Inferior Workmanship Combined With Inexperience Means Big Problems To Homeowners
It's hard to find a contractor who's willing to work for
under $15 an hour who really knows what they're doing, but there are
plenty of homeowners who use inexperienced workers and contractors to
make home repairs or end up using them for home remodeling projects. The
only reason they're using them is because they're providing them with an
extremely low estimate.
Most experienced contractor’s today charge anywhere from $45 per hour
and up. I knew of a contractor who was charging $105 an hour to do
finish work in Northern California. Hopefully this guy was doing some
excellent work and providing his clients with exceptional service.
Whenever a homeowner accepts the lowest bid, there's a good chance that
they're getting an inexperienced worker who's going to supplying you
with inferior workmanship. I don't know what it's going to take, to wake
up the homeowners or other people who use inexperienced workers, but
you're really getting what you're paying for.
I've actually seen home repairs and remodeling projects that look good
on the outside, but have small problems that lead to large problems in
the future. These large problems often cost homeowners big bucks,
because now they need to hire someone who has the experience and ability
to make the necessary repairs.
The homeowner usually ends up paying twice for the same project. One
time I needed to remove a shower that wasn't even two years old and
replace it, simply because the inexperienced workers didn't water proof
around the bathtub and window properly.
I don't think I'm ever going to be able to convince everyone, but for
those of you reading this article, I suggest that you avoid using people
who tell you they can do it and only hire contractors that you know can
do the work right.