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How many estimates?

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chris605
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How many estimates?

Just wondering how many estimates do you think you should get for a project?

We are going to restart the process for estimates and I just don't want to call a million people so what's a decent average - not sure if the size of the project matters but for us it's roofing, gutters and siding....

Thanks,

Posted 12/31/14 12:33 AM
 
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Mrs213
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How many estimates?

Usually I get 3

Posted 12/31/14 12:41 AM
 

NoStressMom
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Re: How many estimates?

for all of our projects we get at least 3-4 different companies

Posted 12/31/14 8:28 AM
 

chilltocam
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How many estimates?

Usually 3-4, depending on the size of the project and whether we are happy with the first 1 or 2 estimates (I mean, did we like the person/company, think the price was reasonable, did they seem like they were honest etc.) It can really be a pain scheduling estimates and actually having the people show up.

Posted 12/31/14 9:24 AM
 

Goobster
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Re: How many estimates?

3

Posted 12/31/14 1:05 PM
 

Dolphinsbaby
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Re: How many estimates?

Posted by chilltocam

Usually 3-4, depending on the size of the project and whether we are happy with the first 1 or 2 estimates (I mean, did we like the person/company, think the price was reasonable, did they seem like they were honest etc.) It can really be a pain scheduling estimates and actually having the people show up.



All of this. Lately I have been finding it harder and harder to even get people to actually come for the estimates, even when they agreeChat Icon

Posted 12/31/14 2:02 PM
 

Sixofus
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How many estimates?

We just did a complete renovation and had 3 estimates.

Posted 12/31/14 2:45 PM
 

StaceyWill
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Stacey

How many estimates?

Usually 3.

Posted 12/31/14 7:07 PM
 

MrsG823
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How many estimates?

Three

Posted 1/3/15 10:18 PM
 

MrsO
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Maureen

Re: How many estimates?

Agree with others 3

Posted 1/3/15 11:06 PM
 
 

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