We are looking to place work with the above and having only met their sales executive yesterday will I be expected to pay a 10% deposit on signing a contract this Thursday for the work to begin in 6 weeks time or should we wait until closer to the start date. Quite nervous about handing over such a sum to someone we don't know at all.They are suggesting payment by credit card-is this normal practise? Can you ease my fears. Took the name of the builders from your rated page