u/PriorNo8473

The funny thing is I spent so much time worrying about getting customers that I completely ignored what would happen once I had them.

A few months into running my hauling business I had estimates in text messages, appointments in my notes app, customer info in spreadsheets, and route details scattered everywhere. CurbWaste ended up becoming my system for scheduling and routing after I got tired of piecing everything together manually.

What was the first operational problem that caught you off guard when your business started growing?

Hey guys, looking for some advice or similar experiences. Our basement took on a ton of water during that awful flash flooding last year, and we had to completely gut the bottom three feet of drywall, insulation, and part of the old framing. It’s been sitting empty and dried out for months because I’ve been dreading the rebuild process.

Now I finally have the budget to fix it, but I need a lot done: new framing, proper insulation that won't trap moisture if this happens again, drywall, and redoing the stairs. I've tried looking through Thumbtack and local FB groups, but it's an absolute minefield of sketchy independent contractors who either don't show up for estimates or give super vague, low-ball numbers that feel like a trap.

Edit: I’ve pretty much decided I want to go with a full-service general contractor or a design-build firm just to have one point of accountability and get it done right the first time. I ran across High Bridge Development online they’re local and seem to specialize in these kinds of structural basement overhauls.

Has anyone in the Louisville area used them recently? Would love to know if they’re reliable and transparent with their pricing before I reach out.