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Well we're building.....
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Good luck.I hope it survives too, but so far we are in pretty much in agreement in what we want. We decided to hire a GC/Builder instead of contracting it out ourselves. I know we'll pay more, but I don't have the time to oversee it all, plus we get a better rate from the bank with a GC.
Then you just need to lay out the materials used in buidling with the GC and you should be set to go. The only thing after that will be if any issues arise during construction on site. We did the GC thing ten years ago.
Sold that house five years later. LOL!!!
Sold that house five years later. LOL!!!
Y_lifter
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Make frequent if not daily stops by the site and let the Bastards know you are checking up on every stage from the Foundation pour'ers to the Block layers thru plumbing, Especially the Insulation and Plumbing...
After the drywall goes up, you won't know Jack about what's behind it......
After the drywall goes up, you won't know Jack about what's behind it......
HumorMe
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Re: Re: Re: Well we're building.....
Not in building a new house but have in the addition to our present house. Pick your GC carefully. Know for sure who the GC uses for services he provides ie. bricklayers, cement finishers, plumbers. electricians, etc. Those guys make the GC look good or bad! There is good and bad in all GC's IMO. Some GC's get so busy with so many projects they start neglecting some of them. Don't let him pick you to neglect. Tell him up front what you expect and what you will not tolerate. Kind of "cover all your bases" so to speak. Good luck!
beastboy said:
Not in building a new house but have in the addition to our present house. Pick your GC carefully. Know for sure who the GC uses for services he provides ie. bricklayers, cement finishers, plumbers. electricians, etc. Those guys make the GC look good or bad! There is good and bad in all GC's IMO. Some GC's get so busy with so many projects they start neglecting some of them. Don't let him pick you to neglect. Tell him up front what you expect and what you will not tolerate. Kind of "cover all your bases" so to speak. Good luck!
Hi, me again. How many sq ft is it? I have two guys near you that could save you cash. One guy is HVAC(heat) and the other is Electrical. My cement guy is up here though or I could really help you out. I can PM their numbers if you're interested. Which county are you building in?
Congrats man!!!! Hopefully I'll be there someday too.
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VicTusDeuS
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Even though you hire a GC workout a contract with the guy before even starting. He has to pay the guys he subs out as he goes along so he will need some money up front for materials and service. Work it out so that he has all the steps mapped in front of you in how things will materialize. Then from that draw up your own contract of payment. Like give 20% up front and pay 10% after the foundation is in, then another 10% as the framing etc, etc. This keeps them somewhat in check and get everything in writing and have them and you sign off after each step is paid off. That way they do everything within a certain time frame but also do it right.
Get a few Estimates first as well. You might find as much as a 50% difference between the one contractors price and the other. It all depends on the materials he uses and if he uses alot of sub contractors. Also ask for refs on the guy for the past 5 years. My boss had a 1500sq ft addition added to his house and 2 years later there is leaks and problems with the painter they hired and stuff. He's been on and out of court so get a reputable guy who stands by his work and if there is problems deals with them accordingly...
Get a few Estimates first as well. You might find as much as a 50% difference between the one contractors price and the other. It all depends on the materials he uses and if he uses alot of sub contractors. Also ask for refs on the guy for the past 5 years. My boss had a 1500sq ft addition added to his house and 2 years later there is leaks and problems with the painter they hired and stuff. He's been on and out of court so get a reputable guy who stands by his work and if there is problems deals with them accordingly...
