Delayed payments driving me nuts—does this ever get easier?

Those milestone payments make a ton of sense, but I’ve always wondered—how detailed do you get with your written estimates? Like, do you break out every single task or just the big stuff? I’m worried about getting nickel-and-dimed if I don’t spell it all out.

I’m worried about getting nickel-and-dimed if I don’t spell it all out.

Yeah, been there. I used to just list the big stuff, but after a client asked if “paint” included the ceiling fans (?!), I started breaking it down more. Not every nail, but enough so nobody’s confused... or surprised.