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Why do home renovation contractors never follow up on providing quotes?
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:45 pm
This has happened to me multiple times in Baton Rouge. We want to have some kitchen renovations. I have had multiple contractors come by and take measurements, explain what they recommend and never follow up. My wife made AutoCad drawings of what she wanted for one of the contractors and we still never heard back.
As a side note, prior to buying a house here we had glass replacements ordered for two windows from a local company. The closing settlement paid for them directly up front. It has been 7 months and they are still making excuses.
Are there reputable contractors in Baton Rouge?
As a side note, prior to buying a house here we had glass replacements ordered for two windows from a local company. The closing settlement paid for them directly up front. It has been 7 months and they are still making excuses.
Are there reputable contractors in Baton Rouge?
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Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:46 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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My wife made AutoCad drawings of what she wanted for one of the contractors and we still never heard back.
They don't want to take over the shoulder criticism from a Karen.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:46 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Honestly, it could be that no amount of money would make them want to take your job.
They don't want to work for you.
They don't want to work for you.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:49 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Its because they have larger projects they can make more money on.
In saying that then WTF don't they just say that!
In saying that then WTF don't they just say that!
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:50 pm to Ramblin Wreck
When you do get one to give you a decent quote and you hire him, then you get the next step. Which is them not showing up on days they tell you they will be there to work...or showing up at 1PM when they tell you they will be there at 8AM.
Older guy I know who flips houses says it is damn near impossible to get subs who are reliable and consistent. He's been doing this for 35 years (before it became a fad side hustle) and said it has gotten exponentially worse in the past 15 years. Mainly due to substance abuse and general lack of responsibility among the younger contractors.
Older guy I know who flips houses says it is damn near impossible to get subs who are reliable and consistent. He's been doing this for 35 years (before it became a fad side hustle) and said it has gotten exponentially worse in the past 15 years. Mainly due to substance abuse and general lack of responsibility among the younger contractors.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:50 pm to Ramblin Wreck
They want whole home big money shite
Your $5000 kitchen redo that will net them $500 aint worth it
Your $5000 kitchen redo that will net them $500 aint worth it
This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:52 pm to Ramblin Wreck
A lot of contractors are making bank in Lake Charles right now. They don't really want a small job that will pay half of what they are getting in LC. Same goes for your glass, they already have the money from you so they are making all they can in LC before they come do your job.
This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:54 pm to Ramblin Wreck
It's always a pain dealing with contractors, but with the amount of work going on in a lot of areas, it's a huge pain in the arse.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:55 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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My wife made AutoCad drawings of what she wanted for one of the contractors
Pics of her?
This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:57 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Anyone worth a damn is covered up and not worried if they do your work or not.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 12:58 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I've got a friend in Memphis who is so busy he just makes up ridiculous numbers and throws them out there, and some people are just willing to pay whatever to have their house redone by one of the current "it" guys
Posted on 1/27/21 at 1:07 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I don't know you personally, but I can tell you that most sub contractors are pretty busy these days, and when they do a walk through with a customer who they think will be troublesome/a nag/ annoying/ a know it all/ a pain in the arse/ hard to deal with, or all of the above, they smile when they leave and know before they start the truck that they will never see you again because they don't want to deal with you and don't need the work.
If they were not busy it would be a different story.
A wife with auto cad drawings is a wife who will likely boss them around and look over their shoulders during the job and tell them that they're not doing it correctly.
Think about it....they do this work for a living and you call them for a job and are willing to pay.....what else can it be?
They can pick and choose which customers they want.
And they don't want you.
If they were not busy it would be a different story.
A wife with auto cad drawings is a wife who will likely boss them around and look over their shoulders during the job and tell them that they're not doing it correctly.
Think about it....they do this work for a living and you call them for a job and are willing to pay.....what else can it be?
They can pick and choose which customers they want.
And they don't want you.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 1:26 pm to Ramblin Wreck
They come to “feel you out” first. If it seems you’re nit picking or just plain broke, they won’t bother. If they feel you’re for real with some change then you’ll get your quote.
This post was edited on 1/27/21 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 1/27/21 at 1:33 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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Baton Rouge
Found your problem.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 1:59 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I just think that they are good at using their hands etc. but paperwork and follow ups isn’t their strong suit.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:01 pm to Ramblin Wreck
They are cherry-picking the work they want and following up with those people.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:26 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I work for a reputable residential and commercial contractor that specializes in renovation work. Feel free to reach out anytime. I can provide my contact information if would like.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:29 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Long story short, not enough skilled labor, bigger fish to fry with hurricane damage. You can thank school systems for pushing everyone to college and not a trade. It's only going to get worse. The Mike Rowes of the world are trying to help, but it won't help.
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:30 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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Why do home renovation contractors never follow up on providing quotes?
Do you know how busy it is being Jody?
Posted on 1/27/21 at 2:56 pm to Ramblin Wreck
While it might suck, you're more likely to get a response if you were to go with a smaller company, like one who specializes in small renovations, or one just starting out. All the bigger, more reputable companies are looking for big projects that will make them actual money.
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