Legal Question in Construction Law in Virginia

Residential Roofing

My elderly mother received the

written proposal for a new roof on

her very small beach cottage. Old

roof is in very bad shape so

everything needs to come off, and

there may be rot underneath in 2

spots. He wants a 75% deposit on

this (he is very much a local and not

about to skip town). Is she being

taken advantage of, or is this a

typical % ?


Asked on 1/16/08, 9:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Residential Roofing

It would be illegal in NJ to demand that much. I'd say no, and over 25-30%, but make sure they have a decent written agreement, with the time frame in which the work will start, and how long it will take to complete after the work commences.

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Answered on 1/18/08, 12:33 am
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: Residential Roofing

I would never recommend giving a contractor more than 30% until all materials are on site and the job is well underway. That much shouldn't differ from NJ to VA.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 1/16/08, 10:40 pm


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