Got a little dilemma…99% of my remodel and repair work is referrals, and so far I have performed almost all of it myself, with the exception of some gas pipe and new elect svc for which I called licensed subs. Got a call to paint the soffit and fascia of a church sanctuary and classroom building. Buildings are otherwise all brick; classroom is one story, sanctuary eaves are about 25 ft high. Hasn’t been painted in more than 5 yrs for sure, probably 10, based on the recollection of the pastor. And it needs it! Also needs some replacement of missing/rotten soffit and fascia. I’m a little busy, but I’m sure I could work out a schedule with them…but I don’t relish the 2-3 week project…even though I know it would be profitable…and I know I got the call because they like what I do. Thinking about subbing it to a commercial painting sub, but not sure how that would go over. At what point do you start subbing out work when the load gets too much, how do you ensure your reputation doesn’t get sullied, when do you just say no? Wife is no help…she says ‘you can’t keep working so hard’ and my response is that I can’t say no…it’s not a salary job where I get paid on rainy days etc.
Do it right, or do it twice.
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i know the feeling
in the past i have been let down by loads of different people who are all supposed to be good tradesmen.
i have the problem of wanting things done a praticular way and i'm happy to pay for it but its really difficult to find people to trust.
all i can suggest is to go by recommendation and ask to see previous work and get it all in writing then there can be no question about what you want.
aleks
PS i hate painting
I worked for a contractor who subbed out work a lot with great results. At some point you will have to risk in order to grow. He sought out good subs that were not too big so that he could control them enough to get the results and time schedules he wanted out of them. They could go elsewhere but the pay was good and they new what to expect on the job. Just like a worker you will have work with them. Good luck.