mild rant, contractors and repair folks
Having run. what I feel is a successful business, for 40 plus years. We have always called folks back. And showed up when we said we would. On occasion, where something came up, we always call or e...
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Tvov wrote:
If you are calling around to get "bids" for work, please call someone else. I am too busy to go around "bidding" on jobs for people who only want to pay the absolute lowest amount for a job. If you got my name from a friend or neighbor, then you know at least some people think I am good. My prices are what they are, if you want to be a customer than that's my price.
That sword plays both ways, just because you're super busy, don't waste my time by quoting 3x the cost of the job because you're busy, or you think I can pay that much.
Several years ago, I had a house on a lake. Quote to do all the windows, keeping in mind it was 7 average to small windows and one doorwall, was over 50k!
I'm getting a quote for windows tonight. Company came as a reference from a friend and I made sure I told them who referred me. For me to buy the windows myself, would be about $1,200. Under $3,500 I'll probably sign the contract tonight. He hemmed and hawed a little bit when I made the appt... that sends up red flags he doesn't really want the business and I'll get hit with the "I'm too busy unless you're willing to pay" quote.
I've replaced two HVAC systems myself, due to ridiculous quotes. One even included all new duct and moving a gas line... but there's no way that job was $38k (lake house again). Cost me about 5k in parts and about 40 hours in labor.
