Finding good subcontractors for
kitchen and bath remodeling is one
of the most difficult tasks I face.
Kitchens and baths are packed with
systems, fixtures, and appliances,
and these rooms are scrutinized by
clients more closely than others in
the house.
Good subs are even harder to
find than good employees. The
main reason is employees don't
have to run a business. We know a
number of subs who do beautiful
work, but they don't know how to
run a business. And that hurts their
work as much as if they were
incompetent at their trade.
One Is Enough
My philosophy is to locate a good
sub and work with them exclusively;
my tile setter has been with me for
over