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Hi Guys
I have found a carpenter to build bespoke media cabinetry and shelving in a 3m alcove. He appears a good chap, trustworthy and genuine.
He cant start the work until Oct/Nov but tells me the cost of sheet materials is going up and up, with large fluctuations happening almost monthly. I've heard this form other trades too.
In order for me to secure the price he wants 40% up front to pre-buy the materials.
My concern is that on a £4300 job that's a lot of money and if he goes bust between now and then I'll lose out.
Is this normal practice, what's reasonable? He's not VAT registered and a one man band.
thanks
Richard
I have found a carpenter to build bespoke media cabinetry and shelving in a 3m alcove. He appears a good chap, trustworthy and genuine.
He cant start the work until Oct/Nov but tells me the cost of sheet materials is going up and up, with large fluctuations happening almost monthly. I've heard this form other trades too.
In order for me to secure the price he wants 40% up front to pre-buy the materials.
My concern is that on a £4300 job that's a lot of money and if he goes bust between now and then I'll lose out.
Is this normal practice, what's reasonable? He's not VAT registered and a one man band.
thanks
Richard