Is My Contractor Ripping Me Off?!

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@michaelbezos2969 3 года назад

After taking on remodeling a 1930 house while living in it I can tell you it takes skill and experience to do the job right. I've spent hours on youtube & thank God & had tools. Remodeling is nasty hard work. Your video is spot on. My suggestion, be willing to pay "once" for quality work from quality people. To quote a sign I have, "we have 3 kinds of service, but you can only pick two. "Good and Cheap won't be fast, Fast and Good won't be cheap, Cheap and Fast won't be good. Have a good day!

@shaidyn8278 3 года назад

I've seen, "Good; Fast; Cheap. Pick two." in a lot of places.

@mrwhompass1986 3 года назад

In my experience %90 of contractors suck! It helps to know the right people.

@fattyz1 3 года назад

They are all horrible I was one . I was fair and that gets you shat upon. I wanna do the labor myself now I’m a homeowner. These guys want 3 - 6 hundred for a lousy days work and lunch in the bargain. That’s with me cleaning up after them. Unless you know someone don’t do it. It should all be done in writing with contracts but good luck they know better than to sign anything. Don’t forget small claims court is your friend.

@PoisonJarl71501 3 года назад

@@fattyz1 sounds like you’ve had a lot of bad run ins or just a terrible opinion.

@jamesjoslin7586 3 года назад

@Sivart Nildem - As a successful home remodeling contractor, I can tell you that the comments you made are typical of someone who is THE PROBLEM themselves ! There are SOME bad ones, but it CERTAINLY is not “ 90 %” I rely on word of mouth referrals, and you know what? It’s worked for me for over 40 yrs. However, I have come across many people who think like you, and guess what ? I walk away. I have too many good, loyal customers, and dont need to be aggravated by someone like yourself who thinks 90% of us suck. Look in the mirror. Probably THERE lies the problem.

@jamesjoslin7586 3 года назад

@Sivart Nildem - My bad. We are on the same page sir. No,not drunk........yet.

@codybersicc7939 3 года назад

*thanks jeff for answering the question within 20 seconds of the video*

@warrens1757 3 года назад

I had an electrician do a panel change for me and I thought the price was a bit too cheap. Since the guy had good references I hired him anyway. Turned out that he did a great job, and I gave him a (cash) bonus along with a cheque for the estimate price. Pays to get references for any contractor.

@KLondike5 3 года назад

Online resources help a lot. In my area I can search certifications with the state. I can search permits & stated project quotes in my city. I can cross reference to see if contractor/business has lawsuits chasing them in small claims. This got me a roof quote & install for a much fairer & realistic price.

@Darkely4u 3 года назад

Most contractors value their time and will charge what they are worth. There isn't a standard rate for any job. If you are cheap or simply don't have the money, do it yourself. The reason contractors don't care if they get you as a client is usually because they are booked 6+ months in advance and have another 6 months of work pending in quotes/estimates. Anyone who is ready to start your project in a week is likely to rip you off.

@bssn9469 3 года назад

Small town in Iowa here, just like to say...even if the job is small, get a quote!

@jdeluna777 3 года назад

Agreed - really helps to get 2-3 quotes - but also pay attention to what the contractor is saying/and their demeanor - I’m more than willing to pay hundreds more to go with someone who appears to be very attentive, detailed, and can give past examples of the job in discussion. Finding additional costs during the job happens too - be glad they found the issue and are highlighting it! A $500 unforeseen additional expense to solve a problem that could result in thousands down the road is money well spent IMO. 👍

@timothydillon6421 3 года назад

I also wish people had that attitude with their mechanic. Say you need a new alternator and the mechanic suggests replacing the belt and idle pulley at the same time because they need removed to do the job and for an extra 50 in parts the R&I is included.

@jdeluna777 3 года назад

@@timothydillon6421 agreed 💯!

@carlotta4th 3 года назад

And get their suggestions, too! Sometimes experts have really good suggestions. We were getting quotes for a water softener and one guy said "do you want the brine tank on the main level so you don't have to go down the stairs to refill?" It was a brilliant wonderful idea, but it had never occurred to us (or the other 3 guys also giving a quote). ...We didn't even end up going with that company because they were super overpriced, but their input ended up being invaluable to the project regardless.

@jdeluna777 3 года назад

@@carlotta4th great idea! Sometimes it helps to just explain the symptoms to your problem, rather than asking the contractor to just perform the task you want/need done - a great contractor will give suggestions that exponentially benefit you more, for a little bit more (or even same/less) cost!

@hameedtalebi2351 3 года назад

I think based on the comments people left here, you know how people think of contractors. If contractors didn't suck, why so many DIYers are out there!? You probably have not leaved in other countries. In other countries, DIY doesn't exist; people who need work done will find a contractor to do it (period). Here in North America and particularly in Canada, if you need any work done on the house, either have to be ready to be ripped off or Do It Yourself. And let's not forget, people watch your videos because they don't want to deal with contractors. Any ways, thanks for some of the good DIY videos that you have.

@carlotta4th 3 года назад

Is your contractor ripping you off, good question. Do you live in a nicer neighborhood? Then yes, they have arbitrarily added to the price and there's nothing you can do about that (every contractor will do the same thing). But you do have to keep in mind that you are also paying for experience. I was quoted $440 for two small electrical projects (adding a light/lightswitch) and that price seemed utterly ridiculous to me until here I am, $250 in tools, 3 attempts, and many holes to be patched up later... turns out one of those wirings was a lot trickier than I had expected. I now think that price would have been very fair. So sometimes you only find these things out in retrospect, like "hm, I think I vastly overpaid for that water softener" or "maybe $440 to be done with it wouldn't have been so terrible."

@chrisgraham2904 3 года назад

In my experience, it's the premium contractors with the Gold Star reputation that are most likely to overcharge to the maximum. Last year I had my furnace replace (oil to natural gas conversion) for my 1,400 sq. ft. home in Toronto. I spec'd the furnace make and model and obtained six quotes and was shocked by the variations in price. The range was $4,600.00 to $16,000.00 . I went with a contractor that had excellent references from others, answered all my questions, did provide a detailed quote and I just had a good feeling about at $5,600.00 . I felt the installation was clean, fast and professional and the inspector commented that it was a "very thorough installation" when he approved the gas to be turned on. The highest quote was provided by a nationally famous HVAC contractor, who advertises on the radio and billboards, technicians all wear a uniform and wear "booties" on their feet and they operate 30 trucks on the road. In my opinion, fancy graphics on their trucks, a uniform and "booties" wasn't worth paying an extra $10,400.00 .

@tracybrown4941 3 года назад

USA here. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pick the "right" contractor or builder. Sometimes, even though you check references and they are great and you are very diligent in reading and reviewing the contract, you still get a contractor/builder who you have to watch like a hawk to avoid half ass short cuts and just plain bad building practices. Sometimes you may even catch the subs doing things that are in blatant violation of code. This is the reality and happened to me more than a few times during new construction of a home. For every good cop, there may be several bad. Same thing in every line of work including construction. This has been my experience. Right now, it's such a feeding frenzy in residential construction, I would venture a guess that there is a lot of shoddy stuff going on (new construction). A good and ethical remodeler is worth his/her weight in gold and will not cut corners or rip you off. However, expect to pay top dollar - and they are worth it!

@juzoli 3 года назад

When I get a quote, I always ask how much time it is to do, and how many people will come. They are generally more honest about that than about their prices... So when they said my sliding door installation is 2 days for 2 people, and I know that the cost of a person is $500 including taxes and profit, I calculated it should cost about $4000, if the door itself is $2000 (I actually ended up paying 1600 for it without any discount a contractor might get) Then they quoted me $11.000, and I said: Thanks, but no...:)

@eddyarseneau4822 3 года назад

Don’t forget the overhead, liability insurance, license, transportation, administration and union dues.

@juzoli 3 года назад

@@eddyarseneau4822 I didn’t, that’s included. $500 is not their daily salary, they don’t earn 10k a month. $500 is the average cost of a construction worker, for its employer, also including a profit margin and everything else.

@anthonysmith9410 3 года назад

90 % of my business is on customer referral.... I do my work to the best of my ability...I never ask for any money up front except for custom parts customers want. I dont do two jobs at any given time. One job start to finish. I don’t ask for payment until the job is completed. This gives me piece of mind and happy customers

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 года назад

Cheers Anthony!

@williamp9158 3 года назад

15% down/contract signed, half payment when half of the work is done and the remaining balance is due at the end. Cool customers won't have a problem with it. If they do, that's a red flag. Waiting until the end to get paid can come back to bite you in the ass one day. There are crazy customers out there. Nothing wrong with getting paid as you go. Why get money out your pocket? Not smart in my opinion unless it's a really small job.

@raix63 3 года назад

That’s basically every contractor in New York.

@FolstrimHori 3 года назад

Yep, just watching Louis Rossman's experience with shitty NYC contractors made me feel slimy.

@delikat83 3 года назад

@@FolstrimHori not all contractors are like that. Experience life through life not the interweb. Good luck enjoy your life

@ToBAYT 3 года назад

@migratedcoconut 3 года назад

As contractor, this video hits the nail on the head. Very cautious about who I do business with, if a customer is clearly difficult the price goes way up, sorry.

@15gatorpatriot 3 года назад

Same here. I have also made the mistake of doing things on a handshake because that was how I was raised. It has gotten me burned before; so I never do that anymore.

@4rm36uy 3 года назад

That last comment/advice. Of pricing what the materials will cost and the work needed to be done, and then seeing how much above it that they are quoting, is genius! Even if it just the price of materials at a box store, will really help!

@shanew7361 3 года назад

What I've always done. Know exactly the materials I want installed and their prices.

@umchoyka 3 года назад

It's not just lack of relationship either, necessarily. There's risk involved in providing a quote to renovate in an existing building - lots of potential unknowns that may be uncovered during construction. A high-ish quote protects the contractor from incurring losses if something nasty is uncovered in demolition and will allow them to finish the job without needing to ask for additional money (they may do so anyway however...)

@Real.Estate.Report 3 года назад

We just got 3 different estimates to do the same job to our back yard and they were $15k, $24k, and $42k. All for the EXACT same job!

@shanew7361 3 года назад

Could be different materials and quality of labor.

@daveb1729 3 года назад

As a contractor I want to say this is the right answer to the wrong question. A high estimate is not in any way a contractor ripping you off. If you hired them to do the job and they used products that weren't agreed on not doing the work as agreed that would be being ripped off.

@mikecassie3523 3 года назад

I provide allowances for fixtures based on better than average but not the highest priced items, and not from big box stores. I let the owner know of this and I feel they appreciate this. As for a time frame, with the climate now, it's difficult to give a absolute time frame

@av1204 3 года назад

Agreed... If I hire a contractor to do the job and he does exactly what I asked for the price he gave... not ripped off. If he does half ass work and I pay him. Then I got ripped off.

@rockys7726 3 года назад

Contractors around SE MI are in such short supply they can charge exorbitant prices without even batting an eye. I had quotes from $4k to $20k to redo my 5'x9' bathroom. Most didn't even show up to look at the project to give an accurate quote. Some who did show up never gave a quote because it was too small a job. One guy who showed up all he talked about was flying his plane to exotic vacations and his sports car collection. I ended up DIY for less than $2k.

@shanew7361 3 года назад

Yea, I live in Ann Arbor and have had the same experience when I was quoted my master bathroom.

@rockys7726 3 года назад

@@shanew7361 I attribute the situation to two things. 1) Lack of younger generation going into trades. 2) No new immigrants to fill the need.

@dianebabbe1270 3 года назад

Make sure your contractor pulls permits!! I had a contractor install an AC and when I went to sell my house I had to pay for one after the fact and it wasn't cheap. He actually sub the work to one of his friends and should have requested to see the permit himself since he was my GC. The contractor would not take my calls.

@vsar1938 3 года назад

You'd be much more suprised how much more common shady worksmanship is here in the western states.

@carolinerose5743 3 года назад

And especially in SE AZ where there is a shortage of contractors and subcontractors.

@woodsmith8439 3 года назад

Check out Hawai’i. Whatever you’re getting quoted for work where you are, it’s double here.

@natureali 3 года назад

I just discovered you and boy, you have become my newest best friend. Love your videos and your advise. Not hiring any contractors except electrical. Looking for advise on renovating manufactured home. 800 sq ft. 2 bed 2 bath. Built in 1980. First home and it isn’t horrible but needs significant upgrades. Needs updated electrical for solar that will be installed. Needs insulation more for excluding heat than keeping the house warm in winter. Needs double pain windows. I’ll be retiring in two years with extremely limited income. So do you have any experience with manufactured home renovations.

@stans5270 3 года назад

A good contractor [or mechanic] will inform you of what you're getting, both in materials and labor. If they don't, find someone who will. As a mechanic, I can do both $50 brake jobs or $500 brake jobs. Aside from the extra labor involved, I see a minimal pay difference in either.

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

Hvac guys refuse...I have called every hvac guy in the area and they all say "we only do lump sum quotes"...its ridiculous

@guhbe385 3 года назад

@@blahsaysme2u does the quotes all have the scope of work of what there doing written ? As long as the scopes covered correctly so they can't be like oh this wasn't in the price ect. Breakouts for every tiny thing is a pain and no one wins. You can have two contractors at $5000 equal pricing but the breakdowns of each line will be different then customers try to argue like this guy's charging this line item for cheaper. Why aren't you and pretend your not cheaper on the next line. In the end the customer gets fustrated trying to argue every line and so does the contractor. Contractors typically don't even have it broken out when they priced it for them selves like a customer would want and just give close estimates per line breakout . They ussualy just look at the big picture okay $3500 cost for x job $5000 sell Then when they do the job labor and materials can go up or down at times in the real world Eod just get a few quotes. Make sure there all pricing exactly what you want and need. And go with the best priced/ best quality contractor you can find.

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

@@guhbe385 I just wanted breakout of labor and supplies...I didn't expect every screw detailed...everyone refuses

@abrasivepartyc5416 3 года назад

Helpful video, good tips. Just bought a new house, been using your channel to decide which projects I'm doing myself or hiring out. Love the channel thanks for all you do.

@ivpu2465 3 года назад

The problem is thet most customers are clueless on what really goes in doing something properly. The hourly cost for a worker is 2-3 times more then the amount thes they get after paying taxes, amortization... Of course you have shadi contracted, like you have shady customers. It's the point of thrust

@joelhuppe3725 3 года назад

I know its riddiculous, i work for a contractor and he pays me 24 but after tax what I take home is 16$ an hour. I cost my employer 52$ an hour. Customers, workers and even employers get screwed on every level.

@ivpu2465 3 года назад

@@joelhuppe3725 damn to high

@PoisonJarl71501 3 года назад

Great video. Unfortunately there are a lot of contractors who charge higher because they don’t really need the work but they’ll take it if that price is accepted. Another reason is getting bad vibes from potential clients. Occasionally you can sense someone who will either annoy you or complain for a discount etc for those people I alter my contracts and break the job and payments into segments. First of three jobs completed, payment is due before moving to next phase. It’s a tricky business and there’s a reason so many experienced contractors do it differently. You’re also paying for the difference between labor and skilled labor.

@justinlink1616 3 года назад

This could possibly be one of the all-time greatest videos of RU-vid.

@seanhiscock 3 года назад

As a DIY'er, I will get specialists (plumbers, electricians, etc.) while I do the other work. (Thanks for the tips) A few years back, we requested a quote for specialty work. Being from Labrador, we had heard of the "Labrador price" meaning some contractors would quote higher because the money we made up north was good. Without mentioning Labrador, the contractor agreed to look. This guy said he wanted $350 to prepare an estimate (site visit) & would be deducted if he got the job, My wife came in the shop & said we were moving from Labrador & asked if there was a cost for the quote? He said $450. Within 30 seconds he raised it. Before committing to an estimate, we checked him out. Apparently, he would price his work out of range to make an easy buck for the estimate only.

@Indrajith4evr 3 года назад

The problem is that "proper contractors" overcharge too much. We all live in a world where we have to gamble to get a good deal.

@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158 3 года назад

Mine did and I took his scumbag self to court last time I deal with anyone in my local area 7800 for stuff that looked all second-hand or discontinued items he didn't seat the shower right and now I need a half subfloor and shower and drywall redo smh

@woodlandburl6648 3 года назад

I almost bypass this video. But I sure am glad that I didn’t. Thanks.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 года назад

No worries!

@danielcleary1072 3 года назад

I live in a state with weak consumer protection laws. It really is on the consumer to do their due diligence when hiring a contractor because if things go wrong you have no rights. Problem is most contractors don’t have the patience for any due diligence because the demand is so high they can just go to the next guy.

@strategicthinker8899 3 года назад

Yes. In 99% of cases they are there to take your money and do things as quickly and cheaply as possible or run if need be if they can't overcharge and swindle you. Why? Because they know people do these things once or twice in their lives and there's no way they'll ever see you again or get your money again. It's game theory/fact. One time and short term games are won only by the participants that betray, only long-term ones are won by tit-for tat strategists. So only enter long term games. How? The person has to be dependent on you for their "daily bread" and have prospects of long-term, repeated gain from you or they'll betray, almost every time. This makes it obvious for you the choices you have - do it yourself with friendly help, hire a student to help for a few months or open up a contracting business and employ the contractors. I advise no.1 and no.2 as options with the potential for the best AND cheapest result.

@andrewschafer8986 3 года назад

Good job Jeff👍

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

Hvac guys refuse...I have called every hvac guy in the area and they all say "we only do lump sum quotes"...its ridiculous

@Sirdigbyfafontbittocks 3 года назад

Spot on Jeff - I’m currently being ripped off!

@iainkay1561 3 года назад

I have no problem if my contractor is ripping off the government. Taxes are miss spent sufficiently in Canada that I have no problem with people pushing back.

@strategicthinker8899 3 года назад

He's not "ripping off the government". The government is stealing from him, so he's simply protecting himself from theft.

@BottleJackBuddy 3 года назад

Solid advice.

@TIMI2011 3 года назад

How to help the Ripped Off community?))) - search on Yelp; that way, after the job is done, contractors can get positive or negative feedback!

@musclecars4635 3 года назад

Hey Jeff! thanks for consistently providing great content. what is best way to find a good contractor in my area? Looking for a second story addition.

@brendagonzalez1178 3 года назад

I feel like when Insurance pay for house fire claim . Contractor wants money out of our pocket doesn't make any sense when the insurance is paying .

@n1cktast1c34 3 года назад

a contractor quoted me 90K to fix my foundations...so yeah i think he was trying to rip me off

@brumby92 3 года назад

Where I live it's $10,000 per restumping.

@shaunmorgan372 3 года назад

The 2 biggest problems is what is your foundation made of, and access to be able to dig it out. Does it need massive repairs because you have a stone foundation. Size matters and all of the extras that are in the way or other things to be moved and who knows what was buried in your yard. Old pair of steps, cistern. Get different quotes and don't cheap out or you will get what you ask for.

@luckyluke8052 3 года назад

Yeah do business only with Jeff who always give you right price and invoice :)))

@yair7227 3 года назад

Amen!!!

@gurvirbhinder1743 3 года назад

Looking great during COVID brother...great work+great channel

@ppiercejr 3 года назад

Question about your grout mistake for beginners video. In it you told new DIYers to use the MAPEI Keracolor unsanded grout, however the Keracolor grout says to use the MAPEI Grout Maximizer instead of water, but that you don't need any other sealer. Should a new DIYer do that or use water. Seems like that may just create the same problem as the Ultracolor grout. Thanks.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 года назад

easier to seal afterwards if you want to. but not necessary!

@ppiercejr 3 года назад

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY my question was more about whether using that will make the time to work with it shorter and thus make it harder for a DIYer to complete a project as you said was the case with the Ultracolor grout versus the Keracolor grout. Thank you for the response.

@roblovestar9159 3 года назад

Is there a normal markup on products contractors install? E.g., just this week, I had a hvac contractor charge me $150 for a new thermostat. On Amazon, same exact model, it was under $73. Is that reasonable?

@FreqyBiker 3 года назад

Sounds about right. Works to about two hours labour which, when you factor in the time to get the parts, travel to you for the job, the extra consumables (wires, connectors and stuff), admin for invoicing and the actual job all adds up.

@roblovestar9159 3 года назад

@@FreqyBiker Thanks for the reply, but I should have been more specific. I was charged for the labor and trip charge separately on the invoice. The invoice listed just the thermostat (which he had on the truck) as a line-item for $150.

@AWARHERO 3 года назад

What kind of question is that? Of COURSE they are...Duh! Never pay before and don't pay if the job isn't done right! ;)

@DAMMDAUGHTERS 3 года назад

If a customer doesn't pay at least half upfront(like 99 percent of contractors require), than the job doesn't get done

@armendshaqiri7621 3 года назад

That’s all depends how big the job is. I do major renovations and I need a down payment that at least covers the materials I provide just in case I don’t get paid at the end of the job I don’t lose money from my pocket.

@davidbray6515 3 года назад

Here's the problem jef i wanted a new radiator replacing were their was an existing one and the radiator was alot smaller in width but abit taller and the plumber said it wont be cheep because these are tricky to fit he wanted 130 pounds for fitting it so i told him what i thought and did abit of research and fitted it myself in 2hours it cost 20 pounds in fittings considering im no plumber it just pissed me of because it was a modern pannel radiator i wanted fitting

@geioncousar 3 года назад

Great channel. Much love!

@dan69golf 3 года назад

Great video, keep up the solid work.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 3 года назад

Much appreciated!

@israeliking69 3 года назад

I am a licensed contractor i dont do jobs with out 50% deposit, i wont dish out of my pocket $7000 of materials (windows and doors) to do a job for a profit of 2800. Cant afford the risk. When it comes to home improvements their is no standard price every house is different and everyone works differently , depending on the size of a company and its overhead If i pay a laborer $25 hr it costs me $40 an hour after payroll,insurance and workers comp. So yes for the same job you will get different prices. Source (I have 7 types of licenses)

@av1204 3 года назад

I give detailed quotes with materials and labor. I take deposit for the material cost.

@peterg2900 3 года назад

Hi Jeff. Great information. 👍

@davidmccormick9022 3 года назад

Hey Jeff this is David I was talking to you last night briefly about my shower floor it’s made out of plywood so I don’t know exactly what to do but I couldn’t figure out how to get a hold of you today so I don’t know where to go from there

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

Get on the forum and send him direct messages

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

Problem is I had similar quotes for minisplits and contractors refused to break down their quotea

@andreycham4797 3 года назад

$8000 for mini split it is rip off

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

@@andreycham4797 I have called every hvac guy in the area and they all say "we only do lump sum quotes"...its ridiculous

@andreycham4797 3 года назад

@@blahsaysme2u HVAC is a scheme

@blahsaysme2u 3 года назад

@@andreycham4797 maybe but I can't do it...so how do we get it done?

@hagakuru 3 года назад

Agreed. $8,000 for a mini-split on a 3rd floor is an absolute ripoff. Basically the installation is running power to the unit, creating about a 3" circular hole through to the exterior, mounting the fan/compressor with a suitable floating bracket, running some PVC for the drip, and charging the unit up. Not including the price of the unit, about $1200 to $1500 would be a more than fair install price, with $2000 on the very high end if code required interior plumbing etc. Only way it would cost $8000 is if the unit cost $6000 which would be absurd. Recommend you buy the brand and type of unit you want yourself, and find a qualified person to install it.

@jessemartin8154 3 года назад

Hey Jeff have you ever thought about putting the audio of your videos into a podcast?

@1973superdad 3 года назад

I hire the same people over and over. They work hard knowing ill keep sending them work but many don't think like that, they try to gouge and i have to cut them off

@chrisr3656 3 года назад

When do we get a TV show of this content on Netflix?

@ThePowerofJames 3 года назад

9/10 times, you treat your contractor with respect, they will respect you. If you start hovering, complaining, and acting like they are doing things wrong, you will feel ripped off. If you trust them, ask polite questions, and let them work, 9/10 it will all go well. I am a PM for a landscape contractor (mainly commercial) and I have a lot of clients who I have dealt with on both sides.

@strategicthinker8899 3 года назад

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! You must be a contractor.

@Delekham 3 года назад

I called two Insulators. 1 quoted me $3.50 a sq ft. A very reputable company. The Second told me he doesn't do estimates in the winter. The first said he doesn't do Retrofits I must remove all the Drywall. The Second did say he would drill holes in the Exterior. I trust his peons about as much as I trust... let's not go there! So far easier and faster for me to not worry about a Company. Yes, I have already bought the Acoustic Crap! Super 6 Vapor Barrier. BTW the Second contractor like profanities. "F" this "F" that...blah blah blah. I did tell him I worked in the "Real" world, an know some things. I guess that was his cue to talk as he wished. I am sure Jeff understands. BUT as a Business owner...never talk to a potential client such as that!

@ecospider5 3 года назад

I got a quote for $100k to finish my basement. They were doing great work. Then the hvac subcontractor showed up. He Didn’t install the fireplace specified in the contract, and used duct tape when mastic was specified. I called the general contractor and they sent a different sub contractor. But I ended up not getting the fireplace I specified. I did not want to ruin my relationship with the general contractor so I did not ask them to remove the fireplace. I watched their subs closer going forward and I like my basement. But was I wrong to let them ignore the failure to follow the contract.

@andreycham4797 3 года назад

Why is the relationship with a contractor so important to you ? Make them pay for mistakes or do you have more than one basements in your house ?

@ecospider5 3 года назад

Yes my basement has been the nicest room in our $700,000 house.

@ecospider5 3 года назад

The original quote was $160,000 with $60,000 in electrical. I asked them if they would do the framing then give me 3 months to learn how to install a sub panel with 7 circuits. Then finish the work. They were very helpful with that so it was a 6 month relationship. And if I would have upgraded another room in the house I would have used them. They just sucked at managing their subs. The work they did themselves was top notch.

@RajeshKumar-ob9zy 3 года назад

How to be an expert DIYer or a Contractor, as your change over job? How do we know if the codes exist for a particular work in and around my town?

@av1204 3 года назад

Go to your building department. They are almost always nice people. Just ask questions.

@mariacamacho4782 3 года назад

I had one contractor give me an estimate of $40k and was doing less than the contractor that was giving me an estimate of $20K. All I needed were 2 walls knocked down and paint the kitchen my cabinet maker was building the cabinet and island extension. My son is an electrician and was doing the electrical work. So I would say yes they were trying to rip me off

@AWARHERO 3 года назад

I would do it for 2000$ ;) Yes .... It's a TOTAL ripoff!

@zhenyakc3586 3 года назад

Paying cash is not always a bad idea, alot of the times it can be much cheaper. I would recommend getting more quotes though.

@guhbe385 3 года назад

Great idea if you have a relationship or a strong recommendation you trust. A random contractor for a decent sized job it's a terrible idea. No payment proof no credit card charge back, are they a real business insurance ? Ect Lot more risk with cash only

@zhenyakc3586 3 года назад

@@guhbe385 you're not wrong.

@tylersmith293 3 года назад

Being a contractor easily one of hardest customer service jobs.

@4dak88 3 года назад

Because contracting goes against the grain of nature. Do Robin's build nests for other weaker Robin's who dont have the health or skill? This is why Jeff here on RU-vid dedicated his life into sharing all his knowledge , so that young men who were improperly raised can still be taught about life skills aka home building/renovations.

@vzjrz 3 года назад

Gee let me ask a contractor if contractors rip people off. LOL!

@garrettwilamowski1174 3 года назад

Funny!

@lcook0825 3 года назад

Interesting.

@arnoldromppai5395 3 года назад

AS A PAST CONTRACTOR AND SUBBED OUT PARTS OF A JOB, and still today when i am doing a job or build on the farm, i never get prices, other the how much per man hour, how much per hour per machine, i buy all the supplies, such as i need concrete pad formed an poured. i put down all the foam board, 1/2" pex for in floor heating, the re bar, drain tile in the bottom of the club footing i install all sewer pipes, drain, PVC pipe in for hydro stub outs, have them dig it all out, form it, i pay them to dig it out form it, pour it and complete the finish, as i hate concrete work, ,, i dont get prices for jobs never have. i know bids have a 50% add on, to cover there ass, just as i never gave job prices, never wanted jobs like that, they were always cost plus, you give a price for a job, you have to list every thing that not covered, such as if you hit rock, bad ground the list is so long. you have to put in a 10 to 50% or even more, as fill dont always work out as it should, base ground can sink, lumber price can change, so i dont want to pay that extra when its not needed, i will pay the extra as it comes up if it do

@YeZhik5 3 года назад

This was such a tough read.

@daves2590 3 года назад

Why do licensed contractors don't like to deal with small jobs like replacing 1 smoke alarm, patching a small hole on the wall, etc. Is it bc they have a license .???

@masterpiecediy 3 года назад

We would have to charge $150 minimum. A handyman is your best bet for something like that. We generally do larger projects not minor repairs.

@RyanMartin1 3 года назад

Think of it this way. Someone is going to first come to your house and look at the smoke alarm, drive and buy a replacement, come back and install it, and then drive back to the shop. That time will add up to many hours for a relatively cheap device being installed, and the total price with all the time included will be outrageous. Because someone is going to spend half their day on the smoke detector. They would rather be working on a job that keeps several people busy for a week or months.

@shaunmorgan372 3 года назад

To have an electrician come and replace 3 items in your home will cost you 300.00 minimum. If you can find one to come out. Good luck. The people you refer to are charging 1000.00 a day in wages alone. Are you going to pay 1000.00 for someone to come out for 2 hours? So your job is not a priority for them. Even a handy man is going to charge you a fair amount for coming out for 2 hours. At least a handyman might be willing to help you.

@jontowns6728 3 года назад

They cost more than I am willing to pay...so yes...I will do it myself. Others are lazy and not willing to learn...so they pay.

@ecospider5 3 года назад

So what is the 90 year old living on a fixed income supposed to do. Or are they just being lazy.

@jontowns6728 3 года назад

@@ecospider5 yes

@ecospider5 3 года назад

Ok I didn’t understand that you were a self centered dickhead living in your own fantasy would. That feels like when they ever get old or sick they should just euthanize themselves. Sorry my mistake. O and I apologize for using big words hopefully you can comprehend me.

@stefanmarinescu5086 3 года назад

I wish this movie existed 2 years ago....

@RicardoRodriguez-et9eg 3 года назад

Question: I am helping my parents find a contractor to remodel their bathroom. We have provided almost all of the parts. The contractor wants 30% at signing and 30% day one of work. Does that sound like a typical amount of collateral? we are okay with the final price but it just sounded like a lot basically upfront. Thanks again!!

@evictioncarpentry2628 3 года назад

They can ask whatever they want, obviously. I personally think thats a little high. I'd say 25% upfront isn't terrible but as far as further payments, it wouldn't be the first day. It would be progress payments as we go. Weekly or bi-weekly depending on the size/length of the project. Example, 25% up front, week 1 15%, week 2 15%, remainder on completion. All depends on the situation though. Case by case basis. I could see if they feel like the customer may be difficult getting payment out of they could ask for more up front but who knows.

@Darkely4u 3 года назад

If you are providing materials, 25-30% at start is ok, the second draw should be at agreed stage of completion of the project

@masterpiecediy 3 года назад

If a contractor can't get a job started without any up front money, move on from them. A business should have some operating capital to get going. I am a Licensed General Contractor in California. Law states that I can only ask for a max of 10% or $1000 in advance whichever is lower. I know customers can have a bit of a sticker shock when prices are quoted on projects. We don't try to gouge anyone when it comes to our pricing, we just ask for what the market can bare. We spend years and years perfecting our craft and deserve to get paid properly. Always get at least 3 estimates, 'm not talking chicken scratches on a piece of paper either, a detail estimate is needed, make sure the person is actually licensed with a bond, you will have some recourse if you get stiffed. It does happen, even with licensed companies. Don't the slam the contractors, we all work hard to provide a good service.

@mikecassie3523 3 года назад

@@masterpiecediy you have to get some upfront money, I remodel kitchens and baths. I have my cabinets made and the cabinet builder requires 50% down for a kitchen and the process takes several months. A customer can't expect the contractor to put up 8 to 10,000.00 dollars. All my work is references so I don't have that issue. There has to be trust on both ends

@tay13666 3 года назад

Is there an actual contract? When is that final 40% due? How long is the projected timeline? IF you've checked his references, and like his previous work. You like the overall price. And if the balance isn't due until completion, it still might be just fine. Especially if this is going to be a relatively short project. Could just be the way he does business. He could be a busy contractor, that initial 30% might be to make sure you are serious and not wasting his time. Or to pay for whatever permits might be needed. That next 30% is probably to pay his help when they start working on the project. Or to cover the cost for the dumpster for everything they are pulling out. In the end, if it feels wrong then I would walk away. But if everything seems legit and he has a good rep, and you get a good vibe from him, I'd do it.

@mueckenhoeffer 3 года назад

The best way to avoid getting ripped off by a contractor is to have me screen him or her. If I say "ok, hire him", run like the wind! If there's a crappy contractor in a hundred miles, I'll hire him.

@Matt-dc8lp 3 года назад

The answer is yes, always yes.

@hawk8403 3 года назад

AND he’s Ripping off the government. 😂😂😂 that’s gold

@borys444 3 года назад

90% of contractors will rob from there own mother these days!!

@justinh6974 3 года назад

I think it would be more accurate to say, ......Most drug addicts will steal from there mothers and family. All contractors have to have profit and overhead and if both dont happen they will be out of business at some point. You must have had a bad experience in the past but most all contractors are just everyday people trying to feed there families. I hope you have a better experience in the future!

@julietphillips1991 3 года назад

"Is my contractor ripping me off?!" Simple answer, "Yes!"

@somborn 3 года назад

Man you have the laziest 1,6m subscribers ever. They must be really busy with renovations 👍

@dustman96 3 года назад

95% of the time the answer is yes. Almost everyone is overcharging. The standard rates are jacked up because everyone is doing it, so they have set an outrageous pricing standard.

@Darkely4u 3 года назад

What is the standard rate? There isn't one. Any pro will charge you what their time is worth.

@dustman96 3 года назад

@@Darkely4u You mean they will charge you whatever they can get away with.

@delikat83 3 года назад

Yea do businesses with him lol

@charitylloyd986 3 года назад

Holy gaslighting!

@unklemute1187 3 года назад

Are you serious

@goodrabbi7176 3 года назад

Usually Jeff is talking about how contractors are ripping you off. It was refreshing to hear him say that the other side of the story is true as well.

@charitylloyd986 3 года назад

@@goodrabbi7176 This guy has a very long history of doing shoddy work, ripping people off, not finishing jobs, and then either attempting to bribe people to remove bad reviews, threatening them with libel lawsuits, or both. I can’t say he doesn’t have some good videos, but I tend to not take advice on how to spot a scammy contractor from a scammy contractor.

@delikat83 3 года назад

This guys is a quack

@delikat83 3 года назад

Seems like hes making more money on RU-vid than in the field. Sell me something bro. Lol smh 🤦

@goodrabbi7176 3 года назад

And what exactly is he selling, hmmm??? He gives down to earth, easy to follow, DIY info that is extremely usable! As opposed to “this old house” and others that do give good info, but usually require THOUSANDS of dollars of tools and equipment just to get in the door. Obvious troll is obvious. Jeff can’t sell me on Home Renovision because he had me at painting and drywall.

@delikat83 3 года назад

@@goodrabbi7176 watch other videos. Good luck

@goodrabbi7176 3 года назад

@@delikat83 I watch All the videos, and have done LOTS of DIY, including running a small handyman business. I found my calling watching Home Renovision. He may not do things the traditional way, ie. pouring the slab for his shed video, but the amount of balance between know-how, experience, and humor, and downright execution is greatly above par, and just as appreciated. Seems like he’s made enough money “in the field” to be able to spend time making money on RU-vid. My hot take is that him teaching people to do things hurts your feelings somehow, and you wish you were as successful as him. Otherwise you wouldn’t be here trolling him moments after the video debuted.

@goodrabbi7176 3 года назад

Never mind all the salt! I just saw that you are subbed to Tom MacDonald. HOG!