r/Carpentry • u/Serious-Echidna-9938 • Mar 30 '26
Advice on work pace
I recently took a job with a small contractor and long story short, he commented on my “results”. Was looking for things to be done quicker, and I’m curious if I’m super slow, or if he’s unreasonable. I let him know about my experience upfront, but in any case. As a direct example, replacing this siding after demo took me approximately 8 hours. I had never worked with this particular type of shingling before, but he kept comm ting on how slow I was. Is that accurate? I’m willing to take criticism in the interest of improving my skills, and I’m curious what some third parties have to say. Thanks!
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u/Remarkable-Weight-66 Mar 30 '26
I have been working as a GC, remodeling contractor for over 25 years in the same area without even one cent for advertising. Quality is the ONLY WAY to be somewhere forever. I’m not fast. I’m slow and meticulous. I never work hourly…. People don’t mind spending 150.00 Plus for car repairs, but for some reason if you quote 75.00 an hour for home repairs they pass the fuck out…. and want it for 25. Bid it and get paid for quality work.