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Contractors are booked out for years or charging 3X rates to start work

It is insane out there. Is this still because of COVID or no...
citrine rigpig liquid oxygen
  11/11/23
No you just seem like a sucker for some reason
Twisted flirting keepsake machete
  11/11/23
the workers are all just squat hispanics, the trick is being...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
And that white guy never, ever has to lower prices. The esti...
Sooty Coiffed Generalized Bond
  11/11/23
The upside is that juries fucking hate contractors like that...
Buck-toothed faggotry
  11/11/23
ime contractors fuck up on time constantly, but the contract...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
The bill dodgers crawling around on their hands and knees lo...
Buck-toothed faggotry
  11/11/23
I got a call from an old lady once who wanted to avoid payin...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
The vast majority of residential contractor disputes are the...
soggy internal respiration gas station
  11/11/23
was owner-GC for my house. can confirm still want to slit my...
razzle-dazzle yellow public bath
  11/11/23
Cr. We just talked to a GC about a mid-6-figure reno. He sai...
Sooty Coiffed Generalized Bond
  11/11/23
they have plenty of workers, but he's the dood who could put...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
what will you do with a $400-500k reno?
Glassy exciting voyeur
  11/12/23
Yeah it's 180
soggy internal respiration gas station
  11/11/23
scumbags are calling bs on loser office wagecuck bs now and ...
Claret Flatulent Dopamine
  11/11/23
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big pale knife
  11/11/23
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I was just thinking this
  09/29/25
All those guys standing outside Home Depot have done before ...
Underhanded School Cafeteria Newt
  11/11/23
Spics are fucking retarded dude You absolutely do not wan...
soggy internal respiration gas station
  11/11/23
you don't want to hire any contractor that you aren't watchi...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
This isn't true at all and it's really obvious to spot the s...
soggy internal respiration gas station
  11/11/23
lolno
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
I dunno, man. I have really deep experience with constructio...
Buck-toothed faggotry
  11/11/23
but the guy most likely to screw you will look the least scu...
Olive vibrant gaming laptop
  11/11/23
It's the complete opposite lol Do you even physiognomy du...
soggy internal respiration gas station
  11/13/23
Who do you think your contractor will hire?
Underhanded School Cafeteria Newt
  11/11/23
thats how u get hit with that injury lawsuit
razzle-dazzle yellow public bath
  11/11/23
The new south park special is about this
Azure Brunch
  11/11/23
Upper middle class problems…. My contractor probab...
Trip cruise ship travel guidebook
  11/11/23
speed, quality, price choose 2
Glassy exciting voyeur
  11/12/23
It's bc no one wants to sell their home so they are just doi...
rambunctious office
  11/11/23
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Dull Box Office
  11/13/23
lawyers: staring at blank wall, hoping phone rings
Indigo spectacular messiness goal in life
  11/12/23
Its 180 how trades are making more than white collar now.
jade very tactful windowlicker
  11/12/23
But the more white collar the contractors are, the more mone...
Buck-toothed faggotry
  11/12/23
*hands out two-sided business card w/ one side for legal wor...
Glassy exciting voyeur
  11/12/23
...
Indigo spectacular messiness goal in life
  11/13/23
South Park just did an episode on this. Too many college ed...
Ruddy gaping
  11/12/23
Ben Affleck and Kevin Costner did a movie on this like 15 ye...
Twisted flirting keepsake machete
  11/13/23
...
Stimulating kitchen
  11/13/23
The guy who did my stonewall was a very wealthy business own...
big pale knife
  11/13/23
...
Stimulating kitchen
  11/13/23
Health problems from all the toxic shit they're working with...
citrine rigpig liquid oxygen
  11/13/23
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Stimulating kitchen
  11/13/23
Come to think of it I was lucky that hired rednecks to chang...
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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:20 PM
Author: citrine rigpig liquid oxygen

It is insane out there. Is this still because of COVID or not enough quality workers in construction?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045054)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:25 PM
Author: Twisted flirting keepsake machete

No you just seem like a sucker for some reason

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045068)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:32 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

the workers are all just squat hispanics, the trick is being the white guy who can round them up each day and market the service

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045080)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:37 PM
Author: Sooty Coiffed Generalized Bond

And that white guy never, ever has to lower prices. The estimate only goes up - even if you cross something off the list, there’s no decrease. It’s incredibly opaque.

But try to be your own gc and you’ll want to slit wrists.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045094)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:21 PM
Author: Buck-toothed faggotry

The upside is that juries fucking hate contractors like that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045225)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:28 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

ime contractors fuck up on time constantly, but the contracts never actually hold them to anything and clients looking to avoid paying are usually bitching about stuff that makes them seem unsympathetic

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045247)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:35 PM
Author: Buck-toothed faggotry

The bill dodgers crawling around on their hands and knees looking for defects are definitely a stock character in this world.

By the way, if you're a contractor who tolerates things like leaving piss bottles and trash in wall cavities, you are among the dumbest people on the planet. When owners see that, they instantly think you're scum and start scrutinizing everything. You never recover from that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045261)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:45 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

I got a call from an old lady once who wanted to avoid paying for her entire barn because she had to wait a week or two on them to finish up after having some issues with rain and not being able to pour the concrete, she not only wanted to not pay the rest but wanted her initial payment back

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045288)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:01 PM
Author: soggy internal respiration gas station

The vast majority of residential contractor disputes are the client's fault

People are very dishonest and stupid and demand things that are wrong and want things to be done incorrectly and then blame their contractor for it

Same phenomenon as the vast majority of lawyer-client disputes are the client being shitty and stupid and dishonest and trying to avoid paying, not the "sheisty lawyer" stereotype

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045330)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:16 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle yellow public bath

was owner-GC for my house. can confirm still want to slit my wrists even though i'm done. worth it though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045376)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:36 PM
Author: Sooty Coiffed Generalized Bond

Cr. We just talked to a GC about a mid-6-figure reno. He said he could probably start in 18 months. I obviously questioned it and he said I’m welcome to call others - it’s all of them. Yet we have to lick dirty client asshole for deals.

Maybe when we incentivize people not to work, they won’t want to work?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045090)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:42 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

they have plenty of workers, but he's the dood who could put the money into licenses and insurance and rent seek

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045108)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:53 PM
Author: Glassy exciting voyeur

what will you do with a $400-500k reno?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47048657)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:40 PM
Author: soggy internal respiration gas station

Yeah it's 180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045102)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:42 PM
Author: Claret Flatulent Dopamine

scumbags are calling bs on loser office wagecuck bs now and for good reason.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045110)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:05 PM
Author: big pale knife



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045183)



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Date: September 29th, 2025 1:32 PM
Author: I was just thinking this



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#49311624)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:53 PM
Author: Underhanded School Cafeteria Newt

All those guys standing outside Home Depot have done before whatever you are asking the GC to do. Just go round them up and offer them $30/day and you’ll be set.

You think ethnic business owners in this country worry about permits and licensed workers and waiting 18 months to start?? Nope they just round up a crew, go buy some 2x4s and get cracking.

Stop acting like you live in 1989 America. 2023 America will skin you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045150)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:56 PM
Author: soggy internal respiration gas station

Spics are fucking retarded dude

You absolutely do not want to hire them to do anything unless you are watching them like a hawk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045154)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:59 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

you don't want to hire any contractor that you aren't watching like a hawk, they will all fuck you and cobble shit together

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045166)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:01 PM
Author: soggy internal respiration gas station

This isn't true at all and it's really obvious to spot the scumbag ones unless you're a moron

Competence is a lot bigger of a potential concern than honesty when it comes to contractors

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045174)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:06 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

lolno

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045186)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:24 PM
Author: Buck-toothed faggotry

I dunno, man. I have really deep experience with construction disputes. And if you have workers who are willing and able to read things like product instructions, they're already about top 50% -- maybe even more.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045238)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:27 PM
Author: Olive vibrant gaming laptop

but the guy most likely to screw you will look the least scummy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045245)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:26 AM
Author: soggy internal respiration gas station

It's the complete opposite lol

Do you even physiognomy dude

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050388)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:04 PM
Author: Underhanded School Cafeteria Newt

Who do you think your contractor will hire?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045181)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:18 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle yellow public bath

thats how u get hit with that injury lawsuit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045379)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:14 PM
Author: Azure Brunch

The new south park special is about this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47045959)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:33 PM
Author: Trip cruise ship travel guidebook

Upper middle class problems….

My contractor probably robbed me blind but everything was perfect and fast….

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47046037)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:55 PM
Author: Glassy exciting voyeur

speed, quality, price

choose 2

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47048665)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:59 PM
Author: rambunctious office

It's bc no one wants to sell their home so they are just doing additions and renovations.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47046096)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:35 AM
Author: Dull Box Office



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050442)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:56 AM
Author: Indigo spectacular messiness goal in life

lawyers: staring at blank wall, hoping phone rings

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47046858)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 8:01 AM
Author: jade very tactful windowlicker

Its 180 how trades are making more than white collar now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47046861)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:51 PM
Author: Buck-toothed faggotry

But the more white collar the contractors are, the more money they make.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47048649)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:56 PM
Author: Glassy exciting voyeur

*hands out two-sided business card w/ one side for legal work and other side for GC projects*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47048671)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:25 AM
Author: Indigo spectacular messiness goal in life



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050385)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:58 PM
Author: Ruddy gaping

South Park just did an episode on this. Too many college educated people who can’t do anything themselves and these guys are making huge $$$$

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47048682)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 1:22 PM
Author: Twisted flirting keepsake machete

Ben Affleck and Kevin Costner did a movie on this like 15 years ago

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47051186)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:32 AM
Author: Stimulating kitchen



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050428)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:35 AM
Author: big pale knife

The guy who did my stonewall was a very wealthy business owner and then Ruined by two marriages and alimony/child support. Now he lives in some dingy room above a store on a main street of a small town and just drinks and takes odd jobs.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050445)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:36 AM
Author: Stimulating kitchen



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050450)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 11:20 AM
Author: citrine rigpig liquid oxygen

Health problems from all the toxic shit they're working with?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050661)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 1:14 PM
Author: Stimulating kitchen



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47051143)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 11:14 AM
Author: boyish factory reset button

Come to think of it I was lucky that hired rednecks to change flooring in my apt and they did a good job.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5442853&forum_id=2в#47050630)