I’ve run into the 24-hour quote thing a couple times, and honestly, it’s always felt like a “sign now or else” move. The only time I saw a legit reason was during the lumber price spike in 2021—contractor showed me supplier emails with daily price updates. Otherwise, for stuff like windows or siding, my quotes have held steady for at least 30 days. Unless there’s some wild market swing, I’d say you’re right to be skeptical.
Yeah, I’ve seen that 24-hour thing a bunch, especially after storms when everyone’s scrambling. Usually feels like a pressure tactic, unless there’s some wild price fluctuation going on. During the big hailstorm here in ‘22, shingle prices did jump week to week—suppliers were actually sending out memos. But for most repairs or replacements, my quotes have held for 30 days, sometimes even 60. If someone’s pushing you to sign fast without a solid reason, I’d want to see proof their costs are changing that quick. Otherwise, it just doesn’t add up in my experience.
If someone’s pushing you to sign fast without a solid reason, I’d want to see proof their costs are changing that quick.
That’s exactly how I look at it. After the ice storm last winter, I had three different contractors try the “24-hour only” thing on me. One even claimed shingle prices were about to double overnight—didn’t happen. Unless there’s a real supply crunch, I’d expect at least a couple weeks on a quote. Good on you for questioning it.
Had a similar thing happen after a hailstorm—contractors knocking on the door, all with “today only” prices. I get that materials can go up, but unless there’s a legit shortage, I expect at least 10-14 days on a quote. If someone’s rushing me, I start wondering what they’re hiding.
I’ve run into that too, especially after big storms—contractors handing out “today only” deals like candy. I always wonder, if the price is fair, why the rush? When I’m inspecting, I usually see quotes valid for at least a week or two, unless there’s a real supply crunch. Have you ever actually seen materials spike overnight? I haven’t, at least not in my area. Makes me think the pressure’s more about sales than shortages.
