mild rant, contractors and repair folks
Having run. what I feel is a successful business, for 40 plus years. We have always called folks back. And showed up when we said we would. On occasion, where something came up, we always call or e...
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Having been the the building business for twenty years+, it's tough to find good subs. Once a guy or team showed up, and did the work - I hired them back next time.
Unfortunately, some subs rairly plan the start day well, so start late and get behind, and miss the time/date for finish. SO, always behind, and can't answer work calls - or even if they answer, they can't bid the job.
One of the toughest things for any contractor to manage is overlap -- you need to plan start date and finish date, so you know when you're available for a client when s/he calls.
Unfortunately, some subs rairly plan the start day well, so start late and get behind, and miss the time/date for finish. SO, always behind, and can't answer work calls - or even if they answer, they can't bid the job.
One of the toughest things for any contractor to manage is overlap -- you need to plan start date and finish date, so you know when you're available for a client when s/he calls.
