I usually will with hold 10% for outstanding work until its completed. I also put an excessive amount of things in writing to clarify things before having any work started and a statement that all changes need to be in writing signed by both parties with costs associated. Doing this has resolved most issues I have with contractors.
I think that peoples fear with paying before everything is done is that the contractor would just take off and not finish the last details. Do the people who arent paying identify reasons or do they just ignore you.
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