Rehab of a duplex
This property I am needs a complete gut but i can do the flooring, drywall, canets, bathrooms. The only thing i really need is plumbing,Boiler(convert to central air) and some termite damage. SHould i Just hire a contractor for each job or should i seek out a reliable GC?
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Just a quick tip for anyone managing construction projects on your own. This is something I learned building out 3 different beauty salons. Scheduling the individual trades persons ie. plumbers, electricians and ect. is best when you have a full day of work for each trade. Most trades do not like to come to a site to do one task and then come back another day to do other small tasks. From their perspective, they need to manage travel and set up time to protect their profits. This is counter to how the job may need to work for you. For example, maybe you want to plumb the kitchen while the bathroom is being framed. The plumber will give you the best price if they can do all the plumbing in one day rather than two separate days. The takeaway is to manage your project and book your trades in full days for the best price.