Looking a bit better

Today I had a really positive interaction with a general contractor we may bring in to do the back door. I met him on Wednesday when he was here with the landscaper we are considering hiring. I left it with him that I would go to the permit office either Wednesday or Thursday and get some information and call him afterwards. I didn't get to go until late on Thursday, so I didn't call him. When I got back from my morning workout, there was a message from him!

I was pleasantly shocked! Not only did he remember I was supposed to call him, but he even remembered what it was about. He actually acted like he was interested in my business. What a concept! He also saved me quite a bit of money by sending me back to the permit office to check on two things. When I was there yesterday, they specified that a licensed engineer or architect would have to do extensive drawings for the back door and deck. When I went back today and asked about that again, I found out that due to the small scope of my project and low deck height that I do not need a licensed engineer or architect to do the drawings. I draftsman or even the general contractor can do them! I also don't need quite as extensive a set of drawings as I was first told.

So, things are looking good for the next phase of the project. I have to check his references, license, insurance, etc and get a price from him, but it is encouraging.