5 mistakes that cost your renovation company jobs
The five mistakes that lose a renovation company the most jobs are sending the quote late or unclear, not confirming visits, not putting changes to the job in writing, keeping instalment payments from memory and not asking for reviews at the end. A quick, clear quote with the staged payments in view wins jobs.
1. The quote late or unclear
The client compares. A quote that arrives in a week, or that can't be understood, loses to one that arrives in two days with every item explained.
2. Unconfirmed visits
Going to measure and finding nobody there is half a morning lost. A message the day before with the time saves the trip.
3. Changes to the job not written down
"While you're at it, change the shower tray too." If it isn't written down with its price, there's an argument at the end of the job.
4. Instalment payments from memory
A deposit at the start, a payment halfway and the rest at the end: if what's been collected and what's left isn't recorded, the last payment is delayed.
5. Not asking for reviews
In renovations people hire on trust. A happy client who leaves a review with photos is worth more than any ad.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit is asked for a renovation?
Usually a part is asked for when the quote is signed and the rest in stages of the job. What matters is putting it in writing in the accepted quote.
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Updated on 29/09/2026