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Re: backhoe work-how much to pay?


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Posted by 135 Fan on December 28, 2008 at 13:15:38 from (68.149.56.30):

In Reply to: backhoe work-how much to pay? posted by chuck t on December 28, 2008 at 09:05:19:

I'd talk to the neighbor and see what he says. Then you could get a good idea if you like him or not. Some people don't like to do work for family or friends because it can cause big problems. Maybe he's too busy, maybe he needs something done that you do. If he says he can do it and gives you a reasonable price, I'd probably just hire him. The odd time a neighbor can over charge though but you can get a good idea when talking to him if he sounds like he knows what he's doing. Offering to pay him $25/hr. or asking for any kind of deal is an insult. In most cases(not all)a neighbor will give you a discount. Make sure to outline everything! you want done so you both are clear. Adding a bunch of other work or changing your mind after he's started will tick him off unless it's just something that takes about 30 seconds. I used to run a skid steer so I've got a little experience dealing with different situations. When my dad bought are acreage, we had the neighbor dig us a big drainage channel. My dad said that some of the hours he charged, he was sitting having coffee. My dad still thought the price was reasonable and never said anything, even though he paid some money up front for diesel because the neighbor was really hurting for work. When we put in a new cistern, my dad asked the manufacturer who installs them and hired a guy who lives about 4 miles away. The neighbor said he could have done it, after it was started, but my dad just said he asked the manufacturer. There were no hard feelings and we got along well as neighbors for the most part. There were some rough times but that's another story. Dave


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