Richardtheelectrician
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- Location
- Kerrville, Tx, Kerr county
I dealt with both this week. A guy called me Monday morning and said, "I have lots of money, will you work for me?" (Actually, he introduced himself first.)
Answer? Yes.
Then I get four calls asking if I give free estimates.
Answer? No.
It's a gradient we're all climbing, but anyone who uses the phrase "free estimates" has already called five other electricians.
I read some advice from a 2009 thread that I thought was good, and have taken as my policy. I will charge you for the estimate, and deduct it from the final bill.
Do you think that's fair?
Answer? Yes.
Then I get four calls asking if I give free estimates.
Answer? No.
It's a gradient we're all climbing, but anyone who uses the phrase "free estimates" has already called five other electricians.
I read some advice from a 2009 thread that I thought was good, and have taken as my policy. I will charge you for the estimate, and deduct it from the final bill.
Do you think that's fair?