Originally Posted by PRB
Originally Posted by Backwoods cowboy
When deciding who is fos, always go with the guy who did something once, never the guys who have spent 30-40 years doing something. Guys who make their living doing something as a trade are all uneducated crooks who just rip people off. I would chance it , it's just a house


Regardless, that guy who’s been doing it for 30-40 years is being paid to complete a build, carte blanche. They’re going to cut corners wherever possible to save anywhere they can, and many will do half-ass work anytime they can get away with it. To the average homeowner, most of this will go unnoticed.

With building myself, I oversaw every detail, and knew exactly what went into the build.

The inspector made regular inspections, during the build, and stated that there were less corrections on our build than 90% of the ones he handled.

Oh, and then there’s that cost savings and equity. I suppose one would be better suited hiring one of those contractors, that say it can’t be done without them, and spend another $250k?

For me, personally, the savings and peace of mind knowing it was done correctly, far outweighed the stress of the build. Was it fun? Absolutely not. Would I do it again, if we decide to sell? Absolutely.

It takes knowledge, time, discipline, and planning, but it can be done. Saying otherwise, simply because someone hasn’t been doing it day in and day out for years, is purely foolish.



Lot of the high end GCs get cost plus 10%. So saving 250k would be a 2.5 million dollar home. With that and your work is better than 90 % of those in the trades ,you missed your calling.


"Why do you ask"?

Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.