Already posted on here and received advice (thank you all!!). The GC has admitted to the damage to the countertops and is "willing" to replace - read that as they are upcharging us $35/sq ft for new "Lamborghini" model/level quartz (original is KIVA Borghini - replacement is Okite Statuario Extra. We have 130 square feet. I know he is trying to recoup some of his material costs. I found a fabricator that can install for $46/square foot for the same exact counters. We paid "$65/sq ft - new option is $99/sq ft. We owe the GC $8400 - I do not want to screw anyone out of any money but it seems the GC is looking to recoup the materials cost and, in essence, asking us to pay for the counters twice (not including fabrication). Is this normal? I DO NOT want to give him another dime. He claims there are no other options for counters similar to what we have installed - I cannot believe this to be true. He wants 1/2 of our final payment - "we have payroll to meet" - sorry dude, but you have bad business practice if you need my final payment (which is not due until work is completed) to meet payroll! I want to tell him to come rip out the counters and part ways - including no need to "warranty" any of the work? Thoughts? Advice?