I Got A Ramp Job!
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 01-26-2009, 09:05 PM   #1
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,928
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

I Got A Ramp Job!

But there is NO WAY IN HELL I'm doing it for free.

It's an older guy who is disabled but he's sort of a weirdo to say the least. He found me via my newspaper ad and on my initial phone contact, mentioned how he had another contractor hired to do it, but kicked him off the job because he was a clown. When I was there, he mentioned something about "reloading" and I said "Oh, I shoot to, so the guy wheeled off into another room and tossed a LOADED .357 revolver on the table to show me his favorite gun. The barrel was pointed at me and all I saw were hollow points staring at me!

Well, I think this guy might be the clown and the job is in THE worst town you could ever want to build in (anything). The BI is requiring landscaping be added to hide the ramp in front of the house for crying out loud.

We have to cut a new doorway, put in 9 footings, a landing, etc...It's not rocket science, but I don't feel it's a charity case by any stretch.

I saw the other guy's contract for $4500. I'm going in at $8k. Take it or leave it. My radar is over heating just thinking about how whacky this is....

Greg Di is offline  
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Old 01-26-2009, 09:11 PM   #2
Pro
 
Brock's Avatar
 
Trade: Residential Remodeler
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 893

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Hope it ends well for you. Make sure you don't hit him with a bunch of extras at the end. We'll assume the worst if we don't hear back from you so make sure you keep us updated.
Brock is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 09:16 PM   #3
Professional Instigator
 
rbsremodeling's Avatar
 
Trade: Design Build Remodeling Contractor DC MD
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
Posts: 6,872

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Blam Blam

Take that you plastic deck selling bastid. Should have known something was wrong when you drove up here on that queer looking bobcat thingy


Where do you guys find these people. Good luck Greg.
__________________
Last edited by rbsremodeling; 01-27-2009 at 12:52 PM.
rbsremodeling is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 09:21 PM   #4
Chief Toilet Mover
 
Mike Finley's Avatar
 
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Posts: 14,078

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Was this one of your leads from Craigs list?
Mike Finley is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 09:55 PM   #5
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,928
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Finley View Post
Was this one of your leads from Craigs list?
Amazingly, no.

Where do I find these people? They find me.
Greg Di is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 10:06 PM   #6
Pro
 
Bodger's Avatar
 
Trade: GC
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,432

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Jeez, a tree-fitty-seven at the initial meeting.
You keep a sawed-off in the truck right?
Best of luck.
Bodger is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 10:35 PM   #7
Workin' Hard & Havin' Fun
 
BreyerConstruct's Avatar
 
Trade: Deck Designer/Builder
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Reading, PA
Posts: 1,739

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Years ago I wrecked my parents car... so I walked to a friends house a mile away.

All the lights were off, but when I knocked, his dad answered. He didn't let me in until my friend Steve vouched for me. THen he tossed the gun on the table- the gun he had pointed on me thru the door as I was ringing the bell.

The wreck didn't freak me out, but that gun in his control sure did!
I know this kind of individual, and I understand your concerns. If I'm giving away my work for free, it has to be in a situation that I can afford to do it...
(And live to tell of it).

~Matt
BreyerConstruct is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 11:10 PM   #8
Chief Toilet Mover
 
Mike Finley's Avatar
 
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Posts: 14,078

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

I kind of like those characters. Certainly like them much better than the suburban yuppies living in the big house with no window coverings and furniture left over from their college dorm years still, got 2 brand new cars in the drive way, eat out 7 nights a week and want to know if you will pick up the materials they want you to install from Direct Buy for them.
Mike Finley is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 11:31 PM   #9
Curmudgeon
 
neolitic's Avatar
 
Trade: carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
Posts: 11,707

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Some how my ideal initial
meeting......
really wouldn't involve loaded
weapons.
__________________
Put your location in your profile!
(Sorry....it seems there really are dumb questions)
neolitic is offline  
Old 01-26-2009, 11:51 PM   #10
Pro
 
deckman22's Avatar
 
Trade: Deck Builder
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Austin, Tx.
Posts: 1,501

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Seeing guns is no biggie here, we all have them, at home, in the truck & on the body if you have a CHP. Don't like them pointed in my direction tho.

The 2 handicap ramps I just finished did not qualify as a freebie for some disabled person. The church I did them for only had them put on cause the BI busted them.
__________________
Deckman
www.alscustomdecks.com
deckman22 is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 02:19 AM   #11
Pro
 
RobertCDF's Avatar
 
Trade: Custom deck builder
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 4,316

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

I have a conceal carry... So I always have a weapon on me.
RobertCDF is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 09:06 AM   #12
Pro
 
Tom M's Avatar
 
Trade: GC/ Interior & Exterior Remodeling
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 1,886

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by rbsremodeling View Post
Blam Blam

Take that you plastic deck selling bastid. Should have known something was wrong when you drove up here on that queer locking bobcat thingy
Thats funny
Tom M is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 09:39 AM   #13
Pro
 
Danno6102's Avatar
 
Trade: Deck Builder
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 311

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by RobertCDF View Post
I have a conceal carry... So I always have a weapon on me.
Ditto. Except when the tool belt is strapped on. G19 doesn't fit in the hammer hook too well.
Danno6102 is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 11:09 AM   #14
DavidC
 
DavidC's Avatar
 
Trade: Remodeler
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NNY
Posts: 1,917

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Make sure to tell your wife that we would like to know how you made out with this guy.

Good Luck
Dave
__________________
www.CookContractingLLC.com
DavidC is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 12:48 PM   #15
Pro
 
s. donato's Avatar
 
Trade: Remodeler
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Westwood, NJ
Posts: 335

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by neolitic View Post
Some how my ideal initial
meeting......
really wouldn't involve loaded
weapons.

100% agree... however i would definitely give him a quote and not make him wait to long.
__________________
BSA Renovations - Restoration and Renovation Specialists serving New Jersey's Bergen County.

Bergen County's Premier Home Maintenance Provider.
s. donato is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 01:59 PM   #16
Carpenter/Finisher
 
john5mt's Avatar
 
Trade: Carpenter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Helena, Montana
Posts: 904

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

better watch out or he'll make you an offer you cant refuse
__________________
1st Gen tradesman
My summer job in college became my profession
john5mt is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 02:08 PM   #17
Pro
 
SelfContract's Avatar
 
Trade: Home Remodeling
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,362
Red face

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by john5mt View Post
better watch out or he'll make you an offer you cant refuse

Ramp-A-Thon offer (Free).. j/k
SelfContract is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 02:54 PM   #18
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,928
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno6102 View Post
Ditto. Except when the tool belt is strapped on. G19 doesn't fit in the hammer hook too well.
I live in NJ. You guys would laugh if you saw how strict our laws are here. CCW is not possible for anyone in NJ. Heck, most of my cop friends who can carry off duty don't bother because they don't want the liability of shooting someone. They'd just rather turn the other cheek.
Greg Di is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 02:54 PM   #19
The Deck Guy
 
Greg Di's Avatar
 
Trade: Outdoor Design & Construction
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 2,928
Send a message via AIM to Greg Di

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidC View Post
Make sure to tell your wife that we would like to know how you made out with this guy.

Good Luck
Dave
NOW THAT's FUNNY!
Greg Di is offline  
Old 01-27-2009, 07:50 PM   #20
Pro
 
RobertCDF's Avatar
 
Trade: Custom deck builder
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 4,316

Re: I Got A Ramp Job!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno6102 View Post
Ditto. Except when the tool belt is strapped on. G19 doesn't fit in the hammer hook too well.
Well yeah... of course... but if the area was bad dont think I would not clean out a pouch for my XD. I have considered building some sort of holster for the bags, but the customers might look at me funny.
RobertCDF is offline  
Page 1 of 2 1 2


« Previous Thread | Top of Page | What's New | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How to end a ramp on unlevel ground deckman22 Decks & Fencing 5 01-25-2009 01:56 PM
wheel chair ramp mike stanislaw Decks & Fencing 4 01-17-2009 09:35 AM
Mac's 2009 Ramp Challenge BuiltByMAC General Discussion 74 12-30-2008 08:22 PM
6x12 Enclosed Trailer with Ramp Door Xtra Height mikegp1 Contractor Swap 16 08-09-2008 04:46 PM
constructing a ramp in a church 72chevy4x4 Carpentry 13 11-23-2007 03:52 PM

Join Now... It's Fast and FREE!

Privacy Badge
I am a professional contractor
I am a DIY Homeowner
ContractorTalk.com is for
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS ONLY!

At ContractorTalk.com we cater exlusivly to professional contractors who make their living as a contractor. Knowing that many homeowners and DIYers are looking for a community to call home, we've created www.DIYChatroom.com DIY Chatroom is full of helpful advices and perfect for DIY homeowners.

Redirecing in 10 seconds
No Thanks
terms of service

Already Have an Account?