All Forum Posts by: Colton Cook

I agree. Of all the home builds I've been apart of, we never did. Most cabinet heights are designed from the slab not flooring.

@Matthew Paul

I was thinking more like a time it took Sheetrockers to finish a two story home we had sitting for over a month due to other job priorities kind of charges, not a day or two which should be built in.

@Matthew Paul,

Backcharges are standard contract material. No materialmen's lien will be placed when it's in the contract (probably better to call it liquidated damages). And yeah,  we have clauses for change orders for sure. 

At a previous job we used to back charge subs $50 per bottle, doubling with each can found on the jobsite. I thought that was pretty severe for sure.

@Account Closed,

Good point! I'm glad I'm getting those contracts together

Jeremy Brody I'd be willing to bet that it is a threshold/weatherstripping issue. You could save so much money by making sure it's not just a simple $5 weatherstrip piece.

Jeremy Brody , It could be as simple as that it needs a new threshold. Is there anyway you can send a pic? It may just need weatherstripping on the sides, a new bead of caulk, and you're good to go for now. Before you spend even more, let's make sure the door needs to be replaced. You're talking an extra 1000-2000 depending on finish level. Very rarely does the door HAVE to be replaced.

Brian Zabowski , I'd add a quote from a contractor, or if you plan on flipping yourself, a conservative flip estimate. If presenting in person (all of this seems obvious but these are the things I would do exactly): I would clean myself up as quickly as possible (fresh haircut and shave), in texas I'd wear starched jeans, a button down, boots, and a navy blue sport's coat. But that's here. Look top notch even if you don't feel you need to. I would be impressed. Make a bound binder of this potential deal (don't cheap out) and present your info like that. Wear a tie. These are some things I would do. Confidence and cleanliness will take your deal and make it look more professionally considered. Good luck!

@Laureen Youngblood,

Yeah that's a good one. Kinda sums up a lot of what I'm getting. I ask because I know everyone has a different perspective, and I'm a big believer of a broad perspective. I bet it's hard to find all that for a fair price, since you told me that everyone is licensed!

@Suzanne Griffiths,

Very good insights, thank you!

We pride ourselves on our image, so I'll probably use a simple but interesting info graphic.

I've heard great reports of homeowners loving the trello boards. Will probably be something we do on our residential arm. I didn't even consider the down to business nature of investing. Good thoughts.

@JD Martin,

Yeah we are pretty adamant about daily broom cleans. Aids with safety and appearance. Good insights. I only want our company to operate as professional relationships. I definitely won't tolerate any disrespect from us to an owner, and on the flip side expect respect from the investor to my personnel. Construction is always needed somewhere, giving us the ability to choose to not work with clients we feel would be a bad fit.  What would you think about a back charge causing them to compensate you for your longer hold times? May be too legally tricky at this point but a thought.

@Teresa F.

Oh gotcha! I understand. Yeah I plan on running multiple multiple crews at once. 

Thanks for the help