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Just wondered if anyone here has done work for their family and how did it turn out? I did a total gut and remodel kitchen for my in-laws. Room was 13x25 and was totally gutted, including ceiling that had to be re-framed due to center beam that they didn't want to see anymore. Plumbing was changed to a center island and all electric was upgraded. I charged $7000 and that included all material (lumber, sheetrock, new subfloor, stained/poly trim, paint) and labor.
I had estimated approx $4000 in materials and wages to my helper. Here's the kicker...It's 6 months since the job was completed and I'm still waiting on $1800 bucks. :evil: At the end of the job they said they owed $$$ on thier taxes and were "tapped-out". Of course since it was family I didn't think I needed a contract, so I guess I'll just put this job in the live and learn column and patienty wait.
Needless to say I don't do anymore work for family 'cause there's just too much of a chance for "stuff" to happen.
I had estimated approx $4000 in materials and wages to my helper. Here's the kicker...It's 6 months since the job was completed and I'm still waiting on $1800 bucks. :evil: At the end of the job they said they owed $$$ on thier taxes and were "tapped-out". Of course since it was family I didn't think I needed a contract, so I guess I'll just put this job in the live and learn column and patienty wait.
Needless to say I don't do anymore work for family 'cause there's just too much of a chance for "stuff" to happen.