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@Alex Varner generally speaking, when a contractor asks for that much up front, it's because he/she does not have enough money or credit to purchase materials for the job.

A Tennessee contractor's license is required BEFORE bidding or offering a price, for projects $25,000 and up (includes materials and labor), as a prime (general) contractor; and also subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and masonry are also required to be licensed as a contractor, ...

A Tennessee contractor's license is required BEFORE bidding or offering a price, for projects $25,000 and up (includes materials and labor), as a prime (general) contractor; and also subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and masonry are also required to be licensed as a contractor, ...

10 Signs of a Bad Contractor & Tips on Finding a Great One Making Extreme Promises. ... They're Unfamiliar With Required Permits. ... Asking for Payments in Cash. ... They're Not Responsive When You Contact Them. ... They Don't Want to Provide a Written Contract. ... Constantly Changing Their Pricing. ... Showing Up to the Job Late.

The Home Improvement law prohibits contractors from asking for a down-payment of more than 1/3 of the total contract.

The exact deposit amount contractors ask for upfront varies and is especially dependent on the size of the project. For relatively small jobs, like a $16,000 bathroom remodel, contractors may ask for a 50% deposit. For large jobs, like a $100,000 full-home renovation, a 10%–20% deposit is more typical.

Tennessee Handyman License Requirements Without a license, you can perform general construction, carpentry, and residential maintenance projects valued at under $3,000.

A: It's not uncommon for contractors to ask for a down payment up front to secure your spot on their schedule or purchase some of the job materials in advance. Asking for more than half of the project cost up front, though, is a big red flag.

Up to a 50% Deposit Can Be Reasonable Almost every contractor charges a homeowner a deposit on a remodeling contract. Up to 50% of the total project cost can be reasonable, although 10% to 30% is more common.