Homeowners have no shortage of complaints about their contractors. But contractors have feelings, too, and according to this New York Times article, one belligerent homeowner drove the contractor to therapy. It's an often-overlooked issue—that homeowners can drive their contractors crazy with unreasonable, irrational and selfish demands, making them feel like "human punching bag[s]." If you are a contractor who is feeling abused, reading this collection of anecdotes may make you feel just a tiny bit better. And homeowners, please remember, contractors are human beings, too.
If you do your research about the one you hire should be highly traned and do good work. they are a professional and should be treated with respect as you would other pros.
Homeowners and Contractors Need to be Equal Partners
08/29/2008 11:32 AM
mjdonovan
If homeowners do their homeowner when hiring a contractor then there should be a lot lower chance of bad feelings on either side.
Homeowner homework includes:
1) Doing contractor references checks.
2) Having contractor proposals in writing for ALL aspects of the project.
3) Written down change order processes as part of the contract.
With these few simple actions there will be lower chances of hard feelings between the homeowner and contractor. Each will know where they stand before they become partners.
