TUCKER, Ga. — A Tucker-based construction company says a local homeowner has refused to pay more than $30,000 for completed work, allegedly demanding to see the workers' green cards before releasing payment.

Mario Aguinada, owner of Sun Dry Waterproofing, told 11Alive that his company performed foundation and waterproofing work at a home in Tucker in July under a $31,000 contract.

Aguinada said he has not received any payment and is now thousands of dollars in debt due to unpaid bills.

"This has cost me a lot of money," Aguinada said. He said he paid $17,000 to $18,000 for the materials.

According to emails reviewed by 11Alive, the homeowner raised concerns about the quality of the work, citing cracks in the concrete and a hole near the side of her home.

However, Aguinada said what di

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