How to get accurate quotes from tradespeople

Whatever home improvement project you’re planning, it’s important to get multiple quotes from your local tradespeople.

To help you get started, we’ve put together this guide with our top tips on how to get accurate quotes from tradespeople near you.

6 top tips to get accurate quotes from tradespeople for your next job

1. Be specific about your job

One of the best ways to get an accurate quote for local tradespeople is to provide as much detail as you can about the job.

By describing exactly what you need, you help tradespeople understand the scope of the work.

Where possible, give specific measurements and specifications and describe any challenges that may be involved.

2. Share photos or videos

A picture is worth a thousand words… Photos or videos of the room, area or time that you need help with are super useful for tradespeople.

That way they can see what you’re asking for and give a more exact quote.

3. Ask for a breakdown of costs

It’s always a good idea to ask for an itemised quote that lists separate costs for things like labour, materials, waste disposal, and any additional fees.

Not only is it useful for you to understand what you’re spending your money on, but it also helps you compare quotes with other tradespeople.

4. Get multiple quotes

We always recommend getting quotes from at least 3 different tradespeople. This allows you to compare their prices and the services they’re offering.

With multiple quotes, you can ensure that you’re paying a fair and competitive price for the job.

5. Check customer reviews

Tradespeople with lots of positive customer reviews are more likely to provide accurate quotes for their work.

We verify all reviews on Checkatrade so you can be confident that you’re reading feedback about our members from real customers.

6. Discuss timelines

The time it takes to complete a job is one of the biggest factors that affects the cost. So it’s important to talk about timings from the start.

When requesting quotes from tradespeople, make sure you ask how long the job will take.

You can do all six of our top tips within the Checkatrade app

Why use the Checkatrade app?

Here are some of the many reasons why homeowners choose the Checkatrade app:

• You can keep all your conversations with tradespeople in one place – so no more trawling through inboxes and chat apps
• It’s quick and easy to request multiple quotes from within the app
• Get more accurate quotes by adding photos to your job – which helps tradespeople understand what you need at a glance

Don’t just take our word for it. Try out the Checkatrade app and see how easy it is to chat to tradespeople and get quotes for your next repair or improvement job.

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