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A home improvement contractor asked me for payment upfront. Should I pay?
Many contractors require some type of payment up front, but be cautious about paying a contractor a large sum of money in advance. Pay a reasonable down payment – perhaps 20 percent of the total cost – but reserve final payment until the job is fully completed to your satisfaction. Always get a receipt for partial payments or deposits.