Yeah, moss inflation is a new one for me too... but honestly, with green roofs becoming more popular, it's not totally surprising. As for honoring quotes, usually 30 days is standard practice, but lately with supply chains being so unpredictable, even that's pushing it. When we did ours last year, our contractor had a clause about material price fluctuations built right into the contract. Felt weird at first, but it actually protected both sides—no nasty surprises halfway through the project.
If you're still in the planning stage, maybe ask your contractor about including something similar? It won't stop moss prices from feeling personal (trust me, I get it), but at least you'll both know exactly where you stand if things go sideways.
We had something similar when we redid our deck last summer. Lumber prices were all over the place, and our contractor included a clause about price adjustments too. Honestly, it felt odd at first, but it saved us from some awkward conversations later on. Definitely worth bringing up with your contractor—especially if moss is becoming the new lumber... who knew we'd ever say that?
"Definitely worth bringing up with your contractor—especially if moss is becoming the new lumber... who knew we'd ever say that?"
Had a similar situation after a storm last year—roof repairs. Shingles got scarce, prices jumped weekly. Our roofer had a clause for price adjustments based on market conditions. Felt uneasy at first, but considering how volatile the market was, it made sense. Saved us from headaches later when prices spiked again mid-project. Always better to clarify upfront than argue mid-job...
Curious—did your roofer's clause specify exactly how they'd calculate price adjustments, or was it more of a general "subject to market conditions" thing? I've found that clients handle these clauses better if they're clearly spelled out (like referencing specific suppliers or indices). It can feel a bit awkward at first, but transparency usually prevents disputes later, especially when material prices swing wildly week-to-week...
- Good points on transparency, but honestly I've found detailed indices can sometimes confuse homeowners more than help.
- I usually stick with a simpler clause—like clearly stating quotes are valid for 15 or 30 days max. Keeps things straightforward and avoids complicated back-and-forth.
- Had one client who got overwhelmed seeing fluctuating supplier lists... ended up trusting us less, weirdly enough.
- Clear expiration dates might seem blunt, but they set expectations upfront and save headaches later.
