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Originally Posted by kmspla1952
Just looking for an explanation on "the process".
We looked at a house here in The Villages that needed extensive cosmetic work (roof, flooring, landscaping). At our ages we don't want to take on the responsibility of all that work. One of our friends said "Just hire a sub-contractor" and have it all done.
Can you tell me please how a sub-contractor works? How would they select the best roofing company or the best priced landscaper? How are they paid? Do they charge a flat fee based on how much work is necessary or do they receive compensation of each job?
Just looking to understand the process and if hiring a sub-contractor is a good idea.
Thank you.
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Sub-contractors work for contractors. You can’t really hire them. You don’t need a contractor, either.
Flooring: go to Roberto’s in The Villages and choose what you want. They do it. You pay. That easy.
Roofing: join Angi’s List online and say what you want. Angi will put it out for bid to roofers with high reputations in the area, and you will be contacted directly by some within minutes.
Landscaping: Knock on some neighbors’ doors and ask them who they recommend.
Due to COVID, I bought my first home in The Villages sight unseen and moved here six months later. Meanwhile, there were a lot of things to keep up. I found out the name and number of my next door neighbor, asked her who she used for lawn mowing, yard work, pool cleaning, etc. Then I hired all the same people. They all love having side-by-side customers because it saves so much time.