Learning from my big quote error on a roofing project
Last year, I quoted a roofing job way too low because I rushed the math. I missed some material costs and labor hours, so when we started, I realized we were in the red. It put a lot of stress on my small crew and my wallet. I felt really stupid and worried we might not finish. But I sat down and redid the numbers, then discussed it with the client honestly about the mistake. They agreed to a fair adjustment, and we completed the job well. Now, I have a second person check every quote before it goes out. It’s a small win, but it saved me from bigger headaches later. In my experience, taking time to review your work can prevent costly errors.