Ignoramus6767 wrote:
We ended up hiring some Bulgarian guy (recommended to us) to do the
work. The amount was $500, labor only. Since the work involves
removing about 12-15 sq ft of tile from concrete, he said that we'd
need a tool to remove it which he does not have.

This clown sounds like he ought to be put back on the boat... And you
with him.
12-15 sq.ft.. what a joke.