FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
There is nothing simple about pricing construction projects. There are a few base rates that are more for reference than rule. Every job is different so it's nearly impossible to give accurate numbers without thorough research of all elements. Generally speaking it is usually best for both customer and contractor to agree on a cost plus contract for most jobs. Cost plus contracts benefit both parties, and usually a good contractor can get within a few percentage points of a final price on the initial estimate.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In my field every day is another lesson. New building products are constantly being developed, not to mention constant updates in the UBC (Uniform Building Code) and other agencies that govern the construction process.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
My dad was a contractor when I was a kid. He started taking me to work with him in the summer so I could earn some extra money. He also built our home from the ground up. It has been added onto and remodeled numerous time over the last 35 years and I have been helping out with that since I could bend a nail. These days I still bend the occasional nail, and hope to do it for 30 more years.