Wwyd- contractor and quotes?

[shamrockshake]

Would you go with a contractor having only met with one for a quote? Full basement reno, it’s a complete blank- concrete walls/ floor right now.

It is impossible to get people to call me back, we’ve reached out to 7 companies and heard back from 2. One can’t even get here to give us a quote for a couple weeks. So we met with the one, really liked him, his quote is almost spot on to what I assumed it would cost, under what my husbands estimate was, and most importantly he’s done work for a friend I trust. I’ve seen it, it looks great, she’s very pleased and has had him back to do other projects since. I don’t really want to wait several more weeks to get a second quote as this guy is already booking into September but I’ve never just blindly booked someone without multiple quotes 

[scm1011]

I did this for our front porch addition last fall under the same circumstances. Called tons of contractors and only 2 got back to me for quotes. One ghosted after coming out to look at the project, the other gave me a quote for what I was expecting to spend and had good reviews / gave me good vibes. We went with him and had no regrets.

ETA: It was a $50k project, so not chump change. 

[dr.girlfriend]

In this market I would 100% go with the contractor in the situation you described.

[mlkgls]

I think with the personal reference I would feel comfortable with this. I’m normally very cautious and prefer multiple quotes, but 2022 is a different ballgame. I know my contractor response rate was abysmal and I’ve had to wait 3+ months after signing a contract to even start my project. 

Does the contractor have a company name you can search for google/yelp/FB/ND reviews?

[shamrockshake]

May 12, 2022 18:14:57 GMT -5 mlkgls said:

I think with the personal reference I would feel comfortable with this. I’m normally very cautious and prefer multiple quotes, but 2022 is a different ballgame. I know my contractor response rate was abysmal and I’ve had to wait 3+ months after signing a contract to even start my project. 

Does the contractor have a company name you can search for google/yelp/FB/ND reviews?

Yes, and all excellent reviews!

i think I’m going to pull the trigger, thank you all! 

[mrsukyankee]

shamrockshake, yup, definitely go for it.

[aprilsails]

This is as good as it gets these days, honestly. I would move forward. I hope everything turns out beautifully!

[simpsongal]

Yup, go for it. Good luck!

[Roc A Bee]

I hate talking to people like this so even in the best of times, if I was happy with the quote, I’d use them. I say go for it.

[mrspez07]

I would and I have. If you get a good gut feeling and the price is right, go for it. Especially with a personal rec.

Ive done it for landscape/patio, doors, and painting. We just recently got on with a local window company for about 6 windows, and a contractor for our bar area and basement remodel. The window was a cold call I made and the contractor was a rec from a friend. You could just tell he knew what he was doing.
We’ll see how both the next projects go, we’re in the schedule but not doing any work yet

[heygrey]

The fact that you've seen his work first hand, your friend likes him enough to have him back repeatedly, and his price is on par with what you wanted would make this an easy yes.

[shamrockshake]

Thank you all! Contract signed and deposit check has been mailed. Now we wait until September…

[definitelyO]

agree to go with him.

I just did that as well. I didn't have the energy to call 7 different people and this one was recommended very highly by my design/builder.