Hiring a Contractor: 9 Things You MUST Know

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@cristianstoica4544
@cristianstoica4544 Жыл бұрын
Long time ago I've learned that the project is not the project. The project is finding the right people to do the project
@moparcasey3135
@moparcasey3135 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather told me the more you can do for yourself the less you’ll have to depend on other people, I try to live by that.
@matthewtaylor2185
@matthewtaylor2185 Жыл бұрын
I've all but given up on finding a mechanic who can do more than change oil in a 20 or more year old vehicle...or even our newer minivan. Gotta just do it myself even though I'm slow and hate doing it. I'm holding off now on getting my hvac looked at because we really need a new system, but I don't want to duct tape a new unit to 40 years worth of cobbled up junky duct work that needs to come out and get redone. Gonna have to do the prep work myself because I don't trust anyone at any price to do a thorough job.
@mrwaterschoot5617
@mrwaterschoot5617 Жыл бұрын
my brother suggested if you want it done correctly do it yourself. mike rowe does voice overs for discovery channel of deadliest catch. and of course he is the star of dirty jobs. work is the beauty of the beholder. everyone has a different way the job gets done. if you wanit it done your way do it yourself. then you take all the responsibility for the mistakes and it was done like frank Sinatra sang i had regrets yet to few to mention and i did it my way.
@matthewtaylor2185
@matthewtaylor2185 Жыл бұрын
@mrwaterschoot5617 I am particular, but it's not just about my way. if I drop a vehicle off at a mechanic and leave detailed description of the problems a with say a hood latch, and all they do us reassemble the broken one and don't even check to see if it works, there is a serious disconnect. I'll be happy to pay for parts and time, just fix it. I'd rather be doing something else. This is a 2011 Toyota guys, it should be a common fix, and it is a safety issue if my hood won't stay latched. If they want to charge me for replacing the same backup light switch I already replaced twice, but it keeps blowing the fuse and the switch, I don't think the switch is the problem. You're a mechanic shop, track it down...but they don't, and won't.
@focusedfowl8981
@focusedfowl8981 Жыл бұрын
Same thing from my grandfather, the greatest generation were the epitome of “jacks of all trades” honest, charitable ….I aspire to be the same.
@cbucha
@cbucha Жыл бұрын
Ain't that the truth 💯
@imout671
@imout671 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a contractor and I've got no employees. I do all my own work. Occasionally I bring in electricians or plumbers and I explain to the home owner and the tradesman I'm not profiting on their work and the homeowner pays them separately. I just do drywall, stairs, doors, int/ext painting, bathroom updates, concrete patios.... all kinds of small stuff. I get 50% up front and the rest the day I finish. I always got more work than I can do. You can make a very good living being and honest man and doing good work...I never understood the crooks when many could do better doing honest work. I really appreciate your channel. Wish I had time to watch more. Ya'll be blessed
@JW-mx3qg
@JW-mx3qg Жыл бұрын
@imout671 Not sure where you are located, but asking 50% up front to do work is in itself against the law and therefore illegal (aka dishonest) If any contractor would ask me to give $$ up front, what guarantees me that this person would not just run off with the money?
@InspiredCraftsman
@InspiredCraftsman Жыл бұрын
@JW-mx3qg why is it illegal to ask for 50% up front? Isn't that just a deposit for the work?
@R_B62
@R_B62 Жыл бұрын
As a semi retired contractor of 25+ years. If I Don t know the customer, they will pay a materials deposit up front with several scheduled draws for larger jobs or balance on completion for smaller jobs. I will provide references, bank and trade references. But why should I front all the materials and take all the risk? If I have $5,000 to $20,000 in a project and you Don t pay, Im out of the money, not you.
@imout671
@imout671 Жыл бұрын
@@JW-mx3qg always have. Covers the cost of materials. Only ever had 1 lady decline to pay anything up front and so I went to the next family on my list. My reviews and word of mouth recommendations pretty much speak for themselves. I don't take deposits ahead of time, I just give them an approximate start date when I book their job. I give them a day or 2 notice before I show up and I collect the day I start. I'm not talking about 10s of thousands of dollars, most of my jobs are 3 to 7 days so its usually only a few thousand bucks. Everyone needs skin in the game.
@dauraktv
@dauraktv Жыл бұрын
California code won’t allow us to ask 20% of bid or $2000, whichever is less
@christiansantos8904
@christiansantos8904 Жыл бұрын
Trade gap. My Supervisor started electrical 15 years ago at $14/hr. I started 6 years ago at $14/hr. My appretince is making $16/hr nowadays. Companies.....are....cheap.
@frenchmontana961
@frenchmontana961 Жыл бұрын
Join a union if you can
@mannymalcolm800
@mannymalcolm800 Жыл бұрын
Work for yourself then….
@frenchmontana961
@frenchmontana961 Жыл бұрын
@@mannymalcolm800 you have to work for someone else for years until you can get a license
@joshuat1973
@joshuat1973 6 ай бұрын
@@frenchmontana961 Yep, it always feels to me there's "gatekeeping" if you want to become licensed in electrical, plumbing, etc. I think the system is rigged to provide cheap labor for the gatekeepers. Even if you can afford to live on entry level wages for years, once you become licensed you mostly know one skill set and maybe make as much as a solid handyman.
@markjohnson5562
@markjohnson5562 Жыл бұрын
This is 100% the truth. I am DIY guy...wanted a retaining wall built....got multiple contractor quotes between $30k to 42k. I couldn't swallow the cost so I built one myself...$5500 in materials, another 9k to buy a skid steer and plate tamper and I was still less than 50 of the lowest quote....and I still have the skid steer and tamper to sell. I'll be in it 20 to 25% of the lowest quote. KZbin videos were golden!
@wayneswonderarium
@wayneswonderarium Жыл бұрын
Of course, your time is the majority of the cost. Assuming 100h then maybe you got paid $200/hr... From yourself 😅
@KJ110813
@KJ110813 Жыл бұрын
​​@@wayneswonderarium sounds like that guy might actually enjoy doing that type of work (excited about having his own bobcat and tamper) though. If that's the case, I get it. Save some money, maybe develop some new skills and respect for that type of work, and hopefully do a halfway decent job. It's the people who take on big jobs themselves that they could pay for or don't really need purely for the cost "savings" aspect that I shake my head at. One of the more hilarious instances I witnessed was from a neighbor. Neighbor:"I need to replace some of the subflooring in my house but these contractors are trying to rip me off because I looked into it and can do it for 10% of what they want" Me: "yeah bro, you can do it. You gonna take a couple weeks off work?" Neighbor: "No, I'm going to demo this weekend, do the subfloors after work during the week, and put down new laminate flooring next weekend" Me: "sweet! Can't wait to see the results!" Two months later... Neighbor: "finally got the subfloors down and I'm never buying building materials from the home depot again! They're already squeaking!!!" Me: "really? Did you glue them to the joists?" Neighbor: "no.... I used screws."
@slynn5138
@slynn5138 10 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s incredible they would charge that much for labor. Even you lived in a very expensive area like New York the labor should be no more than double that of the materials for something simple like a retaining wall.
@CorwinBos
@CorwinBos Жыл бұрын
The trade gap is real... But here's the issue, everyone complains about not finding younger generation people that actually want to work. Then they turn around and say they only want to hire people with experience. My son has been a victim of this. He wants to be an electrician, lots of local places all looking to hire, but none want to hire a 19 year old kid and teach him when he is willing to learn. I went thru this when I got out of the USMC in '96, but it is far worse now largely because I think that the current generation of workers has gotten a bad name for themselves.
@twestgard2
@twestgard2 Жыл бұрын
Right, and we got rid of all the training programs too.
@Tigenraam
@Tigenraam Жыл бұрын
YES thank you! How can you complain there's no one willing to work when you wont hire and TRAIN new guys! Everywhere wants a 2nd year apprentice. I don't think the issue is as cultural as most people seem to think, the solution is dead easy. Pay them well, be willing to invest in their training, and don't expect them to ruin their bodies for your bottom line and you'll have plenty of young guys working for you.
@CorwinBos
@CorwinBos Жыл бұрын
@@Tigenraam I think alot of the younger generation has some pretty thin skin which isnt doing them any favors either. Someone says something they dont like and they quit because feelings got hurt. Toughen up, expect to get hazed by the guys that have been doing it for 30-40 years, because thats how we came up too. Once you prove it to the old guys, they will bend over backwards to teach you everything you need to know, otherwise they are just wasting their time. Im NOT saying the older generation has license to be A-holes, because I have seen that push people away as well, and that is an employer/employee problem that needs to be fixed. I am of those guys that worked in the trades for 20 years, and I know how to teach people, but I still will not tolerate screwups and laziness. Im here to get work done and teach people like I was taught. Ive since moved on from working in the trades, but I teach people, including my kids, in the same manner I did for all those years.
@CaitFalconer
@CaitFalconer Жыл бұрын
@@CorwinBos They don't tolerate blatant hatred and have the self-respect to walk away rather than sit and waste their time taking some old guy's verbal dog shit. The time spent being an asshole would be better spent educating the younger people and Hey! actually working.
@chadpilled7913
@chadpilled7913 Жыл бұрын
Getting the job is easy enough usually, but then if you want to learn its like they keep you in the dark on purpose or are so busy getting the job done that they just dont bother to show you right way to do things. Not always tho. Some good employers/supervisors, but so many cut throats too
@fong.justinm
@fong.justinm Жыл бұрын
4:18 1. finding the right person 5:01 2. how to interview these guys 7:21 3. learning to read between the lines on the bids documents 7:49 4. when it's time to make an agreement, don't be in a hurry 8:01 5. be a little bit careful about negotating the bottom line 9:10 6. beware that your actions can slow down & hurt your job 9:25 7. money is your only muscle 10:39 8. fast, good, cheap i missed a few, but i tried.
@Kaizen747
@Kaizen747 Жыл бұрын
Legend!!
@marya4717
@marya4717 4 ай бұрын
You sure did, and thank you!
@lindacgrace2973
@lindacgrace2973 Жыл бұрын
Yup. I agree wholeheartedly. I assessed my skills: (1) I know a LOT about designing houses from years as a commercial interior designer and working with my husband flipping houses, (2) I'm good with languages, (3) I'm a 5'3" retiree and unlikely to do any significant amount of the work myself. Venn diagram intersection: brush up on my Spanish and hire contractors from Mexico (I'm building in Arizona) who are here on a green card. Create my own plans and build models of the tricky bits. In my experience, once you have one great contractor, when you ask for referrals, they are very careful to give good referrals so as no to upset the goose that lays the golden eggs. My trick? I start from the top down. Who knows the best foundations companies? Framers! So ask them for referrals. Who knows the best drywall crews? Painters (it's their job to cover up any of the mistakes the drywall crew left behind - trust me, they know). Etc. Works a treat. Love your content - Keep up the good work! 🤩
@613kc
@613kc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Your comment, enjoyed! Who pays the workman's comp? Cost? Thanks
@Goalsplus
@Goalsplus Жыл бұрын
That's smart.
@lindacgrace2973
@lindacgrace2973 Жыл бұрын
@@613kc I do, unless it is a proper company (many of them are family operations) that already carry the insurance. The one I try to get a proper licensed company is roofing. The WC insurance is astronomical for that!
@markdoumert
@markdoumert Жыл бұрын
@@lindacgrace2973 You dont need to provide workers comp as an owner, if they are unlicensed and do not carry a wc policy on their employees then they are the ones taking the risk of something happening. If you are a gc employing them then you do have some obligations but as an owner its up to them to provide all that, and if they dont and an accident happens its their responsibility to deal with it.
@ncooty
@ncooty Жыл бұрын
Brilliant tip about getting recommendations from the people who deal with the consequences. :)
@jakes.5591
@jakes.5591 Жыл бұрын
In my experience the only benefit to diy over the sketchy "handyman" is you didn't pay him. A large portion of my work is fixing substandard work performed by sub knowledge individuals.
@twestgard2
@twestgard2 Жыл бұрын
As a contractor, I love working for people who have done their background research because they understand what they’re buying. The problem jobs are the ones where the customer doesn’t think through what they’re asking me to do, and then they don’t like the surprises that come from their own ignorance. One minor example happened to me yesterday. I’m replacing a deck in a back yard and the customer was surprised and upset that I expected to have access to an electrical outlet. “Don’t you have a generator?” Well, yes ma’am, but you’re literally the first person in decades who thought I just drag it to every job.
@LifeontheMoose
@LifeontheMoose Жыл бұрын
Or those homeowners who have watched too much HGTV..😬
@broad_cat
@broad_cat Жыл бұрын
My sister when building her home was upset about the heat duct layout in her basement because she wanted to put up a wall there at some point in the future. I asked if she ever told the contractor that, and she said 'no.' I was incredulous; How could you expect them to just read your mind like that? Literally, what way could they have had of knowing? Doing residential anything has always struck me as a nightmare of unprepared, expectant people.
@trevoraboussafy6900
@trevoraboussafy6900 Жыл бұрын
All my quotes say that the customer is to supply power, water, and access to a bathroom. I’ve been burned by this same “shock” before. I could spend $15 on fuel running my generator all day, and ad wear and tear to the motor, and spend time loading and unloading it, but the the customer has to pay for that. Or, they could just eat the $1 in electricity i am going to use from their outlet.
@twestgard2
@twestgard2 Жыл бұрын
My generator is so loud that it causes psychedelic experiences. I can’t stand to be near it running for more than about two hours. So they might prefer to just provide the outlet. 😂 IME, the vast majority of residential customers are really easygoing and reasonable BUT I spend a lot of time asking what result they want and consulting with them on how best to build what they actually want. So I proactively seek out these problem areas up front. I also show them what I’m doing and I don’t skimp or cheat anything, so every time they show up, I’m showing them the high quality they’re getting. I also try to sense PITA customers. I’ll offer a high quality but simple build if they don’t have a lot of money. The instant they’re asking me to compromise quality work, I just end the conversation and walk away. I don’t have the time, money, or energy to deal with building things I’m not proud of. The people who will jack you around up front are the ones who will do it again later. Best to learn the lesson at the beginning.
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 Жыл бұрын
What an idiot homeowner !
@doublem7812
@doublem7812 Жыл бұрын
Hire a contractor that’s going to be there every day with his bags on. Avoid paper contractors.
@JW-mx3qg
@JW-mx3qg Жыл бұрын
Here is my take (being a GC for 30 years) I pick who I want to work for. There are too many people (perspective clients) that I would never work for. It is the ones with attitude, cheap, and just difficult to work for. No money in the world world would give me the satisfaction for working with a client who doesn’t appreciate a good quality product without cutting corners and being honest.
@imout671
@imout671 Жыл бұрын
Another great comment. I know exactly what you mean. I've been to many homes that smell so bad I wanted to burn my clothes when I left. They are not my customers. Too many jobs available to deal with difficult people.
@terrillmel
@terrillmel Жыл бұрын
True, but it goes both ways. I've met with subs that I feel can't be trusted. Many are great. Am I cheap because my jaw dropped when my lumber quote came back at 90k for material only? I thought lumber prices had come down some.
@woodrowwilliams1812
@woodrowwilliams1812 Жыл бұрын
The sting of a badly done job lasts way longer than the pleasure of it being done cheap.
@dannybordelon2494
@dannybordelon2494 Жыл бұрын
There are licensed bonded scammers out there also!
@SDandRnRoll
@SDandRnRoll Жыл бұрын
9. Must.
@danielelse3914
@danielelse3914 Жыл бұрын
Just my 2 cents about college degrees vs the trades. I see no inevitable conflict between them. Wouldn't an education in, say, business, accounting, or even engineering lead to a deeper understanding of carpentry, plumbing, or an electrician's work? And you come out of college with a Plan B in case the trade doesn't work out. I advocate for the same financial support for vocational training that already exists for "traditional" college.
@ncooty
@ncooty Жыл бұрын
You nailed a lot of it in the intro. After we bought our first house, we had nothing but frustration and disappointment trying to find competent or decent contractors. Nearly every one we considered was just a salesy jackass pretending to be a pro as part of their get-rich-quick fantasy. They'd talk a big game, but didn't know what they were doing and tried to use incompetent, exploited laborers to do the work. We gave up on them. The industry doesn't police itself and resists regulation and accountability, so I just bought a bunch of books and tools, and learned to do it all myself. The more I've learned and done, the more I've valued the REAL pros (truly) and the more I've despised the jerks who just call themselves "pros"... and there are just too many of the latter to bother with it. Heck, even many of the competent guys cut a lot of corners and do sloppy work if I'm not there babysitting them. When the industry acts like a group of professionals that works to police itself, it'll be worth considering. Until then, no thanks. I'd rather have it done correctly.
@lheigert
@lheigert Жыл бұрын
I found good contractors are busy and in demand, if you are not in line with thier timeline, costs or other needs, they move on quickly to the next customer.
@Kunfucious577
@Kunfucious577 Жыл бұрын
I keep telling all my friends with kids to skip university, learn a trade and be the best at it. University kids come out dumber than when they went in anyway.
@twocoolnerds4628
@twocoolnerds4628 Жыл бұрын
Just a quick comment Scott...I've never been one to suggest that someone can't do something...I'm proof of this over and over again. But a DIYer better do their homework especially when they may feel there's none or little to be done...yes, someone can stick a tile to a wall, floor, or countertop but there are many critical details to the preparation of the substrate that will make or break an installation's durability. I have taken many jobs over the last thirty years where I was asked to redo what a homeowner tried to do first. It usually begins with "Can you fix the grout that's cracked?" They were unaware that this was a result of deflection, aka improper prep work. Fill the joint again and it will crack again in a couple of weeks. I've fixed showers that leaked into an adjacent room or a floor below due to improper prep work. Aesthetically, experience helps as well when doing tile layout. "Everyone's a painter"..."every carpenter is a tile setter"...these are often said upon the frustration of a second round of doing the same job someone did without the needed knowledge or attention to detail. Elitism is a bit much and self serving but it's good to be very aware of where we tread as we take on something unfamiliar. Thanks for the videos. I will spare you the things said by tile setters about concrete guys!😉
@613kc
@613kc Жыл бұрын
Is there a Contractor niche to be filled; mentoring the DIY'er? I can build things; but getting plans approved through County I'm a big "0".
@susiek8475
@susiek8475 5 ай бұрын
Agree, I was a bit dismayed when he went on about DIY. I’m a new widow and there’s a few things I’ve tried myself that haven’t ended up well and it is so frustrating. I can’t even tell you to screw stuff up and have to rely on someone else. I hired, a father son who came highly recommended and it’s unbelievable how they treated me and they just skipped out on $1500 worth of work, I stupidly paid them upfront because of my trusting attitude. Also, I don’t know why he says you have to pick two out of the three. Maybe I am naïve but when one goes to work, they’re expected to put out quality work on an expected timeline to get paid. Why are contractors exempt from one of those or it’s unreasonable to expect all of those three?
@johnsrabe
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I’d just add a couple corrolaries: - Do not be cowed by a contractor who won’t give you references, says “you don’t really need a permit” for a big* job, or won’t give you a detailed estimate. Tell them, “that won’t work for me,” and move on. Good contractors are happy to do those things and will prefer to work professionally. - To save money, can you do the lightly trained monkey part of the job? Like demo’ing the concrete slab, or removing the kitchen cabinets and tearing off the drywall? *Here in LA you “need” a permit to do lots of minor and medium jobs. Whatevs. But yeah, pull a permit for a new roof.
@davidsawyer1599
@davidsawyer1599 Жыл бұрын
Retired Electrician here. Do not let the amount of time someone has been in business be a factor. Many high quality trades people go out on their own. You might be customer #1. You might be customer #10. As stated as long as they are licensed, bonded and insured. You're more than likely good to go. I don't know if this was covered. Trades people know who they like to work with. Ask the electrician the name of the plumber he likes to work with. The cabinet guy probably has a favorite tile guy. So on and so forth. There is a lot of great trades people out there. Appearance?! That's another thing that can throw people off. Just because someone looks like a model doesn't mean they are worth your time or money. Do they answer their phone? Had a plumber come by he looked like he woke up in the weed patch. He always answered his phone. He never squirmed,gave excuses. He was polite and respectful. He wasn't cheap either. Had a problem with his work. He was back before the day was up to rectify the issue. No extra charge. He was a word of mouth contact.
@Kim-ek2mt
@Kim-ek2mt Жыл бұрын
It is going to be a massive issue I just retired from the trades Everyone at work is 55 + years of age Very few young people are getting in the trades
@frattman
@frattman Жыл бұрын
I'm primarily a tile guy (20 years) - bathroom, kitchen remodels. I have never advertised besides the shirts on my back that my wife designed and my business card. This is really good advice. I've never signed a contract - ever. I've worked on million plus dollar houses. Trust is key, trust is best achieved by a reference from a friend. It helps that I work by myself, and, now, I do all of the work myself. There are no subs, there are no employees. I almost never ask for money up front, and most of my jobs are paid in full at the end - I've been screwed over twice and I've had less than 10 call backs in 20 years. Honesty and respect among contractor and homeowner is essential.
@mr.g937
@mr.g937 Жыл бұрын
My #1 tip to people looking for a contractor is to find a local owner-operator. You want the guy with the knowledge on your job site but you don't want to be paying for the overhead of salesmen, secretaries, and marketing.
@johnirwin1837
@johnirwin1837 Жыл бұрын
My Dad worked like you his whole life after returning from WW11. He more often than not turned down more work than he could do and it was all by word of mouth. No cards. He raised 3 boys on a small family farm and mom was a stay at home mom. Now at 77 and with health issues I need a good handy man to do a few things for me. Gonna be hard to find.
@frattman
@frattman Жыл бұрын
@@johnirwin1837 I feel for you trying to find a handyman, and you're dad seems like he was a hell of a guy. I learned the trade from my uncle and my grandfather, who continued to do small tile jobs and other jobs around the house into his early 90's. He taught my uncle and I more than just how to tile, but how to live well. I only hope I can stay as active in my old age as I'm only 42 now.
@handymadness
@handymadness Жыл бұрын
Respect.
@songswithryan
@songswithryan Жыл бұрын
I'll concede that most contracts won't hold up in court, god forbid something should go wrong with the job and you're stuck with a litigious client. But especially for large jobs with long timeframes, deposits/payments required, etc. contracts are great for clarity. It's easy for clients to lose track of the details. Anything that adds clarity is a plus.
@mechengineer-sv2ei
@mechengineer-sv2ei Жыл бұрын
References: before you start giving out your customers' phone numbers, ask first if they want others to contact them as references. They may be completely happy with your work but want to remain private and I don't blame them with all the lunatics running around.
@timothydillon6421
@timothydillon6421 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including that they need to be a good customer. If they are not they will never find a good contractor.
@volkswagendriver9892
@volkswagendriver9892 Жыл бұрын
I went to hire a masonry contractor the guy has no limp, his phone was on, no criminal record, his truck was clean I said "there's no way I'm hiring this guy"
@organogold8
@organogold8 Жыл бұрын
Truck clean and all his tools looked organized 😂 you're funny!
@Cacheola
@Cacheola Жыл бұрын
The flat rate structure is maddening. Be careful with that, get everything itemized because either way you slice it, you lose
@LifesASong00
@LifesASong00 Жыл бұрын
Hiring a contractor is really not all that different than commissioning an artist. There's more at stake, and there's more details, but at some level you're just hiring a person with skills.
@michaellandreth1392
@michaellandreth1392 Жыл бұрын
I was told one time to watch for the guy who says "I wouldn't worry about it" when you ask about something your worried about that's being done. He said of course he wouldn't. He's not gonna live with it for the next 20 years. You are !
@Cubic5
@Cubic5 Жыл бұрын
Family friend, staunch member of this small community, good Christian. I have been waiting for the past ten years for him to do what I paid him to do.
@sparky80266
@sparky80266 Жыл бұрын
Because none of those things speak to their professionalism. It is common to hire "good" men only to find out they can't keep a schedule, handle finances, etc. In all my years as a GC, I learned to train my brain to hear, "oh he's a great guy" and ignore it, because it is generally irrelevant to how they work/operate a business.
@LifeontheMoose
@LifeontheMoose Жыл бұрын
…and just to test the sense of humor of the homeowner, as a bidding contractor I would always close my initial interview with, “when it comes to work, I may be slow, but dang am I expensive.” 😂
@don_chuwish
@don_chuwish Жыл бұрын
DIY is great because you own your failures & shortcomings - can't blame the pro you didn't pay. I've also reflected before on the fact that I'm much more tolerant of my own imperfect work than I am of the imperfect work provided by a paid professional. That said, it's pretty rare for me to find a pro with my same level of nitpickery. DIYers have time to spend, pros don't have that luxury. If the job is way beyond the realm of my DIY abilities then communication is critical - set your expectations with the pro so that they can plan and set appropriate cost expectations. If they feel that they need to hit a low price point then some level of quality will have to suffer.
@613kc
@613kc Жыл бұрын
Yes and no...
@brianlittle3452
@brianlittle3452 Жыл бұрын
The Morning After: The morning after the contractor and sub-contractors leave, or the morning after the warranties expire, or the morning after your contractor retires - now what do you do when you have a problem? Who do you call? It might be useful to have a show that covers the Morning After problem. One answer is keep track of the subs so you can hire them the morning after. DYI is another. I am sure there are more solutions.
@donbangert
@donbangert Жыл бұрын
Doing proposals for generator installations, this video is a "cheat sheet" of sorts on how to present your services to customers. These concerns are universal for anybody calling for a bid.
@dinglesdingler1211
@dinglesdingler1211 Жыл бұрын
Dude if I came at any contractor in southeastern PA with this list of requirements, not a single person would ever come back to do the work.
@thehilltopworkshop
@thehilltopworkshop Жыл бұрын
Therein lies the problem.
@RetrieverTrainingAlone
@RetrieverTrainingAlone 10 ай бұрын
We got 4 quotes from 4 different contractors. One that we did not accept wants $500 "for his time". Should we pay for the unaccepted quote?
@wildmanofthewynooch7028
@wildmanofthewynooch7028 Жыл бұрын
DIY has saved me more money that I can calculate. I learned how to fix my cars do my own brakes, tuneups, oil changes, I was a Steamfitter So I know how to do plumbing and basic electrical work. Unless I can not physically do it myself. I will do it myself and save money.
@BradBehr2707
@BradBehr2707 Жыл бұрын
R&R are absolute gold standard! Thank you for shouting them out!
@thomasgreenan8617
@thomasgreenan8617 Жыл бұрын
If a potential "constituent" (they elect to hire me, right?) tells me they just want a "quick & dirty" job, I tell them, "Fine. You do it yourself."
@vwdiesel101
@vwdiesel101 Жыл бұрын
people are eventually going to be paid what construction is actually worth to do,. it is deeply corrupt that some one can plink away on a computer at home and earn twice the salary of a man who can do a infinite number of things they have no idea how to do themselves.
@JPNixon-hu2jd
@JPNixon-hu2jd Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to learn from you, sir. Thank you.
@dholmes3307
@dholmes3307 Жыл бұрын
The single biggest thing you can do in hiring a contractor is know what you want before you dive in. How can someone you hire deliver a great product to you if you don't know what product you want? Plus, every change adds time, frustration and cost to you project no matter who is doing the work.
@RoninCC
@RoninCC Жыл бұрын
This. Contractors want to know the EXACT details so they dont have to do the thinking. Thinking = more time spent trying to solve the problem. Stroking the ego of a contractor is to get him the best money for the fastest time possible and pre-design solves the time equation.
@LR316
@LR316 Жыл бұрын
This was great can we get the opposite end... How to be a great contractor!!
@dagwood1327
@dagwood1327 Жыл бұрын
I’m not much of a mechanic. If I have an auto problem I will search KZbin on multiple channels on how to change out a part. Because I have good internet and more time than money I have become a better mechanic. If I can do that I believe anyone can become efficient on personal residential construction.
@kylelaw7210
@kylelaw7210 Жыл бұрын
I have a hard time trusting people to work on my stuff. I do just about everything I can myself.
@richiesavino9653
@richiesavino9653 Жыл бұрын
Truly brilliant information as a young guy who works in the the trades and also has a house and family. Guys like you are who guys like me need, I have an old mentor that reminds me so much of you. Thank you 👍 been subscribed for a while love your content . Keep up the good work!
@aldoogie824
@aldoogie824 Жыл бұрын
Single best thing you can do when hiring a contractor is to know what you want specifically.
@anchordownhomestead
@anchordownhomestead Жыл бұрын
Nicole and I call Scott the “God father of construction” because he is the one true gentleman that can move mountains with wisdom, experience, and his amazing speeches!! Another great video. 10:26
@daleannharsh8295
@daleannharsh8295 Жыл бұрын
The person you want to vet the hardest is the one that is a relative of a friend who is just starting out and will do a 'great job at a good price' just to get their foot in the door. I've fallen for that one. These days if I had a carpentry job and Jesus himself showed up he'd need his license, his BBB rating, a bond, insurance and a list of referrals before I'd let him in the door. On the flip side, people who have worked here have become friends and I've been sorry to see the job end.
@johnsrabe
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
He’d also need to trade in his sandals for some Red Wings!
@theoh6260
@theoh6260 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could say I didn’t have to bring someone in and rip out and redo anything. It’s a horrible feeling when you realize you hired the wrong person. Thanks for the advice….
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 Жыл бұрын
Society does have a huge problem in finding skilled and experienced labor. Also, there are too many "licensed and bonded" contractors out there. Another problem is payment. Too many contractors believe they are entitled to do a job on the customers payments vs. their own resources. When I see profit and markup on estimates that tells me a contractor will be footing the costs for materials and labor until a certain stage of the job is completed. Then, they will receive a draw against the agreed amount. Many "contractors" believe they should be paid regularly as if they are an employee and regardless of job progress, should be paid every week or every third day etc. Those are the contractors who are fools and likely haven't got a pot of money to fill their truck with fuel in between jobs.
@R_B62
@R_B62 Жыл бұрын
Tell that to the calls i get everyday since I semi retired from contracting after +25 years. I have people begging me to come look at there job, a few are prior customers and others are people that got my phone number somewhere.
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 Жыл бұрын
@@R_B62 Yes and many folks out there want "A,B,C" work but fail to understand the cost in doing it that way. A DIY job is much different than a hired job will be however, the advantages are many in having experienced people on site as they are familiar with the turf, on location or in the supply houses (not Lowes, not Home Depot).
@ckjdinnj
@ckjdinnj 23 сағат бұрын
Video starts at 4:18
@LifeontheMoose
@LifeontheMoose Жыл бұрын
Communication is key, like any other relationship. What does each party expect, need, want? When I started contracting on my own 30 years ago, showing up on time for the initial interview won more bids than a low estimate number. I learned quickly that THAT was usually most important. Great video!
@johnsrabe
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY. I asked one contractor why his estimate was so much higher for putting on a new (flat) roof than another estimate. I asked honestly and politely, and he said “Probably because I pay workers comp insurance, and the other company is family run and doesn’t.” He had enough work already and wasn’t miffed and I learned something. The family co asked me upfront if I wanted them to pull a permit (many people here in LA don’t because of the hassle and expense). I asked him the pros and cons (time) and then had them do it. Again, an open conversation. The roof was done right, btw. And if they WON’T answer questions, you know right away they’re not for you.
@613kc
@613kc Жыл бұрын
@@johnsrabe You were not concerned w/ the lack of Workman's comp?
@johnsrabe
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
@@613kc Not at the time. But now that you mention it …
@johnsrabe
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
@@613kc to be exact, I never asked them if they had workers comp. That was just speculation on the first contractor’s part. They were licensed. maybe they charged a lot less because it was a family business and they had less overhead. But, it’s a fair question.
@613kc
@613kc Жыл бұрын
@@johnsrabe The older one gets the more it matters. imo.
@BradFess-jo8to
@BradFess-jo8to Жыл бұрын
I’m a Builder and this is all great advice. I use the “Good, fast, cheap, pick two” example all the time. Also, great advice on how hard you negotiate up front. The good guys are just looking for a client to be fair. Not trying to rip anyone off, but do want to be compensated fairly for the knowledge we bring to make your project go quicker and be built better. Thanks Internet Dad!
@dutchcreek1
@dutchcreek1 Жыл бұрын
One of my red flags, as a contractor, is hearing a potential client say, “I saw this on KZbin.” Lighting, editing, tools, appropriate codes, and so on…all put aside in the mind of the client for the sake of getting it done how they saw it on KZbin. DIY is a flimsy term. I prefer self-sufficient. Often, being self sufficient means knowing when to give me a call. Perhaps your piece of mind is more valuable than chewing up your time trying to make it look like KZbin. I love these videos. I learn so much.
@bry2k
@bry2k Жыл бұрын
That's kinda ignorant. There's a million things on KZbin, and people are watching it to get ideas about how to do a job, and to see how a job might best be done. What are you gonna do, service only the people who don't have internet access?
@HandleHandle123
@HandleHandle123 Жыл бұрын
As a younger guy I’m always told by older guys that I have all the knowledge of the world at my finger tips, but those same old guys won’t give any advice or they get pissed at you. In the mean time anything you learn on the internet is not good enough for them. You older guys need to actually want us to learn like we want to learn or at the least stop criticizing us for trying.
@Laguna2013
@Laguna2013 Жыл бұрын
this reminds me of the Waltons...in a good way
@nathaneley6486
@nathaneley6486 Жыл бұрын
You and Mike Rowe should combine forces and make a handyman/diy series. You could invite in other KZbinrs for specialized episodes also… AVE for metal work, Steve’s small engine saloon for home equipment repair, Austin Ross for welding etc….
@bnwww
@bnwww Жыл бұрын
AvE and This Old Tony for metal work. I only recently found Steve and his videos are great. Essential Craftsman + MikeRoweWORKS would be epic.
@Omniverse0
@Omniverse0 Жыл бұрын
Mike Rowe is a hack.
@Jeremy-iv9bc
@Jeremy-iv9bc Жыл бұрын
The truth is you cant trust anyone to do work for you. Its a crap shoot what youre gonna get. Youre either gonna get the guy that shows up once a month or the guy that does horrid work.
@greb3212
@greb3212 Жыл бұрын
I was talking to someone about the fact that you need to learn how to a job, even if you're hiring someone else- just to know if they are doing the job right. I'm a more advanced DIYer. I have done almost every diy job a house can have. Having said that, I often take longer than the wife prefers. So I wasn't surprised when she hired a contractor to get some jobs done. I was less than impressed with his quote (insane even for today's prices) and even more so when I looked at his personal Facebook page. Long story short, after I talked to him about installing a window for us that included taking a load bering header out, but he didn't plan on supporting the roof, I knew we were in trouble. I made sure to be there for the install and had to correct several issues as he and his workers installed the window. In the end, I had a list of 10 different things he did wrong, not including the mistakes I corrected. I talked to my wife and we fired him for the rest of the projects he was hired to complete. Used the saved money to buy a tractor. 😊
@EverettWilson
@EverettWilson Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if it’s worse than other parts of the country, but here in Vegas the contractor situation is incredibly dire. One family I know paid a _lot_ of money for a very nice kitchen repair/remodel in an expensive house, and the contractor ended up “finishing” the job with broken appliances and cabinetry partially attached. A non-profit I know got epoxy flooring done, and the GC had to deal with the first subcontractor pouring epoxy that never hardened and the second skipping town halfway through the job (and leaving their equipment!) Maybe this town will be part of a DIY renaissance. I’m certainly trying some things I don’t really want to, since the hassle of finding a reasonable contractor seems so much worse.
@canigetachannel
@canigetachannel Жыл бұрын
You are one of the nicest men that I don't know. I have been listening to you for quite some time and have gained so much hope for society. To know that there are still such men as us alive is encouraging. Good young men have been so difficult to find. Be blessed and thank you. Sincerely
@josemarquez86
@josemarquez86 Жыл бұрын
My father says you are always going to be "self reliance do things on your own!" Well most of the time for my case it's a plumber and electrician I need.😂
@Breeze-gd8wj
@Breeze-gd8wj 4 ай бұрын
Steve Martin brother😂❤
@MrClownWorld
@MrClownWorld Жыл бұрын
If they don’t speak English: they can’t read building code
@DFord-qw8ci
@DFord-qw8ci Жыл бұрын
You always hear about bad contractors but you never ever hear about the terrible customers. As a contractor for over 30 years I've been privy to all aspects of subbing out to bad contractors bad customers and bad employees. The one thing I keep getting are some people I do work for and they get the money bug and want to sell me to make a piece off the top as if they are a GC
@tsheejkoo
@tsheejkoo 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Im very handy but am not in the trade. My issue is understanding and building to code. Ive skimmed IRC for specifics and its extremely hard to follow
@NickAndTech
@NickAndTech Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the SF Bay Area isn't typical but getting a halfway responsible contractor to even reply is a chore on its own. Demand is high, the quality of the work is mixed at best, and it seems like all of the best contractors are heavily engaged by the most affluent homeowners. The most luck we've had was with a deck built by a contractor whose truck we happened to see in the neighborhood. On the positive side I have gotten into handyman-type work since the pandemic. Those bigger projects though (roof replacement, window replacement, gate-building, whole-house painting/repair) are beyond my time and skills, especially with elderly and disabled relatives in the mix. Just bought the ebook.
@eileenheitman4351
@eileenheitman4351 Жыл бұрын
Are you bonded/insured/licensed? No? Than your customers aren’t protected. Dave Heitman dba Dave The Carpenter for 43 years. 50 years in the trades.
@thelight3112
@thelight3112 Жыл бұрын
​@@eileenheitman4351Those bond/license/insurance requirements are a large reason that it's difficult to hire a decent contractor. They serve as significant barriers to entry, limiting the competition to these crappy (yet licensed) contractors.
@buddyrowe7460
@buddyrowe7460 2 ай бұрын
You should be the next president of the United States and of the world. Thank you for sharing your insights/wisdom you’ve gained from your life! From just your KZbin video I can say I love you ❤
@ellflynn
@ellflynn 10 ай бұрын
All the planning and interviewing and checking won't necessarily save you, either as a contractor or customer. I happen to be a customer, after the two experiences I just had I will never hire another contractor. The first guy, in our final conversation, tried to justify his "work" by saying "at least it's better than it was". It wasn't, of course. New contractor, local, long-established company, good reputation, if I posted pictures you would cry. Fascia board is 2 inches below the roofline and three inches proud. Said he'd "fix it with drip edge". Spent 10 minutes showing him how his subcontractor cut the stair stringers wrong, most of it being him denying it. No thanks.
@stankrajewski8255
@stankrajewski8255 Жыл бұрын
T(ime) and M(aterials) and P(rofit) and P and P and P. When your contractor gives you an estimate go ahead and ask the question--you expect materials at_______, time at _______...subtract the materials from the estimate and calculate an hourly rate for the remainder of the estimate. If you are comfortable with a guy with a tool belt at $400/hour please enjoy your new golden whatever. I like the contractors who are billing two or three times a prevailing wage in your community.
@Herr2Cents
@Herr2Cents Жыл бұрын
I've met 2 shit guys that burned me. I would rather do it myself these days. I've done great cement work,including stairs, compared to a so-called professional. And I'll do my own wood cellar stairs next! Screw em. Thank you for your guidance! I also am repointing my cellar and saving thousands. It's hard work, but I love the outcome.
@jvepps
@jvepps Жыл бұрын
Worse thing ever is hiring a contractor and their work quality is WORSE than my home DIY quality. I dont even hire them anymore and just do it all myself. IT SUCKS.
@DFord-qw8ci
@DFord-qw8ci Жыл бұрын
Honestly there's no shortage of contractors and workers and Philadelphia because they are all Mexican etc. They came to Philadelphia in droves now they're gobbling up all the work the problem is it looks beautiful than mechanically it's unsound. I made money during the Obama years fixing their stuff. I remember it was for a time 70+ percent of my work.
@thelight3112
@thelight3112 Жыл бұрын
As a 25 year old with younger siblings, I'll tell you why very few of my generation are going into trades: Compared to white collar jobs, trades have been difficult to get into, early/mid career pay is mediocre, its physically demanding/grueling, and there is a significant chance that you'll be disabled and unable to work by the time you're 52.
@bernardhernandez2396
@bernardhernandez2396 Жыл бұрын
I've always enjoyed your videos I like the fact that your real thorough the way you explain things it's a good learning curve
@keganthacker3109
@keganthacker3109 Жыл бұрын
Homeowners shouldnt have to know what ot takes to do a job- in fact that is why there is good money in working those jobs. People should research the work but also some is on the business people. Make it easy and explain things. We pay so much for simplicity- frozen meals, carmax, amazon, etc. But i like that he spends some time talking about reaearch and being honest about what to know. Big box retail can also help- the workers are generally terrible but they do hire some experts. Ask, and use other resources. Plus im my opinion, if somethingdoesnt feel great, walk away.
@Mech537
@Mech537 6 ай бұрын
Just fired my awful contractor after giving him over 30k. We had a flood at our home and this guy came and made so much promise. His work is subpar at best. I told him keep the money and dont come back. I hired a new contractor who will start soon. Everytime I look at my house it hurts.
@robertspreitzer8126
@robertspreitzer8126 Жыл бұрын
I’m a contractor you forgot about GOOD COMMUNICATION that’s a skill that has been gone for years.
@curtissharris8914
@curtissharris8914 Жыл бұрын
Go see the last 3 jobs including one they are working on and remember good enough is the standard unless the contract specifically states the standard. Equal and better than mfg installation guidelines is a good start.
@heavy1metal
@heavy1metal Жыл бұрын
about 5 months late... I got scammed for $13,000 :'(. Currently in litigation and praying dude has money to pay me back.
@odyoddeller
@odyoddeller 9 ай бұрын
Love your content. Gotta say. I’m a little hesitant to encourage d.I.y. Unfortunately I’ve seen too many horror stories… KZbin can be a great tool but without any real experience on any given subject I feel it’s easy to be misguided. Resulting ultimately in a product failure or some visual issue at least.
@dnk4559
@dnk4559 Ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m about to hire a contractor for a bathroom remodel. This video was helpful.
@casemcdonald2152
@casemcdonald2152 Жыл бұрын
Funny... I tried to get work as a carpenter, and was told that there's way too many teens to 30 for the work that's available, all working for minimum wage. Hmm
@joeolejar
@joeolejar Жыл бұрын
I've potentially been had by a contractor. Needed some sagging floor joists raised and supported. Got 2 estimates. One was 3X the other and unable to commit to a schedule. #2's price and plan made sense. Bracing is in place and 3 visits to raise the floor came and went. Then the wheels came off. Only option is to engage a lawyer and pay him/her what it might take to engage someone else to finish the job. Lesson learned a bit too late.
@rickyboi2.030
@rickyboi2.030 Жыл бұрын
I am a young man (21yrs old) I like to use my hands. I think I want to enter the trades, but I have a bad back. Maybe with time I can strengthen it but at the moment I need to be careful. What trade could I get into in which there is not particularly heavy lifting? I could use the advice.
@topofmindwithterri
@topofmindwithterri 2 ай бұрын
Cheap is relative to each person. If you pay for services and the contractor agrees, then they are obligated to complete the job well for the agreed upon price in a timely manner. If they want more money, contractor needs to ask for that or extend the deadline.
@wonderfuljoanna21
@wonderfuljoanna21 5 ай бұрын
I'm sorry but lately it's been the other way around. Clients just act stupid and never pay the contractor. Talk about this epidemic too.
@ppss.6302
@ppss.6302 Жыл бұрын
I get scammed every time on quality, price, time, etc.. Like a clock. I have developed ptsd, I either do it myself or don't do it all.
@DavidWood-j9k
@DavidWood-j9k 11 ай бұрын
In short if you are a competent Tradesmen realize you're worth everybody sent their kids to school everybody's got money in credit everybody wants something done and there's very few people who can provide that service do good work and charge enough to live a good life think of all the things that you have to do both physically and mentally to achieve success on the projects you do now look at the average college professional and what he has to do yes you're worth can be much greater
@mrwaterschoot5617
@mrwaterschoot5617 Жыл бұрын
i am a jack of many trades. dyi machine shop programming and i am an educated dummy because i have dyslexia and yet i have a cum laude degree in mathematics and a bonus mba degree. i would not be a contractor becasuse like tom boddett spokes person for motel 6 he moved from alaska to brattleboro vt to do give away woodworking in his 3rd chapter of his life. never trust a verbal contract. it is a he said she said. buyer beware. fool me once shame on you. fool me again shame on me. and i want to be as shameless as possible. more to research.
@charliepatterson9321
@charliepatterson9321 Жыл бұрын
I do 3 types of jobs , good , cheap , and fast .You may have any 2 . A good job wont be fast . A cheap job wont be good . A fast job wont be cheap .
@lgninjalo
@lgninjalo Жыл бұрын
Here's the thing, you make yourself a pain in the ass to deal with by having a 5 panel interview, you either get a high price or ignored. We are busy.
@tommywilliamson2103
@tommywilliamson2103 Жыл бұрын
What you do when you have a list of contractors that others have recommended. Then when you reach out to that list you only get one to call you back and come out to actually look at scope of your project. How do you deal with that?
@twestgard2
@twestgard2 Жыл бұрын
I’m a contractor. I try to call everyone back but sometimes things get dropped. Here’s a list of things you can do: 1. Try calling again. I think it’s a mistake to read too much into one phone call not getting returned. Overall success is going to require you to be proactive, so this is just the start of a collaboration. 2. Give a solid chance to the one person who did call you back! Ultimately you only need one person (or GC) to do the work, so make contact with the person who showed interest and see if they’re the solution. 3. Review what you’re putting out there. How does your message sound from the other side? Are there any red flags in your messages from the contractors’ perspective? Maybe you don’t have the background to know what the red flags are, but it’s worth a minute to think about it. 4. Hire them as a consultant first. Leave a message saying you want to pay for an hour or two to review, discuss, and design the project. Architects, interior designers, and GCs are especially good for this but practically anyone in the trades is worth consulting with if you’re starting from zero knowledge. Hope this helps.
@xo_dre0728
@xo_dre0728 Жыл бұрын
I'm actually watching bcuz I'm a contractor n wondering what's new in the scam game
@grmrbrts5123
@grmrbrts5123 Жыл бұрын
The only way you get good and cheap is if you hire a guy that seriously undervalues himself like me.
@PeterBergeris
@PeterBergeris 3 ай бұрын
Seems guys like you n homrenovision start your own academy or ask questions shows to receive a fee.
@FourthWayRanch
@FourthWayRanch Жыл бұрын
#1 you have to pay a lot and wait a long time for a REAL contractor
@MarcusMussawar
@MarcusMussawar Жыл бұрын
sparky dave is a good point for Australian new zeland electrical
@truthseekerKJV
@truthseekerKJV Жыл бұрын
Always pay with a credit card so you can get your money back if cheated.
@gapster46
@gapster46 Жыл бұрын
Problem with me and DIY is that I’m too old to do almost anything myself. Trying to find a contractor these days is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I depend on the local lumber yard to recommend good contractors. I have some real simple projects that I would have not hesitated to do myself when I was younger. Unfortunately, I just don’t have that luxury anymore. It’s like Mike Rowe has been beating his head with a hammer all these years. Why can’t people understand what he has been saying for years?
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