Can't seem to nail down the "estimate" thing... and people want instant quotes for renovation work and insist that you stick to the price, which is killing me,...or I overbid (or give them sticker shock on an estimate) and don't get the chance to lose money in the first place...(do I sound bitter?) it's been a rough month...

My question is...without spending hundreds for a book or thousands for a program, what tips do any of you have for estimating work?
Residential and Light Commercial are my main concerns, but any input is welcome.

Who was the idiot that started "free estimates" in the first place...?


-Virgil
Residential/Commercial Inspector
5 Star Inspections
Member IAEI