"rck" wrote in message

I think a lawyer would probably be more dishonest than the plumber.

Bob

And charge double the price.

I'd get an estimate on carpet cleaning. Send the plumber a letter asking for
the cost of cleaning. If no response, get the work done, thenhead for small
claims court. Most states have them and it only cost about $25 to $50 to
file a claim. If he does not show, you win. Just showing up will cost him
more that what he'd have to pay you. Even if you never collect, you get
some satisfaction from yanking his chain.