That is somewhat true.Squeaky wheel gets the grease. This applies a lot. I found this out myself trying to get contractors to my home for bids. They’re so booked right now around here that, if you don’t stay on them, you’ll be forgotten in the shuffle. But as you said, be polite, or they’ll surely toss you aside.
But you need to have a very clear plan of what you are trying to get done and a realistic idea of what it will cost.
Even in the commercial end of things we are constantly bombarded with requests for quotes from people who have no idea what it is that they want.
We cant possibly send someone over to quote some unknown vague idea.
And you should really beware of a contractor who does have the time to send someone over to quote immediatly.
We are busy. We cant find enough people to do the job.
We cant just drop on by on a whim.
If you have done your homework, and have a defined and rational idea of what it is you are trying to accomplish.
And If you have at least tried to figure out the financing and a possible construction loan.
I will come over and take a look and give you a number.
But if you were sitting around drinking some friggen White Zinfedel one night and thought you call up and get somebody to jump through a hoop and drop everything.
Aint gonna happen.
Dont get all offended.
That isnt my intent.
Construction is a serious business and the only way you get any help is by being serious about it.
We aint the ******* lawn guy