Why Contractors Waste Time on Bad Estimates Every day, contractors spend valuable time driving to estimates that were never a good fit in the first place. A homeowner may describe a repair issue over the phone or through text messages, but without actually seeing the problem, service providers are often forced to guess. A “small leak” could turn into major water damage. A “quick repair” could require specialized tools, extra labor, or a completely different type of contractor. This lack of cl...