Contractors: Make sure that you and the homeowner are on the same page when it comes to what they expect of you. Sometimes what they “say” and what they “want” are two very different things. Keep this in mind! I recently had a job that I finally completed, that seemed to have a lot of add on projects that weren’t included or discussed in the initial agreement or contract with the homeowner. I tried to politely but firmly make them aware of the original agreement but ended up bending on most of there requests. I’m not at all saying that this is right or wrong. But for our business or in our line of work this is usually not policy. I don’t know if this was something that they assumed would be done by us or if they might have been trying to take advantage of our polite and “can do” attitude? But, never the less, we all need a clear cut “to do list” or project list.
Homeowners: Make you’re contractor aware of all the facets of the project you’ve employed him or her to do! This doesn’t mean that your being rude, crude, or somehow hard to work with or for. It just let’s the said contractor or contractors know what you want and what you expect, no more no less. Have an idea about problem areas that your concerned about or have questions with. The contractor or handyman can then suggest options to remedy or repair the problem or area in question. Don’t just assume that if he or she is contracted to do a job that everything is included. There are many things that cost extra in any number of jobs or installations. Take the time to make sure all the bases have been covered, if you do these simple things the projects that you do or have a professional do will be less hectic and worrisome.
Ryan A. Wilcox
Owner Dynasty Remodeling
