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Window company wants payment in full, upfront
BigBruceBat
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I have recently been quoted maintenance and repair on my windows at a total of £5,000.
The company have said because this is a "small amount" they require payment in full and upfront.
The company have said because this is a "small amount" they require payment in full and upfront.
This seems like a huge red flag to me. Can anybody give me advice?
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No no no. Maintenance and repair at £5,000 is some repair. Have you had other quotes? Is scaffolding to be used? That would add a lot to a contract price.0
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£5K is not a small amount for the vast majority of people.When I have windows fitted, the firm I'm using normally asks for a 20% deposit. The last round of works, didn't get asked for one.I'd suggest getting a few more quotes for the work as the figure given sounds excessive.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
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what are you getting for 5k ? pay half tops and the rest on completion . if theyre doing repairs and maintenance theyre not even paying out for much normally
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Walk away. At best, they'll take the money and then you'll get messed around with them not caring about doing the work promptly. At worst, it's a con-artist who just takes the money and is never seen or heard again.
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What does 'maintenance and repair' actually involve?Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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