- 14 days seems tight to me, honestly... I get materials fluctuate, but sometimes homeowners need more time to figure out budgets or insurance.
- Maybe 21-30 days would strike a better balance?
- Agree simplicity helps, though. Tiered pricing sounds like it'd just confuse things, especially if people are already stressed from storm damage.
"Honestly, setting clear expiration dates upfront saves headaches later."
- True enough... clarity upfront avoids awkward convos later.
I think 14 days might be a bit optimistic too. When we had storm damage last year, it took me almost two weeks just to get someone from insurance to even call me back... and then another week to figure out what they'd actually cover. By the time I circled back to the contractor, the quote had expired, and we had to start all over again. Not exactly fun when you've got half a tree sitting in your living room.
I get that material prices jump around, but maybe a 30-day window would be more realistic? It'd give homeowners breathing room without leaving contractors hanging indefinitely. And yeah, tiered pricing sounds like a headache waiting to happen—especially when you're already juggling insurance adjusters, roof tarps, and a very confused dog wondering why there's suddenly a skylight in the kitchen...
Yeah, 14 days feels tight to me too. Had a similar mess after a hailstorm—insurance dragged their feet forever, and by the time we got sorted, lumber prices had jumped again. A month seems fairer for everyone involved... including confused pets.
Had a similar situation last year after some flooding—insurance took forever, and by the time we got approval, the flooring quote was way outdated. Ended up renegotiating, but it was stressful for everyone involved (pets included, haha). Maybe 14 days is okay for smaller jobs, but for anything involving insurance or bigger repairs, wouldn't 30 days make more sense? Gives everyone breathing room and avoids unnecessary headaches...
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, even 30 days can be tight when insurance is dragging their feet. Had a roof issue a few years back, and by the time the adjuster finally showed up, the original quote was ancient history. Ended up having to get three new quotes, and each time the price crept higher. Maybe instead of extending the quote validity, contractors could offer a clear policy for adjusting quotes if delays happen? Would save some headaches all around...
