Today I was talking with the HO about my price and presentation in comparison to the others that quoted this job. I am finishing a residential exterior repaint in one of my focused neighborhoods. (Upper mid-class, 3000+ sq/ft homes) She received 3 other bids, one totally high off the average, one that had different company info than the one she contacted (sub), and one that was comparable to me. The first two were out from the start so it was between me and the 3rd guy. 3rd guy "does it on the side and this is his last year he will do painting jobs", he is not insured, and will not give a written estimate. The HO said even though I was higher, they preferred me since I was professional and met these standards, especially with a 40' side on their property. Come to find out the HO informed me this 3rd guy underbid me across the street for a bid that was awaiting scheduling and that they do not plan on me doing their job. He is also "looking good" to two other neighbors that I was informed were interested in painting. The job he underbid was asked by the HO if they were concerned with him not being insured. Their response was that they checked and their homeowners policy covers him. :blink: Now I know we talk all the time about how low ballers and the under qualified are hurting us all but I have about had it. I'm tired of fighting for jobs to discover who I'm working against. And it irritates me more that HO are actually considering guys like the 3rd. I am so frustrated that I try so hard to do things honestly and correctly to find all the dishonesty and not qualified doing MY job. It actually offends me. I know there will always be low bids ect, but I need a market that at least has standards to business practices.
Just venting...
Just venting...