to 2000.00. In addition to agreeing to pay for this work, he also agreed to come back and fix some deficient work (footprints and scuffs left on finished floor, dents left in floor from sanding machine, swirl marks left on floor from improper sanding). When I sent an email explaining what was agreed, told him he would be responsible for cleaning up and protecting finished areas in my house while the punchlist work was being completed and also that his final payment would not be issued until he fixed the deficient work, he then refused to communicate with me any further saying I was being unreasonable and that he was going to file a lien. Not once did he deny the deficient work was his responsibility to correct. After he threatened me with the lien I informed him that I would be contacting others to complete his deficient work at his expense. After several weeks I get notice that a lien is being filed for 3500. Question- I want to take this guy to court or small claims court for the total cost it would take to fix his deficient items we previously agreed on and also the costs to fix all other deficiencies that I was previously going to accept. These costs will exceed the 3500 and may exceed the total original contract amount. What do I need to show to support my costs, to show the deficient work is the subs responsibility (wood flooring sub), and can I charge them for my time - meeting with new subs, putting together estimates, etc...