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How to submit a quote for a homeowner project?
How to Prepare/ Submit a Quote
Two minute video tutorial:
Please make sure quotes are accurate. When quoting a job, always factor in VAT as well as any other possible costs.
Check:
• Who will provide the materials?
• Is there a payment schedule?
• Is it a flat fee or hourly charge?
Ask the Right Questions!
If you need to clarify any detail, ask a question. Click on the relevant job and in the job description box either click on “Questions About the Job” or scroll down the page to the “Questions & Answers About Jobs” section. You then have 3 contact options:
• Ask Question Publicly: Ask a question about the job, which will be visible to everyone.
• Request Call/Site Visit: Send your contact details to the customer, giving them the option to contact you.
• Buy Contact Details: Buy the customer’s contact details and send a personalised message. Win the job with no success fee!
• Basic Quote
There is no charge for quoting but the standard success fee applies only if you are awarded the job
• Featured Quote
- Small up-front fee to quote
- No success fee if you win the job
- Receive the customer’s contact details
• Quote Message/Text
If there are any specific terms relative to your quote then you should include them in your quote text.
Sell your company! Convince the customer of your skills and expertise
Tip: Prepare a set text which outlines your experience, qualifications and any other useful information.
Save the text and use it each time you quote.
No! The lowest quote does not necessarily win. MyHammer customers also look at ratings, so it is important to encourage customers to rate you once you have completed a job. Customers also want to see a complete and informative profile including qualifications and information about your experience. The quote should be a fair quote – let your profile and ratings do the rest!
A realistic quote is completely subjective and depends on your availability, locality, skill set etc. Remember that other tradesmen will be quoting on the same job, which means customers will be comparing quotes.
If you don’t have ratings on MyHammer, consider doing a job for a little below what you would usually charge. You may not make big profit on it but you will get your first rating, which will play an important role in securing business further down the line. That said, you should only ever submit a quote that you are happy with.
How can I be sure that all the relevant issues regarding the job have been covered?
It is your responsibility to ensure all the specifics of the job are clarified before quoting. Draw up a list of the all the relevant points and ensure that you have clarified these with the customer. For example: materials, parking, date for first payment etc.
Yes you can. Once you have quoted, you can click on the job in question and you will see your quote under “My Quote”. You can then click on the “Change Quote” link next to your original quote and amend the quote price.
Important: You can only correct your price downwards. To put in a higher bid, submit a new quote.
The customer has set an unrealistically low budget. Should I submit my quote anyway?
Often customers do not understand the amount of work that goes into a specific job and may then enter an unrealistic budget. Feel free to place a realistic quote and explain to the customer why it is more expensive. Being honest and developing trust may well help you win the job.
Can I change the quote type (Basic or Featured) after quoting?
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