Most contractors who are good at their jobs know it and ask for the appropriate compensation for their high-quality work. "No contractor can stay in business if they’re not making money," Mitchell explains the simple logic. If a pro is asking for less money than their competitors, chances are they're using lower quality materials and paying their workers less.
#23 The Plumber Left A Little Booby Trap Over Here At The Condo I’m Renovating.. All Live. Ready To Rock And Roll The Second This Metal Door Opens Up Too Wide
#24 Was Running Low On Material, But Were Making It Work! Gotta Get This Job Done So Me And The Boys Can Get Paid!
Realtor Jen McFadyen, for example, stresses the importance of communication with your contractors. According to her, it's better to over-communicate than to pay (literally) for mistakes later. "Have all details outlined on both a hard copy and soft copy so nothing can be missed by your contractors. And I mean get granular," she writes.
#25 Is There Any Way I Can Get This Straightened Out A Little Bit?
She gives an example of over-communication with your painters. "If you ask for closets to be painted, outline each closet's location, color, difference in wall vs. ceiling vs trim paint colors, and the number of total closets that should be painted. You don't want anything to be overlooked."
#30 Hiring Experienced Cr*ckheads For Upcoming Countertop Jobs
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