Builder asking for too much money upfront for extension and shed builds

teneighty

Deposit protection insurance is available but I have never used it so have no idea how much it costs.

See if you can pay by credit/Visa card. Some builders accept them ask your builder.

Some trade associations offer deposit protection schemes, ask if your builder is a member of one.

Personally I've never paid a deposit unless for specialist materials that are being made to order. If you have a good building contract in place the builder shouldn't need to take a deposit but builders seem to not trust written contracts...I wonder why?

Doozergirl

LandyAndy wrote: »

Since when has ' become !!!8217; ?

As of yesterday afternoon, when I can't revolve my phone to access the 'edit' button and MSE randomly decides not to post - like the post after my last one apologising.

Im on my laptop now. I wonder if I have apostrophes.

EDIT: I do. Something to do with my phone!

Mutton_Geoff

For my last big project, prior to starting I did a credit check on the builder using www.ccssolutions.co.uk (no connection, just happy customer). I got an 11 page report with recommended credit limits etc which cost me £25 plus VAT.


I didn't need to pay anything up front since the builder had just had a big job postponed and could fit me in sooner.

krmach

Just a quick update on this. After a lot of back and forth between myself and builder regarding deposit. The builder eventually offered that I pay 1/3 of the deposit and the rest nearer the build as the insurance backed guarantee covers only 90 days. So I'm very happy I stood my ground. I was prepared to walk away and start the tender process all over again but thankfully didn't have to do it. I'm fine paying a deposit but I also need protection for my money and that's the bottom line.

Thanks to everyone who replied, really helpful advice.

PhilE

Bob is talking nonsense. Don't go with him, you'll probably have more problems to come.

We're all telling you this for a reason. Drop him.