IF they're any good, they are extremely busy Hops. Most don't have much in the way of office support. Case in point: the electrician I use carries a cellphone and his wife does the books. I believe his helper - his son - is close to graduating HS, but that probably means he's off to trade school or college. It's been a month since I've called him and he still hasn't returned my call.
Same with the guy I called to build a new gate for the Hollow Rd. (Still haven't gotten those addresses yet either.) But I know he's building his own building to work in right now... so I don't hold any of this against them.
Hol's contractor still needs to sort out a fault in the solar system (she still has power); finish the grading; finish the deck railing and build a set of steps that will wrap around out to what she calls the front of her house. Neither of us has heard from him in 2 weeks. Backhoe guy is still looking for what he needs to fix a tire on the hoe.
So, the metal shop site isn't cleared yet. And I'm still pacing myself on sorting out my business numbers because I have such dislike for seeing just how bad things are.
Lumber prices have gone up significantlly; and there was a temporary (but still existing) shortage of some kinds/dimensions as those mills get back up to speed. As well, both Hol & I have noticed that other materials are going up in price. For instance, concrete block - contractor suggested this material instead of a metal building - because he won't get the steel until January. Block is available; it's another good choice for a welding shop.
I just threw up my hands and gave up - until Buck is here and we talk. The bit of wiring I need done, Hol can do - she just isn't anymore of a fan of it than I am (why is it electricity freaks us out???). Buck can build a gate (I won't have it closed unless we start getting a lot more "looky-loos" wondering what's down this road?
It's just the way things are right now Hops. I wish a lot more kids would realize how much more money they could make as an electrician or plumber than just sitting in front of a computer screen all day - where the work is never done, versus finishing a project and having the satisfaction of a job well done, a happy client, and a paycheck to rival anything you can get in an office.
