Hiring workers to do a rehab and pricing

[Roy Gutierrez]

Hi guys,

I'm curious as to how the pros go about hiring workers and what are the average rates you pay?

Do you usually hire a "company" to do the rehabs? or do you have a trusted contractor that you keep using? Do you pay your workers per job or per hour? For a handyman type of worker how much do you pay per hour?

Thanks!

[John Moore]

I am aware that in some areas a license is required and in my area they are not. We attempt to hire individuals who have several skills and do quality work. We have them bid on the job and have a written scope of work that we both sign on to. We have them prove proof of insurance, sign waivers, independent contractor agreements and waiver of liens. Getting the work done at a reasonable price is part of the profit, you can't afford to pay retail prices. We become the General Contractor and hire individuals. Prices vary by region and many improvements do no require permits. Food for thought.