Pricing with contractors/builders
Everyone wants a SQFT price. Whats everyone charging their contractors/builders? Also whats a good hourly pay in California for someone who has 5-7 years of laying/setting tile, would be super interested on how to properly job cost to remain profitable on each project.
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Each market is different, but in LA there is alot of competition. The key is to find what you feel you deserve to make, and then find jobs/clients that are willing to pay that price. If you do volume, you can cut your price but it is important to manage the expectations of each client. If they are looking for a good deal (i.e. real estate investor), you tell them they may need to sacrifice some quality in order to meet their budget. If they are a high end builder, you will want to charge top dollar and let them know you will be paying very careful attention to all details and provide excellent service. It is easiest to stick with one or the other, that way your employess are geared towards similar types of expectations on each job.
Installers in my area with that experience (as employees) usually are paid $30-$40hr.
Supply and demand drive the market price and that changes based on how busy everyone is.