You live in a strange place. The main problem the homeowner faces in getting something fixed is generally getting any or multiple estimates. Mostly when homeowners need something fixed they have waited until it is an emergency and they don't get bids they just take the first repair person available. Never heard of anyone getting more than 5 bids unless their was collusion and the bids were ridiculous.
............and by your own words, Id say you live in a strange place. You've not seen people get more than 5 bids? Ive seen it over and over and over. You learn to recognize it just from the initial call. A few appropriate questions and then I can let them know that if they are looking for the cheapest bid, Im not your man. I usually then give them one or two names of some really cheap hacks if they like. I dont want and dont need every job. I get to choose. Bubba
You are probably right. Different, nicer. Most people I have spoken to don't get bids or if they do it is two. Owners of multiple unit rentals or people with some business savvy wouldn't get more than 5 bids, and with future similar work, would probably limit bids to the 3 most reliable businesses. OTOH, I stand by the statement on taking whatever is available based on what people here say about the problem of getting AC and plumping problems fixed. In fact, availability in my town appears to be much higher than in many parts of the U.S.
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