Mason by the job (subcontractor)

Mason by the job — Nauru

Hiring a mason by the job means entrusting a defined piece of work — a wall, a slab, rendering, a series of repairs — for a price agreed for that work, rather than paying by the day. On Helplease, you describe your needs and the workers offering this service in Nauru are notified of your request.

What the service covers

• small and medium masonry works;
• repairs and finishing on an ongoing site;
• extra skilled labour on a project;
• work on a site whose organisation you manage.

The exact content of the job is defined with the worker: the work to be done, dimensions, expected quality, materials, tools, waste removal and cleaning.

Key points

Define the job clearly

The more precisely the job is described (plans, dimensions, finishes), the fewer misunderstandings about what the agreed price covers.

Materials and equipment

Say who buys the materials and who provides equipment (mixer, scaffolding), as this significantly changes the agreement.

What affects the price

• nature and volume of the work;
• expected level of finish;
• supply of materials and equipment;
• site access and conditions;
• desired timeframe.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from day work?

By the job, the price covers a defined piece of work; by the day, it covers time spent. The catalogue also offers day-labour services.

Who supplies cement and bricks?

That is to be agreed; state it clearly in your request.

Can I entrust several jobs?

Yes, list them with the dimensions of each.

What information should I give?

The work to be done, dimensions, finishes, what you supply, access and schedule.