Originally Posted by cj2112

Was this contractor licensed, insured and bonded? If he was then first, try to get him to fix his mistakes (which it sounds like you have done). If he wasn't, contact a lawyer. If he refuses to correct the problem, then contact a lawyer. Your home is the largest investment you are likely to ever make. Treat it as such. If his work is truly shoddy, you deserve to be awarded damages. Contractors are professionals, and do have certain responsibilities to their customers, providing quality workmanship is one of those responsibilities. Had you wanted it to look like the 14 y.o. down the street had done the work, then that's who you would have had do the job.