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.