Our Pricing
Why does JMS-LLC offer ..
Unbeatable Labor & Material Prices
.. for all trades we offer services for?
Labor – we work hard, it’s that simple! Our crews and management are organized as a team. Everyone knows ‘what’s going on, knows the schedule, and knows what it takes to meet schedules.’ And, our workers are the best to be found, most have been with us for years.
Materials – again, simple! We take the time to complete accurate, all-inclusive material takeoffs .. piece-by-piece, item by item. No ‘formulas’ are used to determine quantities for JMS material takeoffs. We do it the ‘old fashioned way’, we study the architectural & structural plans & build the project mentally from the ground up, carefully determining every type, size and quantity of material specified. Once the types of materials are understood, calculations are made to determine the quantities required. A minimal waste factor is added to the respective totals, minimal because our installers are trained to properly use the materials as specified on our material lists for each project. Waste and misuse? You won’t see it on projects JMS is involved with. As construction materials are a huge cost item for each trade, especially the ‘big ticket’ trades such as rough framing, drywall, concrete, siding, EIFS .. well, it’s a fact that over-estimating or under-estimating material quantities can wreck a project cost budget. On the high side? May not get the bid! On the low side? No profit earned!
Unlike ALL other suppliers, JMS-LLC Guarantees Quantities!
Okay, let’s review what is considered normal procedure in the construction industry for obtaining material quotes:
- A general contractor or representatives contacts known material suppliers and ..
- The supplier assigns a sales rep to the account.
- The sales rep gives the plans to an ‘in-house’ estimator who works for the supplier.
- Some suppliers outsource to ‘free lance’ estimators who work on a square foot price.
- A takeoff is done, often using formulas to calculate quantity and ..
- The takeoff is only an estimate, based on the skills and knowledge of the estimator.
- The sales rep applies pricing to the quantities on a line-by-line basis and ..
- Subtotals are established for each line item, then added for a Grand Total.
- The sales rep meets with general contractor or his rep to present the quote, and ..
- The general contractor or representatives often repeat the process with several suppliers.
- Usually, the lowest material estimate is chosen and used for project cost breakdowns.
- Almost always, not one person thus far involved has actually worked in the ‘field’ ..
- Meaning, they probably do not know much about material usage and actual quantities required.
Now, Most Importantly ..
Check the Fine Print at the Bottom of the Estimate.
It will state the ‘prices’ are good for a ‘certain length of time’. NO WHERE will it state the quantities are 100% guaranteed. Check as many times as you want, but JMS can guarantee the sales rep, supplier & estimator in the process will not be ‘sticking their neck out’ to guarantee the quantity.
Next, Check the JMS-LLC Proposal!
What does it say? That JMS guarantees the accuracy, quantity, selection, and usage of all materials furnished to the project for each respective trade. For your project costing, simply ‘plug in’ the JMS price for labor & materials for any trade we submit a proposal for and that’s it. Completely unlike the material suppliers, sales reps, and estimators whining at the end of the job that there are material shortages, but the price is guaranteed. Well, maybe the price is guaranteed, but read the fine print again! And, our waste piles will be minimal, we’ll be cleaning up daily all debris caused by our work and loaded into jobsite containers. For each trade we supply labor & materials for, your worries are over.
Lastly, we Shop our Takeoffs Endlessly
with Trusted Wholesalers, not Retailers.
Nope, we aren’t revealing our wide range of trusted material suppliers! Guaranteed, they are reputable, the grades and types of materials we supply will meet all project specifications. Once JMS wins the contract, our suppliers are revealed as we always request joint-checks by the GC payable to JMS-LLC & suppliers, for everyone’s protection. All terms of purchase, delivery and payment schedules will be documented.
