Been doing a lot of home renovations which has involved a lot of going out and getting quotes. Gets me thinking as to what is good etiquitte to respond to people who quote that you dont want to go with i.e. because they are too expensive?
The Nicest Way to Decline a Quote/Offer
bemybubble on 26/11/2015 - 11:52
Last edited 26/11/2015 - 12:46 by 1 other user
Last edited 26/11/2015 - 12:46 by 1 other user
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Cheapest is not always the best option. We did that once and it cost us more in the long run.
Too true, I agree that cheapest doesn't always mean the best. Still I find it harder to turn down tradies than I do women… :/
In that case, just let the tradie stick it in your backdoor.
I just tell the tradie up front when they're doing the quote that they are one of many. That way if they don't hear from you they can assume you went with somebody else.
If you don't want a confrontation you don't have to call them. Just send them an email thanking them for their quote and that you have decided to use another tradesman.
I think it is fair to just let them know you are getting quotes at the moment up front, rather than leading them on. If you do find an offer that is a bit too high but you would rather that person do it, then call them back to let them know you are going with someone else hoping that that person will lower his offer and throw in extras to make it worth your while.
I have just been through renovations and have had a few tradies quote on the same jobs. Research what needs to be done, and ask their opinions on material, methods, etc. You can usually tell quickly which tradie you are more comfortable with. I didn't always go with the tradie with the lowest price, because it will cost you a lot more if it wasn't done properly.
If you can, don't try and squeeze too much out of the tradies, otherwise you might find that your job end up at the bottom of the pile that gets done when the tradies have no other jobs going.