If you are planning to use a service that will
cost a lot of money, then you should:
get several
estimates
agree a fixed
price for the work
agree a timescale,
and make it clear that timing is important.
Once you have agreed a price, you cannot then
change your mind if you discover the price is high compared to that
offered by other traders. If you withhold any part of the payment
for the work, you can be taken to court. So it is important to obtain
a number of estimates before making any commitments.