What shouldn't you say to a contractor? · 1.I am a licensed contractor in New York for 10 years. I deal very well with Home Depot because of the veteran discount they offer us, which also greatly reduces customer material. I ask you to detail the material and give me a detailed receipt. I also ask the customer to do the same anywhere they want.
Once done, we both compared and opted for the cheapest one. For some reason, Veterans Discount always wins. I needed to tear off the carpet and place it on artificial wood, with an approximate value of 1800 square feet. They had the prices and all that, but they wanted 100% up front.
Literally, we were going to receive a quote from them, but that prepayment business wasn't working. I like how you mentioned that you should get at least 3 different offers when looking for a contractor. Many family members are building new homes, so these tips might help. Thanks for all the tips on how to interact with a contractor. The advice on disclosing your budget applies EVERYWHERE.
I showed this video to my wife and then they called us to get the prices of an implement for a tractor. Guess which of the two scored the best? I would love to get advice. I hired a guy for a simple bathroom renovation: tiles, electricity and new accessories. He sent a budget and said it would be about 3 weeks at most. The second day of work I asked him for a contact, with dates, etc.
He brought a guy who barely spoke English and left him in the inkwell. A lot of tiles had to be replaced. The contractor has been disrespectful and unprofessional. Numerous mistakes and you lie about them. What should I do? Excellent video, every word is 100% true.
In my experience (a top-to-bottom remodel of a duplex), first-rate (read expensive) contractors give you a very professional and detailed estimate, but then again, you're paying a VERY HIGH price. Almost everyone else writes the budget in sloppy handwriting or in a cryptic email. I'm exaggerating a bit, but to get 3 half-decent estimates you have to call 30 people. I have the experience of paying depending on the completion of a project in increments (from 20 to 40%, etc.) with respect to the balance of the amount. Can I stipulate in the contract that if I have to pay for corrections based on an inspection? The cost will be deducted from the balance of the contracted amount.
Great information and an even better presentation. I have worked in this business for more than 20 years and appreciate the accurate information. Another “contractor trick” is to overorder materials, then the contractor returns them and receives a refund. Makes you value honest contractors more.
I will be having a conversation with my contractor for the next 2 weeks and have collected useful new ideas.
