Is It Common to Be Asked to Pay 30% Deposit for a Roof Repair?

OhNoUShiz on 15/05/2020 - 09:51

Hi there,

I have recently received a quotation to do the following works.

Removal all job-specific rubbish & debris from site at $0.

Removal of all existing cement work, re-bedding of hips
(replacing cement with brand new cement structure),
flexible pointing applied over the top of new cement work
creating a water tight seal (water proof sealant) at $1,820.00.

Application of storm seal in valley area to prevent birds and
vermin entering through the roofline. Product has a inbuilt
adhesion, which holds the valley cuts in place and will direct
the heavy rainfall down the valley iron to prevent water entry
into roof line at $390.00.

Mandatory supply/installation/removal of safety rail for the
duration of the job at $350.00.

Replacement of tiles due to broken noses or fractures tiles,
Supply and fit X roof tiles at $150.00.

Total cost is $2710 inclusive of GST. 7 years warranty for the entire roof.

They are asking for 30% deposit to book in the repairs. Is this common?

Thank you.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • zonra on 15/05/2020 - 09:55

    Removal all job-specific rubbish & debris from site at $0.

    Not specificlly your question but it sounds like they’ll be able to skip this step and not have any money deducted from the bill.

    • OhNoUShiz on 15/05/2020 - 09:57

      Yeah, could but but it could also be they are removing all rubbish and debris at no cost. They give me a break down of what they will be doing for the amount they will charge.

  • netjock on 15/05/2020 - 10:03
    +1

    Negotiate it down to say 10%, then tell them 20% on the day they are arrive. Put your negotiating skills to work.

    • OhNoUShiz on 15/05/2020 - 10:07

      Yeah, this sounds like a plan. Thank you. I am not sure if they will budge but i will try.

  • Mackeg02 on 15/05/2020 - 10:09
    +1

    just be careful they don't take the deposit and run.

  • GG57 on 15/05/2020 - 10:15
    +3

    Have you checked out any references for other works they have done? I would focus on that rather than the % deposit.

    I don't have a problem with paying a deposit for works, where I can reasonably trust them. It is a two-way street, they don't actually know if you will pay if they don't have your deposit.

    • OhNoUShiz on 15/05/2020 - 10:28

      They did have good reviews on google reviews and they are also one of the preferred supplier for a major real estate. I am not sure if this is sufficient.

      • pformag on 15/05/2020 - 10:45

        Are they a member of HIA or Master Builders?

        • TheBilly on 15/05/2020 - 11:35
          +1

          Being an industry association member doesn't mean anything for the reputation of the tradesman or the quality of their work. Being a member of the MBA or HIA is just a matter of paying a fee and the rest is history. What you want to look at is whether they are licenced at this website.

          https://www.onegov.nsw.gov.au/publicregister/#/publicregiste…

      • GG57 on 15/05/2020 - 10:50

        It is your decision; they sound ok to me.
        I would certainly pay a deposit; if you negotiate that down all the better.

  • knk on 15/05/2020 - 10:22
    +3

    Probably just covering their upfront costs.

    • PugHugger on 15/05/2020 - 11:10
      +3

      This - I've done fencing and landscaping recently (or rather outsourced them). Both required 30% deposits but given they needed to order the relevant materials before they could start I consider that pretty reasonable.

  • pformag on 15/05/2020 - 10:46

    Any chance you are in WA?

  • thatonethere on 15/05/2020 - 13:49

    Just pay with credit card and that way if they run away, just chargeback

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