Module 12 · 5 plays
Sub Crews
The crews that aren't on your payroll: the arithmetic that says whether your own crew or a sub crew actually costs you less on a real job, what has to be on paper before anybody rolls, the three times you look at his work without stepping over the line and running his men, how to backcharge a mistake without losing a crew you wanted to keep, and paying subs on the day you said as the cheapest advantage you'll ever buy.
The plays
- M12-01Your Crew Or His, Priced On One Real JobSub crew or your own men? Price both on one real roof — by the square against by the hour — and stop arguing the biggest call in your shop on feel.Spreadsheet
- M12-02Two Papers Between You and a Sub CrewA roofing subcontractor agreement in two papers: the master terms you sign once, and the job ticket that says scope, price and pay day.Printable card · En español
- M12-03Look at the Roof, Not at His MenA roof inspection checklist for a sub crew's work: look at the roof, not at his men — the points to check before the homeowner signs.Printable card · En español
- M12-04He Should Hear It From You, Not From His CheckHow to backcharge a subcontractor without losing him: he should hear it from you the day it happens, not from a short check at month end.Spreadsheet · Printable card · En español
- M12-05Pay the Day You Said and You Get First Call After the StormPay your sub crews the day you said, and you get the first call after the storm. Why pay-day beats price when the best crew has one truck.Printable card · En español