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You're excited! You've just picked up the plans for your new home from the architect and you're ready to find your contractor! BEWARE. In the construction market there is no truer statement than; "you get what you pay for!!!" Whether it's a new home, addition or remodel you want to know that your hard earned dollar is going to result in not only something of beauty but structurally sound and SAFE as well. Yes it's tempting to go with the "low" bid, thinking you're saving yourself a chunk of money on your project but low bids should ALWAYS throw up a RED FLAG! You may save yourselves some money in the beginning but you WILL pay for it in the end. Shoddy workmanship, cutting corners, and using cheap products & materials in order to gain a contract is outright dangerous let alone dishonest! Go with your gut and choose the contractor who speaks to your heart. One who is not afraid to spend the time going over their bid, explaining all that's involved including all the work that you as the homeowner will never again see once the project is finished. Remember, the cost of your project is not just the window dressing of the finished result. It's all the care that's gone into what you'll never see; the things that actually matter the most. It's strength to stand up to the test of time. It's safety and security to provide a safe and functional living environment for you and your family for years to come! Hire a contractor who can show you exactly what you're paying for, what really matters beyond all the paint, floors, fixtures and pretty appliances. If you don't have a solid, well built structure to begin with, you'll pay a heavy cost in repairs in the end. Sadly you'll come to realize that contractor who's bid seemed a bit high in the beginning, would have served you better in the end. Don't be fooled by the "lowest bid".
The pics below show exactly what I'm talking about! This contractor either didn't know what he was doing or was trying to get it framed FAST and planned to cover up his lack of accuracy, proper plating, blocking, nailing, etc. hoping he could get it sheered in time to hold it all together.........and the homeowner would be none the wiser! The walls weren't framed correctly nor were they plumb to start with and the weight of the lumber alone caused the structure to fall in on itself. That was the beginning of the end for this home. Here's the perfect example of "you get what you pay for"! Don't fall into that trap! YIKES! Hmmmm, I wonder why his name isn't on his trailer????? LOL.
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