We're meeting tonight! Could be interesting, but...I should update. If I don't, I stopped by yesterday and there were 2 guys working and a lot gone done:
stairs and railings (metal) cut and removed, bar trim mostly done and fancier than I asked for yay, tv mounts being installed (not paid for), place pretty clean.

But the basement is untouched.

They sent an updated balance due estimate and it's what I projected, with some increases and "fines" with which I agree.