When you think of a truly expert plumbing estimator, what qualities come to mind?
I’ve had a few experiences where the price looked right, but once we dug into the details—pipe sizes, fixture counts, venting—things started to unravel. One job in particular, the estimator missed a floor drain layout that ended up costing us both time and change order headaches. Ever since, I’ve been a lot more cautious about who I trust with plumbing takeoffs.
For me, attention to detail and knowing how to ask the right questions are huge. But I’m curious how others define “professional” in this space.
I’ve had a few experiences where the price looked right, but once we dug into the details—pipe sizes, fixture counts, venting—things started to unravel. One job in particular, the estimator missed a floor drain layout that ended up costing us both time and change order headaches. Ever since, I’ve been a lot more cautious about who I trust with plumbing takeoffs.
For me, attention to detail and knowing how to ask the right questions are huge. But I’m curious how others define “professional” in this space.
