Hey, great video. Estimating is such a difficult aspect of being a contractor. I just subscribed and can't wait to see more of your videos. it's 2am and I can't sleep because I'm worrying about my projects... How do you deal with that aspect?
Hey Jason, thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you found the video helpful. I agree estimating can be a real pain in the butt. Just keep after it. It does get easier once you find your groove and if you stay in one type of construction. Projects don’t often keep me up at night unless something really off is happening, like a customer has changed something or is refusing to cooperate with our payment schedule. The only thing I can really suggest is do your best to keep your personal life squared away with your family, and your faith. Thanks for the subscribe and the comment. Let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.
@Thehelpfulcontractor Hey, on this particular job the flooring type has changed 3 times, ceiling types have changed 3 times, wall locations rearranged, new board had to be removed for more receptacles, lighting changed 4 times, kitchenette design changed 3 times...I've never experienced anything like it. I've worked multiple jobs for this client over tye last 6 years. they always pay but it is getting to me
@@Jason-zl7ek that’s a tough spot to be in. I would bring it up to the customers attention in a way that it shows your concerns for them, not your frustrations about it. For example, you could schedule a meeting with him and talk to them about your concerns over the budget, due to all the changes. You can order it any way you want, but just make sure they remember that wasted time is still chargeable time, when it’s the customers choice to change things in the middle. It’s up to you on how much you charge them.
I almost don’t know what to say about that job Jeff that thing is a disaster between the cinderblocks the framing and what in the world is up with that sheet rock lol😮
Here there no requirement for permits unless its within the city limits and even then its kinda meh unless its commercial or new most people dont bother...lol
I hear his logic on being polite and passing it on, but this is how decent people keep getting messed over (and with homes that is about ⅓ of their life) We need to stand up for eachother and operate on principles & morals. Earn that rep where people will seek you out and you drive peers to do better even if they loathe you.
@@ChristisFaithful I don’t know all the details on this project, once I saw this I walked out pretty quick. However I do believe that the customer is the main driving force for the quality of this home. It’s kind of sad. #makeyourownbed
@@Thehelpfulcontractor Yeah what the fuck? You're a real pos if "No snitching" is going to get in the way of stopping something UNSAFE from being sold to someone, and holding those trying to swindle others accountable. It's not your problem but you can make a YT short about it. Get real.🙄
@@Thehelpfulcontractor I'm not the competent person who basically inspected the building, found issues, made a video about it but isn't going to actually report it. I bet the homeowner is going to be just as "happy" with you as with the builders if (s)he finds this video after issues surface down the line.
Welcome to new age hack job construction. Did a wash job on a 500k dollar house. Had one coat of pain on the outside. You could see through it in spots. I'd hate to see what was under the siding.
I wouldn’t say all of us are hacked. Some people like myself actually do care about their work. I do concrete for a living, regardless of the floor Is covered with carpet tile hardwood whatever it doesn’t matter that floor is burnt to a mirror finish when I’m done with it my edges are flat the floors flat there’s no holes it’s not rolled at all. I take pride in my work Because if you don’t take Friday at your work, that phone never rings when someone needs a floor poured .
I wouldn’t say all of us are hacked. Some people like myself actually do care about their work. I do concrete for a living, regardless of the floor Is covered with carpet tile hardwood whatever it doesn’t matter that floor is burnt to a mirror finish when I’m done with it my edges are flat the floors flat there’s no holes it’s not rolled at all. I take pride in my work Because if you don’t take Friday at your work, that phone never rings when someone needs a floor poured .
@@tier1detailcompany yep I just re-watched my own video and you’re right. Next when I make, I’ll be a little bit more specific than that area could catch.
Yeah, when I was doing all the work myself my hoppers would last a long time, but it seems when my employees clean and do maintenance on them they never seem to get cleaned or lubed well enough. Thanks for the comment, and don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh man that’s a loaded question. There are lots of people that will tell you 50% profit margins or more 😳. If you can get that and your customers are happy with the service you provide then more power to it. I personally shoot for 25% profit margins but to be honest I almost never get it. I’m too much of a “nice guy” and I provide more than I charge for. It’s really up to you. Thanks for watching and the comment. It helps the algorithm. Don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
@@Thehelpfulcontractor Thanks, it’s a great answer. The last company I worked for was shooting for 25% percent profit on every job. They weren’t hitting that most the time, but it was close.
Nice brother , appreciate the tips . I don’t do much hanging as I like to stick to the finishing and painting. That don’t mean I can’t and won’t hang. When it comes up I seem to take forever trying to count sheets , the clicker tip was perfect .
It’s a big time saver. I can’t remember who pointed me in that direction, but I’ve been doing it that way since 2001. It helps me think measurements instead of thinking about counting. I’m glad it helps. Don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
I just finished the ceiling in our nursery after taking down the popcorn. I finished with orange peel with the ez pro texture it was a breeze! 10/10 recommended.
You can definitely adjust your mix to your personal taste with the mixer. I’m glad you have a good experience with it. We are going to use it again in the future 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Definitely WAY faster than a hopper. How long have you had your machine? I’m still dealing with a few problems with air supply and misc stuff. Not really disappointed but it’s an expensive tools to only be good for a few years. How reliable is yours?
@@Thehelpfulcontractor I rent the unit from Ames taping tools for 90 a day. I rent around once a month sometimes twice. No point in buying with those frequencies. I could do 5-1500 sq ft whole houses with this unit in a 8 hr day. realistically does it and will it hold up to those daily needs. I dont know but yeah its 1 bad interior rig
@@1mandrywallarmytv144 I really wish Ames was closer to my area. It’s about an hour and 45 minutes away, which means a special trip to go there. I would probably rent it versus buying it if I had that option. Let somebody else worry about the maintenance.
Looks like some pretty clean work! We all get in a hurry sometimes and miss some screws or forget to pick a corner once in a while, but to have to come back with heavy mud after the big grind is like a rock under a skateboard wheel! Don't ask me how I know... 😅 Any way, I'm not sure why I willingly watched through the whole thing in agonizing anticipation and disappointment 🤷 I joke, I joke! ...kinda! I guess after so many years as the qc/punch-list guy, I've become somewhat of a masochist 🙃
LOL! Yes Dan you definitely have a good perspective on the subject. It’s cool seeing your comment. That’s for the that. We really should get together sometime now that you’re mostly recovered from your accident 👍🏻👍🏻
2 Terrible Things about this video are this Good guy & this awesome Specialty trade known as drywall being negotiated for CENTS ON THE DOLLAR to do BUSINESS when I’m getting 85-105 a board to supply hang and finish here in ny. But eyyy you seam happy and doing good business.. A+
Hey Spackle Rat, thanks for the comment. Yes in my area drywall is still a very low paying specialty trade. However, in the last year and a half since that video was made prices are getting better. On the West Coast we don’t normally do prices per board, but if I do the conversion for board foot numbers, you’re about 25% more than me. I’m not sure what your labor rate is in your area or material cost, so that could be absorbed pretty fast. There is one drywall contractor in this area that only does one job a month and he charges three dollars a foot which would be 144 per 12’ sheet. At that price, he doesn’t have to do much work to make a good living. I’m not saying he’s right or wrong just saying.
@@Thehelpfulcontractor yess! For me it’s 105 per 8ft board! And I’m talking a 8ft plain Jain job with mabe one 10ft vault in the master but anything else price will be adjusted accordingly and they get charged! A average size house with 200 8ft boards I will get no less then 19k plus tax based off a 8ft plain Jain job of course and I will get in done in 2 -1/2 weeks sub out the hanging of 65-70 pieces for around $1300 Materials are around 4k and I spackle & finish the job my self and pocket around 13-15k! That’s my system! Here in NY I was down in Florida For a couple yrs and they hade me doing the exact same 8ft plain Jain job for not Evan 8400 +Texture
@@spacklerat3214Difference is the cost of living right? Messed up part is your ripping off your hangers, 1300 for 89 sheets? What about taxes? How do you pocket that much after taxes? You don’t pay?
Thanks Jim. To be honest Israel my employee did 95% of the finish work, I just fixed the damaged part. I appreciate the compliment and I’ll pass it onto Israel 👍🏻👍🏻
LOL! Yeah I guess you missed the part where I said Bill and Jesuś my employees built it. They did a great job for hitting the target of make it as big as they could with the materials I left them. 👍🏻👍🏻
Well, a year ago I didn’t have any problem finding guys at $.30 a foot. I’m a little bit more than that now but not quite to the numbers you’re quoting. I’m in Oregon.
Its not a prefect way of doing it, but it’s always helpful to see how other do stuff. You can learn and new trick or learn what not to do 🤣 Thanks for watching and don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
