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Potentially unreliable tradesman. Deposit paid

Rexxel · 2018-02-18 09:34:01

Hello, we recently decided on a window fitter. Said tradesman requested £100 deposit which we paid as he had to order the windows so it made sense as he’d be left with 3 random windows if we cancelled. Anyway, since paying the deposit last Monday he’s not been in touch. I’ve texted him to ask for an ETA and we’ve asked a…

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andyhop Posts: 1,996 Forumite

19 February 2018 at 8:19PM

Give the guy chance. He needs the windows in hand before he can arrange a install date

To be fair to him. £100 deposit is next to nothing, I!!!8217;d be wanting a far greater sum before ordering bespoke materials that will only fit your property . He obvisually trusts you more than you do him

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