HOW TO ATTRACT A CONTRACTOR TO MY PROJECT

[Shayne Escobar]

Hi, my question is twofold but first a little background.  I call a GC and give him the location of the property as well as an overview of the project.   I ask them if they are interested, they say yes.   They come and look over the property, once again I ask if they are interested in working on the project and again they are very interested.   I give them the scope of work and they are thrilled and promise to get an estimate to me within 24 hours usually.   I never hear from them again.   I call and/or text and crickets.

1-  Why do they do that?  What turned them off?

2-  What can I do, if anything, to make my project more attractive to contractors.

I don't have this problem with subs, they are amazing.   So although I am woefully inexperienced and work a full time job, I'm acting as my own GC.   Please provide some insight so I can get better at attracting GCs.

[Bruce Woodruff]

You said it yourself....you're acting as owner/builder and running the subs. What do you want a GC for? I wouldn't even bid your job. Unless you agreed to completely back off and let me bring in new subs and have 100% control of the job...

People don't understand....when you as an owner are too involved and micromanaging, plus have your own subs....the GCs risk, exposure and potential liability go WAY up...