Call the police. It's theft.

I did callnpolice. Because the workers are emplyed by contractor police will not get involved. They said it is a 'civil matter'

If you have proof (a receipt that you bought and paid for the drywall yourself) then it is not a civil matter and you need to talk to someone else. If you don't have a receipt showing you bought the drywall yourself, then I think it's a he said/she said situation and you may be out of luck.

I'm so so sorry. No normal contractor would ask workers to ask you for a check. They seem to be crooks who just left in the middle taking that money from you. (Well I saw stories when something like that would happen much earlier through the project..they come, start working, leave, disappear, taking lots of money with them)

I think only you can decide whether it's worth lawyer's fees and all the nerve wracking experience of court etc...

Unless this guy magically appears again..who knows what happened there..maybe his workers acted on their own, he's shocked, takes his time thinking what to do...which is to give you money back, out oh his pocket/find another team/maybe both...there are all sorts of scenarios..

You can go to a small claims court. Trouble is, the contractor is very likely judgement proof, so no point. Last time I used small claims court, I won a judgement of $10K plus costs. My solicitor charged $16K. Whoop dee do!

Yes, worthy- that is the problem. I was with a friend today who has a large business that has been in the family for over 60 years. I have good options...... thanks for your comments. It will be awhile, but I will try to remember to update you and what/why I did it....

Drywall contractors usually have accounts with suppliers and supply their own drywall. Why would you work with someone who claims to be a drywall contractor and then supply your own drywall? What kind of due diligence concerning references and prior work did you do? The whole situation makes no sense.

Why would you work with someone who claims to be a drywall contractor and then supply your own drywall?

That was exactly what the building manager I was required to hire by the construction lender for my first house did. He was forever counting drywall sheets and compound buckets to be sure none went missing.

When I began on my own, the drywall contractor supplied materials and I was amazed at the barely two armfuls of waste from a 3,000 sf home.

(I do the opposite on masonry to be sure the masons don't skimp on mortar mix or use cheap brick ties and fasteners.)

The police told you that you have no right to pursue justice when you're robbed? Civil case or not, I don't think so. I think you need to talk to them again -- perhaps to a supervisor. It sounds like someone just didn't want to bother with you, and I'd take great offense at that.

Worthy sorry, but your comment is offensive in my eyes. You do not know the whole story, which is not important to the question asked. For your information I had the drywall already, as I was doing the job myself as I have done it several times over the years. Midway,it was determined that I need another round of radiation for a small spot on my bladder that showed up after a three year clean scan. I obviously would rather concentrate on what is at hand.Is that important to my original question? I think not.

Ed,

Was you post referring to Sophie? I don't see a comment from Worthy.

Oh-sorry worthy- to whomever asked 'why would you hire a contractor that doesn't supply own materials'. Cannot concentrate decently after finding out ca has returned...

Ed,

So sorry to hear about your condition. Take it easy and take care of yourself. Based on your current situation, I would suggest you find a new contractor to finish the work and move on. Somethings are just not worth it. Did you stop payment on the final check?

Good luck!

Ed I know what you're going through must be quite scary. My Dad had it come back 3x over a 12 year period and still managed to live to 87. I believe he had radiation beads inserted? Take care of yourself and call the police again.