How long should I wait for a renovation quote?

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What is the normal time that it takes for a 1BD unit to be quoted?

I had my house looked at by a professional contractor a week ago. I am only asking for a rent-ready renovation to be done. The emails go ignored, so I have to follow-up. Today marks a week of no quote and more importantly, broken promises.

Am I being antsy or is it time to move on to a different contractor?

Account Closed · Answer

He doesn't want your business. He won't show up if you hire him. He will do a sloppy job if he accepts your contract. He will not finish the work and you will be left wondering what's going on.

Work with people who want your business and are professional, and that's not him.

Mike McCarthy · Answer

@Donte Handy unfortunately there are a lot of contractors who just fall off the map. I attribute this to wanting to do the work, but Not the administrative work. Chalk it up and go find another contractor.

If they aren’t getting back to you during the sales phase, I doubt it will go well once they have some of your money. :(

Donte Handy · Answer

@Mike McCarthy - thanks

Mike Reynolds · Answer

I think if that were the case he would say so. Many times I have had contractors tell me they would love to do it but just don't have the time right now. A week is plenty of time to pick up the phone and rely that message.

Michael Noto · Answer

@Donte Handy The experience you are having is more typically than not when dealing with smaller scale renovation contractors. A lot of them work on their own and when it comes to the "office work" things that are required to run a business they fall short in meeting expectations because they are just trying to keep their head above water with whatever is going on that day.

If you are getting antsy for a quote than get one from a more established company that has the staff to support getting quotes out fast. You will likely pay more for this type of contractor, but the experience will be less stressful.

Donte Handy · Answer

@Mike Reynolds - I'll tell my PM that if we don't hear from him Monday to move on.

Ola Dantis · Answer

@Donte Handy First, I'd remove the professional before the contractor. In addition, a handful of contractors are not tech-savvy and don't like computers(FULL STOP). Now, Emails are like texts these days so he should at least replied you with one-sentence email.

In any case, this contractor is only giving you a trailer of the real drama coming up if you hire him/her.

Best to choose a totally different film here, as we all know how this is going to end! 🎬

(I think I'm having too much fun with this post) 😆😆😆

Seriously though don't hire this contractor...!

Donte Handy · Answer

@Mike Reynolds - thanks

Mike Reynolds · Answer

If you just need a make ready find a good handyman that specializes in that.

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