Always get multiple bids....

[hakrjak]

The reason you should always get multiple bids for any project or work you are having done... This is not a joke at all -- Check out these bids I got today for some work on my latest flip house:

Stucco front bricks on house:
Contractor #1: $5750
Contractor #2: $805

Install bath tub in bath room:
Plummer #1: $841 (And wanted to do some other things he thought were necessary which would raise the price to $1850)
Plummer #2: $180

I like to make money like the next guy, but do these guys thing I am a rank amateur here? ROFL...

Cheers,

- Hakrjak

 

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[hatterasguy]

Most of the subs are hurting so you can beat them up pretty good. Just don't beat them up so good that you get crap work.

 

[hakrjak]

Most of the subs are hurting so you can beat them up pretty good. Just don't beat them up so good that you get crap work.

I can hire a crack head for $8 an hour to do just about anything, but you get what you pay for.

Yeh, crack heads are where I draw the line. Why would I use a crackhead for $8 an hour when I can get a perfectly good drunk for $10 an hour that shows up on time and is actually able to function between the hours of 8am-5pm?

:groove:

- Hakrjak

 

[andviv]

I know you guys probably have way more experience hiring contractors than me (I've done it only for five years) but I restrain myself of talking about the people that work for me in that way. I may be overpaying, but I don't deal with that type of situations you are implying/describing.

 

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[hakrjak]

hehe -- Just seems like an innevitable in this business. After working with tradesman for close to 10 yrs now, and being around that business a lot while a kid -- it seems like 90% of painters are alcoholics, maybe 80% of drywall guys, and 70% of roofers... haha Hey I'm not their Mommy, if they can show up and work their asses off between 8am-5pm, I don't care that they head straight to the bar at quitting time, to each their own.

- Hakrjak

 

[hatterasguy]

Yeah, most are boozers or on drugs of some sort, or just crazy. The construction industry is full of interesting people, thats for sure.