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That's a very good point, one I'm going to think about.

Could be, it's also motivated by my laziness, not wanting to type up written quotes.

I nearly always give a price on the spot, assuming it's a simple job to work out. More likely to say yes when you're in front of them. Go back in the house, write out the spec and price in a triplicate book, rip out the quote, pass it to them, then shut up. Watch for the look between the husband...

That's about the bones of it. Work out how long it'll take, I work in blocks of a day, or rarely half a day, plus I have a stock of €100 jobs that I keep in the book for short days. Basic rate for a day plus bump it up for various factors i.e. Danger, clear up, hateful clients, got a lot of...