i can't get paid for a clean out job-what should i do?

Originally Posted by IronPirate

George that's a good practice. Especially documenting before and after in case they complain about the quality of the work.

I don't ever take chances. Only occasionally when a client or someone who works for them will be there, but if anything comes up missing or broken that is not mean't to, I am not looking to be sued. Plus, I do it, so they know I am not ripping them off.

I had one retired couple one time, the husband wanted to try and give me an extra $65 (the landfill I go to, charges $65/200lbs). I told him, that it was cool, because I had someone who would take the windows and doors..that all I required was the $260 for the job (not that much stuff). He gave me a check for $300, and then a cash tip of $120.

Even with tips I keep a record of them. After I counted everthing, I wrote "PAID IN FULL" and put the amount of the tip. He signed it, and then I signed it. Then when I got home, I scanned it, and emailed them a copy of it.

Another good thing to keep in mind.