Trustworthy contractor or no?

[Roselin G.]

hello!

I’m working or attempting to work with a contractor who wants $1000 deposit before he’ll give me a breakdown of the renovation. I gave him a list of updates and he quoted me 60-75k. I asked for a breakdown so I can decide what stays or goes and he says he isnt able to comply bc our contract says services cant be rendered until I deposit 1000k and providing a quote of the work is part of his service.  I spoke with him multiple times that signing the contract to work with him is contingent upon providing a breakdown of cost for work. I havent paid the 1k. He also brought a dumpster to the house..not sure why??? He is a well known builder around the area and has built other homes we know of. 

seems very off to me but I am also new to this..help would be so appreciated.