Builder query

stevek93

Hi all,

I am new to seeking builders to do a job, how long does it usually take from quote to starts works usually? I got a quote from my builder in October but I am struggling to get him to answer the phone I have no idea when he will start the job.

I have my kitchen fitter and electrician waiting on him.

I got work from him before and he is fantastic but it is impossible to get him.

Is this usually the case or should I start looking elsewhere?

Thanks

scwazrh

Not answering your phone calls is an answer in itself

stevek93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118458102#Comment_118458102

I thought so.

I am still curious typically the time frame from quote to works.

enricoh

Text him tell him you have the cash sitting in the house n nervous about it. He'll be out the next day!

If no response, move on.

mickdw

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118458161#Comment_118458161

Not very wise.

Firstly you are broadcasting that you have cash in the house and secondly, why would you be paying him before he starts?

stevek93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118458204#Comment_118458204

Yes I agree that would be very silly, who knows who the builder knows. Next thing I know someone is climbing through my window 😄

standardg60

Hardly means the cash is actually sitting there, just letting the builder know how he's being paid.

It's not a bad suggestion!

stevek93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118458423#Comment_118458423

I always paid the builder in question on day of completion cash in hand he knows money isn't an issue.

enricoh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118458204#Comment_118458204

You don't actually have to have the cash In the house, just let on you do.

I didn't mention paying him before he starts either!

DOCARCH

At the time he quoted did you ask him to go ahead and do the job and did he agree? Was there a timeframe for him starting the work agreed?