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How long to wait, Deposit alread paid!

Posted by Karen Coles, on
I have waited 6 months now and a large deposit was paid, though we did change some plans before work started. I feel ready to throw the towel in but cannot afford to loose so much deposit money, not sure what to do?
Dalton Thompson

Dalton Thompson

Hi Karen, I'm very sorry to hear that. If a tradesman is sourced through Rated People, our customer support team are here to help you discuss this further and provide you with advice on how best to proceed from here: http://www.ratedpeople.com/contact-us/contact-us-form. If the tradesman was not from Rated People, we would advise contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau and/or Trading Standards, who will be able to assist you further. Best Wishes, Josh The Ask An Expert Team
STEVEN McCALLUM

STEVEN McCALLUM

I would think that your cash has long gone.if he needed a deposit and that was six months ago.its hard to imagine him still having it now.i dont ask for deposit if the job requires loads of materials witch i cannot suply i get customer to buy them from any good merchants on the day the job starts.that way your not going to loss money and contractor can start the job

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