There is a VERY big difference between progress payments and up front deposits. I have no issues with progress payments like TC described, particularly on larger jobs and I am aware that contractors get stiffed regularly by clients too. However, a contractor can at least file a lien, the consumer has zero recourse. That said, any contractor that thinks I am going to give them money up front, and I have had requests that range from 15 to 75% of the job, are seriously deluded.
MyAlberta, I have to question what commitment you think you have demonstrated by quoting the job, that causes you to expect the client to pay you up front just because you deign to take on their job. I don't recall anyone ever applying for a job I had advertised and then asking me for 2 weeks pay up front before they even started work.
Last edited by Dean2; 10-13-2021 at 02:48 PM.
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