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  Kieran Ray March 13, 2010 at 8:31pm

  I subcontract informally so no written contract, but only labour.
  
  I also sub contract and if it is agreed at the initial consultation I don't mind if a 5% retention is held, I prefer if it is not, but if insisted upon that is what I offer as its the standard amount in construction. If there is a defect with the workmanship i will always return to amend anyway.
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  Graeme @ BGS March 13, 2010 at 9:09pm

  I don't think it would be unreasonable if during final inspection some issues are found and a snag list of these and timescale to resolve then before final payment is to be made. Once the snags have been fixed full and final payment should be made.
  
  I don't think it would be reasonable to hold back any major percentage of the final payment for n months without valid reasons. However on some larger commercial projects 5% is kept back for three months and usually it is as the same terms have been applied to the main contractor.
  
  However having seem what a high standard of work that you and of course Mr. T knock out I am sure they will never find any issues / problems.
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 13, 2010 at 10:42pm

  if you need to do it to cover yourself/to your client. YES definitively.
  
  the main thing i feel is that the job is done 100%. sometimes problems occur , as long as it sorted its ok imo.
  
  if its for a new build or a specific time scale that is important to a customer ( a wedding maybe), in your
  
  level i suggest it is written and highlighted literally & verbally to ensure clarity.
  
  YOU DONT WANT TO LOSE OUT FINANCIALLY............. I ALWAYS STATE : FINAL PAYMENT ON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION. this confirms to me they are happy with my works......
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  claudia de yong March 14, 2010 at 9:49am

  How right you are Mr G!!!
  
  Graeme @ BGS said:

  I don't think it would be unreasonable if during final inspection some issues are found and a snag list of these and timescale to resolve then before final payment is to be made. Once the snags have been fixed full and final payment should be made.
  
  I don't think it would be reasonable to hold back any major percentage of the final payment for n months without valid reasons. However on some larger commercial projects 5% is kept back for three months and usually it is as the same terms have been applied to the main contractor.
  
  However having seem what a high standard of work that you and of course Mr. T knock out I am sure they will never find any issues / problems.
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  claudia de yong March 14, 2010 at 9:52am

  I agree- luckily it was not a question for me but I just wondered if anyone else had ever had to offer it.
  
  Robin Ainsworth said:

  if you need to do it to cover yourself/to your client. YES definitively.
  
  the main thing i feel is that the job is done 100%. sometimes problems occur , as long as it sorted its ok imo.
  
  if its for a new build or a specific time scale that is important to a customer ( a wedding maybe), in your
  
  level i suggest it is written and highlighted literally & verbally to ensure clarity.
  
  YOU DONT WANT TO LOSE OUT FINANCIALLY............. I ALWAYS STATE : FINAL PAYMENT ON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION. this confirms to me they are happy with my works......
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  claudia de yong March 14, 2010 at 9:53am

  Good to know-I haven't had to subcontract yet but it is interesting to know how it works.
  
  Kieran Ray said:

  I subcontract informally so no written contract, but only labour.
  
  I also sub contract and if it is agreed at the initial consultation I don't mind if a 5% retention is held, I prefer if it is not, but if insisted upon that is what I offer as its the standard amount in construction. If there is a defect with the workmanship i will always return to amend anyway.