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I would be willing to pay 51-100% down for a home remodeling/repair project. | 0 | 0% | |
I would be willing to pay 26-50% down for a home remodeling/repair project. | 3 | 8.11% | |
i would be willing to pay up to 10-25% for a home remodeling/repair project | 10 | 27.03% | |
I would be willing to pay upfront for materials only, regardless of percentage of the project's costs. | 14 | 37.84% | |
I am not willing to make a down payment on these types of projects | 9 | 24.32% | |
Other | 1 | 2.70% | |
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05-17-2023, 10:59 PM | #31 | |
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05-17-2023, 11:06 PM | #32 | |
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honestly I wouldn't trip on it too much, if he is following the law
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05-17-2023, 11:22 PM | #33 | |
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05-18-2023, 05:44 AM | #34 |
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Then how would you get your allowance money from your Mom?
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05-18-2023, 06:48 AM | #35 | |
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05-18-2023, 06:53 AM | #36 |
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We went with Champion brand windows on our 1st house. Yes they cost a bit more, but I don't recall having to put anything down and their unconditional lifetime guarantee gave us the security if anything went wrong. I don't **** around with windows, and they were absolutely worth it.
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05-18-2023, 10:44 AM | #37 | |
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I came out whole on the thing, but quit doing business with that outfit. That level of stress is not worth it. |
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05-18-2023, 10:46 AM | #38 | |
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My recommendation is get a LOT of different options on the table, and do your best to pick the most reputable dude, and do what he wants. The quality of the work matters way more than anything else. |
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05-18-2023, 10:55 AM | #39 |
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I would pay for materials, specifically those that our custom ordered like windows as they are non returnable for the contractor. Also, make sure you get lien waivers signed after each payment.
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05-18-2023, 11:18 AM | #40 | |
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When someone brings up another quote with me that's lower I tell them good luck, I should hire that person to work for me if they do a good job, etc. Most people will pay more for the company they will have no doubts about. I don't know how many jobs I've fixed that other guys jacked up that ended up costing the customer more than my original quote. Happens more often than I'd like. Just go with the best option at the start instead of squeezing a nickel into a dime. |
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05-18-2023, 12:20 PM | #41 | |
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05-18-2023, 12:24 PM | #42 |
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05-18-2023, 12:43 PM | #43 |
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not true.. In most places there are very strict rules (about contracts / contract law) in most places. If youre just using a handyman, who is unlicensed and and uninsured , then ...well.. "no rules" could come back and bite you in the ass because it will all fall on you if they fall of your roof or cut their finger off at your property. I would 1st wonder where your property is to determine what the rules are in your area...
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05-18-2023, 12:52 PM | #44 |
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If you are having trouble finding contractors, then I'd suggest calling the closest supply house, like an ABC Supply and ask if they could recommend a few companies.
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05-18-2023, 03:28 PM | #45 |
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As a contractor I require 100% of materials paid in full.before starting the project. I require draws every Thursday for labor.
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