Looking for a Competent Puget Sound Contractor

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Geared

Discussion Starter · Mar 9, 2018 (Edited)

I guess this could be fishing related as I'd rather fund someone's fishing addiction than their golf addiction...

My previous contractor pulled-the-plug and I still have projects I'd like to complete. My priority projects are a front door replacement including enlarging/moving the rough opening and a two-level covered deck attached to the back of my house.

What I look for in a contractor is pretty basic but apparently rare these days- someone who knows the difference between plumb/level/square/true, can tell time, and can accurately assess how much work they can handle. Honesty and integrity are huge; do what you say you will do and don't try to bullshit me when stuff comes up that prevents you from doing it - just tell me what the issue is and we'll work out a solution. I prefer to work with smaller hands-on contractors vs. larger corporate contractors but I'm willing to talk to anyone who can get the job done right. I'm not on any particular time line so I can wait for the right person to become available. I'm on the Puget Sound eastside near Redmond.

If that's you or someone you know, please shoot me a PM. Thanks!

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4357

· #2 · Mar 9, 2018

My son just went through this.
One criteria he was looking for was that they be literate and could spell words correctly... he said that was difficult to find.

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Skip Enge

· #3 · Mar 9, 2018

Fly fishing friend...he is very good. Brad Rodgers

http://www.acarpenterinprivatepractice.com/

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Geared

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 9, 2018

Skip Enge said:
Fly fishing friend...he is very good. Brad Rodgers

Judging from his website, Brad's skills may be a bit refined for my current projects, but I have others in the hopper that are right up his alley.

Thanks, Skip!

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Old Man

· #5 · Mar 9, 2018

There is one on this site. WW chime up.

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Geared

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 9, 2018

Greg Armstrong said:
One criteria he was looking for was that they be literate and could spell words correctly...

I hear him.

I'd be willing to overlook someone's spelling and grammar deficiencies if they could properly attach two pieces of wood when they said they would. I've had some mentors who were lacking in the refinements of higher education but were absolute craftsmen in their field.

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4357

· #7 · Mar 9, 2018

Geared said:
I hear him.

I'd be willing to overlook someone's spelling and grammar deficiencies if they could properly attach two pieces of wood when they said they would. I've had some mentors who were lacking in the refinements of higher education but were absolute craftsmen in their field.

As have I.
I was just trying to point out that a sloppily written proposal or bid could be an indication of the quality of their work, but maybe not.
I hope you find someone that fits the bill.

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gone johnson

· #8 · Mar 10, 2018

Old Man said:
There is one on this site. WW chime up.

Redmond is too far from home for me! I don't do Pugetropolis traffic...

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Geared

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 10, 2018

_WW_ said:
Redmond is too far from home for me! I don't do Pugetropolis traffic...

Yeah, if you're up near the Skagit, you'd spend more time on the road than you did on the job! It takes me twice the time to drive the 22 miles to work than it did three years ago. I'm working on an exit plan.

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bye

· #10 · Mar 10, 2018

Finding a contractor is tough these days, especially for small repair jobs or one off work. The economy is pumping and the cranes are flying. Anyone who is willing to work and wants a job has one that offers lots of hours and probably has incentives included as well. IMO most competent people are cranking out big project work and the small/boutique craftsmen are too busy to take random jobs.

That means you're either paying a premium for solid work or hoping that the sketchy guy doesn't screw ya.

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riverrun

· #11 · Mar 11, 2018

_WW_ said:
Redmond is too far from home for me! I don't do Pugetropolis traffic...

WW- what kind of projects do you specialize in? We have found it hard to find skilled craftsmen in the upper Skagit Valley.

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gone johnson

· #12 · Mar 11, 2018

riverrun said:
WW- what kind of projects do you specialize in? We have found it hard to find skilled craftsmen in the upper Skagit Valley.

Sent you a pm.

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