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Run off without paying, or try to pay lesser after the deed, are common complaints. Not just FL, a renovator told me too - he had to threaten stop work halfway!

For the FT, was told they can be more demanding. But it's the same comments for PRC chaps too. In their countries, customer is king and they don't mind cause a ruckus if they feel short-changed. Only in SG, local guys considered very nice and gentlemen, lol - just quietly pay up then complain on internet.