The cheapest bidder on the Jefferson Ave roof job cost me $600 more

I heard a guy at the Parts Galore counter bragging about landing a $2,400 roof patch for a fraction of my quote, and it got me thinking about how we all chase the low number. He didn't mention the follow-up call two days later about the leak shifting to the east corner, which my crew fixed for that extra $600. Has anyone else dealt with clients who act like the cheapest invoice is the best deal until the water starts dripping again?

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gavin_knight391mo ago

Did you ever get burned by the low bid and then have to eat the cost of fixing it yourself? I used to think saving money upfront was always the smart play, but then I hired a guy to redo my garage floor for half the price of the next quote. He left the old coating on, and it peeled up within a month. I ended up paying a second crew to strip it all down and start over, which cost way more than that original higher bid would have. Now I ask for their plan and what happens if it fails, not just the number. So, how do you explain that to a client without sounding like you’re just padding your own pockets?