From the Forum: Is It a Good Idea to Withhold Final Payment When a Renovation Is Finished?

A reader is looking to do a gut renovation and they’re wondering about practices for contractor payment. They want to know if holding back part of the final sum is common, and are wondering if contractors come back to make repairs even when the job is complete.

Please chime in with any advice below.

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