Do we have any recourse?

[Luvtlee]

Too late now but just for the record, do some homework anytime you get contract work done.

Here are some rules:
Make sure they are a legit contractor.
Get every detail in writing (start date, finish date, materials, etc...)
Also in Florida (and other states?) be sure and get a "release of lien" that says they have paid all subcontractors or you may end up stuck with another bill!

Here are a couple of government sites that have contracting tips. Their may be more in your area:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/beforehiring.asp
http://www.miamishoresvillage.com/Bu...g_contract.htm

We did all this, did everything the way you're supposed to do. But, now that I've been complaining here they've really stepped up the pace. We were plastered ahead of schedule due to a cancellation elsewhere and the pool is now almost full of water. In the end we are not quite two weeks late, and I'm feeling a bit sheepish for all the whining. >.< Might want to move this post to lessons learned, huh? Lesson learned here: that just because they may get a bit slow here and there, doesn't mean the whole project will necessarily go that way. Also, staying in close contact with them via phone calls and always remaining polite while talking to them, might've helped. Who knows, maybe that is why they chose to fill that cancellation spot with us; cuz' they'd gotten tired of me calling.