11-08-2005, 12:32 PM
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Black is Faster...
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Aptos, CA
Posts: 2,276
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Originally Posted by Touringspider
Patrick:
The gauges look great. In response to your poll question, I would personally want to get a lump sum quote from the painter. It is much easier to budget your funds that way. I can guarantee that you will experience scope creep if you have work done on a per hour basis. I have done it both ways, most recently lump sum. A lump sum quote may be a little conservative on the painters part to allow for unknowns, but if he is reputable he should stick to the price. Now, if something totally unexpected comes up during the work then good faith should rule from both parties in negotiating a change order.
If you do go with a per hour basis, make sure you agree to a "not to exceed" amount or else you could find yourself paying a lot more than you anticipated.
Arno Leskinen
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Thanks for your advice; it seems folks do it both ways, and have different things to say. I'll have to think about this one.
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