Subbing out drain cleaning jobs in north jersey - these guys are killing me with delays

HammerTimeJoe

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HammerTimeJoe⚒️ JourneymanOP2mo

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Just saw this post in a Plumbers United facebook group about homeowners in Findlay, Ohio dealing with a nasty sewer backup and begging for affordable reliable plumbers, reminds me of the crap I'm putting up with here in north jersey. I've been subcontracting drain work to this one crew with a Ridgid K-45 snake setup for the last year, thinking it'd free me up for bigger repipes, but they're always late showing up and leaving messes that cost me callbacks. Last month alone, I lost $2,500 in potential upsells because their delays pissed off clients on two PEX-A remodels. I'm using Jobber to track everything, but coordinating subs is a nightmare when you're paying them $75 an hour flat. Anyone else dealing with unreliable drain subs in a tight market like this? Watched a Roger Wakefield video on better sub vetting, but damn, need real talk.

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RoofRat872⚒️ Journeyman2mo

man i feel that, subs flaking out sucks the life outta your schedule.

RollerRanger3⚒️ Journeyman2mo

same here, had a guy no-show on a grease trap job and i had to eat the whole reschedule fee.

TrimTim2⚒️ Journeyman2mo

yep, it's like herding cats with these drain guys.

RollerRogue3⚒️ Journeyman2mo

subcontracting drain work is a scam imo, just buy your own ridgid and do it yourself to keep control.

WrenchWarrior2⚒️ Journeyman2mo

ugh yeah, north jersey traffic aint helping but these subs act like they got all day.

PaintSplatterPro⭐ Expert2mo

exactly, one delay and the whole week's backed up.

LiftLad⚒️ Journeyman2mo

frustrated as hell, lost a repeat client last week over it.

DustBunnySlayer2⚒️ Journeyman2mo

totally get the frustration, been there with pipefitters who drag their feet on commercial jobs.

SawdustSavant9⚒️ Journeyman2mo

yeah, it's the waiting game that kills ya.

SpringSpecialist3⭐ Expert2mo

we all hate unreliable subs.

FixItFelix10⭐ Expert2mo

try vetting them harder, i only use guys i've seen work a full day first.

AmpedUpAl⚒️ Journeyman2mo

screw these big box subs, they're backed by corps that dont care about your timeline.

FixItFelix⚒️ Journeyman2mo

check their reviews on angi before signing on, saved me from a few headaches.

TileTamer2⚒️ Journeyman2mo

SharkBite quick connects make solo work easier, skip subs altogether on simple stuff.

MoverMayhemMike⚒️ Journeyman1mo

don't sub out emergencies, you'll get sued when they botch a main line and flood the place.

WireWhisperer⚒️ Journeyman1mo

switch to housecall pro for better sub tracking, integrates scheduling like a dream.

DuctTapeKing2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

i run background checks and require bonds now, cut my issues in half.

LockoutLila⭐ Expert1mo

same boat, delays on drain jobs make clients think you're the problem.

BoltBreaker2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

set penalties in your contracts, like 10% off if late over an hour.

FixItFelix10⭐ Expert1mo

haha yeah, or the sub shows up in a beater van reeking of last night's beer.

AmpedUpAl⚒️ Journeyman1mo

for drain subs, insist on their own liability insurance proof upfront.

FixItFelix⚒️ Journeyman1mo

damn, that findlay post sounds like every backup call we get.

TileTamer2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

never sub to guys without a solid ridgid setup, you'll regret it when the snake jams mid-job.

HammerTimeHero6⚒️ Journeyman1mo

switched to my own ridgid k-400 setup last year and now i'm finishin drain jobs in half the time, no more waitin on those flaky subs.

SolderSniper⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, those sub delays used to have me tearin my hair out too till i bit the bullet on my own k-400.

HammerTimeHero3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah, those sub delays had me chasin my tail for weeks till i finally grabbed my own ridgid k-400 and sorted it.

CircuitScreamer⭐ Expert1mo

ha, sub delays in north jersey? sounds like waitin for the turnpike traffic to clear up at rush hour. i once subbed out a snake job and the guy showed up with a toy drill instead of his ridgid, turned into a full clown show. shoulda just bought my own k-400 sooner like you did.

NotAnElectrician27⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah these sub plumbers in north jersey are a total crapshoot, one time i waited three days for a simple clog job and ended up doing it myself just to keep the customer from bailing.

FramingFool⚒️ Journeyman1mo

these sub plumbers in jersey are the worst, always dragging their feet on drain jobs just to squeeze in more billable hours somewhere else. i had a guy last month who said he'd be there at 10am and didnt show til 4pm, left me hanging with a pissed off homeowner breathing down my neck. its like they dont give a damn about the rest of us trying to run a tight schedule. north jersey traffic is bad enough without these clowns adding delays on purpose. i swear, next time im just gonna cut ties with that whole network of subs, find some reliable guys from out of state if i have to. feels like were all getting screwed by the same lazy BS.

RollerRabbit⚒️ Journeyman1mo

built my own crew for drain jobs three years back and now were hittin schedules like clockwork, no more waitin on those jersey flakes.

VentMaster993⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, those subbed drain crews in jersey are always draggin their feet, had one show up three hours late last week and i lost the whole afternoon. feels like pullin teeth just to get em to show, glad youre runnin your own now.

RefrigerantRon🔧 Apprentice1mo

haha, sub crews in jersey are like bad dates: they show up late, make excuses, and leave you hangin with a mess to clean up. last time i waited on one, i ended up fixin my own coffee for three hours straight. shoulda charged em for the therapy session too. now i just tell em to pound sand and do it myself.

HeatWaveHero⚒️ Journeyman1mo

bro, waiting on subs in jersey is like playing russian roulette with your schedule, i once sat on a clog call for four days and the customer ghosted me. should've just grabbed my ridgid and handled it myself that time.

PeakProspector2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

next time vet your subs by asking if they own a real ridgid k-400 and make em show up with it on the first job, saves you the headache of resnaking the whole mess yourself.

LiftAndShift3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

tried that vetting crap last month and the sub still shows up with some cheap knockoff, leaving me to snake the damn thing myself after a 3-hour wait.

FurnitureFury⚒️ Journeyman1mo

these sub contractors are a total scam, always late with crap tools and leavin me to clean up their mess, north jersey's full of 'em.

BrushStrokePro4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

smart move grabbing that k-400, saves you from waitin on those subs who treat deadlines like suggestions. i started doin my own clogs with the ridgid sectional cable and cut my turnaround time in half, no more pissed off customers. if youre in north jersey like the op, hit up the local supply house for the 100ft cable kit, its under $300 and pays for itself on the first rush job. now i only sub out the real nasty sewer lines that need a camera first.

ComboKey⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah, if you're still subbing out, look into zoom drain up in north jersey - they show up fast, like under 30 minutes, and don't push unnecessary digs. saved my ass on a couple rush jobs last month without the hassle.

SparkJockey3⭐ Expert1mo

those sub contractors are the WORST, always draggin their feet and leavin me hangin with pissed off customers waitin on drains.

DrainDiverDan⭐ Expert1mo

those damn sub contractors are the biggest headache in this biz, always ghosting on jobs and leaving us to eat the pissed-off customer calls. north jersey's got too many of em thinkin they can drag their asses and still get paid. im this close to ditching subs altogether and training my own guys, but who has time for that crap. screw the lot of em, theyre killing our reps.

PipeLord4202⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those subs are a goddamn plague, always promising the world then vanishing like ghosts when the job needs doing. north jersey's full of 'em, undercutting everyone with their BS rates and zero accountability. we're all getting screwed by this crap, eating the costs and the bad reviews while they pocket the cash. time to band together and blackball the worst offenders before they tank the whole trade.

HammerTimePro2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

dont sub out to those clowns anymore, i had a guy ghost a job last month and the customer sued me for the delay, cost me 2k in legal BS.

AmpedApprentice4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, same shit here with those sub contractors ghosting jobs and leaving me holdin the bag. cost me a grand last week on a similar mess.

NotAnElectrician2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

these sub contractors are a plague, ghosting jobs and screwing over everyone in north jersey just to chase the next quick buck.

EaveEater⭐ Expert1mo

these drain snakes are sneakier than the rats i pull out of sewers, ghostin jobs faster than a bad hookup. shoulda stuck to doin em myself, but hey, at least the customers blame them not me 😂

BugHunterX⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those sub contractors are a total scam in north jersey, always ghosting jobs and leaving us to deal with the pissed off customers and lawsuits.

DoorDoc2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah the k-400 is solid but dont skip the ridgid drain gun for those tight basement drains, its only $150 and clears em in minutes without yanking out the whole line. saved my ass on a job last week where the sub left the homeowner waitin two days for a simple clog.

LiftLad⚒️ Journeyman1mo

subs in north jersey are a joke, i'd rather buy a milwaukee m12 drain gun myself and cut the delays before they screw my whole schedule.

RoofRat889⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those sub contractors are the WORST, always ghosting on deadlines and leaving you hanging with pissed off customers. north jersey's full of 'em, and they don't give a damn about your schedule. just buy the damn milwaukee and do it yourself before they tank your rep.

DrainDragon5⚒️ Journeyman1mo

watch out with those sectional cables, i seen a guy in north jersey get the cable kink up bad and it snapped back, almost took his hand off. shoulda had better gloves on but delays from subs aint worth the risk to your safety. stick to the k-400 if you can, its more forgiving on tight jobs.

PipeLord42029⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah man, sectional cables are a nightmare waiting to happen - had a buddy lose two fingers to a snapback last year because he skimped on the gloves. stick to the k-400 every time, delays from subs are nothing compared to a trip to the er.

V4142🔧 Apprentice1mo

screw the k-400, ive been running speedrooter wr-1 on all my jobs without a single delay and its way faster than that old clunker.

PipeLord42021⭐ Expert1mo

try the ridgid k-750 for your subbed jobs, it's got more torque and cuts through roots twice as fast as the k-400 without bogging down. i sub out to a guy in newark who swears by it and he's never late anymore. just swap the cutter head to a 3/4-inch arrow every couple runs to keep it sharp. saved me from rescheduling headaches last season.

OpenerOperator3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, delays from subbed drain guys are the worst, had one last month that pushed a whole week's schedule back and cost me two callbacks. feels like they always show up when i'm already knee-deep in another job. switching to a reliable operator with the k-750 like you said might be my next move. been there too many times with rescheduling BS.

KeyMaster4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those subbed drain guys are straight-up screwing over everyone's schedules with their BS delays, it's like they're allergic to showing up on time in north jersey.

FrameFailFred⚒️ Journeyman1mo

sub those drain clowns out and just buy a ridgid k-400 yourself, saves the headache and you're not waiting on their sorry asses in north jersey traffic.

PrimerPal2⚒️ Journeyman28d

watch out or you'll end up owning the k-400 and still hiring those clowns when the line runs past your truck.

FlushMaster88🌱 Newcomer25d

same shit here, my k-400s collecting dust while these subs drag ass for days

RootRanger⚒️ Journeyman23d

id switch over to the ridgid k-45 for those small jobs and get em done same day. saves you the wait and keeps the customer from calling someone else. what rates you paying these subs anyway?

LawnLizardLarry⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit, these subs drag their feet and you lose the job to the next guy. pay em 60% and they still show up late.

BushWhacker2⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit here, been burned by subs in north jersey too.

WattTheHeck28⚒️ Journeyman22d

i started doing the drain jobs in house with a ridgid k-45 and cut my wait time in half.

SparkPlugSue4⚒️ Journeyman23d

i started handing these off to a guy with a Ridgid K-45 and he usually shows up same day. most subs around here drag it out cause theyre booked solid from the craigslist postings. if you need one that actually moves quick hit me up, he charges around 350 flat for a basic cleanout.

RoofRat6⭐ Expert21d

same shit here, subs in jersey keep you waiting for weeks

RefrigerantRon🔧 Apprentice21d

same shit here, waiting on drain guys sucks when you got other jobs stacked up

ChillMaster8⚒️ Journeyman17d

these drain guys dragging ass is killing everyone's schedule up here

FixItFred🔧 Apprentice19d

same shit here, lost a whole week waiting on a sub in north jersey

DirtBagLandscaper2⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit up in bergen county, had a guy sit on a simple clog for 9 days last month

PackRatPro⚒️ Journeyman17d

same shit with the subs up here, had one hold a simple main line for two weeks last summer. id rather buy a ridgid k-45 and do it myself than keep getting jerked around.

V9149🌱 Newcomer18d

dont sub out anything important or the customer will be pissed when it backs up again.

V5759🌱 Newcomer21d

north jersey is flooded with these clowns and theyll drag out a 350 job till your customer bails. how long before this guy started ghosting you?

LockPickLarry⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, took em a week to show up on a simple snake job.

FixItFelix6⚒️ Journeyman17d

got a guy with a ridgid k-45 that usually shows up next day.

SprayTanSteve⚒️ Journeyman21d

craigslist subs are the worst, always dragging their feet while the customer gets pissed at us instead

PipeDreamer22🔧 Apprentice22d

same shit here, my k-400s collecting dust while these subs drag ass for days

FlushKing⚒️ Journeyman20d

grab a milwaukee m18 drain snake yourself instead of subbing everything. beats waiting on these guys by a mile.

HammerTimeHero6⚒️ Journeyman19d

same shit, my k-45s sitting there too while these clowns take forever

FrostBiteFred⚒️ Journeyman26d

k-400 is solid for north jersey but id check the 3/8" cable version for those bigger roots.

GreenThumbJoe⚒️ Journeyman26d

same shit here, been waiting 3 days on a k-45 job that shoulda been done yesterday.

MowAndBlowMan⚒️ Journeyman26d

same here, subbing out to these k-45 guys got me stuck waiting and i finally bought a ridgid and did it myself in 2 hours.

FrameFreak5⚒️ Journeyman25d

same shit here, subbing it out drags forever and costs you more than buying the ridgid k-45 yourself. picked up a used one at supply house last month for $650 and it paid for itself already. now i knock those jobs out same day instead of waiting on their truck to show up.

V4848🌱 Newcomer25d

subbing is a joke, get the ridgid k-45 and stop waiting on slow trucks.

JunctionJunkie2⚒️ Journeyman24d

these subs are the worst, show up 2 days late and still charge you full price. im thinkin about grabbing a k-45 myself instead of dealing with their crap.

SawdustSavant22⚒️ Journeyman23d

these subs are all the same, just another headache stacking up on top of the delays.

KeyMaster7⚒️ Journeyman23d

try keeping a Ridgid K-45 in your truck so you can knock those clogs out before calling subs.

RollerRogue4⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, tried keeping that k-45 ready but subs still drag ass on the big jobs

PickAndGrin⚒️ Journeyman20d

try keeping a 2nd k-45 on the truck so you aint waiting on subs when the call comes in.

SuperheatSam⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit here, my k-45 went down right when a call came in and i was screwed waiting on the sub

AmpedUpAndy2⚒️ Journeyman17d

these subs are the worst, they take the job then ghost you for days while the customer blows up your phone. north jersey has no shortage of drain guys so why the hell are we waiting. my k-45 died last month too and i ended up eating a $400 cancellation fee cause the sub never showed. any of you found a guy that actually answers before noon?

LeakHunter6🔧 Apprentice20d

ridgid k-45 is solid but the real issue is these subs treating north jersey like their own schedule not yours.

WrenchWarrior7🔧 Apprentice18d

these subs act like the customers aint paying us first, same shit everywhere

MulchMogul2⚒️ Journeyman17d

finally got my own ridgid k-45 and quit subbing out, saves me a ton of headaches

DuctDoctor2⚒️ Journeyman21d

at least they aint showing up with a shop vac and a prayer like some of these north jersey guys

WattTheHeck12⚒️ Journeyman23d

a ridgid k-45 pays for itself fast if you are already subbing drains in jersey. i bought mine last year and stopped waiting on guys that ghost after quoting. you will still call subs for the big roots but the small stuff stays in house now.

BugBusterJoe2⚒️ Journeyman20d

same crap here, sub shows up three days late and the customer is already pissed at me. bought a ridgid k-45 last spring and now i knock out the easy ones myself instead of waiting around. you still calling those same guys for the big jobs?

ArcFlashAvoider⚒️ Journeyman22d

heard that, bet their delays are why the cat jumped in the sink to fish it out himself

RefrigerantRanger⚒️ Journeyman24d

saw the same delays on a north jersey job last month so i picked up a ridgid k-45 from the supply house and knocked it out myself in about two hours instead of waiting on subs. my guy was quoting three days out which is crazy when the customer is already pissed. the machine paid for itself after two cleanings at $275 a pop. do you still keep any drain work in house or just send it all out now?

FixItFelix11⚒️ Journeyman21d

ridgid k-45 paid for itself on my first three calls last month.

SparkPlugSue5⚒️ Journeyman20d

i kept the k-45 for a year then switched to a milwaukee m18 and now i only farm out the mainline jobs.

PestBuster99⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here, these drain cleaning outfits in jersey are straight up screwing us with the wait times

SubfloorSam⚒️ Journeyman23d

these drain outfits are a damn joke holding up jobs left and right. had one guy promise same day then ghosted us for three days straight.

LiftAndHaulHarry⚒️ Journeyman21d

yeah these jersey drain crews are killing us all with the 2 week waits, screw em

TenYearVet21⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, those 2 week waits got us sitting on half our calls. just bought a ridgid k-45 myself to knock some of em out in house. north jersey winters dont help either. how many jobs you been losing a month?

RoofRider⚒️ Journeyman20d

ridgid k-45 paid for itself first month, i do a few drains a week now instead of waiting on subs. north jersey winters make the calls pile up fast so in house is worth it. you losing any to the guys that list on craigslist?

DrainDiver4⚒️ Journeyman18d

these sub guys screwing us all over, lost 8 calls last month alone waiting on them.

ThermostatTitan⚒️ Journeyman19d

try bringing in a local guy with a ridgid k-45 and knock out the small ones yourself instead of waiting on these outfits.

BugBlaster⚒️ Journeyman24d

these sub guys are the worst man, always dragging their feet while customers blame us

CurrentChaser⚒️ Journeyman24d

try ridgid k-45 instead of subbing, been using one for years and it cuts the wait time down alot

SpringBreaker⚒️ Journeyman21d

that ridgid k-45 paid for itself in two months, been clearing main line calls same day without waiting on a sub. had one job where the last plumber subbed it out and it sat for four days, homeowner was pissed. my guys grab it off the truck and we are done before lunch.

WrenchWiz3⚒️ Journeyman23d

these subs are straight up killing cash flow while customers yell at us, im done with the delays.

PipeDreamer8🔧 Apprentice19d

damn, had a sub ghost me for 4 days last month and the customer started calling me daily like i was the one who clogged their main.

FramingFool4⚒️ Journeyman17d

subs are the worst, ghosting on a simple main line and leaving you holding the bag with the customer. these guys need to get blacklisted fast.

WeedWhackerKid⚒️ Journeyman17d

same shit, my guy in bergen county bailed twice last year and i ended up eating the callbacks myself

SprayGunStan⭐ Expert22d

same shit here, had a sub take 3 days on a simple 4 inch main line with my Ridgid K-45

SparkPlugSam2⚒️ Journeyman21d

hit em with a 24hr turnaround clause in the contract, that cut my delays in half

DuctTapeKing4⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit here, 24hrs or not these subs still show up two days late and the customer blames me

FlashingsFanatic⚒️ Journeyman18d

my north jersey guys keep blaming traffic on 17 and show up 3 days late with the Ridgid K-45 still in the truck. threw a 24hr clause in last month and now they actually call when they cant make it. funniest part is one guy tried charging me extra for the rush clause like i was the one holding him up. gonna keep the penalty at 15 percent next time just to watch him squirm. you using the same clause on every job or just the big ones?

LawnLizard2⚒️ Journeyman23d

some guys got their k-45 stuck on a tuesday and it cost em 800 bucks to fix the mess.

PipeLord4204⚒️ Journeyman23d

subbing out drain work is the fastest way to get screwed on jobs in north jersey, those guys with the k-45 delays will cost you more than the 800 bucks.

LeakHunterPro⚒️ Journeyman20d

don't sub it out, bought a ridgid k-45 last year and it paid for itself in 3 jobs.

CircuitSurfer2⚒️ Journeyman26d

yeah these guys drag their feet on every call and i end up looking bad to the customer in north jersey.

BugBlaster4⚒️ Journeyman23d

try keeping a ridgid k-45 in your truck so you can knock out small clogs yourself and skip the sub delay.

RidgeRunner⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah man, those subbed drain guys screwing up your whole week is the worst kinda BS, been there with callbacks piling up like they own the place. had a similar mess last summer where one no-show turned into three pissed-off customers calling me nonstop. feels like finding a reliable outfit with a solid k-750 setup is like hunting unicorns up here. stick with it though, once you lock in a good one it pays off big time.

BrushStrokePro4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

screw subbing out drains, just bite the bullet and get your own ridgid k-400 for $800 bucks, those lazy no-shows aint worth the headache in north jersey traffic.

LawnLizard⚒️ Journeyman29d

try calling up the crew from general pipe cleaners in paterson, they run a fleet of k-400s and usually hit my subs within 4 hours no matter the traffic.

WattTheHeck27⚒️ Journeyman29d

those damn delays are screwing every sub job i send out here in north jersey, it's like they show up when they feel like it. general pipe cleaners might be alright but im done with the runaround, gonna start hunting for a crew that actually gives a shit.

SubfloorSam⚒️ Journeyman28d

watch your ass with those shady sub crews in north jersey, one delay and your whole schedule turns into a shitshow that loses you clients. i've seen guys get burned bad when a sub no-shows on a friday night clog, homeowners call the next plumber and you're out 500 bucks plus the rep hit. dont just hunt for anyone who answers the phone, vet em hard on response times or you'll end up chasing payments for half-assed jobs. last year i had a crew ghost me on three jobs in a row, had to eat the costs and redo the work myself. stick to locals who know the area's pipe runs, or you'll be calling em at 2am begging for a snake. seriously, its not worth the headache if they cant hit a 2-hour window.

TarWarrior⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those damn subbed drain guys are the WORST, always late and leaving me to eat the rescheduling costs while they drag their asses.

KeyMaster5⚒️ Journeyman29d

what kinda penalties you got in your sub contracts to keep em in line?

V2463🔧 Apprentice29d

put in a 25% penalty for every day theyre late, been using that in my subs and it keeps em honest.

DrainDevil2⚒️ Journeyman28d

bump that penalty to 50% if they're over a week late, keeps the really sketchy ones from even bidding on your jobs.

TileTerror11⚒️ Journeyman26d

charge 25% upfront and use a ridgid k-45 for quick turnarounds yourself.

LeakHunter2⚒️ Journeyman25d

don't sub out drain jobs with that k-45 unless you like seeing leaks pop up a week later.

WireWizard8⚒️ Journeyman25d

bro i subbed one job out last year and the dude shows up with his k-45 and next week the homeowner sends me pics of water coming through the drywall like a fountain. never again, i rather eat the callout fee myself than deal with that crap-show. how you finding anyone who actually shows up on time up there?

VentKing⚒️ Journeyman24d

i keep 3 good ones on speed dial in north jersey now and havent had a single callback since switching to the ridgid guys

WireWizard12⚒️ Journeyman25d

dont sub it out or youll get the blame when their chemicals eat the old pipes.

DirtDevilDan⚒️ Journeyman24d

theyre always blaming us for their sloppy work and now the customer is pissed at me too. tried using a Ridgid K-45 on a north jersey job like this last week and still got the call at 6pm that it backed up again. shoulda just done it myself instead of hoping some sub would show up on time. why keep throwing money at these guys if they keep making you look bad?

LeafBlowerBandit2⚒️ Journeyman24d

same shit here man, always the subs dragging their feet and making us look bad. used my Ridgid K-45 last week on a similar job and it held up fine.

RustedBolt87🌱 Newcomer24d

probably the guy they hired off craigslist showed up with a snake and a hangover

NotAProYet🌱 Newcomer23d

try a ridgid k-45 next time instead of some craigslist guy

SparkPlugSam2⚒️ Journeyman19d

k-45s eat most of those hair and grease clogs in under 10 minutes.

SudsAndScrubs2⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here, north jersey subs are always behind. used my Ridgid K-45 on a clogged line last month and it saved me from waiting on someone else.

GarageGuruGary⚒️ Journeyman23d

had a sub ghost on me so i just bought the ridgid myself and now im the one making the calls.

V2453🔧 Apprentice24d

man i had the same issue last week and ended up buyin my own Ridgid K-45 so i wouldnt have to wait on subs again.

VentMaster992⚒️ Journeyman23d

what sub were you using, the one that never shows till the next day?

FixItFelix10⭐ Expert22d

same shit here, my sub showed up late and left me looking like a joke to the customer

NotAnElectrician26⭐ Expert22d

try the ridgid k-45 next time, gets em clear without the wait.

SpringSpecialist4⚒️ Journeyman21d

id rather eat the delay than risk a k-45 tearing up plastic traps like the last time i tried that in jersey.

DoorOpenerPro⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit here, those delays are killing the schedule too. had to eat a whole day last month waiting on their truck.

SodSquad⚒️ Journeyman20d

these drain guys dragging ass on every job is the same shit we deal with all over jersey.

CanvasKing4⚒️ Journeyman19d

dont let these drain outfits drag you into their mess or your main customer ends up pissed when the floor gets torn up anyway. saw a guy last month lose a whole basement job cause the sub pushed a camera scope too hard and cracked the line. get their estimate in writing before you hand off the call.

HammerTimeGuy5⚒️ Journeyman17d

paying these drain guys 40% is straight up robbery when i could just grab my ridgid k-45 and knock em out myself.

WrenchWanderer⚒️ Journeyman19d

homeowners swear by youtube drain openers then call us when the mess hits the fan.

CircuitSurfer2⚒️ Journeyman21d

keep the drain cleaning in house, subbing it out to the first guys with a ridgid k45 is why these delays keep happening.

SolderSensei⚒️ Journeyman21d

keep a k45 in your own van and you wont be waiting on these guys anymore. i started charging $450 for a basic snake and it covers keeping the tool on my truck. why sub when you can knock it out same day and keep the money?

DuctDoctor⚒️ Journeyman21d

what kind of markup are you getting on the snake jobs after you started doing them in house?

BrushStrokeBoss4🔧 Apprentice19d

same shit here, subbing out just hands the customer to someone else who drags their feet

DrainDragon8⚒️ Journeyman19d

same shit here, had a sub ghost me on a main line in north jersey last month and the customer damn near cancelled

TrimTim⚒️ Journeyman22d

at least your sub didnt show up at 2am with a clogged french drain like mine did last week.

PaintPusherPete⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit, these subs dragging their feet got me ready to cuss out the whole damn industry.

PestPatrol2⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit, these subs are holding everything up and its messing with my schedule too.

SpringSpecialist6⚒️ Journeyman21d

finally brought the drain work in house last year and our schedules stopped getting wrecked.

NotAnElectrician15⚒️ Journeyman20d

had a sub once who showed up 3 days late and blamed traffic in north jersey, then left the job half done. now i just keep a Ridgid K-45 in the van and do the damn thing myself. saves me more headaches than its worth waiting on these clowns.

AirFlowAce2⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, these subs drag their feet till the customer is callin me pissed.

FlashingsFanatic⚒️ Journeyman24d

north jersey subs got a backlog longer than my morning coffee line.

KeyMasterMike3⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here, these north jersey subs are screwing over everyone with their delays and backlog.

GateOpenerGuru⚒️ Journeyman23d

these north jersey drain guys are all the same, you book em and they dont show for two weeks. heard the same BS from three other contractors this month already. how many jobs you got stacked up waiting?

CircuitSmasher4⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit here, i got three drain jobs backed up for two weeks now and the customers are calling every day. these north jersey outfits act like they own the schedule. how long you been waiting on your guys?

DustDevil⚒️ Journeyman22d

these north jersey outfits will drag you under if you let em run your schedule, dont sub out the easy ones or theyll own your whole book.

HueMaster⚒️ Journeyman21d

keep one of those ridgid k-45s on the truck for quick jobs so you aint waiting on subs.

FixItFelix4🔧 Apprentice21d

same shit, my sub in north jersey took 3 days to show for a simple clog and the customer went nuclear. i keep a ridgid k-45 on my truck now for the small stuff so i aint waitin on nobody. how you handlin the bigger jobs when they drag their feet?

BoltBuster3⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, took my k-45 to a job last week cause my sub was mia for 2 days

BoltBuster4⚒️ Journeyman18d

dont let em drag on bigger jobs, saw a guy lose his account over one bad sub delay in jersey. keep a spare cable on the truck so you aint stuck waiting again.

V5243🔧 Apprentice17d

picked up a ridgid k-45 for $600 and now im not waiting on nobody

FittingFiend2⚒️ Journeyman21d

you got one of those k-45s on the truck already so why bother with subs when you can knock it out yourself. north jersey traffic kills any schedule they give you anyway. how long they been pushing the jobs back lately. me and my helper been running the ridgid on quick calls and its been solid but those flexshafts wear out fast. wonder if your sub is even bringing their own machine or just charging you to use yours. what kinda markup they hitting you with per job anyway.

AirflowAce⚒️ Journeyman21d

had a sub roll up 3 hours late with the k-45 still in his truck. dude blamed traffic like we dont all work in jersey. now im just keeping my own on the van and skipping the headache.

FridgeFixer⚒️ Journeyman22d

whats the usual turnaround from these north jersey subs when you call them? i switched to a solo guy with a ridgid k-45 last month and he shows up same day most times. customers been blowing up my phone too over the delays. howd you end up with these outfits in the first place?

V3894🌱 Newcomer21d

you still got that solo guys number or did he get snatched up already?

PeakProspector2⚒️ Journeyman21d

id try switching to the ridgid k-45 for those slow drains, cuts wait times in half up here.

EaveEater2⚒️ Journeyman20d

you got any of em actually answering texts or they just ghost after the first call?

DustBunnyHunter7⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit everywhere, half these drain guys cant even answer a text back.

WattTheHeck18⚒️ Journeyman17d

same shit up here too, waited 3 days on a guy with a ridgid k-45 last month

DoorJamDud⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit with subs here, one guy told me three days and it took twelve. had a customer callin at 7am pissed because their basement was floodin again and i couldnt even get my ridgid k-45 out there. im startin to think maybe i should buy a small jetter myself instead of countin on these guys. costs me a ton in lost jobs and bad reviews when they drag ass like this. north jersey traffic dont help either, but thats no excuse for not callin the customer back. ever think about doin a few drain jobs in house just to keep your name good? felt that in my knees last winter when the backlog hit hard.

BoxHaulerBen2🔧 Apprentice22d

how much are you charging for the drain jobs up there?

BugHunterX⚒️ Journeyman22d

how much you paying these subs per job?

ChillMaster9⚒️ Journeyman22d

paying em 350 per job and still waiting 3 days like its a damn favor

WattTheHeck15⚒️ Journeyman19d

350 a pop and they still drag ass, better off buying your own ridgid and learning it yourself. at least you wont be waiting on someone who thinks your jobs are favors.

OddJobOtto⚒️ Journeyman22d

paying em 300 flat is what screwed me last time cause they drag their feet while the customer gets pissed

PipeLord42027⚒️ Journeyman21d

those sub guys treat every job like its a vacation, 300 flat just makes em slower.

WrenchWizard🔧 Apprentice20d

same shit, 300 flat just makes em take their sweet time every time

FixItFelix5⚒️ Journeyman21d

these subs are killing me too, one guy took 4 days on a simple 2 inch line last month.

JoistJockey6🔧 Apprentice18d

fuck that, just get your own ridgid k-45 instead of handing cash to slow subs.

SpringSpecialist3⭐ Expert17d

ridgid k-45 is fine till it binds on roots then youre still calling the same slow sub anyway.

V8099🌱 Newcomer20d

gotta love when a simple snake job turns into waiting on some clown with a camera truck

BugBlasterBen2⚒️ Journeyman24d

Subbing drains in north jersey is a headache i stopped doing it 3 years ago and started running my own Ridgid K-45 on every call. My guys get same day service now and the customers are way happier with the price too. We charge $275 flat for most lines and keep the work in house. Whats the worst delay you had last month?

ArcFlashAl⭐ Expert22d

got stuck waiting 3 days on a sub once and the customer ended up calling me back at 2am with a backup anyway

VineVanquisher⚒️ Journeyman18d

same story here except the guy showed up with a k-45 that looked like it came from a garage sale. customer called me at midnight because the line was still backed up. now i just do em myself even if it means staying late. bet the sub was watching some youtube drain opener test instead of actually working.

DrainDragon5⚒️ Journeyman25d

same shit here with the subs, they drag their feet on everything and customers get pissed at me. switched to my own ridgid k-45 last month and its been a lifesaver for quick turnarounds. worth the upfront hassle to keep control.

MoverMayhemMike⚒️ Journeyman24d

same shit, they held up three of my north jersey jobs last month and i almost switched to my own ridgid k-45 too

HammerTimeHero4⚒️ Journeyman24d

same shit here, those delays kill the schedule every time

JoltJester⚒️ Journeyman24d

subbing drain cleaning is a joke in north jersey, these guys drag ass so bad i bought my own ridgid k-45 last year and never looked back

ACBandit⚒️ Journeyman21d

i get the delays, grab a used ridgid k-45 off craigslist for 300 and knock em out yourself when they drag.

V6174🔧 Apprentice24d

these sub guys are screwing up the whole game, getting paid to show up late with zero accountability.

WattTheHeck28⚒️ Journeyman24d

same shit here, been waiting on sub guys to show up with my ridgid k-45 for a week now.

HardwoodHero2⚒️ Journeyman24d

man i feel that pain too, waited 6 days on subs to bring the ridgid k-45 for a north jersey job and ended up renting one myself from home depot for $85 a day. ended up doing the drain cleaning solo just to keep the customer happy and not lose the whole bid. same shit every time i try to sub these out, they drag their feet till the homeowner starts calling me pissed. been there with the delays killing my schedule and costing money out of pocket. never again on the bigger jobs, id rather do it in house if i can swing the extra labor. how long you been waiting total on these guys?

PlankPro⚒️ Journeyman22d

sounds like your subs got the same k-45 rental fever i did, $85 a day and they still show up late.

JoistJockey⚒️ Journeyman21d

told my guy the k-45 was his problem so he switched to a ridgid 300 and still shows up late.

LeakHunterPro⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, my subs dragging their feet on those ridgid rentals too.

RustBeltRoofer🔧 Apprentice20d

bet those ridgid cables are sittin in their truck while youre losin jobs

EaveEater2⚒️ Journeyman17d

dont let em rent those k-45s without a deposit, saw a guy get stuck with a $900 bill last month when one disappeared.

JoistJockey6🔧 Apprentice22d

been stuck waiting on a sub with a ridgid k-45 too, ended up buying my own after the third delay. how long you planning to keep subbing before you bite the bullet and hire in house?

CoilCleaner2⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, these subs treat your jobs like side work and your customers get pissed. bought my own ridgid k-45 last year after one too many excuses and never looked back. how long you been waiting on this guy?

FlushFreak2⚒️ Journeyman18d

youll save headaches doing it yourself, picked up a k-45 last year and it paid for itself quick. call around to the bigger outfits instead of the solo guys, they show up more consistent. just quoted one guy in passaic who had a 4 day wait on a simple main line. how much they charging you per call?

ChillMaster8⚒️ Journeyman18d

ridgid k-45s are fine but subbing drain work is a money pit waiting to happen. id bite the bullet and hire in house before you lose another customer over a 2 day wait. why not just price the calls right so you keep the work yourself?

SolderSage⚒️ Journeyman21d

rent a ridgid k-45 from home depot next time, its $85 a day and keeps the job moving.

VoltageVirgin⚒️ Journeyman21d

these subs dragging their feet with the k-45 is straight bs, ruining my whole week up here

SpotlessSteve8⚒️ Journeyman20d

try buying your own ridgid instead of waiting on them, north jersey subs move like molasses.

CircuitSurfer5⚒️ Journeyman26d

subbing drain cleaning in north jersey is a nightmare, these guys show up two days late and leave me holding the bag with pissed off homeowners.

SpringSpecialist8⚒️ Journeyman26d

same shit here, these guys cant keep a schedule and were always the ones stuck calming down the homeowners.

FixItFelix7⚒️ Journeyman25d

bet you wish you could just send the homeowner a drain opener video instead of waiting on these clowns.

RoofRat889⚒️ Journeyman24d

same shit here, subbing drain work in north jersey is a damn headache when these guys drag their feet.

WattTheHeck27⚒️ Journeyman20d

try booking a guy direct off indeed, those subs will still drag feet even if you pay em.

PipeDreamer5⚒️ Journeyman25d

north jersey subs always drag their feet but i handled four of em last month with my Ridgid K-45 and knocked every one out same day for 450 a pop.

WrenchWanderer⚒️ Journeyman24d

dont sub em out or youll have homeowners calling you back at midnight when that line backs up again.

GarageGuru9⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here, watched one of my subs take 3 days on a simple mainline and the homeowner blamed me when it backed up again

SparkChaser⚒️ Journeyman29d

ditch those sub guys and pick up a ridgid k-400 drum machine yourself, it'll save you a ton on callbacks. i started doing my own drains about two years back after getting screwed on three jobs in a row, and now i handle most 3-inch mains without breaking a sweat. costs around $800 for a good setup with a cart, but it pays for itself after five or six uses when you're not eating reschedule fees. train your helper on it quick, takes a weekend of practice on some scrap pipe. north jersey pipes are usually cast iron anyway, so you need the power to chew through roots without snapping cables. pair it with some good camera like the ridgid seesnake mini to spot the block before you snake blind. subs always lowball the time estimate, but owning the gear means you're in control of the clock. been running it that way ever since and havent looked back.

GroundFaultGary⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those sub guys always pull this crap, left me hangin on a jersey job last week and i lost the whole afternoon chasin down my own rooter.

PitchPerfectPro⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah man, sub guys in jersey always flake like that, cost me a full day last month chasin down my own sewer snake.

VineyardVanguard⚒️ Journeyman1mo

screw subbin out to those jersey flakes, just buy a ridgid k-400 and do it yourself, saves the headache every time.

LiftMaster3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those damn subs left me hanging on a job last week, had to reschedule the whole thing and eat the delay fees, pisses me off every time.

PaintSplatterPat4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those damn subs have screwed me over twice this month already, had to scramble and eat $500 in rescheduling costs just last friday.

PaintSplatPro⚒️ Journeyman29d

man, i feel that hard - subs leaving you high and dry is the worst part of subbing out anything. had a painter flake on me last month and i ate a whole day's worth of rescheduling bullshit. north jersey traffic's bad enough without that kinda delay crap.

CircuitScreamer2⚒️ Journeyman29d

switched to in-house drain cleaning two years back and haven't looked back, saved my ass on deadlines every time. north jersey's a nightmare with that traffic, but keeping it internal means i control the pace. hit 25 jobs last month without a single delay, feels damn good.

WattTheHeck9⚒️ Journeyman28d

north jersey traffic plus a no-show drain tech is like getting the full package deal of pain.

CircuitSurfer5⚒️ Journeyman24d

my guys clear those north jersey drains same day with the ridgid k-45 and never miss.

RefrigerantRanger⚒️ Journeyman24d

these subs are dragging everything down and costing us all time, same shit with the ones i used to try up here. ridgid tools keep my crew moving fast but these guys cant keep a schedule to save their life. one crew showed up two days late and the customer almost bailed on the whole job. who you running now that actually shows up on time?

GrimeFighter2⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit with every sub i try up here, ridgid or not they still drag out the schedule and almost blow the whole job.

SparkPlugIdiot⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit with every sub i tried in jersey, they blow the schedule then blame traffic.

OpenerOperator6⚒️ Journeyman26d

been there, id just keep a couple guys on standby from those craigslist ads instead of relying on the same subs every time.

WattTheHeck30⚒️ Journeyman22d

id go with the ridgid k-45 on those jobs and keep one guy who actually shows up.

PeakPerformer⚒️ Journeyman20d

how often are they actually showing up after you sub it out?

NotAnElectrician3⚒️ Journeyman19d

k-45 is solid, just keep a spare cable head or you'll be stuck waiting on parts in north jersey traffic.

PipeLord42029⚒️ Journeyman17d

same shit up here, waited three days for a k-45 head last month. traffic in bergen county kills any chance of same day parts. just started keeping two cables loaded now.

SprayMaster⚒️ Journeyman26d

been there, got me a Ridgid K-45 and now im doin my own drains in under an hour without the wait.

V1878🌱 Newcomer27d

these subs keep screwing everyone in jersey with their delays and delay fees.

RoofRat888🔧 Apprentice1mo

those subbed out drain crews are a nightmare, always dragging their asses on every job and leaving me holding the bag with pissed off customers. it's like they think time is free or something. north jersey traffic's bad enough without their BS delays turning a one-day job into a week long crap show. screw em, time to find some reliable guys who actually show up on time.

MoveMuscle2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

i hear ya on those delays, north jersey's a madhouse without subs adding to the chaos. try vetting them through a quick 30-min jobsite test run on a small job first, weeds out the flakes right away. ive had luck with crews that use ridgid k-400 snakes, they handle sewer lines way faster and dont leave you hanging. set up a flat rate penalty clause in your sub contract, like $50 per hour late, keeps em motivated. also, build a backup list of 2-3 reliable outfits in the area so youre not screwed when one bails. had a similar issue last summer and switching to guys who actually communicate via groupme app turned it around quick. might save your sanity on the next call.

LadderLad⭐ Expert1mo

those sub delays are straight up killing my schedule too, last week one no-showed and i ate $800 in lost time on a simple sewer job.

AntAnnihilator7⚒️ Journeyman27d

try scheduling the ridgid k-45 guy yourself next time, saved me $600 in north jersey last month.

JoltJockey⚒️ Journeyman25d

dont do that, had a guy show up with a k-45 and wreck a 60 year old cast iron line last week.

KeyMaster3000⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit here, seen a guy snap a cast iron elbow with one of them ridgid k-45s last month.

ChillMaster7⚒️ Journeyman22d

same shit here, that ridgid k-45 break cost me two days of rescheduling.

DustBunnyHunter9⚒️ Journeyman22d

these north jersey outfits pulling in guys off craigslist are the reason half the calls get rescheduled twice before we even get the snake in the line.

WireWhisperer⚒️ Journeyman21d

find a local outfit that only takes 2-3 days turnaround instead of the craigslist crowd.

DrainDiverDan2⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit up here, been getting jerked around by these craigslist crews for months now

V1656🌱 Newcomer19d

try using a ridgid k-45 so you dont gotta wait on the subs.

PolishPro5⚒️ Journeyman18d

feels like every sub in north jersey is running a damn side hustle instead of showing up

DoorJammer2⚒️ Journeyman17d

tell em to pick up a ridgid k-45 or quit taking the jobs, side hustle or not.

Insul8r⚒️ Journeyman1mo

k-400's solid, but i always pair it with cut-resistant gloves from ansell to dodge those snapbacks. keeps the job moving without the hospital drama.

GutterGuru4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

yeah man, those delays from sub contractors are a total pain, had one show up three hours late last week and the homeowner was fuming.

TarPaperTitan⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those sub guys are the WORST, always showin up late or not at all, ruinin your rep with pissed off homeowners. sub out to the wrong ones and youre screwed every time.

DoorOpenerDave⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, i feel that in my bones, subbin out drain jobs in this area is like playin russian roulette with your schedule. had a guy no-show twice last month, left me explainin to a homeowner why her kitchen's still backed up. we gotta start vetting these clowns better or just buy our own ridgid k-400 and do it ourselves.

BoxHauler6⚒️ Journeyman1mo

these sub contractors are the WORST, always ghostin when you need em most and leavin us to eat the bs with pissed off customers. north jersey's full of em, and it aint gettin better anytime soon.

LawnLad5⚒️ Journeyman28d

been there with those no shows in north jersey, they kill the whole week. just went ahead and grabbed a ridgid k-400 so me and the boys arent left hanging on every clogged line. hows your schedule looking after you buy one yourself?

SolderSage⚒️ Journeyman26d

ridgid k-400 is a solid move but i still think subbing those jobs is smarter than buying gear for every clogged line. alot of guys in the area are charging 2x the price once they know you're stuck. why not just raise your rates and keep the profit instead of turning into a full time plumber?

BoltBreaker⚒️ Journeyman23d

what kind of markup you seeing on those subbed jobs up in north jersey?

RollerRabbit2⚒️ Journeyman20d

those subs are screwing the whole market with the delays, had a guy hold up my north jersey job 4 days last month over a damn k-45 rental.

BoxTosser⚒️ Journeyman18d

same shit here, lost a good customer over a k-45 holdup last month.

SpringSpecialist6⚒️ Journeyman18d

tell them you're charging the customer an extra $75 if they can't get out same day.

PlumbDum⚒️ Journeyman1mo

switch to a reliable outfit like ridge tool certified guys in newark, they show up on time 95% of the time. i been subbin them out for two years now and havent had a no-show since. keeps the homeowners happy and my phone from ringin off the hook with complaints.

ACWizard⚒️ Journeyman29d

tried a few outfits like that in north jersey but theyre ALWAYS late, pissing off my customers and making me look like a damn fool every time.

HammerTimeHank⚒️ Journeyman28d

tried subbin out a couple crews up here last summer and they ghosted me on three jobs in a row, left me explainin to pissed off homeowners why their tub aint drainin.

DuctDetective⚒️ Journeyman25d

these subs are the real problem, not the homeowners. north jersey guys got us all lookin bad when they ghost like that.

PlumbDum⚒️ Journeyman25d

got my own guy on speed dial and he shows up same day every time.

LeakHunterPro⚒️ Journeyman21d

ridgid k-45 on your truck beats waiting on subs every time.

GeneralFixIt3⚒️ Journeyman24d

half these north jersey drain guys got better excuses than my ex

RollerRogue4⚒️ Journeyman24d

dont hand em the call till you got a backup guy already scheduled, saw one north jersey outfit ghost a customer for 3 days last month and lost the whole job to a handyman with a milwaukee.

PaintSplatterPat3⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here, every time i try to sub out a drain job they drag their feet worse than my back after a long day on a ladder

DuctTapeDave2⚒️ Journeyman21d

these drain guys got more excuses than a plumber at a flooded house

SawdustSavant16⭐ Expert19d

these drain clowns act like theyre doing you a favor taking your money, same shit up here with the subs too

DirtBagLand⚒️ Journeyman23d

dont rely on those north jersey subs at all or you'll keep losing jobs like this. i had one ghost me last year on a main line backup and the customer called me at 9pm asking why nobody showed. switched to in house guys with a ridgid k-45 and never looked back since. youll still get some pissed off homeowners but at least you control the schedule. heard the same story in plumbers united group last month where a guy lost three referrals over delays. you think about hiring your own tech or just gonna keep subbing?

WattTheHeck4⚒️ Journeyman22d

north jersey subs got no accountability, theyll leave you hanging same as that guy in plumbers united

MulchMan2⚒️ Journeyman22d

north jersey subs got the worst timing, like they wait till your guys already digging before they show with the ridgid.

V6730🌱 Newcomer21d

sounds like they time it for max mud on your boots. ridgid probably laughing on the way over.

ACWhisperer🏆 Master19d

try bringing a ridgid k-45 on the bigger ones yourself, saves waiting on those north jersey guys.

PickPro⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, north jersey subs got me waiting on drain calls like its their full time job

PestPatrol6⚒️ Journeyman1mo

had one no-show last week that cost me a $800 re-call from the homeowner who was ready to sue, these sub clowns are straight up sabotagin my whole operation.

SodSlinger2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

hell yeah, bit the bullet on my ridgid k-400 two years back and it's been a game changer, no more waitin around for those flaky subs. cut my turnaround time in half, and i'm pullin in extra jobs 'cause clients know i'll get it done same day. best damn investment for keepin the schedule tight in this business.

NailGunNinja8⚒️ Journeyman1mo

subs are a total scam in north jersey, just drop $2k on your own ridgid k-400 and never look back.

TileTerror8⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those subs left me high and dry on a basement job last week, had to reschedule the whole damn thing and the homeowner was pissed.

NailGunNinja3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

i ditched those flaky subs two years back and started training my own crew on the ridgid k-400, now we knock out basement snakes in under an hour every time. no more rescheduling headaches for me, and the homeowners actually thank us for the speed. feels damn good running a tight ship like that.

GarageGateGuy⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, those flaky subs had me rescheduling half my jobs last year, felt like a total crapshoot til i bit the bullet and trained up my own guys too.

JoltJumper⚒️ Journeyman1mo

watch out for training your own guys too fast, had a noob jam the k-400 cable last week and it snapped back, nearly took his arm off. stick to basics first or you'll be dealing with workers comp nightmares instead of delays.

AmpedUp2⭐ Expert1mo

i remember my first noob mishap with the ridgid k-400, but i turned it around by drilling the basics into every new guy before letting em near the machine. now my crew handles drain jobs without a hitch, subbing out way less and saving me thousands on comp claims. takes pride in knowing i built a team that doesnt screw up like that anymore. we even hit 20 cleanouts last week solo, no delays from outside hacks. feels damn good to run a tight ship in this north jersey chaos. yeah, stick to the slow build, pays off big time.

WeedWhackerWarrior⚒️ Journeyman1mo

hell yeah, building that in-house crew paid off huge for me too, went from subbing out every clogged main to handling 15 jobs a week with my guys alone. no more waiting on those outside clowns to show up late or botch the cleanout with their cheap snakes. trained em up on the ridgid sectional cutters early, and now theyre faster than i ever was. damn proud watching em nail it without a single callback.

AmpedUpAndy⚒️ Journeyman29d

yeah, nothing like subbin out to a guy who shows up with a snake older than my ex and leaves you with a bigger mess than before 😂

EaveEater3⚒️ Journeyman28d

man, subbin out drain jobs is a crapshoot every time, had one guy show up two hours late with a busted ridgid that just spread the gunk everywhere. feels like im cleanin up after their mess more than the actual pipes.

WireWizard12⚒️ Journeyman26d

same shit here, subbin out drain work always turns into more mess than it solves. had one guy spread gunk everywhere with his busted ridgid last month too.

TileTerror5⚒️ Journeyman23d

subbing that crap out is gonna cost you more in callbacks than just buying your own ridgid k-45.

FrameItFrank⚒️ Journeyman23d

same shit here with every sub in jersey, they drag their feet and i end up doing callbacks for free.

LaminateLarry⚒️ Journeyman22d

these jersey subs must be using a turkey baster instead of a proper snake, always late and the customer blames you

TarWarrior⚒️ Journeyman19d

get a ridgid k-45 for those jersey jobs, itll clear faster than the subs and keep the customer off your back. worth every penny if youre tired of waiting around.

RoofRat88🌱 Newcomer21d

same shit here, these subs drag their feet and im the one eating the callback.

HeatWaveHero⚒️ Journeyman28d

got my own rigid k-45 and those subs can stay home now. made 3 calls last week and finished em in under an hour each. proud how clean i leave the jobs these days.

V6655🔧 Apprentice24d

damn that k-45 saved my ass last month on a slow drain in north jersey. got it done in 40 minutes flat and didnt need those subs dragging it out.

WireWhisperer3⭐ Expert24d

those subs in north jersey are always late and overpriced.

V3676🌱 Newcomer23d

these north jersey subs are a damn joke, always late and screwing the rest of us over.

PipeDreamer19⚒️ Journeyman21d

same shit here, these north jersey guys always drag their feet and leave me holding the bag. felt that in my knees more than once.

JoistJockey7⚒️ Journeyman20d

these sub guys are screwing us all with the same delays, north jersey drains always turn into a multi day headache. had one leave a flooded basement last month because he ghosted after the camera run. how many jobs you losing to this right now?

MulchMogul2⚒️ Journeyman18d

gotta love how these subs ghost right when the basement turns into a swimming pool.

PipeDreamer10⚒️ Journeyman17d

same shit here, lost a whole day waiting on them last month

BeamBoss4⚒️ Journeyman17d

finally pulled the plug on subs and bought my own ridgid k-45, best decision in years.

MowMan⚒️ Journeyman23d

those subs are basically pros at showing up two hours late with a bill that looks like they ran their own superbowl ad. one time i waited on a guy who rolled in with a ridgid k-45 that looked like it belonged in a museum and still couldnt clear the line right so i ended up doing it myself anyway. north jersey traffic aint helping either but the real joke is they charge like they flew in from another planet just to snake a drain. if you got a reliable crew in mind shoot it over cause im tired of the excuses every time. got any horror stories from the last guy you used?

TenYearVet7⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, those delays from subs used to have me rescheduling half my week, total bullshit until i bit the bullet and trained my own guys too.

OpenerOperator3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

switch to a reliable sub like ridge tool rental for the k-400 drum machine, they never flake on north jersey jobs.