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As some know i have recently started on the sites but i still have some domestic jobs to complete that i had booked in.
One of the jobs i am thinking of giving a wide berth, may be more trouble than its worth.
Firstly i went and priced up the job about 2 months ago, customer got back to me around 3 weeks later saying she may want me to do the work but not decided yet, i know she had over 10 other quotes in that time. After constant calls and emails from her asking questions such as what brand adhesives will be used? what sealer?, what grout?, what size trowel is going to be used to lay?! she finally said she wants me to do the work but could she get some references. Telephoned about 6 customers i had worked for in the past and all were happy for me to pass on there numbers to her so she can clarify the work i had done.
She didn't just call the people, she visited all 6 houses to inspect the work!
Then got back to me saying she is happy and would like a date for me to start the work for her, as long as i pop to the tile shop she is getting the tiles from so i can see exacly the finish she wants done.
And this massive job that requires all this research etc?
12sqm of porcelain on a kitchen floor!
Got a feeling this could be a customer stood over my shoulder all day while i lay.
One of the jobs i am thinking of giving a wide berth, may be more trouble than its worth.
Firstly i went and priced up the job about 2 months ago, customer got back to me around 3 weeks later saying she may want me to do the work but not decided yet, i know she had over 10 other quotes in that time. After constant calls and emails from her asking questions such as what brand adhesives will be used? what sealer?, what grout?, what size trowel is going to be used to lay?! she finally said she wants me to do the work but could she get some references. Telephoned about 6 customers i had worked for in the past and all were happy for me to pass on there numbers to her so she can clarify the work i had done.
She didn't just call the people, she visited all 6 houses to inspect the work!
Then got back to me saying she is happy and would like a date for me to start the work for her, as long as i pop to the tile shop she is getting the tiles from so i can see exacly the finish she wants done.
And this massive job that requires all this research etc?
12sqm of porcelain on a kitchen floor!
Got a feeling this could be a customer stood over my shoulder all day while i lay.
