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Rental Business: Insurance Claim – How do I let a contractor know politely I’m not going to hire him?
Question : Rental Business: Insurance Claim – How do I let a contractor know politely I’m not going to hire him?
Hi,
I am a landlord and have a rental business. Following a wind damage a contractor I called came and did some urgent work like cover roof temporarily etc. The insurance will pay him for that. However, there is more work to do and he provided a quote to do that too. I decided not to hire him because I learned the insurance is willing to pay me around $ 10,000 so I fix it myself or hire whoever I want to do it properly even if for less.
The contractor was nice to me and did come to the property a few times. How do I tell him my decision professionally without pissing him off?
I want at least to sound fair. I know I do not owe him anything but still I guess I did give him the impression he will do the other job as well. THANKS.
Thank you Everyone for the Great feedback and ideas! Regards, Neil
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Best answer:
Answer by tonalc2
“Thank you for your past work. I have decided to accept another bid for this job. Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future.”
While he may be disappointed he didn’t get the bid, that’s part of the nature of his job.
If he is a REAL business man, “emotion” doesn’t play into it. Especially if he is self-employed, knows exactly what BUSINESS DECISIONS are made on… MONEY.
If there was an issue with his prices being too high, give him the opportunity to re-bid. TELL HIM what you’re willing to pay and simply leave it at that. If he takes it at the lower cost, hire him. Otherwise, tell him he was too expensive.
BUT REMEMBER….. in most states, the work needs to be done “TO CODE” and in other states, MUST be done by a LICENSED contractor and/or require work permits to be filed…. which you may or may not be able to do yourself (or know how).