Steve007

Hi, 1) New to this forum and just picking the brains of the experts to help. I do DIY but got builder in to do an extension. they requested 95% of the money on a ‘final invoice’ and there is still about 2 days of work to go. They texted me in the evening asking for £7k the next day with ‘need to pay loads of wages…’ I think it would be foolish to hand it over as it’s too early and no incentive for snags, chase up building cert, etc. Jobs not done yet. We have paid 83% so far and I think we are being reasonable and want to be seen as that. 2) Should render scratch coat be about 2 inches below DPC? It’s also about 2 inches above the ground. Is it too low. Any help appreciated. Thanks