How fast should I send quotes?

Same day, ideally within 2-4 hours.

What if I need time to calculate?

Send a preliminary range immediately, exact numbers later.

You gave a competitive price. They went with someone $200 more expensive.

What happened? That contractor sent the quote 3 hours earlier.

Day 1: Contractor A responds same day. B promises "tomorrow." C, D, E haven't responded.

Day 2: Customer reviews A's quote. A follows up. Customer books A.

Day 3: B, C, D finally send quotes. "Oh, we already went with someone."

First in, first considered — First quote becomes the baseline

Speed signals professionalism — Fast response = organized, reliable

Urgency fades — 24 hours later, energy drops

Decisions are exhausting — First reasonable option often wins

Ideal: Within 2-4 hours
Acceptable: Within 24 hours
Losing: 2-3 days

Text the basics immediately. Formal quote can follow.

Be first.