cspenc28
09-16-2011, 10:55 AM
Warning...very long winded...
Ok, so I've never hired a contractor before to do work around my house. My dad, grandfather husband and I have done all the work in my house in the three years I've owned it. And honestly, the only time my parents have hired a contractor was for A/C, and they didn't have to worry about money because they took a loan through the company. My husband never owned a home before we got married.
I'm having drywall work done in my house, just to update the house. I would have my dad help us, but it's three rooms, stairway and hallway. My husband and I have had mutiple quotes and finally decided on a company we are comfortable with, great BBB rating, good references, etc. But I don't know how I feel about this...so please help me out.
They need 1/3 of the total amount for a deposit, a 1/3 went all the materials are delivered and the rest when work is finished. They only accept cash or check...is that normal? I'm talking quite a bit of money, they are hanging the drywall, taping, mudding and priming it.
Anyway, I just need to know if anyone has gone through this and what I should expect.
Ok, so I've never hired a contractor before to do work around my house. My dad, grandfather husband and I have done all the work in my house in the three years I've owned it. And honestly, the only time my parents have hired a contractor was for A/C, and they didn't have to worry about money because they took a loan through the company. My husband never owned a home before we got married.
I'm having drywall work done in my house, just to update the house. I would have my dad help us, but it's three rooms, stairway and hallway. My husband and I have had mutiple quotes and finally decided on a company we are comfortable with, great BBB rating, good references, etc. But I don't know how I feel about this...so please help me out.
They need 1/3 of the total amount for a deposit, a 1/3 went all the materials are delivered and the rest when work is finished. They only accept cash or check...is that normal? I'm talking quite a bit of money, they are hanging the drywall, taping, mudding and priming it.
Anyway, I just need to know if anyone has gone through this and what I should expect.