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04-24-2009, 09:56 AM
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Pro
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hardwood floor contractor 28 yrs.
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: fayetteville GA
Posts: 138
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What a day....so far..
I had an estimate at 8:00 this morning...customer is a no-show...Estimate at 9:00..another no-show...Third estimate they tell me they have a bid for 2-1/4 red oak strip installed,sand and finish for $4 a ft.That leaves you with less than $2 a ft. to lay and finish...I wish them luck and tell them to beware..What a SH***y day!!!..vent over... 
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04-24-2009, 10:22 AM
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Pro
Trade:
Painting, flooring
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Or
Posts: 223
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Me and all three of my local contractor buddies had worked lined up through june. ALL of our work just disappeared. Financing dried up, or dog got injured, or retirment plans changed etc...
This wasn't all on the same job mind you. All of our various project evaporated.
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04-24-2009, 10:31 AM
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improving homes
Trade:
Roofing/Remodeling
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 247
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It's Friday, call it a day and go to the bar!
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04-24-2009, 10:38 AM
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Pro
Trade:
hardwood floor contractor 28 yrs.
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: fayetteville GA
Posts: 138
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Quote:
Originally Posted by platinumLLC
It's Friday, call it a day and go to the bar!
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Been there done that...lol..quit drinkin and cigars almost 5 yrs ago...Maybe I'll go to home depot and leave some money there!!
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04-24-2009, 11:04 AM
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egotistical prick
Trade:
Wood Inlay
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan
Posts: 2,382
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Just purchased a bunch of inventory from a tile setter, who just went out of business. You wouldn't believe the amount of local competitor's going out of business right now.
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"'Status quo,' as you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in...'"
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04-24-2009, 11:36 AM
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Multi-tradesman defender
Trade:
Handyman
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tracy, CA
Posts: 390
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It's funny how "we" always get the bad wrap for no-shows. Apparently, it is ok if the HO is a no show, or late, or reschedules. No problem, but if you do it, you are flaky.
I know not everyone can operate this way, but I don't do estimates unless they are an existing customer or I am on-site for something else.
My business is different though, I feel bad for all that have to do the competitive bid deal. It is tough to keep positive but you have to.
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04-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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Professiona Instigator
Trade:
Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
Posts: 6,546
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I usually call an hour in advance to confirm the appointment
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04-24-2009, 12:40 PM
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MODERATOR
Trade:
Paperhanger/Painter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 6,297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbsremodeling
I usually call an hour in advance to confirm the appointment
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Word.
My estimates are free....for the first one. If they are a no call/no show, I will gladly schedule a second one for a small fee. If they balk at that, then they obviously don't value my time, and probably wouldn't want to pay my price for the work anyways.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thezoo
There are more hacks and than pros.
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04-24-2009, 12:45 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Building and Remodeling
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: CONNECTICUT
Posts: 1,062
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Quote:
Originally Posted by platinumLLC
It's Friday, call it a day and go to the strip bar!
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Fixed it for you .... 
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04-24-2009, 03:04 PM
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37 year installer
Trade:
flooring
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 103
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Did 80 yards stretch-in today in 4 hours. First work I've had in 2 weeks.
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04-24-2009, 10:33 PM
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Knowledge Factory
Trade:
Certified Floorcovering Failure Investigator
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,287
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I always call the afternoon or evening before the day I'm to be there to confirm, there has not been a change in plans, or absent mind.
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04-24-2009, 11:49 PM
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Pro
Trade:
Painting, flooring
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Or
Posts: 223
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Lately I've been thinking about all the ho's who think to themselves "oh those tradesman are really hurting right now lets get em to work for nothing". Makes me think the next time the boom comes round I won't play so nice and be 'one of those contractors'.
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04-25-2009, 07:16 AM
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Pro
Trade:
wood flooring
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 178
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I can beat that..
Builder ive been working for for 3 years took a 2000 sf job away from us..
got a guy tosupply, install and finish 31/3 #1 red oak, even made border in DR with Maple and walnut inlay, installed all stair nosings and step finish for 3.40 sf
funny thing is guy owes me 4000 since January.. my money was already in this house and I let him know that..
he gave me 1500 the other day...now not only did i not do this job after years of loyal service, i became his bank.(already was for years, but just the principle of it now)
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05-01-2009, 09:38 AM
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20+years installing
Trade:
flooring
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
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Florida looks like a dried up ocean....then you got cut-throats doing it by the hour now.I understand times are hard right now, but damn, dont cut your own self!!
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