ransley wrote:
On Jul 24, 11:40 pm, "Tube Audio" wrote:
Hi

Last year my parents hired a higher end painting company to repaint their
entire interior. They got a good price but it was still a bit expensive.

I managed the job and let the workers in every day. The lead guy in the
crew would call me every morning to let them in.

I recently called the lead guy and asked him if he would help me paint my
exterior. He came by and we discussed the work.

He would do the job on the side on weekends.

He said he gets $22/ hr and the others in the crew get $13/hr. He said he
would want 1-3 additional people at $13 per hr each.

So am wondering what is the best way to go forward. Should I settle on a
total price for the job and I pay for the paint and let him figure out and
manage how many guys he uses? \

OR pay him man-hours. I am afraid if I go this route the job will take
longer and end up paying more.

Any ideas?

In the sf bay area people are hurting for work, I want to be fair, however
there are lots of people hungry for work.

Pay for the job not by the hour or his brush will be minature and he
wont have any incenive to finish till the snow falls, and get other
bids, dont just go with this guy blindly.

Agreed - pay a "deposit" to start the job, one in the middle at a fixed
interval (say 1/2 completion) and then the balance upon completion. Any
contractor who finds this insulting or won't agree to it is trouble.
Reputable contractors work this way all the time.

Think about it - if the guy doesn't have enough liquidity to carry himself
for a few days/weeks - he, and you, are in trouble.

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