06/05/2026
I’ve never been the lowest bidder anywhere I’ve shown up… and that’s intentional. Because I’ve seen firsthand what “cheap” ends up costing.
In this industry, “cheap” usually comes in three forms:
1) The Risk Takers
They price low and cross their fingers. No allowance for surprises, no backup plan. One small issue, and everything starts falling apart.
2) The Illusionists 😄😄
They trim the quote by quietly leaving things out. Proper testing? Not mentioned. Material quality? Brushed aside with “we’ll finalize later.”
3) The Vanishers
What they deliver doesn’t match what was agreed. And when defects start showing, they’re suddenly unavailable.
So when a quote is way below the rest, it often means:
Something important has been sacrificed behind the scenes
Additional costs will start appearing as the job progresses
Or the person handling it lacks experience and you’ll bear the consequences
In construction, the figure you see upfront is just the entry point.
What really matters is the value you end up with.
