Contractor underestimated the job! Any lawyers out there?

I can't specifically comment on the laws in IL, but in general, the answer to this question is based on what documentation you approved prior to the job's start. If he provided you with a drawing of some sort, or a list of materials that didn't change when the s.f. changed, I would think you would be responsible. If his contract states something along the lines of "work includes all materials and labor to complete 550 s.f. patio" then he is liable.

I don't know what type of materials are involved, but if you're not talking about a lot of money, you should consider how good your contractor was on the whole, and how low his original price came in compared to other contractors. This cost may make the difference between making a profit or not. If he did a nice job and he seems like an honest guy, I'd let it go.

Another compromise would be to suggest splitting the difference with him, or ask him for his actual materials invoice (not marked up) and pay that cost.

I'm not a lawyer, but it seems that you broke the contract first by asking him to modify the original plan. A bigger plan calls for more material. More cost to him. Why should he eat the cost when it was your request?

As long as the extra cost is in proportion to the original plan, I don't think you have much to argue about.

Are you kidding? You initiated a change order that caused the increaseso you need to pay the extra. I know you are concerned about being a doormat but this is obvious. Pay the bill.

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Im not in Illinois... but id say the extra 50 sq ft. is not yours to pay... you shouldnt have to pay for something you dont want...

If he has to buy extra materials and there's extra time to install then yes, and besides you gave your ok.