Remodel Contract Dispute Help

I’m in the middle of a remodeling job that has gone off-track because we never put our cost agreement in writing. All of the work and pricing was discussed verbally, so there is no paper trail to fall back on—and I don’t have any emails, texts, or other messages that spell out what I’m actually paying for.

The most urgent point is recovering the payment I’ve already made. I need clear, practical legal advice on how to proceed, what evidence can still be gathered, and the best strategy to negotiate a refund from the worker before the situation escalates further. Familiarity with construction or home-remodel dispute laws and solid negotiation know-how are essential.

Your guidance should result in:
• An outline of my legal position and likely outcomes
• A step-by-step plan for approaching the other party, including negotiation angles
• Draft language or talking points I can use to document any new agreement properly

I’m ready to move quickly, so please let me know how soon you can review the facts and start advising.