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White Room
One half want it done tomorrow the other half would'nt wait 4 weeks let alone 2 months....
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One Day
I get calls from people wanting jobs done tomorrow. Can't do it so it ends there.
As 99% of my work is from personal recommendation the other ones generally will wait if they're convinced it will be worth the wait.
With me it's quality first and speed second. I'd never rush jobs just to get to the next one.
As 99% of my work is from personal recommendation the other ones generally will wait if they're convinced it will be worth the wait.
With me it's quality first and speed second. I'd never rush jobs just to get to the next one.
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TJ Smiler
No i'm not contracting, it's all private work. Personally i don't find it a major problem to take bookings so far in front, lots of customers do want it done tomorrow and i generally find i miss out on them ones (but i only miss out because i'm booked) so although it's annoying to lose them i'm not strictly missing out and i always try to pass it over to someone else. if it's a small job i tell them i will be able to do it within the next six weeks but can't give a deffinate date... many of them are more than happy to do this if they like me, and if i do my job properly on the quote they normally do like me and will wait. As for customers who are investing anywhere between say 2k and 5k on average on a complete bathroom rip out and re-installation they have absolutely no problem waiting if they think they are going to get a proper job.
I can see what your saying though Mark there are loads who call and want it done the next day.
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TJ Smiler
Im turning away 3/4 jobs week because I cant get them to wait and im only booked up for 5 weeks...hate doing it but there's only so much you can do. If its a client I've done work for before or a recommendation then they might wait but a new customer. ..forget it..
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TJ Smiler
I turn away loads too mate (or pass them over) i am not by any stretch saying i make all of them wait.... I probably lose more than i win because most won't wait but between now and September there will be one or two who will wait. That's how it is for me anyway.
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Ian
I've turned away every day this week, the guy I usually pass work on to can't do the jobs either. If anyone wants anyone want any work in the Grantham area, give me a PM. Loads going.
Heres a question for you lot.....
When your piled out with work and a nice easy job comes in thats a good earner would you ditch or put off a more complicated pain in the bum job that you've had booked in for ages when work was slow.
Im sure we've all been there...
When your piled out with work and a nice easy job comes in thats a good earner would you ditch or put off a more complicated pain in the bum job that you've had booked in for ages when work was slow.
Im sure we've all been there...
