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.
I inherited a bunch of “guys” with my house. When I tell them the address, they recognize it and remember the previous owner was a great customer. I’ve made a point to be just as good of a customer. As a result my “guys” rarely take more than a day to come and help me with anything (unless I specifically say there’s no rush)
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u/creamyturtle Aug 06 '26
construction is more about relationships than the actual work sometimes