Sorry about the rant, but here goes:
I've asked 4 companies to price 2 new windows and a new door for me. 2 of them gave me ball-park prices, but the other 2 havent bothered getting back to me with a price. I phoned one of their reps again today, and he told me "oh, sorry I am very busy - I have a lot of stuff on my desk, I'll call you back in an hour" - but he didnt. The other company hasnt even bothered to call me back at all.
Then I phoned a plumber to do a few small jobs. He told me that he was flat-out and to call him back in 2 weeks!
Did someone mention that there was a recession and that tradesmen have no work to do?
I've asked 4 companies to price 2 new windows and a new door for me. 2 of them gave me ball-park prices, but the other 2 havent bothered getting back to me with a price. I phoned one of their reps again today, and he told me "oh, sorry I am very busy - I have a lot of stuff on my desk, I'll call you back in an hour" - but he didnt. The other company hasnt even bothered to call me back at all.
Then I phoned a plumber to do a few small jobs. He told me that he was flat-out and to call him back in 2 weeks!
Did someone mention that there was a recession and that tradesmen have no work to do?