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Travis Jordan wrote:


ggg wrote:


I got quoted $350 minimum, average $500 to replace 9 bathroom tiles
incl. cement board. My plumber finally fixed our stems in the tub


This may be a sign that the tile guy has more business than he can
handle.



I told him I didn't have the money on me and would call him back and he
offered to do the work on the spot. I've had some of the greatest good
fortune with contractors but when it comes to our home, we've sent away
more contractors than we've used. My parents were neurotic about hiring
people to fix up the house for decades and my mom has spent more/all her
money fixing up things at work and resisting fixing anything at home.

We're still stewing over the $20k roofing estimate we got. None of the
roofing contractors gave the requested detailed estimate: no
measurements of the roof were stated, no materials were stated, just a
short paragraph with the bill and I really believe that it's because
they refuse to hear her when she tells them that she knows what things
cost and how things should be done. I'm wondering if I can do the flat
roof myself. I can decarpet big pieces no problem. Maybe I can get the
roofing materials up on the roof.


Please take pictures. With your extensive knowledge you should start a
roofing company.
I've been watching a number of diy shows on the less popular channels
that are more nitty gritty and several eps like broken house, houselift,
diy channel are showing HOs who have all said that they couldn't swallow
the roofer's estimate and that they were spurred to diy by the size of
the estimate. I have a flat roof so I have a much easier time than the
guys on tv. I have all the books I know about the membranes and the
nails from a past commercial roofer who gave the standard listing of
materials. The residential estimators wouldn't even listen to my mother
when she asked what layers would be going in, they ignored her questions
and she is not an obnoxious client. She's dealt with many contractors
before but when she is home, these local small companies see her
differently.