AllQuotes -How it works?
If you need a service or a job done then you can use AllQuotes to get the best possible price for the best value. Once you send off your request, multiple vendors will respond with their quote. For more information on how AllQuotes works visit our HOW IT WORKS section.
Have an Action Plan
Before you submit your request it’s best to have a plan in place and know exactly what you want to get done. This means you should do your research and be prepared. If you need your home painted it’s best to know the dimensions of your home – including any trouble spots. When you tell the vendor, it ensures clear communicate for the best possible job in the least amount of time. Remember the more information you can give them, the better the estimate will be and the less surprises for you.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR….
Don’t Just Go for the First Business
With AllQuotes you don’t need to go with the first business that responds to your quote. Make sure you take the time to go through each quote and flag any concerns you might have. With the AllQuotes chat feature you can easily communicate with the vendors and ask follow up questions. We suggest you also don’t go for the cheapest. In fact, we recommend going with a business that gives you a fair quote that is somewhere down in the middle of the road.
Badges
Look for an AllQuotes verified badge. If a business has a Gold Badge then it ensures they are in good standing and we have certified them. A badge means you can trust the business to act fairly and to follow through on their commitments. With AllQuotes badges, it’s the easiest and simplest way to find a vendor. If a vendor has a Gold badge you likely don’t need to do spend too much time on due diligence, simplifying the legwork.
Reviews
AllQuotes provides each business with Google Ratings and AllQuotes Rating right on our site. These ratings are a good indication of how the business will perform if you hire them. At AllQuotes, we recommend you don’t hire a company with a rating that is lower than 3.5. Go through at least 5 or 6 reviews (but preferably more) and see what people are saying about the company. Pick up on any common threads because they will likely come up again.
Interview the Vendor
If possible interview a shortlist of vendors either by a phone call or in person. This will give you a good idea of what to expect if you do end up hiring them. Prepare about half a dozen questions before you speak with them. Don’t worry about asking tough questions like refund policy or the deposit required. Vendors deal with these questions on a daily basis and it’s a red flag if they shy away.
Request A Detailed Contract
Before you sign with the vendor ask for a detailed contract which will give you specific deliverables which you can gage how well a project is going. If you hire a painter ask for a breakdown of cost and approximation of how long it will take. The more clearly laid out a contract is the less surprises there will be at the end.
Ask For References
Depending on how big the job is, you might also want to ask for references. If you’re getting a large paint job done worth several thousands of dollars you want to ensure the vendor is able to complete the job.
When you speak with the vendor ask for references to talk to before going ahead with the contract. Talk to at least two or three referrals and ask them what they liked and didn’t like about the vendor’s service.