The Bidding Process & Philosophy

I’m Matt, and I’ve been on 1000s of first-time bid visits in the last 22 years. In that time I've seen a huge variety of projects, each with their own unique challenges in both the planning and completion steps.

Some jobs require more pre-planning time (and costs) than others, which can make them seem to take longer than quoted. In those cases, we encourage you to ask any questions you have so we can walk you through the process and show you our well-planned timetables.

Thoughtful Estimating & Planning

Ballparks are ill-advised for both the customer and the contractor.  The correct way to plan a job is through careful development of floor plans and/or plan sets, elevations, and decorative planning, etc. This will also help us identify any required permits, consultations, and outside approvals required for your project. These documents will serve as the baseline for planning the entirety of your project.

Please note that accurate pricing for larger jobs often cannot be given without a developed Plan Set or significant pre-planning.

During your initial consultation, we'll ask some standard questions, including

1. When do you want the job to start?
2. Have you had other contractors assess the work yet?
3. Do you know what these kinds of jobs typically cost? Have you researched online by zipcode or on one of the many Free Costing Services that are available?
4. What is your budget?
5. What are the two or three most important things you are looking for in a Contractor?
6. How serious are you about getting this job started within two months?

From there, the visit is scheduled, and some preliminary job breakdowns are usually sent within four days. After that, we'll follow up within five days for a feedback interview.