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Contracts, Deposits & Payment Schedules
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12 discussionsIs a 10% retainage reasonable on a commercial roof replacement?
I’m reviewing payment terms for a flat-roof replacement at a small rental property and am weighing a simple schedule: 10% deposit for materials, progress payments after tear-off and…
Roofers And The Mysterious Payment Schedule: A Story Prompt
Picture this: you finally decide to fix that leaky roof (asphalt shingles, midwest, lots of wind). The roofer shows up with his crew and a clipboard, but then…
Paying in chunks as you go—smart move or risky business?
Just read an article about a startup that switched to paying their contractors based on hitting certain project milestones rather than the usual hourly or upfront lump sums.…
need urgent roof repairs—any tips on hiring a reliable contractor quick?
Storm last night did a real number on our roof and now we've got leaks in two spots. Never had to hire someone for something like this before…
when your roofer says "that's gonna cost extra..."
Okay, picture this: you've finally decided to fix that leaky roof, signed the contract, everything's good to go. Then halfway through, your roofer casually mentions that "surprise" issue…
is saving 20% for a house still realistic?
Just read an article saying the traditional 20% down payment is becoming unrealistic for most first-time homebuyers, especially with prices skyrocketing lately. Kinda makes sense, but um, curious…
Getting out of contracts without losing your sanity
I recently had to cancel a gym membership (yeah, I know, classic story), and it was honestly a nightmare. They made me jump through hoops - had to…
Roofing timeline confusion—anyone dealt with this?
Last year, we had our roof redone and the whole thing turned into a bit of a headache. We signed the contract thinking it'd be straightforward, you know,…
hypothetical scenario: roofer hands you a super vague contract...
Say you're getting your roof redone and the roofer hands you this super barebones contract - like, barely any details, just the price and a date. Feels sketchy,…
Can You Still Get Hit With a Lien After Paying Everything Off?
So, um, here's a hypothetical - say you've paid your contractor fully, everything seems good, but you didn't get any paperwork confirming they won't file a lien. Later,…