What can a mistake cost?

Well .... being in debt to the max, and completely lacking in other work .....

Mind you, this issue has not 'officially' become a problem. That is, the trailer has not been even scheduled for inspection by the mobile home folks. I billed this job when my permit was signed off on. payment was supposedly sent last Friday - and I became aware of this issue only on Tuesday.

Well, you guessed it .... the check was not sent, and will not be sent 'until the job is done.' I don't even have the gas to get there.

That's it - I'm sunk ... and I have told the customer so. I'm out of business. I am trying to steer this job to a reputable contractor.