Time, Material, and Experience
- bellawelding
- Oct 4, 2020
- 1 min read
We run into many jobs that just aren't for us. Not because they are difficult, because they just don't make monetary sense for our customers.
Time and material is only part of the equation. Quoting a job includes consultation from a point of view where we put ourselves in your shoes. We have the capability and we want to make sure you are informed before any agreement is reached.
Without getting into too many details, here is a case in point. We reviewed a repair job a few weeks ago that required a lot of reverse engineering time. The customer had assumed the time involved in repairing the original equipment would be low. Yes, we would have loved to perform the work but it didn't make sense for this project to cost the customer three times the price of the OEM replacement.

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It might help to create a clear guideline for which projects are a good fit for your services—this way, when using a landscaping curb machine, you can focus on jobs that are both profitable and valuable for your customers.
I really respect this approach—quoting based on time, material, and genuine consultation shows professionalism. It’s the same mindset I’d use when looking at a Lil Bubba for sale: not just the price, but the long-term value and how it fits the project’s real needs.
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It’s refreshing to see a service provider who understands that not every job is worth tackling—like a roof replacement companies that recommends a full overhaul only when it truly makes financial sense for the homeowner. Honesty pays off in the long run!
Such a thoughtful post! The balance between time, material, and experience is crucial in any construction project, especially when working with specialized equipment like the curb concrete machine. It’s amazing how these factors influence the quality and efficiency of the final result. Really looking forward to more insights on optimizing these elements!