Contractors Be Like...

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[@rudysuchil213]

“Y’all see the Django is completely unchained?” 😂😂😂

[@gertrudechelangat9047]

Laughed so hard at that one 😂😂

[@dmuzik3740]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MilanAC1987]

I had to pause it 😭😭😭😭😖

[@mukhtar__]

i lost it there 😂😂😂😂

[@BrushCountryAg06]

My favorite line!

[@Mark-eh3mv]

This isn't even a joke. My office manager (a woman) got a quote last week for a new bathroom faucet to repair a leak. The quote was over $700. I went out on Saturday and fixed it in 30 minutes for $37 with a faucet from Home Depot . I always thought this was just a joke, but it is absolutely real.

[@Raldazzar2]

Actually, it's stories like that that MAKE this a joke. if situations like THAT never happened it wouldn't be relatable, but you go off! :D - Also, you're a mug if you charged them anything less than $300.

[@HowlingEcko]

It goes $150 to call out the service tech, $425 for labor, $75 for materials, $115 for overhead, $110 contractor's profit = cost to customer

[@christopherthomas9041]

The irony is fixing a leaky faucet is usually just a bad seat/spring which is like 3-5$ for a set :)

[@woodside4life]

@@christopherthomas9041 Not if your Django is unchained.

[@alannelson6723]

Mark, I hope you bought the right time correct faucet..... If not.... You might have to charge more....🤣

[@reinab9843]

“2 and a half star contracting” 🤣🤣🤣

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Got the shirts and everything lmfao!

[@justinmyho5235]

Lol, didn't even notice the shirts.. For real they should sell some of these items as merch. It would be fun to wear and you'd have instant connection with people you run into who get the joke.

[@MR-nl8xr]

" I think we can get this done, with just like, an air filter? "

[@ronin_returns]

Two and a half stars is really great for a Michelin guide rating.

[@reinab9843]

@@justinmyho5235 I would definitely buy the merch lol

[@TheBradleyBliss]

I remember when I had a flat on my first car and they said I had to replace all my tires because they’re all 5 years too old but my car was nearly brand new 😂

[@galamander_1327]

The saddest thing is when someone buys a new car but the tires were manufactured over 5 years ago. The dealer probably switched them. That dealership got reported to the car manufacturer.

[@superman9772]

i would told 'em... "well put some "new" air in 'em then"

[@MR-nl8xr]

Auto Mechanics doing part time as Construction Contractors, these guys seem super pro!

[@ethanblack6852]

Next time look every tire as the date when it was made it’s right by “DOT” it goes week year (3217) that tire was made on the 32nd week of 2017

[@legowelt0809]

Depending on how Oldman worn down the tires are u can’t just put on 1 new tire add the car would not be in balance.. at least that’s the logic behind it. It’s not always necessary though

[@CanisoGaming]

Bro I swear whenever I see that first guy popup I know the skit's gonna be showcasing the most epic scammy handyman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tunilalao1896]

@03:54 He literally thought THE JANGO WAS UNCHAINED 🤣🤣🤣

[@wherami]

I love the word vomit they come to at one point lol

[@MR-nl8xr]

Do I know you from somewhere?

[@ericlanglois2501]

I experienced this recently! Wanted to change floors from tile to wood, they quoted me 20,000$ for a 1000 sq foot house. Said they would have to redo the foundation and yadayada. I did it myself for a few grand including material.

[@krown1188]

@@SonicCloudLinknaah for 1000 sq should be about $5000 material and $5000 labor. At that price they’re making $15,000 for what would take me maybe 7 days by myself including all new molding

[@krown1188]

@@SonicCloudLink I misread the comment, didn’t see the fact that they’re changing it from tile, that adds a lot of work. Still 20,000 is pretty high. $15,000 is more reasonable

[@krown1188]

@@SonicCloudLink and there should be very little waste for hardwood if it’s done properly.

[@mariosaab2896]

@eric Langlois Damn that's my exact story. I'm not paying 20Gs but I haven't decided whether to do it myself or keep the carpet. Any advice?

[@Niff407]

As a contractor, you can build almost an entire room for $1,300 in materials. It's the labor that gets you. So I'm guessing they were charging you $20 a square foot. And I'm also guessing that they had to tear out all the tile on a thousand square feet and then repour self-leveling concrete down in order to put the flooring in so that it's level. Yeah, I probably would have done it for half as much or less depending on other details

[@lamario295]

How the hell he still managed to stay married when he ain't got a roof put back on his house since '09?

[@b22chris]

Housing in LA is TOUGH! 😂

[@snicker12]

😂🤣

[@barnacleboy7375]

“You’ve got AI” had me unconscious lmao

[@rodion1911]

"These Banshees looks like they are not from Inisherin".....lmao

[@MR-nl8xr]

TF >.

[@scarter9876]

Sadly, we have all had this experience. Your bits always hit home!! thanks for sharing this.

[@patrickmatsinko4054]

Erik Griffin! This really makes me miss Workaholics

[@2Sor2Fig]

Confused Human Nikki is the best, because we've all been there. Also, dealing with my mechanic taught me that I need to learn more about my car... Can't blame him, I'd try get an extra few hundred bucks out of me too.

[@jim6070]

I like the shirts...2.5 star contractors. I would like one of those.

[@joshuafelde1101]

I’m an independent contractor and this exactly what those companies do

[@fabiancanada8876]

And contractors/self employed trades people as well. They know exactly how long it will take them and they just hand out ridiculous high quotes. I know of an electrician who made 1500$ in a 6 hour day in labour!!! He knew exactly how long it will take him and he knew exactly what the materials would cost... it is the Wild West around here right now. On the upside: if you are honest, reliable and do good work you will have more work and happy customers than you can ever handle. Minimum wage is 15$/h and the average income 25$/h.

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

Having been a contractor, people often think that you are like this, even when you are not. But, when you are honest, they still ask if you give a discount for cash. I always told them that I didn’t, as I always paid my tax on it. If you don’t put any cash through your books, the tax office notices, and can end up investigating you closely. I did have one job I went to, which I was told had a fault on the boiler (furnace). When I checked it, I found that a part had been intentionally loosened. I realised that it was one of those rogue trader TV shows. After all, the family had seemed too perfect, if you know what I mean. I explained to them what I had found, and that I had reconnected the wire. I said that I wasn’t charging them, as I realised that it was a setup situation for a show. They were surprised, as apparently I had been the only engineer, that had reported the correct fault. I thought anything that I charged them would look bad on TV, so I thought it better to take the loss. I have no idea if I ever made the Final Cut of the show or not.

[@1Plebeian]

you got a pat on the back and a "have a nice day" award. But good job.

[@radfoo72]

Flashback to Mechanics Be Like😆 But Stevie is missing😒

[@MrTesla2012]

Exactly like u r going to just service ur car , just oil and filter and then ... booom ... mechanics making u start to think about selling the car itself:D

[@madridsmedia]

This can actually be a scene in a netflix movie, really good

[@fabiancanada8876]

Know of an electrician who made 1500$/day in labour (thats getting close to 200$/h). They give people quotes knowing exactly how long it will take them to do it. We had a guy hook the gas line up (from a small BBQ tank trough the wall right to the stove). Took him 20 min and he charges 400$. I am guessing the materials were around 35$. But hey, he needs to pay for that new 100k truck right. And it took him 10 min to drive to us from his place so I mean it all needs to be compensated.

[@sandesque888]

Reminds me of when the tire shop advised me to replace rear shocks on my SUV for $370, since they were "about to fail." 200k miles later they still good!

[@AK56fire]

At 2:39 the dude says: that asbestos, and then the other guy says: it's moving, you've got an AI... meaning it's "Asbestos Intelligence" ... Hahahahaha.... 😂😂

[@RalphHenryxx]

“You got AI” 😂😂

[@Thomas-ib8fe]

I love your work Nikki! Great stuff!

[@johnserosanguineous1886]

D-D-D-Django is COMPLETELY unchained. Ur gonna need at least 12 Roto-rooter American Dad ties.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Got the shirts made and everything lmfao!

[@yankinwaoz]

Awesome. I loved Erik Griffin on Workaholics. He is so damn funny.

[@TJ_Gonser]

Omg it’s Montez from workaholics😂

[@joeybagodonuts6683]

Hilarious, but at the same time too true... If you don't laugh you'll cry! This should become a psa. And required viewing for all homeowners.

[@DD-ko1nn]

This is the truest thing I've seen in awhile.

[@rango-konk]

1st Comment. Comment from India. I found this channel during COVID pandemic here in India. Been lovin' it ever since. Love from India Nikki.

[@tommynikon2283]

LoL!; I can completely relate...because I hate contractors. I feel like every fucker who could barely graduate highschool is now, magically, "a contractor". Like my external keypad dying on my garage opener a few weeks ago....Contractor comes out, says the pad and motor aren't talkin', and a whole new motor is needed. I ask how much; he goes....about $600. I ask how long it would take....."a couple hours". I said fuck it, I just won't use that keypad.

[@b22chris]

@@DuffyGabi agreed. It only takes like 10-15 minutes (if you’re going slow) to program a new remote/pad to a garage door.

[@TheTexican05]

Sadly contractors are a lot like the repair shops and mechanics of my industry (automotive): Deceptive, inaccurate, and flat out overcharging for what’s needed. The work is often piss poor to shoddy. I’m the one everything comes to when the first places screw it all up. 🤦‍♂️ Back on topic: Nikki’s acting and editing is still top shelf! ❤️ 🙌

[@ArneyO7]

My coworker had to have a minor foundation repair in his basement. They used like 5 bags of quick concrete mix and it took 3 people 2 days of labor and they charged him $13,400. And they didn't even clean up afterward.

[@fabiancanada8876]

I heard of a guy who quoted a a price for a new concrete foundation. The material cost were 20k (concrete, rebar, excavation, insulation,...). The contractor just texted him via cell phone with a total of 40k. Thats 20k in labour and 3 guys will do that in 3 days. It is absolutely nuts.

[@BaraAleia]

This is pure gold!🤣🤣🤣

[@AustinShockSS]

Had to do an HVAC inspection for a house we were selling and the guy told my wife that he was going to shut off the heat since the system had an “outdated” exhaust pipe. Can you imagine that? Middle of winter! 2 little kids too. He tried to scare her into have work done. Fortunately I made a visit to that HVAC place and all of the sudden “sorry, new tech blah blah “.

[@shreekarbharadwaj]

LOL, this was so funny, very similar to the "mechanics be like" one though.........

[@LoganAllec]

this is the damn truth

[@4stringz.]

Erik Griffin is hilarious!

This is relatable, applies to mechanics too.

[@yankinwaoz]

Brilliant name for the company too! "Two and half star contracting". ha ha!

[@MR-nl8xr]

Can't get cheap customers calls, if you ain't getting customers calling.

[@3YZ-TS191]

"Banshees in the back yard"? "Django completely unchained"? Guys...really?!?🤣🤣🤣

[@Avianthro]

Next target for Nikki: Doctors. You think contractors are bad? Hohoho!

[@Henesseyjones]

😂 she already as a la doctors sketch

[@Avianthro]

@@Henesseyjones Great! Thanks for the tip!

[@poudelsan3980]

I have multiple scans to prove that they are way worst.

[@Avianthro]

@@poudelsan3980 I don't doubt it one bit, even without seeing your scans. The truth is that medical malpractice is the nation's deadliest "disease", and the Medical Industrial Complex is an even greater waster of resources and human life time than the Military IC.

[@radhiadeedou8286]

@@poudelsan3980 how does it work in the US? In my country, when a doctor asks for a scan, the money you pay to get the scan goes to a completely different doctor

[@debunkinghistory214]

GC / property manager here. Funny but the accuracy isn't all there; accurate would be three contractors, one tells you $5k one tells you $20k and one tells you $50k for the same job, all with a straight face. Just this week I saw quotes of $10k and $40k labor for the same job. And big-timing / mocking the customer over lack of the tiny corner of knowledge they happen to specialize in, dead on.

[@fabiancanada8876]

Around here a contractor are shooting for 100-300$/h

[@debunkinghistory214]

@@fabiancanada8876 Yeah it's silly. I'll even pay $100 for HVAC or plumber if I'm in a pinch and it's not a huge job. More than that no, there are skilled guys for mechanicals who will charge $65-75 and lower, and less for work like drywall and framing. If I can tell a guy is not happy with that I just keep looking.

[@fabiancanada8876]

@@debunkinghistory214 Minimum wage around here is 15$/h and there are a ton of people working for it. I do understand that it is a job and that you have less responsibility, less risk, etc. Still, you have to keep that in your mind. An average salary is around 45,000/year so that is around 25$/h. Also keep in mind that a lot of the trades people have cash opportunities- this counts almost as double. So making 50$/h cash is like making 100$ gross. Yes, you better not be in a hurry if you need somebody to do some work for you

[@catmfoley]

Literally dealing with this situation now. womp womp.

[@jeromederouette2922]

u keep on getting even better!!!!! that one is sooooo true!!!!!

[@pranavps851]

Old wine, new bottle. This is basically that garage sketch. Even the actors are reprising their roles. Last time it was a shawshank issue. Now it's a django issue.

[@cps102]

Awesome callback to the mechanics video! Hilarious.

[@foodlover2236]

Amazingly but sadly so true and so well performed! Outstanding 😂😂😂😂 Keep it up

[@michaelgreco3648]

Did not expect to see Erik Griffin that's awesome!

[@AK56fire]

At 1:06, the guy is laughing like an animated coyote.. It's fucking hilarious... 😂😂😂😂

[@lovedeathdisco]

this happens in my 1992 acura integra every time i use cy young glue to hold those nft's together, too! it's not just a house problem afterall. good to know☝🏼

[@SheriMaass]

Love it! I cant find u on rumble though. Im weening myself off youtube

[@burnttoast1076]

Finding a good contractor is harder than finding a husband.

[@fabiancanada8876]

Yes, we are about to build another house and I am so glad that we have the skill to do it ourselves. Finding somebody is hard enough but finding somebody decent for a fair price is almost impossible. But it really opens up opportunity for business if you are reliable and fair you will have more work and happy customers than you could ever handle.

[@AK56fire]

At 2:31, reference to the movie "The banshees of Inisherin " has been made... That was ridiculously brilliant... 😂😂

[@MikeP_]

At least the shawshank didn't need redemption this time, this would have been even more expensive!

[@JayCarver]

Everybody knows whenever you have "asbestos" that you definitely "got AI" ... 😂😂😂

[@AK56fire]

At 2:24: Danjgo is completely unchained... What...!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@eddycurrent413]

so when your favor leaks all over the ceiling below does your friend insurance cover the repair

[@ultimateactivitiesdude2685]

“Cy Young glue” 😂

[@freedomfaction100]

"Django is complete unchained" hahahahahahah

[@christopherjyu]

Omg Eric Griffin, the man, the myth, the legend…the bad friend

[@thewebstylist]

And the Django is even unchained!!😂

[@jessepilgrimmmusic6291]

As Joel said, everyone loves contractors

[@MrKalik512]

"An air filter and some masking tape"😂

[@clackman622]

800K pls

[@dismasdismas4446]

you can have mine

[@yeshua6247]

"That's a wrap! Bottle it up!"

[@CanisoGaming]

"you got a AI"???? XDDD

[@JoeVirella]

the Django is completely unchained wtf xD xD

[@offroader9965]

Back in 09’ lol

[@blampfno]

Former subcontractor here; this is practically a documentary.

[@MrGrimlocke]

It's cool that you got Erik Griffin in this

[@preezypatel]

Getting Erik Griffin is dope

[@epm8593]

Hey, are those mechanics. LoL. I'm curious about their next job.

[@Xiams]

This exact scenario but at an auto repair shop

[@makstod6903]

This is a useful video for spreading awareness of this, despite being comedic. Recently I was interested in repainting some parts of my leather car seat, the guy quoted me 1k and explained how you have to do the whole seat plus the other one so that you cant see the difference, and that there was no way to simply paint them because if you didn't put some more chemicals the color would last for only a few days. I said thank you because it was ridiculous what he was saying, bough special leather for 15 bucks and repainted what i needed. That was months ago, you can't tell the difference and it is still like the first day. Should I give myself the 1K since that's what he would have stolen from me? Lol

[@anthonygerace332]

It is very important to make sure that your Django is unchained!

[@AK56fire]

That head jerk at 3:24 is so apt. It seems like the dude in glasses is lamely trying to prevent himself from getting recognised by her husband/bf..

[@leeh6317]

She was absolutely right on one thing… cross pumps ARE expensive….

[@sailaab]

Damn! I thought this happened only here. It happens in the west too?

[@MajorCaliber]

I guess you could say she's OVER-acting (especially the fingers-to-the-lips fearful looks), but THAT'S what makes it hilarious! 🤣

[@danzwku]

1:53 "This woman" ?! On International Woman's Day?! The nerve.

[@MrPickles1987]

Holy shit, that's Montez from Workaholics. Hell yes!!

[@dalehenry4694]

It's floppy 😂😂

[@mikki7522]

"You got AI" 🤣

[@1Sarradd]

Been a rough day. I needed this. Your shit always makes me laugh. Love from NE Ohio🖤🩵🖤

[@philochristos]

You got AI! LOL

[@selispeks]

Did you call John Moore Services in Houston? Lol this is what they do to everyone.

[@tom.allez2134]

It’s hilarious because it’s so true 😂😂😂

[@kamranforghani]

The issue with contractors is that you always call me for one issue and then tell you have 20 other issues that needs to be fixed and you pay them and the end the initial issue isn't solved and you end up paying thousands of hundreds of dollars.

[@allenjanvalie]

oh damn u got erik griffin to do a skit! nice

[@mycrowbyohm7570]

Y’all were totally shadow banned after those pandemic vids. I actually thought they took you down. Have not seen a single promoted video for you all year (even though I’m a sub and used to get them all the time). I just happened across you on Facebook and was like “NIKKI!!” Keep up the beautiful work, you comedy gods.

[@malluflixofficial]

Is that Eddie boy ?

[@andalibsamandari4977]

Nikki skits go hard

[@stevekaspar1396]

Unfortunately this shit happens every day

[@Huios1000]

Good to see Montez

[@letitswissarmy]

some of these subtitles are doubled 😂

[@rkturty]

“2.5 star contracting”

[@realhi-fihelplarry8047]

Brilliant.

[@AppByDesign]

Erik's logo is all over the place lol... Had to take a couple goes at that one