Comments on: Choosing a Contractor http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/choosing-a-contractor/ Just another Jeremy Bell Sites site Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:03:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jeremy Bell http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/choosing-a-contractor/#comment-35 Jeremy Bell Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:58:50 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=11#comment-35 Indeed, you are very much correct - by paying the trades directly, we've taken on more risk. As per our contact, the contractor is indeed responsible for the repairs. I'm not too concerned about most things as I'll be there to inspect along the way, but something like the concrete in the foundations scares the shit out of me. What happens if the mix is bad and it starts falling apart a year later?! We're investigating what sorts of insurance options we have, or if Tarion is the best solution. That said, we are also negotiating a warranty with each sub trade... but this obviously isn't the most idea situation, but I figured we'd at least be a little safer if I took on more control/responsibly. Regardless, I'm not entirely sure if there's a "best case" solution for this, but I figured we'd be better off disbursing the liability across multiple parties instead of putting all of my trust in a single source. Should something go wrong, it'll definitely be more difficult for me to solve - but at least I won't have to worry about the contractor disappearing and me not having a clue how to get in touch with the various trades. Indeed, you are very much correct – by paying the trades directly, we’ve taken on more risk. As per our contact, the contractor is indeed responsible for the repairs. I’m not too concerned about most things as I’ll be there to inspect along the way, but something like the concrete in the foundations scares the shit out of me. What happens if the mix is bad and it starts falling apart a year later?! We’re investigating what sorts of insurance options we have, or if Tarion is the best solution.

That said, we are also negotiating a warranty with each sub trade… but this obviously isn’t the most idea situation, but I figured we’d at least be a little safer if I took on more control/responsibly.

Regardless, I’m not entirely sure if there’s a “best case” solution for this, but I figured we’d be better off disbursing the liability across multiple parties instead of putting all of my trust in a single source.

Should something go wrong, it’ll definitely be more difficult for me to solve – but at least I won’t have to worry about the contractor disappearing and me not having a clue how to get in touch with the various trades.

]]> By: Steve http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/choosing-a-contractor/#comment-34 Steve Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:39:14 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=11#comment-34 By going with a fixed fee for your contractor I see one problem. You stated that you will be paying the subs, but what if the sub do a sub standard job, and 1 year from now there's a major problem. Who responsible to fix it you, your contractor, or the sub trade? Sound like you get the saving but you are increasing your risk. Steve By going with a fixed fee for your contractor I see one problem. You stated that you will be paying the subs, but what if the sub do a sub standard job, and 1 year from now there’s a major problem. Who responsible to fix it you, your contractor, or the sub trade?

Sound like you get the saving but you are increasing your risk.

Steve

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