Steve was pleasant enough when he attended and his quote was average but he wanted 65% of his quoted price to be paid a whole month before the job started and the remainder on completion. I don't mind paying a token amount for a deposit before work starts for some materials and to establish a trust relationship but 65% is extortionate especially as I would have to take him on trust to do the work to a good standard. I therefore did not engage him.
Response from Weston Property Maintenance
The parts for the job that was needed was much larger than my labour, so I take parts up front...I take the deposit a month before to order parts and book the date...trust works both ways unfortunately..I have positive feedback you on the over hand Idea