[stomachmonkey]

I don't go out of the way to hide them but I don't let anyone see them. I do worry that it might affect the quote.

Extending my patio this spring, need another 235 sq ft area done.

1st quote, $1,500. Guy is doing work at 2 houses across the street, another friends down the block and one around the corner. Does a ton of work in my community. Highly recommended.

2nd quote, $1,500. Two young guys, early 20's, very polite, doing well growing their business.

3rd quote, $1,500. Has done work for neighbors, also highly recommended but his English is terrible and communication is difficult.

Trevor, 2nd quote, explained that the minimum load on a truck is 300 sg ft then said, "We'll only do the 235 if you want but why don't we figure out how to do this so you use the whole 300, maybe a pad for a shed around the side of the house or extend by your outdoor kitchen, you are paying for it so might as well use it."

Quote 1 never mentioned it and in the last couple of weeks has had at least 3 separate loads delivered, no offer to co-ordinate the work so I'm not paying for more than I use.

Quote 3, when I heard the number I said "minimum load right?" he said yes. When I suggested we find the other 65 sq ft his english got worse.

Job is going to the honest young guys. I don't get the feeling that what's in my garage makes a difference to them.