At my wits end on how to get a quote?

[Sandals]

Hi all, no I wasnt the one to post a similar thing a few months back, but boy I could of,as I was just as frustrated about it then as I am now. I do try not to time waste as I do kind of, in a round about way, work in the trade and so I know how annoying that can be. Im also totaly aware that anyone pitching up to quote has probably just come off site, is knackered, driven through rubbish traffic and can't wait to get home.

So as accomodating as I think Im being Im still not a good customer as far as these guys are concerned, so Im just wondering who is? Im am totally disheartened and to be honest once Ive finished the work on my flat, Ill never do it again as its been a real problem finding reliable people. Its bonkers really. Now I have the very real issue of finishing the work myself and having to master a few more new skills.

If, however any of you know a good reliable joiner/cabinet maker who is happy to work in birch ply, and doesnt get upset by someone who actually know what they want, in Glasgow, point them in my direction please. I really dont bite.

 

[skenk]

I know a couple of Glasgow cabinet makers/fitters/carpenters who work in birch ply. Drop me a PM if you're still looking.

 

[Sandals]

Hi Skenk, did you get my PM, as ironically Ive not heard back from you. Im still interested.

 

[skenk]

oh, hi, just saw your message on my profile page, have pm'd you now

 

[DRM]

Why not ask your plasterer, electrician and plumber if they can recommend someone who is reliable

 

[Bodgeitandleggit]

My old neighbour who was a bit odd always ad his price worked out before any tradesmen turned up ..when they did turn up wether it was joiner/spark/plasterer e was telling te how much the job would be...and he wondered why they never got back to him

 

[Midas Man]

Maybe offer to part pay in kindness? Offer a can of lager instead of a cup of tea.

You'll have them queuing up!

 

[Sandals]

Not really sure what you mean Midas Man, do you want to clarify?

 

[seasickstevie]

... lager instead of a cup of tea. You'll have them queuing up!

Not really sure about having drunk tradesmen in my house!

 

[sparkydave in wales]

some tradesmen sometimes feel intimidated by someone who sounds like they know what they are doing too, maybe the folks who have been round so far aren't very good and are worried you'll suss them out??