2007-08-02 15:40:46 · 8 answers · asked by swamp cat 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
No it is more like a moral obligation to avoid taking advantage of someone who may not have thought the situation through carefully enough.
Is this that same "80 lady" getting shafted again like in the other question?
2007-08-02 15:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no legal obligation. Just Morals, I have to sleep at night, so I always suggest 3 estimates. Im not worried about if they accept my bid or not because I have plenty of contracts already in place, so I NEVER rush their decision. Contractors can be crooks, I delt with clients being suspicious of me because of past people they dealt with and I understand. But my estimates take time, Im very specific and I name brands of materials, most contractors wont' do this. Because my estimates take time, they are thought through, if a contractor gives you an set estimate the same day I don't see how you can take it serious, There are some people that can give rough estimate. I worked for a contractor who gave estimates within minutes of looking at the job, and he wrote it on back of business card. I dont' know how some people see this but I see this as unprofessional and highly inacurate. Well we got the job, took 3 times as long as he said it would, and cost the client 4 times the cost. Yeh i learned what NOT to do with this contractor.
1. no there is no obligation,
2. check references from the contractor, and personally see it. talk to the client about attendance, staying on budget and his business conduct.
3. check insurance, to make sure they carry it AND physically call to make sure that little paper he has is valid, just because he has a piece of pap*er don't mean he didn't cancel it
4. if required make sure he is licensed, especially if electrical, hvac, or plumbing(if not licensed make sure he is competent and trust worthy enough to handle these task)
5. get no less than 3 estimates,
6. just as easy as you asked this question you could have done your research before hand if you signed a contract with a incompetent contractor.
2007-08-02 17:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kraze 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a legal requirement, at least not in this state. But Any client, reguardless of age, should get at least two estimates, three if the first two vary alot.
2007-08-02 17:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Morgansmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Most contractors are not even obligated to stick with their original estimate.
2007-08-02 15:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it would be wise of her too ask for them why would a contractors ask you too that would take money from them.... it should always be done help her out and make the call for her
2007-08-02 15:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere I ever worked.Of course it can be a good idea, but the law can't do everything to protect folks.
2007-08-02 15:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
and it should be 3 estimates
2007-08-02 15:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I usually tell my customers to get at least three that way they know I'm not shafting them
2007-08-02 16:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋