Answering YOUR Building Questions
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
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In this video, brothers Erik and Jamie answer construction-related questions from their viewers while on a hike. They discuss how they price houses and factors that make them turn down jobs, like remote locations. They also explain how they got into construction by starting young working for their father. For those wanting to be builders, they recommend gaining experience working for others first before starting your own business. Erik and Jamie take questions about their tool origins and beards as well. They eventually make it to the Colorado River and hot springs, debating whether to jump in while explaining their RUclips filming and editing process.
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Hello...from South Africa🇿🇦
They used a helicopter setting that pole!!
So flying out to my mountain home in Colorado to rebuild my 825 sq ft DECK is out of the question????
So glad I made the cut to be a PBB client😄! Today is day seven of being in my completed home and you all still have a couple of videos to post.
Loved this video of you all enjoying the wilds of Nevada and the Q&A session.
Thank you for skills, care and concern and attention to details in building my Modern Home Build dream home.
Thank you for inviting me to participate in whatever capacity I could to help with the build of my home. I know the ins and outs of my home so much more than most home owners. I couldn’t “throw on a tool belt” as Jaime suggested on our first call but grateful to help where I could.
Thank you for your care and concern for me personally - making sure I got what I wanted where I could and explaining why certain things couldn’t be done. Each of you were phenomenal in that regard.
Thank you for being ethical souls, for being kind human beings and making the process so less stressful than some home build stories I had heard. Particularly grateful because of the number of stressor I went through that got me to reason to build a home in the first place.
A big thanks to Jaime for a multitude of reasons. And in particular for being kind, gentle and responsive with getting sub quotes when I had a meltdown about getting some kind of idea about the cost side of my job. I am sorry he had to be witness to my Tamoxifen induced roller coaster emotions.
Thank you for getting ‘er done so I was able to get moved in by the absolute deadline I had half jokingly stipulated in response to the contract stating a possible anticipated finish date of mid February. The extra six weeks gave me the ability to breath and not go all crazy client on you 😂
Thank you all for your humor and camaraderie, for at least pretending I was part of the crew! I realize I was given an incredible gift in oh so many ways having a Perkins Builder Brothers and crew built home .
I hope others who are in the construction trade who watch your videos for the tips and tricks emulate your high standards.
Grateful beyond words for my home and your friendship -
❤❤❤💕😘
Wonderful post!
this is so awesome, and the home they built for you looks so cool and comfy. :)
@@thebl4ckd0g - it is a very cool home thanks to collaborations with my architect and those with PBB and crew and their partners - grateful they listened to me and also came up with some amazing upgrades. I am working on making things comfy and cozy and that is going to be awhile. Having to get really creative since even though I was successful saving money on various things the build took all my all I had set aside and also my furniture and decor budget - foundation, floor and roof trusses. I have an amazingly beautiful home so I feel very fortunate.
@@markbrown2296 - thanks!
Ramelle, it was a delight seeing you interact with the crew so well. Obvious mutual respect between you and them. So glad to see your house turn out so well. May you enjoy it for many years to come.
Jamie: "I think you got it all", Eric's doubletake: Priceless. 🤣
Right? That was unexpected. #letjamietalk
Your father instilled very good character and mannerisms. Jamie and Eric get along well and their crew is absolutely awesome.
Saying "No" is a superpower. Glad you mentioned it!
Nice to see a crew that works and plays well together like you gentlemen do. Keep up the good work.
I enjoy your videos because they are 1. packed with information, 2. fun - you joke and have a good time in a good natured way, 3. you keep them from 20-30 minutes. Some videos just get too long and really don't have that much info in them. Thanks!
I agree. However, I think the trick is, to know how to edit a video. Erik is really good at it, which is a rare gift.
Thanks guys for being transparent
I was kind of expecting you to say, “Thank you for hiking with us!” During your outro.
I would also like to mention, im not a builder, i’ve worked for builders and i do alot of my own work on my own house. Your channel is an incredible resource of knowledge, a common sense way of doing things, and your collective experience is worth its weight in gold to people like me.
The best part of watching your videos is: I can watch you work and play at things I can't or don't want to do anymore. :)
Male bonding time is important for Good 👍🏻 Mental Health, and reducing anxiety and stress. Less stress is an important aspect of enjoying life.
One of your all time BEST videos ever, filming, editing, music along side visual content…simply stunning!!! Great idea to do Q&A whilst getting through a challenging hike!!!! Do it again please!!!
I retired 15 years ago , from 40 years in building construction . Costs were half of what you were saying now , no wonder housing prices are now rediculous .
I admire your work and attitude , keep the videos coming .
Same. I remember it costing $115 sq ft on the lower end. This is in Illinois. I built some of my own homes for myself for $85 sq. ft. Man times have changed. Buying 2x4x8 for $1.05 each. When I go to my lumber yard I shake my head everytime. These brothers were definitely taught the right way by their father. I grew up the same way. My Dad taght me everything. Trying to do RUclips is hard enough. But I am figuring it out.
The costs shock me as I'm estimating as much as they shock the client when I deliver an estimate to them. We're bare minimum $415 a sq/ft for a new build. These are coastal luxury homes though, but honestly, I don't feel like it's expensive enough for the headache that it is and the long list of people waiting for work to be done.
Inflation doubles prices every decade.
All one can say is that you guys have really got your act together. The evident spirit of camaraderie that extends throughout the team is something that every business should aspire to emulate.
For those not understanding where they are, they are in Vegas on a work trip to a building conference. Jay has a vlog about it, watch it! :D
Thank you for sharing the business end of your work. Very fascinating to learn how it all comes together.
I have to say, having a parent or relative do something you’re interested in and can mentor you in is such a blessing. I didn’t grow up with such a blessing! Mom was a stay at home mom and dad was a severely underpaid auto body repair technician. Really have little idea what my aunts and uncles did for jobs. And high school did very little to offer anything that would be of any good outside of high school. Very little to steer individual talents in any direction back in the late 90’s. So crazy how different school was for my nephews in another state. All kinds of unique classes and activities. Anyway, looks like a fun trip! Love how well you all get along, help each other out, and bring such varied personalities to the crew. Keeps things very interesting!
All good questions and excellent answers.Good to know if interested in building a home. Building custom homes is an expensive undertaking and potential clients need to know as much as possible about the custom home building process. As always, Perkins Builder Brothers You Tube channel produces high quality videos. Keep up the good work!
Jay, I worked on the longest power span in Canada. It stretched from the top of a mountain in BC to a valley in Alberta. You needed binoculars to see the Iron grid poles at the top. Those ones in your show looked like old telegraph, telephone lines.
I built a house on a cost-plus basis; while I "trusted" the general contractor that the costs he provided were actual amounts, I didn't trust him to keep the sub-contractors and suppliers honest. There is no motivation for the the GC to keep costs down and inline--other than professionalism and reputation--which a consumer can't count on. I paid for excess materials that "walked off" the job site.
I'd trust the Perkins crew to build me a house on cost plus, but pretty much nobody else.
This was actually pretty cool.
And what a nice trail.
Good to see You all having fun ! I LOVE YOU ALL !!
Love the transparency you guys have. Keep it up😊
So funny and candid about criteria for selecting a client.
I’m a custom furniture maker and I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work
Just got to say how well you did Jaime with all those ropes and difficult terrain with your hand. Well done you’re such an inspiration ❤️
About those dentist tools, I use arterial clamps to grab stuff in weird places as those clamps come in very crazy shapes and forms. Ever dropped that tiny screw in between something you can't reach? Yeah, get arterial clamps haha
Thank You guy's for the Q&A while on the road!! KUTGW
I am a contractor from Kansas and I just recently binged the Nantahala Retreat series while I had some downtime between jobs and I was hooked. You guys add so much value to the culture of this trade by documenting and being professionals as the same time. I look forward to every new video. Keep it up guys.
I watch these videos as educational content I’m a remodeling carpenter and I’m from Indiana in 24, please keep the tips and tricks up in the vids
I'm curious of how you split the youtube revenue between you and Jamie? Do you just pool it all and take a salary? Do you (Erik) take more cause you edit and film most of it?
Love your channel, your videos and your crew. I'm so thankful I found your channel. It makes my day every time there is a new Perkins Builder Brothers video. I've even learned a few things from a lot of your videos and pro tips I've started noticing myself doing as well bc I'm just now getting into woodworking. Thanks for all you do, guys! :)
So with cost-plus, you still have to give an estimate which in the end is kind of like a quote in the clients eyes. I have trouble explaining to clients that I estimate things quite high but I aim to come in well below it.
Yes, I usually give them allowances for all the things you see when the house is finished ie: flooring, doors, cabinets, appliances, fixtures, etc.
With historical data you can get pretty close to range of pricing. This type of build with semi-custom finishes will be 350-450k.
It takes a lot of rapport with the client to make cost plus work but with good communication and expectations it’s really the best way to go if you’re a contractor.
I do this as well, more often than not the estimates take too long to complete and end up acting like a fixed cost bid in the eyes of the customer. Have any tips on how to communicate that the estimate is just that, an estimate, not a fixed cost?
You guys are awesome
I LOVED this vlog away from the job site exploring, glad you guys get to have nice trips away for some manly bonding. But seriously, that hike was some beautiful scenery. Shell 🇦🇺💖
Great video! I found your videos like 8 months ago. Started watching them because I liked them & because of what you fellas teach. I’ve been working for 15 years as a roofer under my grandfather/dad and want to start my own business. I’ve just been torn between learning to build, or just going straight for roofing. I love roofing, but building just seems so satisfying. Thank you guys !
Hi guys ❤ im over in the UK and we have a real shortage of skilled tradesmen. Is the USA in the same boat? I've put it down to the younger generations want to be famous RUclips star 😜😜 rather than work for a living ❤.
100%
Your options are basically a cheap contractor who's going to do a poor job, illegal immigrants where you never know what you're going to get; primarily due to the language barrier, but they are unfairly less expensive because they don't necessarily follow the same rules, or you can pay through the nose for a skilled established contractor. It is nuts.
That was really cool - a nice change of pace from the regular content. Thanks for sharing all your insights and experience with us!
What a great video, the hike, the information... Nice vacation guys!
Thanks for sharing this info! I enjoy watching you guys for the last few years! You guys are always interesting to watch/listen too as I am doing house or CMF lumber take-offs!
I love channels like this because you guys show how fun it is to work on a really good crew.
I really enjoy watching your videos, the chemistry you guys have and just the enjoyment, it’s like therapeutic for me…keep up the great work guys 👍
Really enjoyed this video, thanks. Team work makes the dream work.
Excellent video. Well done. It answered many questions I had myself. Thanks
I enjoyed this video. It was great hearing the questions and following along with you during your hike. It was educational and scenic all in one.
Super video - you guys are funny & a joy to watch.
Loved seeing the adventure
Loved this!! Thank you for posting
I really enjoyed the feel of the video. That was a very good idea for a FAQ
This was so fun watching you guys climb and explore!!
This was a really great video, you guys live in a beautiful area. Also appreciate how open and honest you are about everything, including the financial elements of your business - I think it's a real driving factor to why you guys are so successful on this platform. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your next project!
This is exactly what I needed today, just had my car broken into and thousands of tools stolen last night. Thank you for the random upload, and a fantastic one at that:)
Thank you so much for all of the awesome content!
Thanks for the videos Eric. By far my favorite channel.
Thanks for taking time to not only answer questions but share some of your down time activities.
Your episodes are awesome. I always look forward to them, and 2/week is super cool. I hope you have neverending work so I can continue to enjoy ❤
Thanks for answering those questions and what a great team building hike
Great to see you boys enjoying the outdoor…the different way for the mind and body!
Loved that you were comfortable with sharing so much of your business ❤ thanks for another great vlog 🎉
Some great info there... thanks for sharing hope y'all have a great day.👀👍🏻🦾⚒️
You guys are amazing……. This is one fantastic video……everyone is so personal
I love watching you guys , such a close group , you must really get along together ❤
So much to see just outside of Vegas! One of my favorite trips was putting in at hoover dam and kayaking down black canyon. Hiking to petroglyphs and hot springs, through slot canyons using ropes in a lot of steep places! Even saw mountain goats. Glad you got to experience some of it.
Huge fan of your channel!!! Thanks for all the hard work you do in creating content!
Huge fan of the channel, i've been watching for years! I would love to see more videos like this. Keep up the great work, love the content!
Loved the scenery!
Love your vids and appreciate you guys sharing home-building expertise and insights with Q&A. Hope to build my dream-home some day and would love to have you guys build it...PEACE!
Thanks for the “answering your questions” video. Great way to get in touch with many who love watching your RUclips channel. It’s my husband and my favorite. Great info shared every time. Thanks for being awesome~
Builder I hired did a cost plus but the plus was a fixed fee. That way there is no incentive to find more expensive subs and materials. Turned out to be about 19% fee so very similar to your contract setup. Might make the trust part easier.
19% of which cost?
See that would depend on what I was billing for. Some contractors management is covered entirely by the PLUS and some contractors bill for their management.
You both are awesome and amazing brothers, love your content ❤
I've been watching y'all for awhile now and feel addicted. Your last project was amazing as not so cookie cutter as the duplex. I like a good challenge and have always been this way so the last project was awesome to watch. I enjoy the personalities of the crew that work well with each other. Enjoyed watching this as learned about the building cost. Thank you!
Hands down my favorite and most uplifting/ inspiring channel on RUclips. The hard work is really appreciated guys, awesome entertainment and informative resource. Looking at doing my first major renovation myself and resources like this channel are really cool.
Always enjoy the videos fellas. This one was different and still very enjoyable to watch. Keep on keeping on
That was a cool way to do that video. Answering questions while sharing you adventure with us. Awesome!
Great to see an honest, down to earth channel
Very informative and entertaining video. Answering questions can be boring for the viewer and creator. You guys gave your Q and A an interesting edge by talking while you hiked through fascinating scenery. Well put-together. I learned so much about your background and ethics.
I agree with your comments about working in the construction field not only to learn how the work is done but to see if it really something you want to do. I was sure I wanted to work in construction and someday own my own business. When I graduated high school I worked for a roofer and for a company that did cement work. It didn't take me two long before I went back to school to get a degree. It really was not what I expected. I enjoy the videos keep up the good work.
Love the videos. Thank you making us viewers feel like we are part of the Perkins Builder Brothers Crew
Love to watch you. I get a lot of laughs. God bless you.
Great job. Love your work 👍
Cost plus is the best for both the contractor and owner. There’s always the unforeseen things that come up.
Love your guys' tool belt I recommend it all the time 😊
Thanks for all the amazing content! Your videos are inspirational and increase my confidence. I especially enjoy when you all work through a task that you have not encountered before. I often find myself trying new things as I build and its nice to know that experienced builders, like yourselves, still encounter situations you haven't come across before.
Best wishes to Arlo! I appreciate his work and attention to detail. When there was a precise cut to be made, Arlo was often behind the saw.
Great video! Great TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE!! 😇🥰
Good morning my favorite builders another great video glad you got to enjoy yourselves 😊
Great insight as usual guys
The music at the end was perfect. Can you post Jaime singing please.
17:15 the fellas pushing, pulling, safe gaurding Jamie from falling backwards kinda touched me
tough to grip those ropes and pull with some missing digits
great job fellas
Had a RUclips chanel and made 2 videos per week, ton of work. I'm amazed with your new 2 videos per week pace but i'm loving it ! I actually want to build wooden frame housse now (not very common in France)
Love your work and love watching you guys. ❤
You guys are the best!
Great vid guys .....thanks
You all are very Athletic and love the outdoors. Very enjoyable content.
Love your videos. You guys are so awesome may God blessed you every each or you 🙏
This hike looks really cool!
Great video as always
Do more of these videos please if you can find enough content for them. Im a long time follower, i love all your build series. These are nice to mix it up a bit.
Great team building exercise.
love the content!! Almost to 1million subs guys!!...Keep up the good work guys
Cool hike! I wonder where it is. There's a hike up a canyon off the Colorado River... you have to canoe to it from Boulder Dam, where you walk up a hot creek using ropes and arrows, to an area of hot tubs and a huge warm pool is damned in the creek. It is AWESOME. Go there from late October to maybe late March.
So it looks like you're hiking down to the place I hiked up to from the river. Did you guys not pass some hot tubs? Yep. Been there. And it is Awwwwwsommmmme!
awesome video. thank you