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Bid low and win big? My $0 labor quote landed a $4k bathroom job
Everyone in this group says never work for free, but I tried the opposite last month in Dayton. I gave a homeowner a line item with $0 for labor on just the demo phase, betting I'd make it back on materials and the finish work. They picked me over three higher bids and I cleared $4,200 total after expenses. Anyone else ever front-load a loss to win the contract and come out ahead?
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karenb971mo ago
That old trick can work, but my experience says it only pays off if you're certain the client will actually spring for the extras. I did something similar on a small remodel once and it worked out, but you're walking a fine line between smart bidding and digging your own hole.
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