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Old 08-16-2022, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Can someone please explain the purpose for a deposit when no work has been done? I would never give a deposit to a contractor. But, if for some reason I did, I would insist on the contractor accepting a credit card.
If the job uses costly materials or special order to buy, some will ask for 1/2 down payments to purchase them.

As far as paying with a credit card, I've notice some will add the retail acceptance fee to the price of the job.