In my industry, it is common practice to provide a free estimate for services requested. This isn’t an unreasonable request. Nevertheless, it does come with a cost. Only it’s not something you pay for as the client.

It’s paid by me.

A free estimate process goes a little something like this…

I don’t compete with other builders, and there’s a few reasons why…

Once upon a time I wasn’t as busy as I’d like to be as a builder and home renovator. And with my marketing background I was looking for new and exciting ways to connect with clients. I signed up for several of those sites kind of like Angie’s List. I can’t remember what all they were but they are mostly gone now. I can say they didn’t last and I’m not surprised…