On 7/15/2017 2:50 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "John Kuthe" > wrote in message

>>> >
>>> > I pay my subcontractors MORE than they quote most times and always
>>> > upfront if possible.
>>> >
>>> > John Kuthe...
>>>
>>> Well, that's just not smart!
>>
>> BULLSHIT!! I get the BEST work out of my subcontractors that way! I
>> get great work, they get great pay, what's not to love? That's the way
>> business SHOULD be contracted!!
>
> Oh HELL no. Never give them all the money up front. Do that here and
> you'll have no money and no work will get done. A reliable contractor
> wouldn't even take all of the money up front.

A deposit, sure. Once material is delivered, add to it. Never final
payment until the job is done.

I had a guy working here for a few weeks. We agreed on a total price
for labor up front. I bought the material. He never asked for money but
part way he was happy that I gave him a chunk of it.

Recently I had a sewer line problem. The guy gave me a maximum price
and I agreed. Turned out to be be less so he charged less. It was made
easier when I said "I have $XXX in cash. the rest will be a check" He
was quick to give a good price. It was half his maximum.