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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
16.60 miles
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Time: 01:26:00
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Max Speed:
0.00 mph
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Avg Speed:
0.00 mph
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Temp:
Min: 55
Max: 64
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Route:
Commuting to and from Hilton
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Weight:
233
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Altitude Gain:
0 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 900
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Cruzbike 43lb-Sofrider a FWD, MBB, SWB Bent
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Club: Commuter Cycling Century |
| Weather Conditions: Mostly cloudy, slight breeze (negligeable); |
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So how much should one pay a contractor "up-front" to do a bathroom remodeling job?
I realize this is an off topic subject for my cycling blog but I am a bit perplexed about a situation. I am in the midst of this remodeling project with projected labor costs estimated at about $9000. I should state that the $9000 includes basic plumbing and tiling materials: pipes, fittings, wallboard, some electrical. Other costs in addition include tile, plumbing fixtures, and cabinetry.
As a percentage of the contractors total labor price, the contractor asked for 12% upfront. With the job 25% complete he asked for an additional 27% of the estimated cost. Now with the job perhaps 40% complete (a generous estimate of the overall progress), he is asking for an additional 27% payment. The contractor would like to have 2/3 of the estimate quote paid for, while only having performed 40% of the total job. It's not a matter of trust so much as the idea of paying for work before it has been completed which leaves me with -apprehension...
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