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Help! My contractor is adding additional terms!

Posted by richardcartright

· August 23, 2012

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The following is a question and answer session from the Norwich Bulletin, followed by a response from Richard Cartright, the Founder of Construction Conductor. Q: I hired a general contractor to oversee a home renovation to my property, a 988-square-foot two-story farmhouse. The contractor charges me 20 percent plus an hourly rate when he is on the site. He does…

How contractors win bids

Posted by richardcartright

· March 6, 2012

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Contractor’s know that the best way to get the job, is to have the best combination of good rapport, good referral(s), the best price. From the very beginning, all contractors want to be your ‘friend’. They’ll want to come to your house and talk, be cordial and friendly enough, and some will soak up your time if you let them….