I wouldn't pay upfront for that job - I can't see that they will be so inflexible as to lose the business if you don't want to go for either of those options. Have you spoken to them or is this all 2nd hand?
I had an email confirming it after I asked for clarity on what MIL had been told. Guy we're dealing with seems a bit of a shyster so I think I'll say to go back and say no and see what happens.
I wouldn't pay upfront for that job - I can't see that they will be so inflexible as to lose the business if you don't want to go for either of those options. Have you spoken to them or is this all 2nd hand?