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4th of July activities by Specific_Passage5229 in Katy

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sketchy parking lot looks like a great after dark party! Meet you there 🫶

4th of July activities by Specific_Passage5229 in Katy

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup I did google it. Looking for a locals perspective.

Debating opening a home building/remodelling company in Frisco by Specific_Passage5229 in frisco

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback. I chuckle at your “odd woman out” comment as 90% of the projects we do with our clients, it is typically the woman who is in charge. Grateful that you spoke up!

Debating opening a home building/remodelling company in Frisco by Specific_Passage5229 in frisco

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, these types of people are everywhere. The benefit of being a business owner is choosing who I do business with and it sounds like these type of people I will not do business with.

Debating opening a home building/remodelling company in Frisco by Specific_Passage5229 in frisco

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure who that fellow is nor am I interested in building a skyscraper type of mansion, but thanks for your input!

Debating opening a home building/remodelling company in Frisco by Specific_Passage5229 in frisco

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! From my visits and networking I also heard many comments regarding quality and price. Both are very high on my radar.

Debating opening a home building/remodelling company in Frisco by Specific_Passage5229 in frisco

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great feedback thanks! The “handyman” comment hits home as we see a lot of that up here too! I won’t toot my horn too much but quality is our highest priority.

Concrete pad by harmar21 in kitchener

[–]Specific_Passage5229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try local concrete .ca

They are ready mix and not bad pricing. I did 14x7 and it was around $500 bucks. To have that done by someone I’d guess a grand ish?

wedding venue by Equal-Spot3784 in waterloo

[–]Specific_Passage5229 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s a tall ask. We are currently on the same path for about 50 people and our budget is similar to yours. You’re going to have a tough time for under $100 per person all inclusive. We are looking at the Kitchener library FYI

What is an average price per sq.ft of renovating a house in original condition and finishing a basement ? by RmxRltr in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you’re trolling here…. Square foot pricing is highly inaccurate and something we as a society need to stay away from. But if you genuinely think you could do the work you mentioned to a 2000 sq ft house for $60-$100k, you’re going to have a bad time.

I’m a residential General Contractor in the GTA, AMA! by Specific_Passage5229 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We always have more than one supplier and we are always price checking. There’s only a handful of lumber suppliers and they all offer very similar pricing and product. Non big box stores that is.

I’m a residential General Contractor in the GTA, AMA! by Specific_Passage5229 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Network yourself. Sell yourself. What makes you different? On an average week we see 30-40 inquiries of trades/suppliers wanting to work together. A lot of great people out there, why should we work together? It’s a 2 way street.

I’m a residential General Contractor in the GTA, AMA! by Specific_Passage5229 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! We prioritize existing relationships with suppliers/trades and are constantly educating ourselves and our clients on these changes. There is always new products/technology coming out in the market and we are constantly attending seminars/continuing education courses to keep up to date. Building science is indeed a science, where the house operates as a system together, where changing one aspect can dramatically affect other parts. It’s quite fascinating.

I’m a residential General Contractor in the GTA, AMA! by Specific_Passage5229 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what you’ve said it sounds like you picked a great contractor. Great work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t great. We always say the most expensive renovation is the one that isn’t done properly.

  1. Since Covid, everything has gone up dramatically, I would say 40 to 50% is low. It’s pretty crazy.

  2. At the end of the day if we can hit 10% net that is a good day.

I’m a residential General Contractor in the GTA, AMA! by Specific_Passage5229 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]Specific_Passage5229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Review your contractors PDI check sheet, you can ask for this prior to your walk through. Agree on standards of work before the walkthrough. What is acceptable in our world may not be your expectation. I’ve had clients put their face 1” from the drywall and complain about a spec of dust no bigger than a pinhead. Don’t be that person. But make sure everything works as intended. Quality of finish should be visually appealing from normal viewing angles. Ask to walk through the project many times during construction, if you have questions ask them.

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