Is it normal to ask for receipts for a job

Your tradesperson will need to keep these receipts for their accounts so you wont be able to keep them. It is not common for customers to ask for receipts but again not unheard of. I would expect larger items such as radiators, kitchen bathroom suites etc to be listed on a quote or invoice. Smaller things like pieces of wood, screws, adhesive, bags of plaster etc would just be included under general term of materials. Some companies keep a small supply in their vans or office of things they use regularly (e.g. screws, pots of undercoat paint) so this will still have to be charged for and wouldn't be 'free'. The easiest way to avoid any doubt would be for you to purchase everything yourselves but make sure things are ordered correctly as it can cause delays and you won't be able to access the trade discounts either. Louise UK Property Services

Yes, French Designs has hit the nail so to speak. It depends on difference between priced work and day rate plus materials. With the latter, showing you receipts, or supplying copies would be obligatory, but an agreed price is an agreed price and does not warrant scrutiny.

Hi. If you have accepted a quote for the work you dont need to see the receipts or costs of the materials, its the tradesmans business. Rick

You do not say whether or not you were quoted a price for the job. If you were and you are satisfied with the work all you need is a receipt for the Tradesman's Invoice. If it has been done on a time and materials basis then you are entitled to ask for copies of the materials used receipts. Don French French Designs

Traders usually keep receipts. The main reason is tax. I've just fitted a £6000 kitchen and my labour was £600. If the customer wanted the receipts I would have to pay tax on £6600 which isn't fair for a weeks work.