I have found it best to take labor deposits. Depending on the scope of the build the deposits may be large or small sums. I make all my customers pay for parts before I order them, and I take anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000 deposits on labor. Once the labor deposit has been used, we get together to go over the progress and then get another deposit. I started doing this after I ended up in your situation once. Never had to wait for another dollar.
Glad to hear you got your money.
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