How much deposit?

I will be supplying all the fixtures and fittings for a bathroom refurb. I know a deposit will be requested to secure the job but what percentage should this be considering that it is the labour I will be paying for.

Asked by Teresa on 22nd Jun 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"We as a business do stage payments.
25% to secure start date
25% once removal of old suite completed.
25% once tiling completed
25% on completion"
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Oct 2025 - report
"Hi Teresa. Depends on size of the job
If it is over 5k we ask 10% deposit. If it is under 5k we don't ask for deposit.
Thanks Glen"
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"I would suggest 25% to secure the job and then depending on size of work a stage payment system to be arranged with the tradesman."
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Hi Teresa. I cant speak for trade as a whole because everyone does things slightly differently. As an independent, I charge a standard £100 - £150 deposit to secure the work and start date. I then deduct the deposit from the overall cost of installation and divide by two. Half paid in the day we commence the work and the final half paid upon completion of work. Hope that helps."
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
"100% of material costs including the Vat for the items"
Answered on 22nd Jun 2026 - Member since Oct 2025 - report
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