Yikes. 1/3. I would need to know what the contract says. When will work begin? Are the methods of construction indicated? (Tape Tyvek, etc.?). From there I would like go directly to small claims court based on your contract.

In the future, my hard rule is that I don't contract any work unless I have both a written contract outlining EVERY detail as well as a clear wire (tape) of our conversations backing-up what is expected as per the contract. Just to "clear things up". I also do not allow a deposit to exceed 10% or $2500.00 regardless of job size.

I find that some contractors won't play by these rules, and those are the ones that folks have trouble with. I had a roof done not too long ago. They had to redo the soffit trim 3 times before they got it right. (Wavy and banged in where nails were done. Guy said, "Well you're just going to cover it with gutters, so it doesn't matter." -- My reply? Well you're just going to spend my other 90% of beer, so I'll be doing you a favor if I don't pay the balance.

They truck was there the next day with a new crew each time until it was right.

Live and learn.

Let me know the details of the contract.

Pete