Scope of Work: The Foundation of a Successful Rehab
“The scope of work is bigger than anybody understands, If you don’t get it right, your project will go off the rails.”
A detailed, clear scope of work ensures that contractors know exactly what needs to be done and eliminates any “I thought it would look better this way” surprises. Here’s what Ray emphasizes when creating a scope of work:
✔ List Everything: Every task, material, and finish should be outlined in detail. “If you don’t specify the grout color, don’t be surprised when your contractor picks something crazy.”
✔ Time Estimates: Define how long each part of the project should take. If a job should take 45 minutes, and your contractor thinks it’s a full-day job, that’s a red flag.
✔ Material Costs: Have a rough estimate of what things should cost. This keeps contractors from overcharging or underbidding and bailing out halfway through.
“Every hour of planning saves five to ten hours of labor and cost,” Ray stresses. “Figure things out before they become problems.”
Qualifying Your Contractor: Ask the Right Questions
Not all contractors are created equal and hiring the wrong one can lead to nightmare scenarios. Ray shared his go-to questions when vetting contractors:
- How many jobs have you done? “If a guy says he’s cut down three trees in his life, he’s not yo ... Read More…