Contractor Quote- Whats missing here?
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Comments (2)Fabulous, thanks! The info is greatly appreciated. Now I can rest easy. This is exactly why Gardenweb is just the best place on earth for these kinds of questions. :-)...See MoreThe Contractors quote came in and YIKES!!
Comments (19)I'm with letting DH, the numbers magician, figure it out from here. You go hang out in the city coffeehouses, bookstore, galleries--whatever you enjoy about your city while you still have time to do that. That will be the time you create by letting DH pick up the ball from here! My bigger concern is that I remember you saying you do not want to take on a financial obligation that will require you to work longer--in your "retirement job" already. If you don't state that clearly everyday to him, I think you're really missing the boat. It is your limit, a clear boundary he should not cross. And up to YOU to enforce it. In fact, before it's too late, and while you're handing the problem over to him, I would over-emphasize that limit. I would tell him that I knew how things go in your household, and that with him working even more to pay for this (overgrown) new house, he will be way too busy to tend to any maintenance. And, because of that, it is your intention to fully retire and manage the mansion once you move in. No more financial contribution from you. (You can always "change your mind" and keep working.) Tell him that he alone will have to support the new house and pay for all the hired help. Because he will be way too busy to do ANY DIY maintenance, even lawn cutting. And your plan is to hire it all done. And you guys are getting older. Who knows when he, with his bad back already, and his overwork already, will be UNABLE to do anything. Cast it in terms of your concern about his health. Which, I'm sure IS a concern of yours. What happens if he is suddenly unable to generate income? Will the mansion in the country be sold? Is there a ready market for it? Just because someone can crunch numbers doesn't mean they always make the best financial decisions. Look around you for examples of that! He's so busy with work, and out of town a good bit, hasn't he realized that he'll be like all the other people who have no time to enjoy their gadgets at home? His back is so bad already that he needs to install an endless pool for therapy. So, he needs to probably cut his working hours in half, stop sitting so much, and spend time everyday in that pool. Right? It is your responsibility to not allow him to make this your problem....See MoreFloor deflection...What am I missing here?
Comments (4)merimom, you were basically fortunate, like alot of other folks. A knowledgeable tile contractor knows how important floor deflection is . Sad to say though, I would guess less than 10% of tile installers know this and actually check for it. I've been on many Pro and DIY flooring forums for 14 years now. Never once can I remember a Pro asking why his/her floor failed when they followed every established guideline. It's when they stray they can get themselves in trouble at times..... but not every time, same as your situation. The price you were quoted is ridiculously low, so beware that it is all done according to the book....See MoreContractor Dilemma, Charging us $14k more than quoted
Comments (14)So if he signed a waiver and he did work without it being in the "contract" he should have brought up all extras and prices for those extras before he started the work. If he didn't tough for him. It looks like you have all the leverage. If you were working on a flat rate basis then it's for him to do his due diligence and bring up extras before starting them so that you can avoid these kind of things. If you agreed to a by hour contract and it took him longer then he estimated then that's to bad for you and you have to pay up. I'm shocked that considering he wavered the right to put a lean on your house that he wasn't clearer with you....See Moreceezeecz
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