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Bathroom Fitting

Deposit

Anonymous user 19/06/2026 - 8.22 AM

How much deposit should a person pay a workman for works totalling 1800

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6 Answers

Aspect Plumbing & Heating (Sussex) Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5
Swindon
Deepens how much the parts and materials come to if its labour only depoist booking £200 to hold the date and cover the first day on the job , tjis also depends on the size and duration of the job or project .
Answered17 June 2026
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JMJ Tiling

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Kettering
This all depends on if any materials are needed for the job. However, if it was just labour only. Personally, I'd ask for around £300 upfront. To cover the cost of the disposable items I use, and to secure the date for the work. Hope this helps.
Answered17 June 2026
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Smarter Properties

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Southend On Sea
Depends on material v labour but if this was labour heavy around £400 Or much higher if materials heavy, even cover 100% materials especially new customers
Answered17 June 2026
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Peter Decorating & Property Refurbishment

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Warrington
Labor only: 20% (£360) is ideal to secure the dates in the diary and commit both parties. With materials: Charging the exact cost of materials upfront is the gold standard. It ensures the tradesperson isn't financing the job out of pocket, and the client pays exactly for what goes into their property.
Answered18 June 2026
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NJS Tiling and Flooring

Rating: 5 out of 5
St Austell
Typically materials costs and a standard charge of £200 as a deposit when taking a slot in a diary.
Answered19 June 2026
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