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Requesting references from builder

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Hello
We are looking to have some building work done (rendering, new kitchen fitted, wall knocked through, patio relaid...).
Had the first builder around today to quote was going ok showing him around until at the end I asked if he had any references.
He was quite shocked by this as he perceived it as a "small" job which I can understand, but it is still likely to be a pretty significant amount of money for me. After his shock he did say I could come see some current work but he definitely seemed taken aback.
This is the first proper work I've ever had done and from what I had read it was something important to ask but was I over demanding asking for this on a job of this size?
Thanks for any input
We are looking to have some building work done (rendering, new kitchen fitted, wall knocked through, patio relaid...).
Had the first builder around today to quote was going ok showing him around until at the end I asked if he had any references.
He was quite shocked by this as he perceived it as a "small" job which I can understand, but it is still likely to be a pretty significant amount of money for me. After his shock he did say I could come see some current work but he definitely seemed taken aback.
This is the first proper work I've ever had done and from what I had read it was something important to ask but was I over demanding asking for this on a job of this size?
Thanks for any input
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