Lost a full day's pay on a 'simple' drywall patch that turned into a mold hunt

Client said it was just a small leak, but the whole wall behind it was black. Anyone else had a quote blow up like that?

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laura_ross2mo ago

Oh man, that's the worst. I had a "quick" sink swap last month that found a rotten floor joist. What they see is never the whole story.

hugo_cooper2mo ago

My last quote in Portland had a $500 mold clause after a similar surprise. Always add that line now.

patriciaellis21d ago

Smart contractors learn that trick fast. That $500 mold clause saved you from a nasty surprise later when they peel back the wall and find black stuff growing. Sucks that we have to write this stuff in, but better than getting hit with a five figure bill.