"Seems like having clear expectations upfront helps everyone stay on the same page..."
Totally agree with that—clarity upfront saves a ton of headaches down the road. From what I've seen, suppliers typically factor in some buffer for market swings, especially with materials like shingles or metal flashing. But honestly, I've found it's best to gently remind them about the original quote pretty early on. Waiting too long can give the impression you're okay with the changes, and that's when things get awkward... learned that one the hard way myself last summer.
- Learned this recently myself... waited a couple months before checking back on a flooring quote, and suddenly the price jumped.
- Definitely better to touch base sooner rather than later, even if it feels awkward. Saves stress later on.
Had a similar experience with roofing materials last year. Got a quote, thought I'd sit on it for a bit... big mistake. When I circled back about six weeks later, the price had jumped enough to make me wince. Learned my lesson—quotes aren't wine, they don't get better with age. Better to bite the bullet and check in early, even if it feels a little awkward.
Haha, learned that one the hard way myself. Last summer I got a quote for some shingles and thought, "Eh, what's the rush?" Fast forward about two months later and BAM, price spike. Is there some secret roofing stock market I'm unaware of...? Now I just wonder, what's the sweet spot for quote validity? Couple weeks, a month tops? Seems like waiting too long always bites ya.
Yeah, prices seem pretty unpredictable lately. Usually, quotes I've seen are good for around 2-4 weeks, tops. But honestly, with building materials lately, I'd lean toward locking it in sooner rather than later... learned that lesson replacing my deck boards.
