Signed a contract for our bathroom remodel ($14K total) and the contractor is asking for 50% ($7K) upfront before starting. This seems like a lot? I was expecting maybe 10-20%? 💰
He says it's to buy materials and secure his schedule. That makes sense I guess, but I'm nervous about giving $7K to someone and hoping they do good work. What if something goes wrong?
What's the standard deposit for bathroom remodels? What did you pay upfront? Is 50% normal or should I negotiate?