Response from Draper Fencing Company LLC
I've reached out to the potential customer via phone and Angie's List messaging more than once to set up an estimate and explain our processes. I agree that the communication was poor; I have not received a phone call back from the customer and there was a delay in my response via Angie's List messaging. The Angie's List messaging system typically sends me email notification for each reply by each customer. There has been several occasions in which I was completely unaware that someone had messaged me. I have worked with Angie's List to resolve this issue. It has gotten much better but apparently it still happens. I am sorry for the potential customer's frustration but, cannot agree that we were unresponsive or unprofessional. Transparency is extremely important to me and Draper Fencing. Therefore, I write this so that anyone reading can gain insight into our process. We do not give "firm" times for estimates. We schedule in two-windows and call prior to coming. I have never had complaints about this and believe it is an extremely reasonable system. Please see the conversation with the potential customer listed below: Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for reaching out. Using our online estimating tool, it appears your fence line is approximately 327'. An approximate range for a 6' vinyl privacy with demo will be around $11,500 plus gates which are $400 each. We also have cedar options if you're interested. The ballpark range for a 6' cedar privacy will be around $8,990 plus gates which are $150 each. Would you like to proceed with an in-person quote? Thank you, Ryan 5:24 PM Monday, Apr 1, 2019 Hello Ryan, yes I would like to get an in person quote. I'll be available 4/3-4/5 this week Please let me know when you would be available. Thanks [Member Name Removed] 8:20 AM Hi [Member Name Removed], I schedule estimates in two-hour windows. My next available time slot will be on Monday, April 15th. Will that day work? Thank you, Ryan 3:00 PM Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019 Ryan, as of right now I'm available the afternoon of the 15th. Please let me know a good time. Thanks 8:19 AM Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019 Hello Ryan, please let me know what time you will be here on 4/15. Thanks [Member Name Removed] 12:52 PM Hi [Member Name Removed], I'm sorry for the delay. I can see that you replied to my message on the 2nd. I didn't receive it until now. Hopefully you meet between noon and 2 pm on Wednesday the 17th. That will be my earliest time. I'm sorry for the confusion. Thank you, Ryan 3:10 PM