Payment & Late Payment Policy

This Payment & Late Payment Policy ("Policy") applies to all projects and services provided by EA FREE WILLY ("Contractor"). By hiring EA FREE WILLY, the Client agrees to the following terms:

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1. Deposit (Non-Refundable)

(After 3 days of date on Contract agreement)
A non-refundable deposit of 30%-50% of the total project cost is required to secure labor, materials (if included), scheduling, and project planning.
No work will begin until the Deposit is received.

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2. Payment Structure

Payments must be made according to the following schedule unless otherwise stated in writing:
1. Deposit: Due before project scheduling.
2. Progress Payment: Due at the halfway point of the project or as milestones are completed.
3. Final Payment: Due immediately upon project completion and before release of any final documentation, warranties, or approvals.

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3. Late Payment Fees

If the Client fails to pay any required amount by the due date:

A. Daily Late Fee
A $50-$100 daily late fee will be added to the outstanding balance for every calendar day the payment is late.

B. Monthly Interest
Outstanding balances may also incur 1.5% interest per month (or the maximum allowed by state law).

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4. Failure to Provide Remaining Balance Upon Completion

If the Client fails to provide the remaining balance when the project is completed:

  • Contractor may withhold final documents, approvals, or releases.
  • Contractor may stop all additional work, cancel future services, or place a mechanic's lien (if applicable under state law).
  • Daily late fees and monthly interest will continue to apply until balance is paid in full.

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5. Costs of Collection

If the Contractor must use a collection agency, attorney, or legal process to recover unpaid amounts:

The Client is responsible for all collection costs, legal fees, filing fees, and administrative costs.

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6. Work Stoppage & Contract Termination

Contractor reserves the right to pause work or terminate the contract if payments are not made according to schedule.
Any deposit or payments made up to that point will not be refunded.

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7. Project Completion & Client Approval

Before the final payment is made, the Contractor will:

  • Provide completion photos, and/or
  • Request the Client to sign a Completion & Approval Form confirming the work has been finished.
Final payment must be made immediately after approval.

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8. Accepted Payment Methods

EA FREE WILLY accepts:

  • Check
  • Zelle
  • Cash
  • Cash App
  • Bank Transfer
Payment method must be agreed upon before starting the project.

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9. No Payment, No Release

Contractor will not release:

  • Final invoices
  • Completion documents
  • Warranty information
  • Lien waivers
  • Any additional services or materials
until the final payment is fully received.

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10. Client Responsibility

The Client agrees to have all funds ready for each payment stage.
Delays in payment may cause scheduling delays, additional fees, or project interruptions.

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11. LED Lights

LED Lights service for Prepping and Repair Walls and Ceilings surfaces has an extra cost that starts as:
~$500 per room~
~$3,500 per house~

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12. Materials and Supplies

All expenses for Materials and Supplies are the responsibility of the Client, including last-minute expenses to complete any Task. The receipts will be provided to the Client at the end of the Project for full reimbursement.