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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...
Diverse Range Pisswyrm
  11/11/23
No you just seem like a sucker for some reason
laughsome flatulent resort
  11/11/23
the workers are all just squat hispanics, the trick is being...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
And that white guy never, ever has to lower prices. The esti...
Mentally impaired mother trailer park
  11/11/23
The upside is that juries fucking hate contractors like that...
Hairraiser walnut knife
  11/11/23
ime contractors fuck up on time constantly, but the contract...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
The bill dodgers crawling around on their hands and knees lo...
Hairraiser walnut knife
  11/11/23
I got a call from an old lady once who wanted to avoid payin...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
The vast majority of residential contractor disputes are the...
coiffed kitty jap
  11/11/23
was owner-GC for my house. can confirm still want to slit my...
Low-t Aqua Station Wrinkle
  11/11/23
Cr. We just talked to a GC about a mid-6-figure reno. He sai...
Mentally impaired mother trailer park
  11/11/23
they have plenty of workers, but he's the dood who could put...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
what will you do with a $400-500k reno?
slate theater stage fat ankles
  11/12/23
Yeah it's 180
coiffed kitty jap
  11/11/23
scumbags are calling bs on loser office wagecuck bs now and ...
Multi-colored Internet-worthy Lay
  11/11/23
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rose den
  11/11/23
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jon voight
  09/29/25
All those guys standing outside Home Depot have done before ...
Stubborn marvelous feces temple
  11/11/23
Spics are fucking retarded dude You absolutely do not wan...
coiffed kitty jap
  11/11/23
you don't want to hire any contractor that you aren't watchi...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
This isn't true at all and it's really obvious to spot the s...
coiffed kitty jap
  11/11/23
lolno
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
I dunno, man. I have really deep experience with constructio...
Hairraiser walnut knife
  11/11/23
but the guy most likely to screw you will look the least scu...
Wine kitty cat
  11/11/23
It's the complete opposite lol Do you even physiognomy du...
coiffed kitty jap
  11/13/23
Who do you think your contractor will hire?
Stubborn marvelous feces temple
  11/11/23
thats how u get hit with that injury lawsuit
Low-t Aqua Station Wrinkle
  11/11/23
The new south park special is about this
hairless field dingle berry
  11/11/23
Upper middle class problems…. My contractor probab...
histrionic circlehead
  11/11/23
speed, quality, price choose 2
slate theater stage fat ankles
  11/12/23
It's bc no one wants to sell their home so they are just doi...
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  11/11/23
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Bisexual Red Menage Roommate
  11/13/23
lawyers: staring at blank wall, hoping phone rings
provocative jet mexican tattoo
  11/12/23
Its 180 how trades are making more than white collar now.
iridescent gaped office idiot
  11/12/23
But the more white collar the contractors are, the more mone...
Hairraiser walnut knife
  11/12/23
*hands out two-sided business card w/ one side for legal wor...
slate theater stage fat ankles
  11/12/23
...
provocative jet mexican tattoo
  11/13/23
South Park just did an episode on this. Too many college ed...
Chocolate reading party pistol
  11/12/23
Ben Affleck and Kevin Costner did a movie on this like 15 ye...
laughsome flatulent resort
  11/13/23
...
Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard
  11/13/23
The guy who did my stonewall was a very wealthy business own...
rose den
  11/13/23
...
Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard
  11/13/23
Health problems from all the toxic shit they're working with...
Diverse Range Pisswyrm
  11/13/23
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Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard
  11/13/23
Come to think of it I was lucky that hired rednecks to chang...
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  11/13/23


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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:20 PM
Author: Diverse Range Pisswyrm

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=2Reputation#47045054)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:25 PM
Author: laughsome flatulent resort

No you just seem like a sucker for some reason

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:32 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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=2Reputation#47045080)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:37 PM
Author: Mentally impaired mother trailer park

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=2Reputation#47045094)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:21 PM
Author: Hairraiser walnut knife

The upside is that juries fucking hate contractors like that.

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:28 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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=2Reputation#47045247)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:35 PM
Author: Hairraiser walnut knife

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=2Reputation#47045261)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:45 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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=2Reputation#47045288)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:01 PM
Author: coiffed kitty jap

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=2Reputation#47045330)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:16 PM
Author: Low-t Aqua Station Wrinkle

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=2Reputation#47045376)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:36 PM
Author: Mentally impaired mother trailer park

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=2Reputation#47045090)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:42 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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=2Reputation#47045108)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:53 PM
Author: slate theater stage fat ankles

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

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:40 PM
Author: coiffed kitty jap

Yeah it's 180

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:42 PM
Author: Multi-colored Internet-worthy Lay

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=2Reputation#47045110)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:05 PM
Author: rose den



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



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Date: September 29th, 2025 1:32 PM
Author: jon voight



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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:53 PM
Author: Stubborn marvelous feces temple

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=2Reputation#47045150)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:56 PM
Author: coiffed kitty jap

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=2Reputation#47045154)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 3:59 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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=2Reputation#47045166)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:01 PM
Author: coiffed kitty jap

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=2Reputation#47045174)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:06 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

lolno

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:24 PM
Author: Hairraiser walnut knife

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=2Reputation#47045238)



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:27 PM
Author: Wine kitty cat

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

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



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:26 AM
Author: coiffed kitty jap

It's the complete opposite lol

Do you even physiognomy dude

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 4:04 PM
Author: Stubborn marvelous feces temple

Who do you think your contractor will hire?

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 5:18 PM
Author: Low-t Aqua Station Wrinkle

thats how u get hit with that injury lawsuit

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:14 PM
Author: hairless field dingle berry

The new south park special is about this

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:33 PM
Author: histrionic circlehead

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=2Reputation#47046037)



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:55 PM
Author: slate theater stage fat ankles

speed, quality, price

choose 2

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



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Date: November 11th, 2023 8:59 PM
Author: Excitant vermilion lettuce

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=2Reputation#47046096)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:35 AM
Author: Bisexual Red Menage Roommate



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



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:56 AM
Author: provocative jet mexican tattoo

lawyers: staring at blank wall, hoping phone rings

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



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Date: November 12th, 2023 8:01 AM
Author: iridescent gaped office idiot

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

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



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:51 PM
Author: Hairraiser walnut knife

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

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



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:56 PM
Author: slate theater stage fat ankles

*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=2Reputation#47048671)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:25 AM
Author: provocative jet mexican tattoo



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



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Date: November 12th, 2023 7:58 PM
Author: Chocolate reading party pistol

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=2Reputation#47048682)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 1:22 PM
Author: laughsome flatulent resort

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=2Reputation#47051186)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:32 AM
Author: Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard



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



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:35 AM
Author: rose den

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=2Reputation#47050445)



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Date: November 13th, 2023 10:36 AM
Author: Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard



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



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Date: November 13th, 2023 11:20 AM
Author: Diverse Range Pisswyrm

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

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



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Date: November 13th, 2023 1:14 PM
Author: Very Tactful Corner Gay Wizard



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



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Date: November 13th, 2023 11:14 AM
Author: Glassy ratface orchestra pit

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=2Reputation#47050630)