Of all the places I have ever lived no one has ever asked me to pay for a service in advance except in florida. I'm talking about landscaping, grass cutting and related services. To me it's a big red flag when someone asked you for money up front.Since I have been here, I have used a landscaper, painter, and had beautiful crown molding put in and the contractors never asked for cash up front to get started. If someone asks you for cash up front , there is a strong possibility he does not have any credit from his suppliers and he is using your money to buy supplys. There are lots of people who do work around here that don't ask for money up front. I was talking to a lady today,who told me that she and four neighbors paid 1000 each down payment for a company to install brick pavers on their driveways. The contractor took their down payment and they never saw or were able to contact him again. Out 5 grand. These things happen here all the time. Be careful.
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