How to negotiate with General Contractors for Rehab?

How to negotiate with General Contractors for Rehab?

Keller, TX · Member since 2014 · 17 posts · 4 votes

Hi Everyone,

I just got my first rehab home under contract and got a quote from a general contractor. I feel like it is a bit high and am definitely going to shop him, but any advice and counsel I can receive from dealing with General Contractors on how to save the most money/get the best deal would be great. Thanks!

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  • Contractor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2008 · 978 posts · 985 votes
    11y

    Get 3 or 5 bids for a written scope of work from several contractors. Get references and call them. Ask to see other jobs the GC has worked on or is currently working on. Pick the one that looks like the best price/cost/value proposition.

  • Keller, TX · Member since 2014 · 17 posts · 4 votes
    11y

    Thanks Aaron for the suggestions, sounds like a good deal. One question, how detailed do you intend the "written scope of work" to be?

  • Contractor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2008 · 978 posts · 985 votes
    11y

    The more detailed, the more accurate your prices will be. Leaving ambiguity leaves room for interpretation, which leaves room for variation.

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