When Customer Says You're Too Expensive

[SafeGasInstall]

We when were smaller had a pro former quote, filled it in on day . Two copies one for us - signed and accepted by custard and one signed by us accepted by custard.

Now it's all done electronically. Google cal for appointment, survey details stored on notes bit any photos on g drive.

Tart sends out formal quote.... Which is cut and pasted in to g notes on job . Oh it's so streamline..... Till you see stock rooms or the waste store . Last week we had a mountain of boxes probs 200 duotec and ecotec boxes mixed in with a few logics and all the installation debris...... No metal not even a screw tho? Strange ???

how many fitters do you have working for you ?

 

[jase158]

Changing the subject completely!!
how long did it take to become accredited by worcester, I have been trying for last 8 months, local rep has spoken to me once in this time, couple of texts and an email, still no idea of if or when they will accept me!

 

[SafeGasInstall]

they only welcome the best fitters jase 🙂 lol

 

[jase158]

What are you doing on it then?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Ha ha ha ,

Visit my web site and see for your self

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Don't forget when I was fitting ch systems you did not know where the front door of your ft college was 🙂 lol

 

[jase158]

Anybody could stick that on there website!!

 

[jase158]

Ha ha, doubt that!!

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Sorry Jase I did mean to say , you to see my web and see the FB updates with all my install work mate

 

[gasmanrob]

Jase just blow him will you he is practically begging for someone to come along and re assure him.

 

[Ermintrude]

how many fitters do you have working for you ?

6 full time Subbies when req.

 

[Hybrid]

I don't think I put up enough of a fight. I just remind them there's always someone cheaper and leave them be to make their mistake.

Once when I was experiencing some hard times I got a few quotes to felt, batton and tile my roof. Of the three I could only afford the cheapest even though I wasnt overly impressed with the guy.
With a pregnant wife to think of and winter imminent I had no choice but to pay my moneys and live with the consequences. Incidentally the chimney flashings leaked and I had to fix it myself :lol:

 

[SafeGasInstall]

6 full time Subbies when req.

Don't move place then mate , just take wife on holiday and she will be happy there

 

[Ermintrude]

I'm in a partnership and getting fed up with wiping peoples arses and dealing with stupid calls

 

[SafeGasInstall]

I understand now ! Then get shares out and make a move then ! There is lots of work to be done in London

 

[gasmanrob]

Problem with London is running cost hit the roof. I keep thinking of chasing more work in town but by the time I leave at the crack of dawn pay the extra fuel congestion charge and parking. Then sit in 2 hours of traffic to get home any extra that I could charge is already gone. I find I earn the same money in kent as I would in London

 

[SafeGasInstall]

my only work is in London so we will be going buck to my old area Ruislip as I am spending silly money on diesel really

 

[Ermintrude]

U moving back to big smoke Stan ?

 

[oz-plumber]

It depends on what the job is.

If you want it - negotiate, if not fob it off.

You can generally tell if a customer is genuine with the figures they have in the first 2 minutes of a phonecall, and you should know whether or not these figures are achievable from your quotation.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

We are 50/50 to be honest .... But thinking of going back as I do too much of a long drive each day ! I cover like 200mils a day

 

[lame plumber]

I get miffed if I cover 40 miles a day, and the scenery around me is great 🙂

 

[SafeGasInstall]

I get ****ed off if I cover 40 miles a day, and the scenery around me is great 🙂

I will be too if I was driving a landy LP 🙂 pmsl

 

[Ermintrude]

Stan not thought about going other way - Northampton, Banbury Oxford? Or even Leamington spa Stratford and Warwick?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Don't know anyone there pal , I personally will go anywhere where there is enough so I can proved food on the table for my family tbh

 

[bert large]

What sort of day rate are you chaps in London getting ? Not that I'm after work there, just curious.
I'm in the sleepy South West & like the laid back attitude to work here.