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How do I know if the guy is trustworthy if he asks for a deposit up front.
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.43 PM
The worker, based in Dursley, ( the green gardens ) was here and his estimate was reasonable. He then asked for a deposit for the materials. That sounded like half the total price. I have two quotes now for the same job; One wants £750.00 and the one from Dursley wants £350.00. That is a big difference. This work will be very close to the house, a wall coated bungalow. Can you give me your advice please? Thank you , Kind regards Renate Mader
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
IF YOUR WORRIED ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE GET A THIRD QUOTE, ALL MATERIALS CAN VARY IN PRICE & QUALITY,
ASKING FOR A DEPOSIT IS NOT UNUSUAL BUT YOU NEED TO DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE & CHECK THE GUY OUT THROUGH OTHER CUSTOMERS.
GOOD LUCK ALEX
Answered8 November 2021
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MK Electrical and Testing Limited
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Deposits are common but wouldn’t recommend paying more than 30% that’s what we charge and find it a fair amount
Answered8 November 2021
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Anonymous user
You won’t know unfortunately however I personally would think twice about deposit for small jobs unless your looking at large re-wires ects
Answered8 November 2021
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Anonymous user
I would think twice about that as i member has mentioned 30% is just right
Answered9 November 2021
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Frontline Building Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Renate
As a professional Landscaping company we never take money from any client until the materials arrive on site, so the client can see them prior to paying for them. Any company who cannot provide the materials for such a small job without taking a deposit I would avoid. Also I would advise you never accept a quote which is not written, listing the works to be completed and states fixed cost and I would always suggest 3 quotes.
Remember if it sounds too good to be true it usually is!
I hope that helps.
Kind Regards Gordon
Answered25 November 2021
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Anonymous user
50% upfront covers materials fuel and tooling required plus extras, we always ask 50% upfront then the rest on completion unless job is goin to take longer you could always ask for previous customer numbers contact information to put your mind at ease.
Answered26 November 2021
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Anonymous user
On a job around £1000 no deposit should be needed in my opinion unless specialist materials are required. But on larger projects you would always expect to pay a deposit. If you don’t trust someone don’t handover any money! Stay safe and good luck
Answered27 December 2021
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