Before money moves

Check whether the deposit is getting ahead of the work.

A remodel deposit can be normal. The risk is when early payments are not tied to written milestones, material evidence, inspection triggers, or final closeout leverage.

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Deposit risk check

Enter the payment amounts and source evidence.

Contract total Deposit due now Next payment before major progress

Material order documentationOrdered materials, supplier, confirmation, delivery timing, and what the deposit covers are in writing. Payment milestones in writingEach payment connects to completed work, delivered materials, passed inspections, or closeout. Final holdback for punch list and closeoutMoney remains unpaid until cleanup, punch list, closeout documents, and final signoff are complete. Change-order approval rulesExtra work requires written approval and explains labor, materials, markup, timing, and payment. Permit and inspection responsibilityThe contract says who handles permits, inspections, engineering, and code-required changes. License, insurance, and warranty paperworkCurrent paperwork is available before signing or sending the deposit.

Result

0% Clarify before paying

Some pieces may be reasonable, but the written support is not strong enough yet.

Deposit due now 0% $0

Early payments 0% $0

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What reduces deposit risk?

Material proof

Deposit purpose, supplier orders, invoices, confirmations, and delivery timing.

Milestone evidence

Work completed, material delivered, inspection passed, or closeout completed before payment.

Approval rules

Written change-order approval before extra work starts or extra money is due.

End leverage

Holdback tied to punch list, cleanup, final documents, and closeout.

This tool is educational and is not legal, inspection, engineering, construction, licensing, lien, contractor-vetting, or financial advice. Bid Before Build reviews quote-risk signals in your source documents and does not guarantee contractor performance or project outcomes.