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Getting the most for least with subcontractors

 
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Jeannie



Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Posts: 82
PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:07 pm    Post subject: Getting the most for least with subcontractors Reply with quote
How can you get the most work done with the least amount of costs when you have to hire a subcontractor. I have been dealing with some that are just wanting outrageous prices and then change try to change the price because they under bid the project.
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Cymru Am Byth



Joined: 17 Nov 2007
Posts: 20
PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You have to be really careful Jeannie, there are a few ways to approach this, first off, get a list of the materials they will need for the job - then get them yourself which then cuts out any fiddles in materials. Secondly get thier estimates in writing with a detailed breakdown of the costs to start with
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Jeannie



Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Posts: 82
PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, that is a great idea. I generally do get everything in writing to ensure that I am not getting a bad deal or someone changing their mind in the end.
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miller64917



Joined: 19 Mar 2008
Posts: 4
PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well put Cymru, that helped give me some good insight.
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