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Maybe I missed it but I did not see where you said you had an attorney. Anyway, get one before you send the contrator anything else, or for that matter don't even talk to him. Let you lawyer play the cards. Once you get your lawyer involved you are done with this guy. Get extra copies of the pictures and keep in a separate place. I would think now would be the time to talk with the BBB and since permits were not required maybe get a building inspector up to speed. The inspectors may have to inspect his work on other jobs. The fact he raised his price is in your favor. I had a guy raise the price 33% after the job was done. Nothing was added to the job and he never once said, " I need to talk to you about the price of the job, and get any increase approved by me." I paid the agreed on price and told him I would see him in court should he wish to proceed. Good luck.