Homeowners, It's time to think like a General Contractor - Couverture souple

Dillon, David M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 145653386X ISBN 13 : 9781456533861

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Synopsis

This book is loaded with practical, easy to understand advice from a successful General Contractor with a 20+ year track record of excellence to simplify the process and make any sized home improvement project more affordable and less stressful. Dave has been building projects in the Midwest safely and successfully and helping people to achieve their goals. Along the way, he has been quoted in the New York Times and CNBC.com for his practical insights on construction.

This makes your money go further, eliminates headaches and empowers you to take charge of the whole process. We'll cover exactly how to: * Size up a project* Estimate a realistic budget* Understand exactly how to hire the best subcontractors* How to negotiate the best price with those subcontractors* How to manage them* How to pay them * How to keep everything effectively on track

Chapters include:
1 Should you trust a General Contractor?
2 What does a competent GC do and why should I think like one?
3 How much do things really cost?
4 I have a project in mind. Where do I start?
5 How do I find the right subcontractors in terms of competence and price?
6 How should I pay the subcontractors?
7 What is the typical chronology of the construction process?
8 How do I estimate the time to do the whole job?
9 How do I check the quality of the work?
10 What are some issues to be aware of when making finish selections?
11 What about appliances?
12 What if I just want to hire a General Contractor? How do I pick the right one and not get taken for a ride?
13 What are some common mistakes to avoid on the road to achieving excellence?

"I want you to have more control of your money, achieve higher quality work, sleep better at night and be much more satisfied with your results for years to come.”

Dave Dillon
General Contractor

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David M. Dillon is a successful residential General Contractor and construction consultant in the Chicago metropolitan area. His experience spans from luxury single family new construction to affordable multifamily housing and everything in between. He offers practical, no nonsense advice to homeowners everywhere who want to manage their own projects of any size. "These days, you have to be your own advocate when it comes to improving your home or simply taking care of it. This is a very concise, very easy to understand summary of what you need to know before you hire anyone to work on your home. If you want quality workmanship, great prices and the satisfaction of adding comfort and value to your home, this book is for you." David M. Dillon

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 145653386X
• ISBN 13: 9781456533861
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 130
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg