FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Generally time and material is how most of my projects work out. I will do bids on everything, but generally I run $40/hour. I include about a 15% cost to the material to cover the ordering and pick up, returns or warrantee/guarantee coverage of different materials. This can be eliminated if the client picks up or has all the product delivered.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I subscribe to Fine Homebuilding magazine, read up on many latest and greatest gadgets and products, and field test a lot of design ideas. Most continuing education comes from Contractor Shows at area lumber yards, showcasing the newest caulking, or decking, or how to projects.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I grew up in it. My dad has done it his whole life and provided well for a family of nine. I actually got out of it to go to college for Sports Medicine, put myself through by doing construction on the side, and once I was finished with education, went back into it.