Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Negotiate with Contractor

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    120

    Default Negotiate with Contractor

    Hi, any good tips to bargain the price with your ID/contractor? Thanks!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    560

    Default

    be firm, give them the take it of leave it face

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    250

    Default

    Could try bargaining like buying fish in the market.

    Unless you understand the prices of the materials yourself before embarking into asking contractor for a quote. Of course would need to give some profit to contractor and the amount of work done in comparison. That way you can attain maximum benefits using the minimum cost.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Nassau County, NY
    Posts
    5

    Default

    Make sure that you've shopped around to compare prices first.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    5

    Default

    Quality work is more important than saving a few bucks. Be frugal but look at previous work.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    120

    Default

    Ya I agree quality is more important. So get referrals from homes you like, example your friends or family's

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Posts
    5

    Default

    Yes, referrals are probably the most useful tool to getting quality work at a fair price. When I needed roof work done on my home in California, and was looking for Los Angeles roofing contractors, I sought out neighbors, looked at listings online, and asked around at hardware stores.
    Last edited by jerlarson; 24th August 2011 at 02:24 PM.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Posts
    15

    Default

    As much as possible ask for a discount but you should also make sure that they can offer you quality work

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    10

    Default

    Write a detailed list of the projects the contractor will handle. Verify that the contractor has all of those elements included in the pricing and timeline of the project. Determine if you want to tackle any part of the renovation yourself and discuss this with the contractor to ensure he agrees.
    Last edited by rosita28; 14th March 2012 at 12:48 PM.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •