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56 straight answers to the questions contractors actually ask — pricing, quoting on site, getting paid, insurance work, and running a crew. In English and Spanish. No fluff, no invented statistics.

Running a trades business

Manejar tu negocio

  • · How do I figure out what to charge per hour so I'm actually making money?
  • · How fast do I need to send an estimate to actually win the job?
  • · What do I do when a customer won't pay my invoice?

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Roofing and storm restoration

Techos y restauración por tormenta

  • · Can I pay or waive the homeowner's deductible on an insurance roof job?
  • · What photos do I need on a hail roof so the adjuster does not deny the claim?
  • · The insurance check is way less than my price. How do I file a supplement on a roof?

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HVAC

Aire acondicionado y calefacción

  • · Should I charge flat rate or hourly for HVAC service calls?
  • · Should I charge a diagnostic fee if the customer approves the repair?
  • · What EPA 608 certification do I need to buy refrigerant?

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Plumbing

Plomería

  • · Should I charge flat rate or hourly for plumbing work?
  • · What should I charge for a 2am emergency plumbing call?
  • · How do I give a water heater replacement price while I'm still at the house?

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Electrical

Electricidad

  • · How do I price a 200 amp panel upgrade so I don't lose money on it?
  • · What do I need to check before I quote an EV charger install in someone's garage?
  • · Do I need a permit to swap out a breaker panel?

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General contracting, remodeling, carpentry and painting

Contratista general y remodelación

  • · How much of a deposit should I ask for before I start a remodel?
  • · The customer wants extra work but doesn't want to sign a change order. What do I do?
  • · What does retainage mean on a contract and when do I actually get that money?

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Landscaping, lawn care and pool service

Jardinería y albercas

  • · how much should i charge to cut a lawn per visit
  • · should i charge my lawn customers monthly or per cut in the winter
  • · customer says the grass didnt grow this week and doesnt want to pay

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