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Posted by Anna McDermott, on
Hello I have posted a job on rated people but have only had one tradesperson respond. I'm not happy with their response, as the quote was via text message with no details of the actual item they quoted to install, and no information on warranty, guarantee etc. Please can you advise on how to get more quotes. It's possible I need to update the budget however I can't do this now I have one response.
Jeff Adams

Jeff Adams

Hi Perhaps you could re advertise the job and give a detailed breakdown. Unfortunatley a lot of jobs do not give enough information. As mentioned the trades have to pay to get the clients details and the experienced trades will not engaged
Tom Quirk

Tom Quirk

I would suggest keep your budget low and state in the ad itself to ignore the budget, i never buy second and certainly not third on any job As has been stated contact the tradesman and ask for the information you want
mark simmons

mark simmons

I echo the first reply. I also wouldn't be second or third to buy. Increase your budget means increased lead fee. Less chance of response. Text this first reply back and ask for a detailed breakdown in writing via email. Hope this helps . Regards Mark.
Russell Baron

Russell Baron

Hi There could be up to 3 tradesman contact you. We actually pay RP a fee for your details,(min of about 9 pound. If like myself if the job lead has already been bought I don't bother as more often then not it would be a waste of money as the lead stays "live" until the homeowner removes it or puts a stop on it.If you increase the budget it only means the tradesman's fee increases. You would prob need to re advertise the job,but keep the budget low for more chance of responses,doesnt mean the quote will be less than the budget you put on. Hope this helps a little

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