Contractors and progress
Hi, much is said about contractors, trade persons. So here is our take on the Villages:
1. They must be licensed and you can check on line if they are licensed, also check with Senior vs Crime, do it.
2. They must give a firm quote, not to exceed (XX) and also must give a start date and an end date.
3. They must introduce who is going to do the work, when and how many and they must start at like (8 am, work until 12 or so) it must be defined. They must continually work each day, go fishing when they are done.
NOW........... On the first day of work,,,,,,, IF they do not show, then CANCEL it now. IF they are late speak to them and be sure they are not going to get into a come shortly leave shortly and the back and forth crap. IF they are running to other jobs they will short change you! If you are talking to them about a discrepancy or shortcoming and they do not 100% get back with a positive and pleasant response? Then OK you have been here X hours, you have brought X amount of materials, that comes to the sum of $XX, I will write you a check or pay cash and I want you to NOT come back. Final, you are in charge, so take the lead and do not let them screw you around. We have had 5 good ones, excellent, and one bummer, a real jerk, dangerous. If you pay them up front or too early, you can plan on a big problem and little progress.
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