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Enough to compensate him for his time and travel expense. Maybe $50 more or less, depending on how long he spends.
Just had a contractor come out to bid on some inside carpentry work. (Installation of attic pull down stairs) He charged $75.00 for his bid. That was applied against the cost of the job. (Yes we hired him). I think the amount charge varies depending on the area of the country. I do agree that you should pay something. Bids take time to calculate and generate. As everyone knows, in this economy especially - time IS money!
well adjuster came out this morning dont know much more than i did befor hand all he could tell me is that he would figure the estimate and send it in then they would send me a check and if the contractor that does the work goes over that amount they will have to send them an invoice to farmers to review to see if they will pay it (id bet they wouldnt) he also said he didnt know anything about depreciation and shouldnt affect me and the agent on my case must deal with auto policies not home
he wouldnt tell me how much the estimate was
well adjuster came out this morning dont know much more than i did befor hand all he could tell me is that he would figure the estimate and send it in then they would send me a check and if the contractor that does the work goes over that amount they will have to send them an invoice to farmers to review to see if they will pay it (id bet they wouldnt) he also said he didnt know anything about depreciation and shouldnt affect me and the agent on my case must deal with auto policies not home
he wouldnt tell me how much the estimate was
Definately, DEFINATELY find a differenct contractor. He needs to be working for you to YOUR specifications - not the insurance company's. With the next contractor, please be a bit more forceful. Tell him that you want a FIRM price for the repair, not an estimate, delivered to you, not the insurance company!
The most important thing...YOU WANT A FIRM REPAIR PRICE (EVEN IF ITS A "NOT TO EXCEED" PRICE). NOT NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING THAT SAYS "ESTIMATE"
Definately, DEFINATELY find a differenct contractor. He needs to be working for you to YOUR specifications - not the insurance company's. With the next contractor, please be a bit more forceful. Tell him that you want a FIRM price for the repair, not an estimate, delivered to you, not the insurance company!
The most important thing...YOU WANT A FIRM REPAIR PRICE (EVEN IF ITS A "NOT TO EXCEED" PRICE). NOT NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING THAT SAYS "ESTIMATE"
I believe this was the insurance company's adjuster, not the contractor that OP was planning to get an estimate from. When he gets the offer from the insurance company, he still needs his own estimate to see whether the insurance company is in the right ball park.
well adjuster came out this morning dont know much more than i did befor hand all he could tell me is that he would figure the estimate and send it in then they would send me a check and if the contractor that does the work goes over that amount they will have to send them an invoice to farmers to review to see if they will pay it (id bet they wouldnt) he also said he didnt know anything about depreciation and shouldnt affect me and the agent on my case must deal with auto policies not home
he wouldnt tell me how much the estimate was
That is because all he did was list the needed repairs. He will place that in into a computer programs that has current materials and labor cost in your area to come up with a complete breakdown . So he couldn't give you a cost. The computers are so accuarte its more likely more accuartae than a contractor can figure off hand.
this was the adjuster from the insurance co
and im still trying to get estimates
What I'm trying to make sure you understand is do not get ESTIMATES. Make sure to get cost quotations. Estimates can be argued by the insurance company as just that - an approximation of what it will cost to complete the repair. If you get a cost quotation (that is what will cost between $50.00 and $75.00 to get from a contractor) the insurance company has less room for negotiation. Make sure you get a cost quotation (either fixed or not to exceed) - not an estimate!
What I'm trying to make sure you understand is do not get ESTIMATES. Make sure to get cost quotations. Estimates can be argued by the insurance company as just that - an approximation of what it will cost to complete the repair. If you get a cost quotation (that is what will cost between $50.00 and $75.00 to get from a contractor) the insurance company has less room for negotiation. Make sure you get a cost quotation (either fixed or not to exceed) - not an estimate!
What I'm trying to make sure you understand is do not get ESTIMATES. Make sure to get cost quotations. Estimates can be argued by the insurance company as just that - an approximation of what it will cost to complete the repair. If you get a cost quotation (that is what will cost between $50.00 and $75.00 to get from a contractor) the insurance company has less room for negotiation. Make sure you get a cost quotation (either fixed or not to exceed) - not an estimate!
ok i didn't realize the difference thanks
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