Do you think it's mad to offer to pay a deposit to a kitchen fitter I haven't used before (and hasn't asked for it) for some work I'm hoping to get done asap when it's allowed??
He came to quote the week before we went into lockdown. I haven't heard back from him with the quote although at the time he seemed interested and gave an indication of dates. I should have followed up before now but been such a weird time!
I've no idea how much it will be but it's not a whole kitchen installation - just moving one unit, installing a dishwasher, replacing some of the cupboard fronts and panels. I've been wanting to get it done for ages (we need a dishwasher...being in the whole time is constant washing up!) and I have all the new fronts etc in the spare room since Feb and am worried that when we're finally out of lockdown, after losing so much work, fitters will only be interested in bigger jobs.
Feel a bit selfish with this minor problem as I'm lucky to still have permanent job and really feel for self-employed contracters. But will be frustrated if have to wait months after normality to get it done.
So wondering if it's worth emailing the guy to ask if he's still interested in doing the job at some point and [not sure of wording] say I'd be happy to pay a deposit towards it as understand it must be a difficult time and want to secure a booking?? Worried it might seem a bit offensive/laughable as shouldn't be more then 2 to 3 days work so I wouldn't want to pay deposit of more than e.g. £300. And may be risky and bonkers??