Tradesmen never get back to me

[Grace76]

Has anyone else experienced this it can't just be me. It's so difficult to find a tradesman to some decorating. I've had s different ones who have come for a quote but none of them got back to me. They don't even reply when you chase them. And a few others who said they will call me the following day about coming to do a quote and I haven't heard back from them. Is this normal?

[NotSuchASmugMarriedNow1]

They often don't want to take on small jobs in my experience. How much work did you want doing?

[Grace76]

I'm wanting a full makeover of my living room and stairs. From skirting boards to doors and handrails everything. That's not small.

[Bitchinkitchen]

@Grace76

I'm wanting a full makeover of my living room and stairs. From skirting boards to doors and handrails everything. That's not small.

If its just one room and a staircase, it is pretty small. I'd just keep chasing if i were you.

[Lunaballoon]

You’re not alone. It’s very frustrating but I guess the good ones can pick and choose.
I just wish they’d say they’re too busy/not interested right at the start.

[TiddleTaddleTat]

Yes it happens a lot where I am too. They either don't get back with a quote or they overprice it if they don't really want the job anyway. Ask around and be persistent and you should find someone in the end. It's frustrating thought

[Mosaic123]

That's quite a few different skills needed. . Try getting any electrical work done, then the wood part (carpenter), then the decorating. Might be easier?