Reply To: Fees and Consultations charge

Hi, I charge a consultation/measure fee of $250-$350. If it’s a retail client, it’s a 90 minute consultation but if it is a designer it’s a measure fee. Multiple consultations/measures = multiple fees. The minimum is $250, if the scope is a few rooms or more then it’s $350. They pay this fee up front to hold to hold a time slot in my calander. The fee includes one estimate. Once the estimate is completed, I don’t do anymore work until a non-refundable deposit is collected. If they walk away, then I get paid if not then the deposit goes toward the purchase. Once the scope and estimate are finalized and we are ready to move to order entry they electronically sign the estimate (and my agreement) prior to me ordering anything. Wondering if anyone else has a similar process? My only issue with this process is managing estimate changes/revisions. I think I need a fee for multiple estimates or revisions??? Thoughts?? – Jess