Deposit (for contractor jobs)

Taking a deposit is how solo contractors avoid getting burned on no-shows, cold-feet customers, and front-loaded material costs they have to float.

Typical deposit sizes:

• 10-25% for small jobs ($500-$5,000)
• 25-50% for larger projects ($5,000-$25,000) — often timed: 25% on signing, 25% on material delivery
• 33% / 33% / 33% milestones for big remodels

JobPricer collects deposits via Stripe when a customer signs the quote — money lands in your bank within 2 business days, and you have proof of commitment before you order materials.