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<blockquote data-quote="upfrombottom" data-source="post: 771640" data-attributes="member: 13088"><p>I would like to offer a little more advise, I know you didn't ask for it, but there are a few things you need to pay attention to, to keep yourself out of trouble and keep your project on schedule. I know you are acting as your own general contractor and I have been on both sides of the fence with this one, as a subcontractor and a general.</p><p></p><p>I know it is finished, but using your foundation as an example, is the guy that dug the basement the same guy that is going to do the finish grading around the house? Is the guy pouring the footings the same one that is going to pour carports, garages, equipment pads, sidewalks....? The plumber will be next in line. He will have to rough in under the slab, and will not be needed again until the framing is completed and then again at finish.</p><p></p><p>The absolute best way to get a price on anything is to have it itemised. As different projects are being completed, the subs will rightfully be wanting to get paid. He has bills to pay and payroll to make and it is not uncommon for one to ask for a draw in the middle of a task. Most will have several projects going and will move from one to the other waiting on other contractors to complete something or, as in the concrete man, waiting on the concrete to cure. Never pay for a project not completed and if it is itemised you will know if they are asking to make a draw for more that they have completed at the time. It is common practice to stay at least 10% ahead of them on the money. Usually that is their profit, they can operate without it until the end of the project, but will never leave it on the table. If you think getting them there to start is a problem wait until they are ahead of you on the money and see how much trouble it is to get them back. Will he return when you need him to or will he go to another job that may be a little more lucrative at the time? If they are completely finished and there are no problems with the work and they will not be needed again, pay them, but if he has other work left to be done, it is imperative that you stay ahead to keep your project on schedule.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upfrombottom, post: 771640, member: 13088"] I would like to offer a little more advise, I know you didn't ask for it, but there are a few things you need to pay attention to, to keep yourself out of trouble and keep your project on schedule. I know you are acting as your own general contractor and I have been on both sides of the fence with this one, as a subcontractor and a general. I know it is finished, but using your foundation as an example, is the guy that dug the basement the same guy that is going to do the finish grading around the house? Is the guy pouring the footings the same one that is going to pour carports, garages, equipment pads, sidewalks....? The plumber will be next in line. He will have to rough in under the slab, and will not be needed again until the framing is completed and then again at finish. The absolute best way to get a price on anything is to have it itemised. As different projects are being completed, the subs will rightfully be wanting to get paid. He has bills to pay and payroll to make and it is not uncommon for one to ask for a draw in the middle of a task. Most will have several projects going and will move from one to the other waiting on other contractors to complete something or, as in the concrete man, waiting on the concrete to cure. Never pay for a project not completed and if it is itemised you will know if they are asking to make a draw for more that they have completed at the time. It is common practice to stay at least 10% ahead of them on the money. Usually that is their profit, they can operate without it until the end of the project, but will never leave it on the table. If you think getting them there to start is a problem wait until they are ahead of you on the money and see how much trouble it is to get them back. Will he return when you need him to or will he go to another job that may be a little more lucrative at the time? If they are completely finished and there are no problems with the work and they will not be needed again, pay them, but if he has other work left to be done, it is imperative that you stay ahead to keep your project on schedule. [/QUOTE]
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