As I am writing this column, I’m also in the middle of collecting quotes for a roof replacement project on my house from several contractors. It’s a frustrating process.
First, I call a contractor and wait for them to return my call — which in some cases was almost a week later. Then they stop out, take measurements, tell me what they think and leave, promising to send over the quote quickly.
One quote came back that same day. A second one arrived two weeks later. The third quote, I’m going on two weeks waiting for it now.
It’s frustrating because I want
