Totally get the beige struggle... spent weeks staring at paint swatches myself, and still ended up second-guessing my choice once it was on the walls. But yeah, with prices jumping around so much lately, a month or two seems fair—after that, it's kinda on us to commit already.
Yeah, a month or two is pretty reasonable, especially with how volatile material costs have been lately. I've seen roofing materials jump 10-15% in just a few weeks—makes it tough to hold quotes longer than that without risking losses. Honestly, after about 60 days, it's fair for both sides to revisit the numbers. Otherwise, contractors end up padding estimates upfront to cover potential hikes, and nobody wants inflated prices baked into their initial quote...
Yeah, that's spot-on. I've inspected a few homes recently where the owners mentioned their contractors had to adjust quotes after just a month or so due to sudden spikes in lumber and roofing materials. It's definitely fair to revisit after 60 days—keeps things transparent and prevents contractors from having to inflate initial estimates just to cover themselves. Better for everyone involved, honestly...
That's a reasonable approach, especially given how volatile material costs have been lately. I've seen similar situations—locking in prices too long can really squeeze contractors, and nobody wants corners cut due to budget pressures. Revisiting after 60 days seems fair and practical.
When I was getting quotes for my kitchen remodel last year, I ran into exactly this issue. Initially, I thought locking in a price for 90 days would be ideal—gave me peace of mind, you know? But then lumber prices went crazy, and my contractor was upfront about how tough it was becoming to honor the original quote. We ended up revisiting the pricing after about two months, and honestly, it felt fair. He showed me the updated material costs, and we adjusted the budget accordingly. It wasn't ideal for my wallet, but I'd rather pay a bit more than have someone cut corners or rush the job because they're losing money. So yeah, 60 days sounds like a practical compromise, especially with how unpredictable things have been lately.
