5 easy steps to receiving accurate contractor pricing
It’s every tradies worst nightmare, having to wait for other contractors to visit a site to provide pricing for clients work. Having to organise a time to meet, sit through traffic only to find out contractor can’t do the work or charges to much! Then it’s off to find another contractor… Imagine how the client must be feeling having to let contractors through, without even beginning construction.
QuoteUp, let’s you request contractor pricing so that they can provide on the spot quotes, from any location at any time. Send to as many contractors as you need and once you are happy with the pricing – simply add the pricing to your quote and send it off to your client. See this post to find out more.
How can I request accurate pricing?
- Provide all the details
The key to receive accurate pricing from contractors is to provide as many detailed description as possible. Outline all requirements and clearly describe what needs to be done, include dimensions, materials and specifications. - Attach photos and documents
Add as many photos, mark-up and illustrate photos where possible, add plans and documents to paint the picture for your contractors. - Follow up with a phone call
Let your contractors know that a Price request has been sent. Ensure they understand the request and can provide costing via their notification. - Negotiate pricing
If you feel that your contractors pricing is too expensive, you can always ask them to reconsider their pricing by asking for a variation. Let your contractor know the reason for a variation and send them a request. Do this as many times needed, with as many contractors – all at the same time! - Settle on a price and confirm your contractor
Once you decide on a contractor and agree with their pricing, let them know instantly. QuoteUp let’s you send in instant notification letting them know they were successful. Likewise, you can let other contractors know their price was declined.
