Prepaying for roof post? I have to seize my roof fix (it fell in because of...

I have to seize my roof fix (it fell in because of our storm) and the cost will be around $8,000. The guy that wishes to do the work, said that he needs 1/2 the money down, earlier he begins to work on the roof....is this right, I thought you made out a contract, and if you be satified with the work THEN you remunerated them?
Why is my apartment so cold? And the...
More like a third would be more resembling it. You may want to get at smallest three bids.

My Grandfather clock won't chime or dong presently?
For a errand like that, I would ask for between 25% and 50%
down, depending on how 'dependable' the customer
seem to be.
Can i use stranded cable for outlets and...
Answers:    Asking for something down is normal. They have need of to buy supplies and most of the time need to remuneration for them when picked up. Also if you pay them partly, their supplies are paid and if for some explanation you don't/ won't pay the rest, adjectives they are out is labor. To many family don't want to pay after the available job is finished, so the person who is doing the post is just protecting their self and you.