Is $2,500 to mud a 700 sqft basement a fair price?
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I run a small contracting company and hired a mudder to mud a 700 square-foot basement for 2500 bucks including materials. After priming, the result was very poor, with over 250 spots needing fixing. My guys spent a full day fixing his mistakes and will need to sand and prime again. I'm unsure if I should pay him in full. He hasn't been paid anything yet and is unavailable until Saturday. He claims the stairs area wasn't priced and fixing existing issues is extra, but I believe the stairs are part of the basement scope.
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Quote for mudding a 700 sqft basement, including materials. The work quality was poor, requiring significant rework. - Scope: Mudding of a 700 sqft basement - Materials: Included - Quality Issues: Poor finish quality with over 250 spots requiring rework - Specific Issues: Visible imperfections on walls, corners, and around fixtures (smoke detector, light fixture hole) - Scope Dispute: Contractor claims stairs area was not included in the original price
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