Plumber wants half the money up front?

[ILoveMondeo]

Hello,

This is a new one on me, had plenty of building work, decorating, bathrooms, roofs and Windows done, never have I been asked for cash up front.

It stinks of a get-out with some cashif a st job is done... But on the other hand I'm new to him so he doesn't know if I'll pay up when the work is finished...

The guy seems ok, and has good reviews on trust a trader, for whatever that's worth...

There is about £1000 of materials in the job, total price is just over 3k...

Thoughts?

[ILoveMondeo]

Thanks, appreciate the advice, completely understand I'm an unknown entity to him too. Have told him I'll do half. Will see what happens!

[ILoveMondeo]

anonymous said:

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Just a week, it's supply and installing a water softener and a absolute load of little jobs, changing valves, power flush CH, move some dishwasher plumbing, few other bits and bobs...

[ILoveMondeo]

TA14 said:

ILoveMondeo said:

Just a week,

£400/day - not bad going for him.

Tell me about it, Was hard enough to find people to quote, eventually got two quotes in, the other quote was £2400 more expensive!!!! £4000-ish for labour!