I am having a set of wooden gates made for my driveway entrance. The supplier, a well-known local builders and farm supply merchant, will make them to fit, based on a standard design, with mods. to fit.
They want the full cost to be paid when placing the order. Is it fair for me to ask to with-hold 10% until delivery and inspection? I can't force them, I'm sure, but should they accept this as normal?
-- Davey.