A builder finished a $2.2 million custom home, put a $240,000 lien on it ten days after the owners moved in, and spent the next seven years in court. When the judgment came down, about $58,000 of his extras were thrown out because nobody had signed for them.
Kosta and Johny break down the Ontario case line by line. They cover the stair landing, the barbecue stone, the heating system that went in with fewer zones than the drawings called for, and how Tarion ended up on the hook. They also get into why contractors skip the paperwork with clients they trust, how change requests get approved on commercial jobs, and how to get a signature from a friend without it getting awkward.
Every extra in this case could have been settled with a signed quote on the job. Jobtable lets you quote an extra on the spot from your phone, get it signed while the client is standing there, and carry it through to the invoice.
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00:00 – Intro and new in Jobtable: client credits
01:45 – A $2.2M custom home and a $240K lien
11:15 – The $58K in verbal extras a judge threw out
23:17 – A quote is not a job: how to track extras
27:59 – The heating swap nobody approved
35:52 – When documentation ends a dispute before it starts
40:03 – Getting a signature from a friend without it getting awkward
44:48 – Tarion, a personal guarantee, and seven years for $12K
What is The Deconstruction Podcast?
Construction isn’t just about building—it’s about breaking things down to make them better. The Deconstruction Podcast dives deep into the untold stories, insider insights, and success strategies that shape the construction industry. Hosted by the founders of Jobtable, we tackle topics that matter most to contractors and entrepreneurs, sharing actionable advice and interviewing industry leaders who’ve paved the way to success. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, spark new ideas, or stay ahead in the game, this podcast is your ultimate tool for construction and entrepreneurship.
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