Gas Prices, Flooring Rates

GKEYS55

Do you think the Rates will go up because of these Gas Prices soring? I would think they would have to. If not what are we all going to do? We are going to lose alot of Money! Give me your opinions,
Thanks,
One Floor Man to another!!

Glasshousebltr

I think that bad installers will have to raise their rates, it's going to cost them more to burn down their mistakes.

Bob

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Floorwizard

I agree

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soxfan

Overall I'd say no. With everyone paying more for such a crucial item it leaves less for less pressing needs, like flooring. I think there will be more installers chasing less customers. That pushes rates down. As always, this doesn't apply to the good guys.

Grainywood

This is going to hurt everyone I'm thinking, well except Bush and his oil buddies.

I can't imagine what is going on in those politicians heads.

I imagine it has to limit the travel range for independent contractors which also can hurt the number of clientale one can provide service to.

And the shops are going to have to raise their subcontractor pricing to keep them around...maybe.

Donedat

Yes prices ought to go up. When we mess around with fuel, everything goes up...groceries, clothing, flooring, building materials etc. So, if I'm paying $3 at the pump, I also have to charge the customer...some how...to get me to his house. Even a 3% increase per invoice will help.