All Forum Posts by: Luddy Blake

From the view of the contractor.  I walked a property with a potential client who flat out said he would pull out of the deal if construction costs were to high. That was the second and last free estimate I gave him. Estimates take time and effort. If time is money, why isn't the contractor's time seen as valuable? 

As far a licenses the DBPR has an online portal to check. If they advertise as licensed they are required to provide the license number. Like mine CRC1333860.

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SI

As I licensed builder  and roofer in Florida, I completely agree. A quality estimate takes time to prepare. I charge for my estimate and credit the cost back to the client if they choose me.