Plumbing , digging sewer charges ?

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

Question for you guys that know this business.
I need to have our sewer line replaced, Old line , tree roots , ect, aprox 70' length 5' deep.
My son works for a large plumbing company they do not work in our area, They do more big pipe, mains, storms, ect.
I was telling him I was going to hire a local guy to do ours. So out of the blue he says he and one of his co workers will bring a hoe and the pipe and do the job next Sat. For me to get locates called in.
He checked and does not have to pull a permit for our small town.
I asked him how much $ he and his friend would want to do this, They are bringing pipe and all.
He says dont worry about it Dad.
I love my son, Also I know this is alot of work, he has told the company owner and has their ok also.
I was thinking I should give him and his buddy $2,000.00 for doing this. He said they would be done in a day. You guys that know this business is that fair ?
There is no way am I letting them do this for nothing.
If I need to pay more say so but I am at least doing the 2,000.

Dan64 · Oct 10, 2020

It's not really my place to say but sometimes a son just wants to help his Father, it's bigger then the money.

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

Dan64 said:
It's not really my place to say but sometimes a son just wants to help his Father, it's bigger then the money.

I hear you Dan, I thought about that also, I just have a hard time accepting stuff like that not to mention the other guy thats coming I dont even know LOL.
My son is a great guy and is married and they both work plus gave me two of my grandkids.
I do their car work ect but this is a pretty big project on his end.
Thanks for your input , I had thought about that but I at least need to pay the other guy.

Builderguy · Oct 10, 2020

I agree with Dan64, I did a lot of work for friends and family (I owned a construction company) and if I wanted to get paid I told them an amount. If I told them I would take care of it, I did not want to be paid. Just the way I worked, or in this case, the way your son works. Beer or their favorite drinks, maybe, money Not So Much. You son and his help may already have some arrangement and you giving the help money might mess that up. Just smile a lot and know that you raised a fine young man. Enough said!

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

Builderguy said:
I agree with Dan64, I did a lot of work for friends and family (I owned a construction company) and if I wanted to get paid I told them an amount. If I told them I would take care of it, I did not want to be paid. Just the way I worked, or in this case, the way your son works. Beer or their favorite drinks, maybe, money Not So Much. You son and his help may already have some arrangement and you giving the help money might mess that up. Just smile a lot and know that you raised a fine young man. Enough said!

Well now there is two of you guys on the same page, It will drive me crazy to do that LOL. I will though get even with them some way.
Christmas ? mabey get them and their spouses a paid for weekend out on the town , casino ect.
Thanks for your input Builderguy.

radical rob · Oct 10, 2020

Beer and pizza, restaurant gift cards, movie passes ( when they finally reopen) especially for the helper

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

radical rob said:
Beer and pizza, restaurant gift cards, movie passes ( when they finally reopen) especially for the helper

Thanks Rob, I get it. I just have trouble with this kind of stuff.

Fran Blacker · Oct 10, 2020

The back hoe doesn't run for free and pipe cost money. Their labor, your call.

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

Fran Blacker said:
The back hoe doesn't run for free and pipe cost money. Their labor, your call.

I know Fran, Thats the part that I have trouble with, If my son wants to just do this for me I understand hell I would have done the same for my dad. But the parts and equipment plus his buddies time is what I have to make right.
I guess there is no easy way to figure this I will just see how it goes next weekend and mabey I can convince him to accept some money for the two of them.

QuickBpBp · Oct 10, 2020

My sister just had to have this done $3200 and it was just to replace the broken pipe at the wall where the foundation shifted and broke the pipe... They get crazy money for these jobs... Be happy they were there to help!! They clearly did it more for you than the $$$. Help them out in other ways maybe some tools they need or some gifts for thier family members for the time spent away from them..

1967coronet · Oct 10, 2020

QuickBpBp said:
My sister just had to have this done $3200 and it was just to replace the broken pipe at the wall where the foundation shifted and broke the pipe... They get crazy money for these jobs... Be happy they were there to help!! They clearly did it more for you than the $$$. Help them out in other ways maybe some tools they need or some gifts for thier family members for the time spent away from them..

I know, and I will make it right.

Sahara · Oct 10, 2020

We had ours done; eight feet deep, about fifty feet long. The guy did an outstanding job, even re-landscaped my yard for eight grand Canadian, so about fifty five hundred American.
But your boy knows what he wants and needs to get out of this. If he wanted or needed the money, he would say. It may be the satisfaction of helping his folks out. The world needs more kids like that.

Ironbuilt · Oct 10, 2020

Sounds like you raised a good kid. He probably won't accept the money even if you offer it, so maybe offer the helper a few hundred and pay for the supplies. Let your son help out his Dad if that's what he wants to do. Think of how good that will make him feel.

mopar 3 B · Oct 10, 2020

Would almost bet the employer is flipping the bill on this one.
Left over materials and fuel would be a drop in the bucket. Send them a thank you card and something at Christmas Time.
By all means free advertisement never hurts.

71RRHI · Oct 11, 2020

Let your your son help you. It will mean more to him, than any money you give him. I would suggest having some cold beers and food ready for him and any buddies that helped him after.

moparwacko · Oct 11, 2020

Let your Son help you on this. Yeah, he's a pro at doing this, but this is for Dad. It means something to him.
Everyone benefits

You for having it done
Your Son's pride
The company owner, his logo will be seen by all, and you of course will recommend them
His buddy is a true friend, and knows your Son will help him when he needs it
This is what family is about, enjoy!

1967coronet · Oct 11, 2020

Thanks guys, I know your right.
It is just different accepting help from one of your kids.
Your right. He is a good guy and a damn good husband and dad. I will make things right for all involved.

Jcharger · Oct 11, 2020

I'd ask him if he is sure about no payment. Assuming he says yes. I'd let him know I wanted to pay the other guy, and ask him what the costs are so I can pay forward to his kids education (or future house) fund. I'd then also look into other grandkids. Putting even a small amount, early into a speculative account that can grow, can make a big difference later.

Richard Cranium · Oct 11, 2020

1967coronet · Oct 11, 2020

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That's funny RC, I will pass that one on to him.

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