Questions a customer must ask their Tiler/Tiler checklist.

[Blunt Tool]

Most work I do is recommendation so no need to convince customers I’m best suited. New jobs I can afford to walk away without need to convince them I would be best choice. The more medals, certificates, stripes, trophies you try and push under a customers nose the dearer they think you are going to be and most just want a bonnie bathroom/kitchen etc that hubby won’t lose the rag as to how much it’s costing. Best advice is to turn up at quote on time not looking like a hobo, be polite, considerate and confident to deliver what is asked for and promised then give a sensible clear quote.

 

[Waluigi]

That’s the thing, customers don’t know what to ask. That’s where the list comes in.

I couldn’t care less if someone inadvertently gets help from this thread who hasn’t been tiling for more than 6 months. Plus it’s not just about the tilers, it’s about the customers too. Trying to make it easier for them to get a good job done by a professional.

I do agree about being busy enough to not worry about it and I’m in the same position but I still think it’s a good excercise. Who knows what’s round the corner?

 

[Italy]

Most work I do is recommendation so no need to convince customers I’m best suited. New jobs I can afford to walk away without need to convince them I would be best choice. The more medals, certificates, stripes, trophies you try and push under a customers nose the dearer they think you are going to be and most just want a bonnie bathroom/kitchen etc that hubby won’t lose the rag as to how much it’s costing. Best advice is to turn up at quote on time not looking like a hobo, be polite, considerate and confident to deliver what is asked for and promised then give a sensible clear quote.

in short, it was what I wanted to say.
but you were faster than me .... haha

 

[One Day]

They should ask "what is the meaning of 42?"

Seriously though, I know where you're coming from but like many others, I'm the one asking the potential customer the questions, not the other way around.
I think most customers can guage your value and integrity pretty quickly.
First impression counts a lot too.

 

[Waluigi]

OK, let’s say hypothetically that you wanted to employ a Tiler because you’d broken your neck in an unfortunate speedboat accident. Do you have any questions you would ask a Tiler if he was quoting to install say a level access Wet room for you?

 

[Dumbo]

The question how long have you been tiling is a rubbish question. Because some young lad who has a very good apprentice master probably turns out better work than some people who have done it all their lives

 

[Waluigi]

Possibly yes, I agree with that, However if someone said they completed a two week course three months ago, that question might be more useful than you think

 

[Dumbo]

Possibly yes, I agree with that, However if someone said they completed a two week course three months ago, that question might be more useful than you think

What and somebody is going to fess up to that .

 

[Boggs]

Are you on mybuilder?
See ya!

 

[Waluigi]

Someone said they did the other day on here when asking for advice.
I take your point though.
I think they are both extreme scenarios.

If I was employing a Tiler and they said they had been at it for two years then that would be a big negative for me personally.

There again, I’d weigh up all of his answers and make an informed decision. That’s what I’m trying to achieve.