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Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp
he wouldnt even do it for 1500 if I supplied the materials
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That was a good call to walk!
To the trades favour, it is easy to assume that a price can seem high, but you really do have to factor in their travelling time. Most people work 9-5 weekdays in one place. Trades, especially ones who are running their own show, can travel to 2, 3, or even 4 jobs in a day... that travel time usually doesn't get paid for so that is where the higher price tag would come from.
I just recently quoted a job out in Okotoks and I paid my guy pretty good to travel from the far north of town all the way to Okotoks to do a weeks job. The GC didn't appreciate the fact it cost more, but what are you going to do? It costs my guy more just to get there and work is a plenty in the city! As much as I would want to cut the homeowner a deal, you can't give a "home-town" discount to someone who isn't even in your home town!
But your guy was definetely trying to soak ya! A little more networking and I'm sure you'll find a decent guy to do the job at a decent rate!