Contractor started job 11-9-09 and needed a $12, 000. certified check payment to begin. The entire job was quoted at $19, 800. not including materials. This is a kitchen remodeling job. He pulls down the existing beams which were replaced 5 years ago. Then he charges an additional $5, 000.00 We showed him the patio door we wanted. He is aware of this. We order and receive the door. He then tells us it will be an additional $3, 000. or so to reframe for that door because our existing frame won't support the new door. He saw the... read full review »