[jimbo2012]

I agree no money upfront, pay as they complete different parts may be ok, I say may.

Suppose you pay for a part but later find it has issues the contractor can get ahead dollar wise.

Perhaps this idea may work, have a certain amount held back at the end of the job for two contingents.

1. final building dept inspection and approval, it's the yellow card in the papers with the plans 7 permits which must be posted on the job.

2. have someone like Frank DeAngelo do a quick inspection of the finished job.

(Frank's son is joining him he soon so they can handle more work)


then release the final payment.

In fact making these two items mandatory in the contract will keep them on their toes, and earn the home owner respect that they aren't just going to accept any substandard work.


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