Chris Birkett wrote:
My dad recently had a guy in to repair the chimney, and he quoted a
specific amount for a basic repair. After he started working on it, it
became obvious the chimney needed much more extensive repairs, and he
gave my dad a new quote, which they agreed on. My dad was in the US
for most of the time the repairs were being done, and the guy has now
given him a bill that's $1100 higher than the quote, saying he had to
do "extra work" and my dad wasn't available to discuss it (though my
mother was here the whole time). He also hasn't done a couple of minor
jobs he agreed to do at the same time.

As far as I can tell, he doesn't have a leg to stand on since he gave
us a quote, but I just wanted to check with other people. I'm located
in Ontario, by the way.

Chris

I imagine it depends on the exact wording of the "quote" and the laws
in your area.

I have never had a tradesman actually do a job for the amount
originally quoted. Its usually at leasy 20% higher for the work quoted,
and opten much higher cause they "find" things that add to the cost.