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couple of renovation questions
Posted on 6/20/17 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 6/20/17 at 1:41 pm
1. When getting bids from subcontractors, is it commonplace to negotiate a lower price once a bid is given or is their bid their bid and you take the one you want? If you did get them agree to lower price would you worry about someone half-assing it because you aren't paying as much? Or is it more of a deal where some back and forth is expected and the first offer isn't the last one?
2. Before putting up sheetrock, we have insulation to put in to walls some but mostly ceiling. Is this usually done by one of other subs - sheetrock, general labor, etc or just specific insulation companies? Any advice or recs that you could give would be appreciated in Baton Rouge area.
2. Before putting up sheetrock, we have insulation to put in to walls some but mostly ceiling. Is this usually done by one of other subs - sheetrock, general labor, etc or just specific insulation companies? Any advice or recs that you could give would be appreciated in Baton Rouge area.
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Posted on 6/20/17 at 1:45 pm to shotput3000
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When getting bids from subcontractors, is it commonplace to negotiate a lower price once a bid is given or is their bid their bid and you take the one you want?
I always negotiate everything. All the time.
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If you did get them agree to lower price would you worry about someone half-assing it because you aren't paying as much?
If you're worried about a contractor doing this, hire a different contractor.
This post was edited on 6/20/17 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 6/20/17 at 1:50 pm to shotput3000
A bid is a bid, no changing that once you sign a contract. Make sure they are insured along with workmen comp.
Installing of insulation. If you have that in your contract, then it should be done. Or, you can contract that out yourself. Get bids on that.
Installing of insulation. If you have that in your contract, then it should be done. Or, you can contract that out yourself. Get bids on that.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 1:57 pm to fishfighter
Thanks for responses. Didn't mean adjusting once there is a contract - and not really talking about dealing with a contractor. Just if I get three guys to give me a bid on sheetrock - do people usually come back with a counter offer or are those gonna be their prices?
What type of people for insulation?
Thanks
What type of people for insulation?
Thanks
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:06 pm to shotput3000
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What type of people for insulation?
I usually just call a insulation sub to do insulation. If you're having trouble finding bids for it, just call a few insulation companies as they do the install as well. But, you could find general multi trade laborers to install as well if you supply the materials yourself. Just be sure you are aware of R values and your local codes
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:07 pm to BIGFOOD
If it's just plain roll out insulation, do it yourself. It's super easy.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:08 pm to shotput3000
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What type of people for insulation?
I would imagine if you told them to add it in their bid they would do it.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:11 pm to shotput3000
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If you did get them agree to lower price would you worry about someone half-assing it because you aren't paying as much?
Good contractors are busy. If he quotes x amount per sq ft to do the drywall and you start low balling him. He may decide he doesn't want to work for you and move on to the next job.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:12 pm to shotput3000
Negotiating a bit is fine. If they appear to be half-assing it then tell them they arent getting paid until it's done right.
Never pay upfront, it's your only leverage.
Never pay upfront, it's your only leverage.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:14 pm to shotput3000
You could do the insulation yourself. I did mine when renovating. Buy it by the roll and get a staple gun for in the wall. Just staple to each stud on the sides.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:15 pm to dshort_bruh
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I would imagine if you told them to add it in their bid they would do it.
It sounds like, to me, that he is acting as his own general contractor and is getting bids from each trade
Posted on 6/20/17 at 2:36 pm to shotput3000
You can absolutely negotiate. I simply share with them that I've received lower bids already. The ones that will negotiate will then try. Some will try and sell you about why they're worth more. Just tell them you'd like to use them, but can't justify paying more.
I would never worry about them half assing because you'd be the boss. You determine if they get paid. They do a garbage job, they don't get paid until it's fixed. Never pay anything upfront. Ever.
Usually the sheetrock guys will put in insulation. Just tell them to do it like you already expect it. They'll do it.
I would never worry about them half assing because you'd be the boss. You determine if they get paid. They do a garbage job, they don't get paid until it's fixed. Never pay anything upfront. Ever.
Usually the sheetrock guys will put in insulation. Just tell them to do it like you already expect it. They'll do it.
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