James "Cubby" Culbertson wrote in message ...

Hopefully you've learned a lesson. Get a written quote on all jobs.
And
get at least 3 quotes. I'm not familiar with the laws in CA (or
anywhere
else sorry to say) so someone else will have to chime in on your
situation.
Cheers,
cc

That's great advice. One thing I'm noticing with the high gas prices, is
less and less people want to give you a free estimate, but IMO even if
you have to pay them a little something, it would be cheaper in the long
run.

Cheri