It also included the hallway to the second floor and a sunroom.
She had installed trim in the sunroom.
Delays and Minimal Work
The job was supposed to start on March 12th.
Charles Hedley did not arrive on the 12th.
He did not arrive on the 13th.
He arrived on March 14th, after Mrs. Satek called him.
She had already paid the $1,500 deposit.
The job was supposed to take two weeks.
On March 14th, Charles Hedley "barely" worked.
Mrs. Satek says he "made a mess."
He moved living room furniture into the dining room.
He started cutting trim work for the sunroom.
This was baseboard for the sunroom.
He also removed faceplates from the walls.
That was all he did on the 14th.
The Partner Shows Up, the Contractor Does Not
On March 15th, Charles Hedley did not show up.
Only his partner, Paul, arrived.
Charles Hedley tries to explain his absence.
He claims he told Mrs. Satek about health issues.
He says the contract stated a completion date of March 23rd, 2018.
Judge Judy asks him to show where the contract states this.
He points to the bottom of the contract.
It mentions a "completion date, 2018."
It also says "guarantee work till you move out."
Mrs. Satek explains this guarantee.
She was planning to sell the house.
If her dogs damaged anything before the sale, he would fix it for free.
Photos of Unpainted Walls
Judge Judy asks Mrs. Satek if she paid more money.
She confirms she did not.
Judge Judy then asks Charles Hedley for photos of his completed work.
He presents them.
He claims Mrs. Satek had started work prior.
He says she improperly installed flooring.
He claims his partner started building out trim to cover gaps.
Judge Judy asks how many walls he painted.
She notes she does not see any pictures of painted walls.
He mentions doing "nail pops."
He says a young lady working for him started painting upstairs.
Judge Judy again asks for pictures of painted walls.
He points to a photo.
He claims he tried to cover up "black mole."
Judge Judy reminds him he was supposed to paint the entire first floor.
He responds that he had to prep it first.
The Verdict
Judge Judy rules in favor of the plaintiff.
She awards Mrs. Satek $1,500.
Charles Hedley tries to argue further.
He mentions a countersuit.
Judge Judy cuts him off.
She says, "I heard it."
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