Painter, whom we hired some time ago, has now said for this new job that he wants the money upfront. Says that is now his firm's policy. (I think he's a sole trader.) What I find strange is that he's a Checkatrade member and I've thought that they had certain guidelines to which members had to adhere.
I don't intend to pay upfront - only for materials but that isn't the issue here (we have the paint). This can't be normal behaviour and surely goes against CT's regs for traders. I know that CT isn't perfect and is very hesitant to publish negative reviews but surely ..?