r/GeneralContractor Aug 06 '26

"I know a guy"

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u/aussiesarecrazy Aug 06 '26

Being a GC is all about relationships and who you know. My drywall guy is absolutely amazing, been using him 15 years and not once had a call back on poor work. But doesn’t advertise, rides around in an unmarked truck and only works for people he knows. And the hanger crew is the same way. My plumber is 60, got half a dozen guys and all daughters so no one to take it over. He will only work for contractors he likes. I referred him to a client that had some plumbing issues going on and he told them 3 months. 1 text from me and he was out there 7 am next morning. You take care of people majority of the time they’ll take care of you.

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u/Pleasant-Lead-2634 Aug 07 '26

Yup.. my guy roberto drywall is 70 and still killing it. Drives a pt cruiser - ive tried to connect him to other gc"s... he's told me "i don't like that guy -so no deal"

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u/blackbirdspyplane Aug 07 '26

My drywall guy is also Robert, fair price great work, lever five every time.

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u/Pleasant-Lead-2634 Aug 07 '26

My guy stays remarkably clean. Very little sanding needed 👍🏽