Average cost of Contractors per hr ?

Question

Hey family,

I’m just wondering how do you pick a good contractor? What’s the average price of a contractor ? And what methods have you used to find your contractors ?

Thank you for the help fam!

Chris

Matthew Irish-Jones · Answer

@Christopher Wall that's a million dollar questions right there.  There really is no average cost per contractor as they usually quote total jobs and don't provide  hourly rates.  You may be able to get an hourly rate from a handyman but, a contractor usually just provides a quote.

We do everything in house now because I could NEVER find a reliable, fairly priced contractor.

However, if I were you I would try, putting a post out there on FB, going onto the site Thumbtack, Angie's list, or just hang out at Home Depot from 7a-9a and ask people that park in the pro section of the parking lot if they are licensed contractors.

Word of advice, don't hire people without insurance.  If they can't afford insurance, they are not legit contractors and you don't want them working on your home.

Matthew Irish-Jones · Answer

@Christopher Wall the best way to gauge fair market pricing is to get multiple quotes.  Those sites listed above should give you a few contractors who are willing to give you quotes.

Write out a detailed scope of what you need done so everyone is giving you the same price.  Ask them for a contract, quote, and proof of insurance.

Beware of the contractor that quotes the lowest price.  Sometimes it works out and you are all set, most times they come to you half way through the job and say it will be X more, and you wind up paying as much or more than the other quotes for a less professional person.

You can get two out of three from a contractor, fast, cheap, quality, but not all three.

Christopher Wall · Answer

@Matthew Irish-Jones thanks Matt!

I’ve been wondering because I

Just purchased a 3 family and it was sold As IS so I need a couple of projects done and I don’t want to be overcharged. I want to educate myself so I can be more aware.

I’m definitely going to go to Home Depot in the morning and check the pro section out.

Thank you!