A Warning
 

Heads up to those having driveway work done. We hired Trish Karz and crew at Cost Less Driveway Designs out of Summerfield. We were taken by her personality and artwork. After a day, the crew of 1 disappeared. Trish, known for her artwork showed up only for a couple hours a day, when she showed. Always had a meaningful excuse. Project dragged on for weeks before we cut our losses. Along the way, she also complained about other angry and frustrated clients. She clearly has many troubles. Presents well, but is not to be believed. I see now her good references ended in 2019. We will have to grind down and start over I think unless we can find someone to repair and finish.

Did you pay any money? If not, she probably would have completed the work and much faster.

Lets hope the OP never parted with a penny.
Never pay up front for building work.
Agreed stages? Yes.

Yes, I did pay her a deposit of half to pay for materials. She would not start without it. My mistake I guess. Does anyone repair and complete drives?

Maybe she wouldn't start without a deposit, but a reputable contractor would. I would never pay a deposit in advance. But, if I did, it would only be for custom materials, and charged to a credit card that I could dispute if the work was not performed.

Cost Less Driveway - now you know why

OP, file a complaint with Seniors Against Crime (part of the FL Attorney General), they have several offices in the villages, not sure if any or all of these are currently open, phone number: 352-750-1914 or 352-689-4600 ext 4606, also discuss a fraud report with the local police department.

Fraud? Very hard to prove!! Crime? Prove it!! This is a civil matter. Take it to court for a refund if its even worth the hassle. And again, buyer beware. More homework should have been done since roofing and driveways are the biggests problems with workers

File a small claims suit. Let a judge decide. Small fee and just your time.

Lance Fanthorpe @ The Concrete Doctor did a fantastic job on my driveway and sidewalk at a very reasonable price.

call Edison ConCreations...highly recommended by Talk of the Villages

Do you have contact information for The Concrete Dr?

We loved the work done by Edison Concreations

My rule if you can't afford to buy your materials , you aren't a good manager , I don't use u .

deposit?
 

I'm new to Florida. Is it legal for a contractor to request a 50% deposit in FL? In Maryland, they cannot, by law, request more than 1/3.