ALWAYS GET A DEPOSIT if possible! Just because you haven't been burned only means that you haven't run into the situation that a lot of us see out there. Sure if I know you I will do the job without a deposit but if I do not know you, even if you are GC, I get a MOBILIZATION fee BEFORE the work starts.
If the job is under $500.00 I do not get a deposit. If it is over $500 I get a signed contract and a deposit or I will pass on the job.
I have paid enough lawyers in my day.
Liens and lawyers are not near as good as having at least SOME of your money when it all goes bad..
Those of you folks who have never lost a penny you are an exception NOT the rule.
Thanks for the great replies!
-regards
Mustang
