S2 E77 - Top Contractor Mistakes (Compilation)

Podcast: Beers With Contractors · Beers with Contractors

Opublikowano: 2026-06-28

This episode of Beers with Contractors highlights common mistakes contractors make when starting and running their businesses and the lessons learned from costly real-world failures. Key themes include using clear, adequate contracts instead of informal paperwork, staying on top of lien timelines, and structuring payment terms to maintain leverage and avoid paying too early. Guests discuss trade-specific pitfalls like misdiagnosing foundation issues, improper roof ventilation that damages materials and voids warranties, and misunderstanding building science in areas like spray foam and attic ventilation. The conversation also covers safety and quality-control lapses, from electrical verification to measurement errors and jobsite...