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camper · 04-28-2009, 12:11 PM

Call me crazy, but I don't get estimates from any less than 3 contractors for the same job.

camper

Beta Man · 04-28-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by camper

Call me crazy, but I don't get estimates from any less than 3 contractors for the same job.

camper

same here.......

Porkchop Express · 04-28-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by camper

Call me crazy, but I don't get estimates from any less than 3 contractors for the same job.

camper

Alot of contractors are hurting for work right now as well. I'm sure you can find a cheaper quote.

Grumpz · 04-28-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

Alot of contractors are hurting for work right now as well. I'm sure you can find a cheaper quote.

That's what I'd think. It surprises me that he'd try to hose anyone right about now.

Aren't people afraid to spend money these days?

Fors* · 04-28-2009, 01:34 PM

I always trust referrals and get at least 3 quotes. With any construction, if I don't get at least a few people telling me they like his work, then it s no go. Maybe you could ask him for the names of some customers he had to get their feedback. Of course, he may only give you the names of 3 friends too? Try to find another contractor with at least 3 referrals from your friends and compare. I think this would be a better gauge of how much it should be, not to mention the quality of the work.

Teabaggins · 04-28-2009, 02:02 PM

this is what the contractor saw when he was talking to OP

rebfandan · 04-28-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

this is what the contractor saw when he was talking to OP

"There's a lollipop born every minute."

CosmoKid · 04-28-2009, 07:52 PM

I had a 12 x 6 deck built 2 years ago, in the heart of inflated contractor prices and the heart of inflated labor costs. They used Trek-like decking (i forget the brand) which usually costs 2+ times that of treated lumber. The deck butted up against a turret (read: round room) of the house so the cuts were intricate.

2 guys:
Day 1: dug and poured the footings (1.5 hours)
Day 2: built the deck with railings (10 hours)

Total cost? - $2k with materials

Most contractors figure out material costs and then triple it. They got away with it for a bunch of years.

And OP, if I told you my HORROR stories with contractors, you wouldn't feel bad about what you are going through.

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04-28-2009, 12:11 PM	#1
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Call me crazy, but I don't get estimates from any less than 3 contractors for the same job. camper

04-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#5
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I always trust referrals and get at least 3 quotes. With any construction, if I don't get at least a few people telling me they like his work, then it s no go. Maybe you could ask him for the names of some customers he had to get their feedback. Of course, he may only give you the names of 3 friends too? Try to find another contractor with at least 3 referrals from your friends and compare. I think this would be a better gauge of how much it should be, not to mention the quality of the work.

04-28-2009, 02:02 PM	#6
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	this is what the contractor saw when he was talking to OP

04-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	I had a 12 x 6 deck built 2 years ago, in the heart of inflated contractor prices and the heart of inflated labor costs. They used Trek-like decking (i forget the brand) which usually costs 2+ times that of treated lumber. The deck butted up against a turret (read: round room) of the house so the cuts were intricate. 2 guys: Day 1: dug and poured the footings (1.5 hours) Day 2: built the deck with railings (10 hours) Total cost? - $2k with materials Most contractors figure out material costs and then triple it. They got away with it for a bunch of years. And OP, if I told you my HORROR stories with contractors, you wouldn't feel bad about what you are going through.

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