general-contractor-recommendations

[sdduuuude]

No need to use a general contractor for jobs like this that only require one or two different kind of skills. A GC will just take a mark-up on a sub-contractor anyway. If you can find your own sub-contractors, it is much cheaper.

I prefer to find a small operation to do each of the jobs.

Hofstee Drywall has done many jobs for me of various sizes and is always very good at a moderate price.

[NotCranky]

Sdduuuudes way it good if you know what you are doing or are a quick learner and have the time and desire to be involved. Lots of people don’t but they do it anyway because their standards are low ,which could be fine or because they are cheap but unqualified to lead but are deluded into thinking they can get a masterpiece for nothing.

Even with good intentions, supervising your own work,can turn into a big fail if you don’t have a clue. Each subsequent sub can end up blaming the previous one for crappy work,often rightfully so.

Or, maybe the earlier subs do a good job and a subsequent one has much lower skill or standards and trashes an otherwise good start. I have seen people do this and end up powerless as to accountabilty because they are put in such a bad place between deciding to redo the work or continue.

[NotCranky]

Sdduuuudes way it good if you know what you are doing or are a quick learner and have the time and desire to be involved. Lots of people don’t but they do it anyway because their standards are low ,which could be fine or because they are cheap but unqualified to lead but are deluded into thinking they can get a masterpiece for nothing.

Even with good intentions, supervising your own work,can turn into a big fail if you don’t have a clue. Each subsequent sub can end up blaming the previous one for crappy work,often rightfully so.

Or, maybe the earlier subs do a good job and a subsequent one has much lower skill or standards and trashes an otherwise good start. I have seen people do this and end up powerless as to accountabilty because they are put in such a bad place between deciding to redo the work or continue.

[NotCranky]

Sdduuuudes way it good if you know what you are doing or are a quick learner and have the time and desire to be involved. Lots of people don’t but they do it anyway because their standards are low ,which could be fine or because they are cheap but unqualified to lead but are deluded into thinking they can get a masterpiece for nothing.

Even with good intentions, supervising your own work,can turn into a big fail if you don’t have a clue. Each subsequent sub can end up blaming the previous one for crappy work,often rightfully so.

Or, maybe the earlier subs do a good job and a subsequent one has much lower skill or standards and trashes an otherwise good start. I have seen people do this and end up powerless as to accountabilty because they are put in such a bad place between deciding to redo the work or continue.

[NotCranky]

Sdduuuudes way it good if you know what you are doing or are a quick learner and have the time and desire to be involved. Lots of people don’t but they do it anyway because their standards are low ,which could be fine or because they are cheap but unqualified to lead but are deluded into thinking they can get a masterpiece for nothing.

Even with good intentions, supervising your own work,can turn into a big fail if you don’t have a clue. Each subsequent sub can end up blaming the previous one for crappy work,often rightfully so.

Or, maybe the earlier subs do a good job and a subsequent one has much lower skill or standards and trashes an otherwise good start. I have seen people do this and end up powerless as to accountabilty because they are put in such a bad place between deciding to redo the work or continue.

[NotCranky]

Sdduuuudes way it good if you know what you are doing or are a quick learner and have the time and desire to be involved. Lots of people don’t but they do it anyway because their standards are low ,which could be fine or because they are cheap but unqualified to lead but are deluded into thinking they can get a masterpiece for nothing.

Even with good intentions, supervising your own work,can turn into a big fail if you don’t have a clue. Each subsequent sub can end up blaming the previous one for crappy work,often rightfully so.

Or, maybe the earlier subs do a good job and a subsequent one has much lower skill or standards and trashes an otherwise good start. I have seen people do this and end up powerless as to accountabilty because they are put in such a bad place between deciding to redo the work or continue.

[burghMan]

No specific recommendations, but some good resources here on the state website:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp

Make sure you know about mechanic’s liens. In disputes between homeowners and contractor, the legal process favors the contractor. Be VERY careful about subcontractors and material suppliers. Be sure to pay for subs and materials DIRECTLY – don’t trust general contractor to pay them! Make sure this is clear in the contract. I’ve known a few people that have been burned by contractors not paying their subs and suppliers. You could end up paying for the job twice (it happens!)

There are also release forms on the website that you should use as the job progresses and when it is complete. Make all subcontractors sign them also.

It’s a hassle, but it’s worth it.

And don’t hire one of these guys 🙂

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom/MostWanted/

[burghMan]

No specific recommendations, but some good resources here on the state website:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp

Make sure you know about mechanic’s liens. In disputes between homeowners and contractor, the legal process favors the contractor. Be VERY careful about subcontractors and material suppliers. Be sure to pay for subs and materials DIRECTLY – don’t trust general contractor to pay them! Make sure this is clear in the contract. I’ve known a few people that have been burned by contractors not paying their subs and suppliers. You could end up paying for the job twice (it happens!)

There are also release forms on the website that you should use as the job progresses and when it is complete. Make all subcontractors sign them also.

It’s a hassle, but it’s worth it.

And don’t hire one of these guys 🙂

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom/MostWanted/

[burghMan]

No specific recommendations, but some good resources here on the state website:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp

Make sure you know about mechanic’s liens. In disputes between homeowners and contractor, the legal process favors the contractor. Be VERY careful about subcontractors and material suppliers. Be sure to pay for subs and materials DIRECTLY – don’t trust general contractor to pay them! Make sure this is clear in the contract. I’ve known a few people that have been burned by contractors not paying their subs and suppliers. You could end up paying for the job twice (it happens!)

There are also release forms on the website that you should use as the job progresses and when it is complete. Make all subcontractors sign them also.

It’s a hassle, but it’s worth it.

And don’t hire one of these guys 🙂

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom/MostWanted/

[burghMan]

No specific recommendations, but some good resources here on the state website:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp

Make sure you know about mechanic’s liens. In disputes between homeowners and contractor, the legal process favors the contractor. Be VERY careful about subcontractors and material suppliers. Be sure to pay for subs and materials DIRECTLY – don’t trust general contractor to pay them! Make sure this is clear in the contract. I’ve known a few people that have been burned by contractors not paying their subs and suppliers. You could end up paying for the job twice (it happens!)

There are also release forms on the website that you should use as the job progresses and when it is complete. Make all subcontractors sign them also.

It’s a hassle, but it’s worth it.

And don’t hire one of these guys 🙂

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom/MostWanted/

[burghMan]

No specific recommendations, but some good resources here on the state website:

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp

Make sure you know about mechanic’s liens. In disputes between homeowners and contractor, the legal process favors the contractor. Be VERY careful about subcontractors and material suppliers. Be sure to pay for subs and materials DIRECTLY – don’t trust general contractor to pay them! Make sure this is clear in the contract. I’ve known a few people that have been burned by contractors not paying their subs and suppliers. You could end up paying for the job twice (it happens!)

There are also release forms on the website that you should use as the job progresses and when it is complete. Make all subcontractors sign them also.

It’s a hassle, but it’s worth it.

And don’t hire one of these guys 🙂

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Newsroom/MostWanted/

[DataAgent]

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[DataAgent]

If you’re looking for a roofer, I just had a new roof installed. They did excellent work.

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