What to do when job falls through

[Peter]

Can be very annoying. Does no harm to have a few jobs in limbo, in that the job's ready to go and tiles are sitting there but the person is in no rush for a month. Usually fills in any unexpected gaps.

 

[kendo1]

Can be very annoying. Does no harm to have a few jobs in limbo, in that the job's ready to go and tiles are sitting there but the person is in no rush for a month. Usually fills in any unexpected gaps.

That's what I try to do. A few good jobs coming up.

 

[Mike]

if you have some notice it helps but getting let down the night before makes it difficult

 

[bluesky]

non refundable deposit to at least cover materials and couple of days .then a %age on start day and then balance within 7 days of completion .all on proper paperwork stating it all for them to see. also send out booking form with spaces for deposit amount , 7 day notice of rights to cancel form ,waiver of right to cancel form .advised to do this by trading standards officer who i worked for(consumer act law ?) . if you dont give these forms and start work within 7 days without the right paperwork apparently they can not pay legally because you didnt give then 7 days to change their mind !!!

 

[Muse2k8]

With my terms and conditions that either wouldn't happen or they would still be liable for the full bill

 

[kendo1]

I'm too easy going. I've done three bathrooms for her brother with another one to do. She's talking about getting her kitchen done, but I'll not hold my breath. She's a lawyer btw.

How many lawyers does it take to tile a roof?

Depends how thinly you slice them.