We require an initial deposit upon signature of contract and then payments are made on a progress basis which is outlined in the business conditions of our contracts. For example, $1,000 due upon completion of demo, $1,000 due upon completion of floor framing, $1,000 due upon completion of wall framing, etc. We always leave a small portion of the total amount of the contract for punch list items (items that the customer would like addressed relating to the remodeling project once all phases have been completed, i.e., paint touch up, drawer adjustments, “finishing touches”)