Quick question. I just had an ADU built (conversion of a garage to a 2 bedroom living dwelling). I read California has a 1 year warranty period (as well as 4 year and 10 year for structure). Although this was not listed in my initial warranty, I wanted to make sure if there is a repair needed (on this new ...Read More...Read More
Government project overseas. All subcontractor and sub-subcontractor work performed in the USA. GC paid subcontractor for all of sub-subcontractor's work and finished materials. Subcontractor refuses to pay sub-subcontractor. Sub-subcontractor makes Miller Act claim notice. GC responds th...Read More...Read More
My client wont pay me after more than 96% of his project completed. From first East he was trying to stay under $60k and he added $10100 which he admitted on his text message. Is there anyway you can help me with this matter. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon ...Read More
I made a mathematical error on my bid. Each line item is priced correctly but the spreadsheet did not add up the totals correctly. I signed a contract and attached the bid as an addendum, so thankfully, anyone can add up the numbers and see the math is simply wrong. Each item is correct, but the...Read More...Read More
After growing a successful GC business from $0 to $15M over the last 5 years, me and my partner are now starting anew with our own company, Carbon Zero Buildings. We develop design and install multitrade energy and water upgrades like heat pumps, boilers solar, etc. Our customers are owne...Read More...Read More
We are currently building a multifamily building in Southern California that is 2 stories of wood frame over concrete foundation and podium. We have engaged with a General Contractor to subcontract the frame and concrete work at the project. For the sake of clarity lets call this GC as GC 1. GC...Read More...Read More
I am a sub contractor working for a general contractor. I have a contract with the company for job #321. They ask me to do some extra work, but I do not get a contact. Can they hold retention on the amount due for the extras that are beyond the contract amount?...Read More
I hold a "B" license for General Contractors in California. I was hired by a tenant in Long Beach, CA and signed a contract for $54,000 to install Drywall, Insulation, paint and electric. The contracting company is in New York. They asked if I would pull permits for the job on their behalf. This was as...Read More...Read More
A potential client advised she wanted to o an addition to her existing home (in California) but ended up scraping the project once the permits and compliance issues became 'too much'. I am curious what the remedy is in this case if the contractor had already done a significant amount of pre-constructi...Read More...Read More
Im a sub contractor that didnt file the job i finished in February until just now, the large GC who i worked for owes me well over 150k and has not paid me at all even after i finished the job 4 months ago and started it 9 months ago. its too late for the 20 day, so what should i do now?...Read More
I’m a homeowner who hired a general contractor to build an ADU at my home. The contractor stated no payment was required for 12 months and the ADU was going to be built in 6 months. However, the 12 months are up and the ADU has not begun and the lender has started charging me. The contr...Read More...Read More
I have two contracts directly with the owner meaning the owner signed the contract. I did not give a preliminary notice because of the direct contract with the owner. I have two contracts, one is under my earthworks license. The other is as a labor only contract for concrete work l, which I used licens...Read More...Read More
Job type: Public works sewer line extension approx 200 ft for a private client Issue: Owner says that they don't have funds to finish because of change orders. The owners are trying to blame us and paused the job last week. This week they changed their stance and are now saying we abandoned the jo...Read More...Read More
I contracted with a elderly lady to remodel her bath room i thought she was the owner she signed the contract as the owner . We completed the work and she did not pay her final bill. I sued her in small claims court got a judgement but i later found out she did not owne the property and was only re...Read More...Read More