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That job in Phoenix where we hit solid rock 8 inches down on every single post hole for a 200-foot run
We had to switch from the auger to a jackhammer attachment, which added 2 full days to the schedule and completely blew the budget, so what's your go-to plan when you hit unexpected rock - do you eat the cost and power through, or stop and renegotiate the contract with the client?
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jennifer8333mo ago
Ever try to price in a rock clause upfront? Spencer_park26's story is exactly why I always do now.
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spencer_park263mo ago
Remember when bedrock ate our backhoe bucket.
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rubyk261mo ago
Honestly, I've been there too @spencer_park26. Best move is to just tell the client upfront that you're not eating that cost if you hit something you can't see. Saves a lot of headaches later.
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