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Should I give a deposit before work starts?

Posted by Laura Gregory, on
Should I give a deposit before work starts?
Dalton Thompson

Dalton Thompson

Hi Laura, James offers some good advice here. It's common for tradesmen to ask for a deposit to cover their materials, however we'd always advise to only pay up to 20% of the total cost for the work. Best Wishes, Natalie [email protected]

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