I am not sure in your market Steve. Some contractors in my area will take on jobs where the owner provides the materials. Some charge a flat fee depending on how large the job is. If it’s a large remodel some will add a percentage to the actual cost of the materials. Anywhere from 15-25% for a large remodel or restoration.
I would also agree. This will cause you more headache and cost in the long run. You are better off negotiating a good contract with a well defined scope of work. Depending on the contract and contractor, you might be open to part of the savings the contractor gets which will offset some of their fee and you will not be liable for warranty issues, miss orders, material shortages and having the wrong material. All of this is time and money and will be your issue if you provide the materials.
You would generally save contractors' profit margin, but we can normally buy for a little less than the customer, so the savings diminishes. Also, unless it's a pretty straightforward project, you will need to be sure you've got all of the material on-site. We don't mind if our customers buy material, but if it's the wrong quantity or defective, etc., we inform our customers in our contract that the time lost correcting those deficiencies are billed on a time and material basis.
It really depends on your contractor, but a reasonable expectation would be 15%. You should consult with your contractor prior to buying, as there are advantages and disadvantages in buying different materials. Good luck!
I don't like it. It causes more trouble. Seldom the complete order that is needed is correct. Poorer quality materials. Usually problems with the warranty. when and If I have a problem with the Job, material wise I can quickly reroute my day and get different supplies. Often suppliers do not deliver to roof tops. Ron Klenk---Klenk Roofing. Port Orange, Fla. 32127 [Same as Bid]
It is always best to have us contractors order it. NOTE: I am not a GC, we are a full-service exterior remodeler so I can only speak on behalf of windows, siding, and roofs. We carefully consider waste factors, extra cuts, and exact sq ft and linear ft. The last thing you want is to have insufficient material on the job and it get delayed due to mis-ordering.
If you are very confident you have the time and knowledge to order material yourself, you can always ask! Doesn't hurt to ask, some companies may let you and you may save some money. I just feel any % you may save is outweighed by the risks.
You might save 30% on materials. However, the client takes all the risk on the right quantity of materials being there at the right time, and will spend time receiving/checking in these materials. Sometimes it goes right. Most of the time, it goes wrong and any “savings” is usually absorbed in additional trip charges for the contractors plumber or tile guy coming back due to inadequate material count, etc. Also, the contractor often gets larger discounts than a client can, and reducing the effective markup on the materials to 10 to 15% net difference.
Have contractors buy everything. We only allow customers to buy fixtures and finishes. In a remodel you don't know exactly what you need until your into the project.
I try to work along with customers who want to supply supplies. One customer wanted to get his military discount on every thing. It can cause confusion if I have already written an estimate because part of the profit margin is a mark up on materials.
Hi Steve,I general if you figure materials on a new project and double it that usually works out pretty close,but you can add about 25 percent more for remodeling.a new home is about 150.00 a square foot. We usually work by the hour and everyone is usually happy. Good luck,
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I am not sure in your market Steve. Some contractors in my area will take on jobs where the owner provides the materials. Some charge a flat fee depending on how large the job is. If it’s a large remodel some will add a percentage to the actual cost of the materials. Anywhere from 15-25% for a large remodel or restoration.
I would also agree. This will cause you more headache and cost in the long run. You are better off negotiating a good contract with a well defined scope of work. Depending on the contract and contractor, you might be open to part of the savings the contractor gets which will offset some of their fee and you will not be liable for warranty issues, miss orders, material shortages and having the wrong material. All of this is time and money and will be your issue if you provide the materials.
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You would generally save contractors' profit margin, but we can normally buy for a little less than the customer, so the savings diminishes. Also, unless it's a pretty straightforward project, you will need to be sure you've got all of the material on-site. We don't mind if our customers buy material, but if it's the wrong quantity or defective, etc., we inform our customers in our contract that the time lost correcting those deficiencies are billed on a time and material basis.
It really depends on your contractor, but a reasonable expectation would be 15%. You should consult with your contractor prior to buying, as there are advantages and disadvantages in buying different materials. Good luck!
I don't like it. It causes more trouble. Seldom the complete order that is needed is correct. Poorer quality materials. Usually problems with the warranty. when and If I have a problem with the Job, material wise I can quickly reroute my day and get different supplies. Often suppliers do not deliver to roof tops. Ron Klenk---Klenk Roofing. Port Orange, Fla. 32127 [Same as Bid]
It is always best to have us contractors order it. NOTE: I am not a GC, we are a full-service exterior remodeler so I can only speak on behalf of windows, siding, and roofs. We carefully consider waste factors, extra cuts, and exact sq ft and linear ft. The last thing you want is to have insufficient material on the job and it get delayed due to mis-ordering.
If you are very confident you have the time and knowledge to order material yourself, you can always ask! Doesn't hurt to ask, some companies may let you and you may save some money. I just feel any % you may save is outweighed by the risks.
You might save 30% on materials. However, the client takes all the risk on the right quantity of materials being there at the right time, and will spend time receiving/checking in these materials. Sometimes it goes right. Most of the time, it goes wrong and any “savings” is usually absorbed in additional trip charges for the contractors plumber or tile guy coming back due to inadequate material count, etc. Also, the contractor often gets larger discounts than a client can, and reducing the effective markup on the materials to 10 to 15% net difference.
Have contractors buy everything. We only allow customers to buy fixtures and finishes. In a remodel you don't know exactly what you need until your into the project.
I try to work along with customers who want to supply supplies. One customer wanted to get his military discount on every thing. It can cause confusion if I have already written an estimate because part of the profit margin is a mark up on materials.
So I am not a fan of this.
Hi Steve,I general if you figure materials on a new project and double it that usually works out pretty close,but you can add about 25 percent more for remodeling.a new home is about 150.00 a square foot. We usually work by the hour and everyone is usually happy. Good luck,