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Electrical Estimating.

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You have just visited a small house to look before providing an estimate for the cost of the work. It is a  small job and will cost between £1,500 to £2,000. Upon leaving, the householder says to you: "I will be getting other estimates".


Does this


a, Annoy you?


b, Not faze you?


c, Reduce your interest in getting the job?


d, Increase your desire to put in a really low estimate?


e, Make no difference?


g,  Other, please specify.


Z.


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    Blencathra:

    Would you get more than one estimate for a job, I usually do




    I only got one estimate from a local double glazing installer to replace a few misted up double glazed units. He was recommended. I had seen his work elsewhere, and when his estimate came in it was so low I could not refuse. His plus points were awarded because 1. He turned up for the viewing of the work and measured the existing units. 2. He actually supplied an estimate quickly.

     I have had many local trades people not turn up to view or estimate for various other jobs, they seem to be a law unto themselves.

    You can go further and fair worse.


    Z.


    Z.

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    Blencathra:

    Would you get more than one estimate for a job, I usually do




    I only got one estimate from a local double glazing installer to replace a few misted up double glazed units. He was recommended. I had seen his work elsewhere, and when his estimate came in it was so low I could not refuse. His plus points were awarded because 1. He turned up for the viewing of the work and measured the existing units. 2. He actually supplied an estimate quickly.

     I have had many local trades people not turn up to view or estimate for various other jobs, they seem to be a law unto themselves.

    You can go further and fair worse.


    Z.


    Z.

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