FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The average price for work is $60 per hour. When the work poses significant liability I give the customer the option of hiring another contractor, or hiring a contractor I work with regularly. This can increase the price of work to a minimum of $75 per hour. I will often ask if the customer would like an estimate or a bid. Estimates do not reflect what the job will actually cost, they are my best guess. A bid is a fixed number, and usually higher than the estimate to factor in potential pitfalls and include a profit margin
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to reach out, establish an understanding of what the job is, when the customer would like it done, and set up a time to do a walkthrough. I think it's important to establish a rapport with the customer, establish the expectation of transparency, and be on the same page moving forward.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have no formal education in the building trades. I am a journeyman welder and have several expired certificates for various structural weld positions. I have worked in the construction trades for nearly 5 years now. I am perpetually learning and use many online forums and fellow contractors as resources. If I don't know how to do something, or if I'm not confident, I call someone who knows more and may reccomend the client to them instead.