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Road Side Pub
Anyone negotiate a general contractors bid?
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<blockquote data-quote="7998" data-source="post: 16499375" data-attributes="member: 70541"><p>It seems like you verified that the materials are the same. Things like are you getting Andersen windows or no names ($300-$800 difference per unit). Are the Andersens the Architectural series or 200 series($600 per unit difference), are they using kiln dried or green lumber (20% difference), etc. After that go look at their work. I had a siding contractor that was 3/4" off with his coursing from one side of the 100' building to the other. He said he could fix it, I made him rip it all off and do it right. Most people wouldn't even pick it up and most contractors would leave it. My sub contractors know I'm tough and a pita but I pay well and on time. I also charge accordingly. </p><p></p><p>Is that contractor worth 20% more? Maybe to some but probably not. Find out what you are getting for that 20%. If you like the work and you get a good feeling from him, trust me you'll sleep better and be happier overall. If you get a hack in there you're going to be second guessing their work and questioning the value.</p><p></p><p> I would go back to the guy you want and tell him you got 2 other estimates and what their prices are.</p><p>Tell him you'd rather go with him but are having a hard time justifying the difference. He may have an explanation. He may just be overpriced. </p><p> </p><p>I just bid a residential garage for a client. The plan called for a 4" slab 3000 psi , I figured a 6 inch slab with 4000 psi with fiber and wwf. The plan didn't call for rebar in the footing but I figured it in. The plan called for a 30 year shingle but I figured a GAF Ultra lifetime. Overall that equates to a $10k or 5% extra, but worth it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7998, post: 16499375, member: 70541"] It seems like you verified that the materials are the same. Things like are you getting Andersen windows or no names ($300-$800 difference per unit). Are the Andersens the Architectural series or 200 series($600 per unit difference), are they using kiln dried or green lumber (20% difference), etc. After that go look at their work. I had a siding contractor that was 3/4" off with his coursing from one side of the 100' building to the other. He said he could fix it, I made him rip it all off and do it right. Most people wouldn't even pick it up and most contractors would leave it. My sub contractors know I'm tough and a pita but I pay well and on time. I also charge accordingly. Is that contractor worth 20% more? Maybe to some but probably not. Find out what you are getting for that 20%. If you like the work and you get a good feeling from him, trust me you'll sleep better and be happier overall. If you get a hack in there you're going to be second guessing their work and questioning the value. I would go back to the guy you want and tell him you got 2 other estimates and what their prices are. Tell him you'd rather go with him but are having a hard time justifying the difference. He may have an explanation. He may just be overpriced. I just bid a residential garage for a client. The plan called for a 4" slab 3000 psi , I figured a 6 inch slab with 4000 psi with fiber and wwf. The plan didn't call for rebar in the footing but I figured it in. The plan called for a 30 year shingle but I figured a GAF Ultra lifetime. Overall that equates to a $10k or 5% extra, but worth it. [/QUOTE]
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