Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Payment to Electrical Contractor. 2Dec 03, 2013 6:06 am Delboy We have paid the electrical contractor 50% deposit for smart wiring etc? He has started the job. He now requires the other 50% before he completes the job. What would be a fair sum to pay before completion and should I hold some back to make sure everything is working. Opinions please? Why does he want more before he's finished? What was the original agreement? If it was 50% at start and 50% at completion, then I'd stick to the original agreement. What's the benefit to you as the customer to change what was agreed before work began? regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 11868 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 6682 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 3597 |