Totally agree with your points, especially about experience being key. I've seen high-priced jobs where the contractor didn't even bother sealing around windows properly—looked great at first glance, but moisture seeped in later causing mold issues. On the other hand, I've come across mid-range contractors who double-check their own work and catch small things others would overlook. It's all about finding someone who genuinely cares about doing it right, not just cashing a big check.
I've had similar experiences, but honestly, does price really guarantee quality? A couple years back, I went with a contractor who was on the pricier side because I figured higher cost meant better work. Well, turns out they cut corners on insulation—looked fine initially, but come winter, my heating bills skyrocketed. On the flip side, last summer I hired a mid-priced guy for some deck repairs. He spent extra time checking every board and even replaced a few he thought might warp later. Makes me wonder... is it really about price brackets or more about finding someone who takes pride in their work? Seems like it's always a gamble no matter what you pay.
"Makes me wonder... is it really about price brackets or more about finding someone who takes pride in their work?"
Totally get where you're coming from. I've seen it go both ways myself—sometimes the pricier option really does pay off, but other times it's just a fancy price tag without the quality to back it up. I think you're onto something with the pride-in-work angle. When someone genuinely cares about their craft, it shows in all those little details you might not even notice at first. Had a similar experience when we did our green roof installation. The contractor wasn't the cheapest or most expensive, but he was passionate about sustainable building and took extra steps to make sure everything was done right. Years later, it's still holding up beautifully, and our energy bills have noticeably dropped. So yeah, maybe it's less about price brackets and more about finding someone who genuinely cares about doing a good job... Easier said than done though, right?
"maybe it's less about price brackets and more about finding someone who genuinely cares about doing a good job..."
Yeah, that's pretty much spot-on. I've seen some expensive contractors cut corners because they're juggling too many projects at once, while others who charge less put their heart into every detail. Had a similar experience with our green roof—went mid-range, but the guy clearly loved what he did. Makes you wonder if passion isn't the real deciding factor after all...
That's a good point about passion, but honestly, I've seen it go both ways. Had a guy once who was super enthusiastic about fixing our storm-damaged siding—talked a great game, seemed genuinely into it—but when it came down to the actual work, he just didn't have the experience to back it up. Ended up having to redo half of it later with someone else.
On the flip side, I've worked with contractors who were pretty reserved and didn't seem overly passionate, but their work was rock solid because they'd been doing it forever and knew exactly what they were doing. Maybe it's less about passion alone and more about finding that sweet spot between genuine care and practical experience?
Curious if anyone else has had similar experiences—like, does enthusiasm ever overshadow actual skill in your experience, or is it usually a good indicator?
