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   shelternerd | Sep 27, 2008 06:53am | #1

   I generally try to ask first but not always. I've had folks ask that I not post anything that would indicate the location of the job or the name of the owner and usually assume that unless told otherwise.

   I'll generally send them an E-mail as soon as it goes up with a link to the site and a message like "Hi I just added some photos of your house to my website. Hope you like what you see here, if any problems let me know and I'll make changes."

   Most don't want pictures of their kids on the internet.

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   "You cannot work hard enough to make up for a sloppy estimate."

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   Robrehm | Sep 27, 2008 03:57pm | #2

   There is a section in my contracts that not only permits me to do that but I also have the right to bring prospective clients through the job to see our work.

   "this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."

   Lattimore

    

   http://www.rehmodeling.com

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   Framer | Sep 27, 2008 04:22pm | #3

    

   There is a section in my contracts that not only permits me to do that but I also have the right to bring prospective clients through the job to see our work.

   I like that. Sounds like that means during the process of the job. Couple questions.

   1) Does your contract also state that after the job is done that you can bring a client to look?

   2) What would happen if a customer said no to you bringing potential clients to look at the job during or after, would you not take the job, how would you handle that?

    Joe Carola

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   Robrehm | Sep 27, 2008 04:36pm | #4

   It is for during the job. IF they say no to that section of the contract it may or may not bring up a red flag. One of the things I didn't mention is I generally don't do residential work any more. For the most part it isn't an issue but I can see where it could be a problem if it were a secure facility.  If there is no apparent reason it brings up the question of how difficult will they be to work with.

   As for showing off the work after we are done, it is not part of that clause. What I am starting to do is after the job is finished is host an open house (catered, wine tasting) with invites going to both my prospective customers and my clients.

   I forgot to answer about if they refused during the construction. So far it hasn't happened. My first inclination is to point out the inclusion in the contract.  I also don't want some pissy customer to show up & start complaining about delays, they don't think something is what they thought it would be etc.

   we try like hell to weed those people out before even taking the job but some still get through. We also try like hell to make them happy but there are those you just can't. If that situation does arrise & I really want to show off the space I will just schedule the showing when I know the irritating one won't be availible (actually deakling with one right now, an office manager, not the client) to follow & harras.

   "this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."

   Lattimore

    

   http://www.rehmodeling.com

   Edited 9/27/2008 9:41 am ET by Robrehm

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   JohnNYCT | Sep 27, 2008 04:57pm | #5

   Hey Robrehm that's a great idea, the contractual clause part. Would you care to share the text of it with us. I'd like to have my lawyer look at it for possible inclusion in our contract when we meet with him next month. By the way while we are primarily residential we still do (and got our start in) restaurant interiors.

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   Robrehm | Sep 27, 2008 05:38pm | #6

   <!----><!----> <!---->

                                                            Exhibition by Contractor<!----><!---->

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   15.       The Contractor shall, at all times prior to receiving the full Contract Price required pursuant to Paragraph 3 of this Agreement, have the right to exhibit the Project being constructed pursuant to this Agreement to a prospective customer, in addition to permitting representatives of governmental authorities, financial institutions, and the Purchaser to inspect the Project.

    

   <!---->This is the section. you can not use this as written as it is under lisence from my attorney, it's part of a template he created for contractors. I'm sure he'd be happy to sell anothe lisence or 100 , they are $250.00. I've customized it to fit my needs with his input. I think I am up to 15 pages (basic agreement, genereal conditions, warranty) before we even start writing specs. & terms.<!---->

   <!----> <!---->"this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."

   Lattimore

    

   http://www.rehmodeling.com

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   JohnNYCT | Sep 27, 2008 06:12pm | #7

   We have a meeting with our attorney in mid october regarding a change we are making in our business structure but since I have your phone number (from your website) maybe I'll give you a call so our attorney can contact yours about the clause. ("I'll have our people contact your people",... I always wanted to say that). We are finally splitting the company up into two separate entities to deal with the two different types of projects we peruse.

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   BillHartmann | Sep 27, 2008 06:22pm | #8

   I suspect for occupied residential remodeling that a lot of HO would not be comfortable with such a clause.Even unoccupied where there are lots of HO possesions remaining in the home..
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   A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.

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   IdahoDon | Sep 27, 2008 08:29pm | #9

   I suspect for occupied residential remodeling that a lot of HO would not be comfortable with such a clause.

   I'm considering a clause similar to this, even on occupied remodels, but worded more gently.  Essentially saying from time to time an architect, engineer, subcontractor, associate or potential client may want to look at my work in progress and that the client will be informed before hand if possible. 

   For me I'd rather not turn an architect away if they take the day off and happen to be riding the the new Harley and want to stop in to see my current project.

   Good building   

   Beer was created so carpenters wouldn't rule the world.

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   Philter | Sep 27, 2008 11:56pm | #10

   In photos I may or may not have posted on forum(s).....hmmmm. I have removed all reference to costs and have not included name or address, or any other identifying info....

   I think I'm clear now...

   Thanks ,me.

    "If 'tis to be,'twil be done by me."