other tradesman

[Mr T]

do you have all the different tradesmen you might need on a job on speed dial? or is it ok to call the first number out of the yellow pages when you need a plumber, plasterer etc

 

[Gazzer]

Usually have trades I work with in my phone.

 

[Mr T]

what about when ya first started? are customers ok with paying full wack for the other work that needs doing or do they tell ya where to go lol

 

[White Room]

I know a few good tradesmen and keep there numbers handy as I know there work, I would probably get someone thru word of mouth IMO.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Same as the guys above ....

 

[Ian]

I have a good list of contacts now. When I first started out, if someone asked me if I could recommend another trade and I didn't know anyone, I'd just say I couldn't help.

 

[Mr T]

but what if your on a job and need to get a wall plasterd mate? does the customer ever accept full price on the work that needs doing?

 

[Ian]

but what if your on a job and need to get a wall plasterd mate? does the customer ever accept full price on the work that needs doing?

Even if they get a job done through recommendation it's still going to be full price, just because its a recommendation, doesn't mean it comes discounted.

 

[Mr T]

if the guy im with needs a plasterer he comes round and will do a wall for 60 quid ex materials which would normally cost a lot more that's all i mean but i just hope my customers will pay full price lol

 

[White Room]

if the guy im with needs a plasterer he comes round and will do a wall for 60 quid ex materials which would normally cost a lot more that's all i mean but i just hope my customers will pay full price lol

Why should'nt they pay full price.....

 

[Mr T]

true mate well that's nice to know i thought i needed to find a mate in each trade lol i know i can get on with jobs with the confidence thanks guys.... i like this site lol

 

[White Room]

true mate well that's nice to know i thought i needed to find a mate in each trade lol i know i can get on with jobs with the confidence thanks guys.... i like this site lol

You have a couple ways of doing that type of thing, you get the tradesmen to quote directly to the customer or he quotes you...then add a small percentage on top and then you deal with the customer.

 

[Mr T]

why add a small percentage if you deal with the plasterer? is it to add to my own pocket or do you get trade discount from a plasterer? lol

 

[Bubblecraft]

I have numbers that I pass work on to when I'm too busy to take it on. I trust them not to let me or the customer down so its a small handful of folk. To answer the question though, I personally do all trades bar Gas work who I sub out to one man only.

 

[Colour Republic]

why add a small percentage if you deal with the plasterer? is it to add to my own pocket or do you get trade discount from a plasterer? lol

No it's for when he messes up and you have to cover the cost of getting it re-done!

It isn't as easy as getting someone cheap in and adding on a cut. If you arrange the plaster then you are responsible for his work. If you don't know a decent tradesmen to carry out the work then don't start ringing round the yellow pages. You will get bitten.

 

[AliGage]

I have numbers that I pass work on to when I'm too busy to take it on. I trust them not to let me or the customer down so its a small handful of folk. To answer the question though, I personally do all trades bar Gas work who I sub out to one man only.

Same here.

If you're just starting out leave it to your customer to organise the other trades. The last thing you want to do is be associated with someone you've put forward and who isn't worth a bean.
Get involved with what you need the other tradesman to achieve so you can do your job. After a few years of working in the trade you'll build an address book of trades you would 1) recommend because you've worked with, and seen their work so therefore can recommend and 2) are happy to work in conjunction with.
It is possible to be good at your job but a nightmare to work with. A bad relationship between your recommended tradesman and you customer will have a negative effect on your customers relationship with you and therefore any future recommendations they may make for you. If you wanna be successful protect your own reputation.

 

[Mr T]

nice answer mate