Calling All Pw Contractors

Beth, I will be calling you later this afternoon.
How about this,
I am still going to work on the company. I made a mistake in my post, it is about 315 centers with anchors. They didn't give me a list but I know around 40 of their properties are in Ohio. Now you know what, if I can get the 40 +/- locations here in my neck of the woods I will gladly divulge any helpful info. to any one of you reputable guys. I will not take anything for the info. exept a thank you and a beer if we ever meet. I am going to check now to see what is available in the NY area for Clean County and the Iowa area for Matt. Beth, I am also checking your area in MD. I have a baby in my arms right now so this took a long time to type. I will check other areas also because I know there are people I would give the info too just didn't type their name here yet. I will post some info later today when i have my hands free.
 
There must be something big enough in the keys or on a tropical island that we all need to go wash it, then we can head to the beach and have a vacation... Does Nassau need cleaning?

Beth
 
Extreme

If you contract the labor out - the insurance of the sub contractor should cover any damages.

As of taxes - If you contract out labor - all you have to do is claim what you make not whats paid to the sub contractor - its up to the sub contractor to pay taxes.

As of them not wanting to use other contractors - put everything in written: both between you and the sub contractor / sub contractor and customer. This happens all the time. Drury Enterprise is locally owned right here in my neck of the woods - they own: Drury Hotels, a ton of Holiday Inns, Bob Evans, Burger Kings, and a bunch of other things all through the midwest - Mr. Drury has one pressure washing company that contracts all of this work out. I know the Drurys from construction - slowly working my way in, but its too much food for my plate right now.
 
Tim Smith, I know and understand the points you made. The thing is though I was offering this company, basically, was one stop shopping. I would take care of everything from my end, and if there was ever a problem or concern or anything, all this PM would have to do was call me, not track down different companies all over the country. Now with that being said, if there was damage anywhere, his company would still want to just call me and have my ins. take care of it. I guess I could have lied and said I would take care of it and then go after the actual subs company. But...I don't do business that way for oh so many reasons, so I would just rather be truthful about everything, I don't want to get involved with the old, "what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive" thing. Know what I mean.
 
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I never suggested not telling the truth. Just the opposite - tell them how contracting works and how their liability is covered through your sub contractors insurance. You will still be the point of contact - thats what being a contractor is all about. If they have problems with the quality of work - they contact you and you contact the sub contractor to correct the problem. If there is damage, they contact you and you contact your sub contractor to turn it in to their insurance. Thats why I mention that you should have contracts with the company and the sub contractors. Surely this company had to know from the beginning that you (yourself) was not going to be cleaning all these locations all over the United States. This seems to be a huge contract, I,m just suggesting that your try a different approach. Contact an attorney about the contract issues (contracting) and CPA for tax purposes and give them another proposal. Their fear is liability and quality - remove that fear from them.
 
Tim, don't get me wrong. I was in no way saying that you were implying I should lie. I was just letting you know their concerns and I appreciate what you are saying but like I said, I am not that greedy of a person, I do like to see others get ahead as I do. With all the centers here, I will be happy with letting all of you do your own thing with this company in your areas. Chuck, I am checking now, and Tim, I do appreciate the advise.
 
Tim and Mike both have good Idea's.
If it was me I would be doing it similair to the way Mike(Extreme) is doing it. I don't need more headaches then I have already. IF I can't see the work being done and there is a problem my head would explode.LOL

IF you have what it takes then Tim's Idea is great also. I bet Guys like Ron M. would be leaning towards Tim's idea.
 
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If you need help in Mich. Northern Indiana, or Northern Ohio, Northern Illinois, you can count us in.
We are located in S.W. Mich. Between G.R. and K-zoo on us131
We have 4 strait trucks, 5 Trailer, 2 one-ton vans, and 2 one-ton dual wheel pick-ups. All are set up with tanks from 300 Gal. To 700 Gal. They are all hot water, 2 step washers.
I’ll e-mail you with everything.

Terry II
Terry’s power cleaning
AAA Power washing
 
When you sub, I think the way to go is to purchase addtional insurance on your own to cover the subs. Suppose a sub misses an insurance payment, and his policy gets cancelled 30 days later...........then what??
 
Mike

Thats why you put everything in written - contracts that states the sub contractor is liable for damages and must carry insurance and keep current. But knowing the legal issues that could arise - I see your point.


As of a headache - I agree - Its hard enough to deal with local sub contractors - I can not imagine the headache with dealing with subs all across the US. I thought the thread started out as contracting out to subs.
 
Tim, you are correct. Subbing out was the original idea. Yet, after the PM controller stated that he didn't want to deal with different people and different ins. companies, he only wanted to deal with me and if a problem, my ins. company, I told him my ins. wouldn't cover subs work. And I was basically worried about what Mike Hughes said, what if someone misses a payment or lets it lapse, then screws something up, then I would be screwed. I honestly don't beleive putting that in a contract would alleviate anything. Sure, if the sub let his ins. cancel and then screwed something up. Yes, I wouldn't pay them, but I would also get stuck with an ins. claim. So Tim, you are correct in how it was originally supposed to work, but the way this company wants it, I couldn't give. That is why I am giving you guys the info. to get the jobs on your own and to make more money. If I got the jobs and subbed them out, don't you think I would have to make something and that would take away from what you would make. This way you make more.
 
Ron Musgraves said:
Mike, you would need to pick up the Phone and call me. First off i dont do business on the east coast.

If the work is related to anything in the southwest i probably could not do much.

I hire contractors just like your trying to do. If you have anything in phoenix I'm always willing to look.

If you need any advice i'm availiable.

I would not worry about getting the job done, you will find contractors. the problem will be controling the quality.

Good Luck,
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I said it 9 years ago i say it now
 
Another random post or do you have something you need done on the east coast?
 
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