Yes, renovation quotes are free. However, some interior firms may request you to make a refundable deposit first.
Why? A proper itemised quotation takes a few hours to prepare.
You: If they’re supposed to be free, why are there so many reno sites advertising “free quotes”?!
^This is a clickbait tactic used by reno sites to get your contact information.
Your information will then be sent to multiple interior firms who will contact you.
This is not ideal as these renovators are not filtered based on your requirements leading you to waste more time.
The so called ‘free quote’ if given, are also an unhelpful ballpark figure (usually very low to coax you into meeting them).
An accurate quotation takes time and precision to prepare. Curious? Read more here
Instead of getting free quotes you should…
Meet with Renovators who can work within your budget
Some Renovators have minimum budget requirements while others prefer to work with a smaller budget.
This is usually not stated upfront as Renovators may not want to lose the opportunity to meet you.
You might also end up getting ghosted after the meeting.
At HomeMatch, we help homeowners meet Renovators who meet their Budget and other Specific Needs 👇