Key takeaways
- Get the same scope in writing from each company
- A much lower price often means lesser fixtures or fewer of them
- Ask about transformer size, connections and adjustment visits
- Take time to decide
Same scope, same words
Two proposals can differ by thousands because they cover different work. Ask each company to list the number and type of fixtures, the transformer size, the number of zones, the controls, the wire and the warranty terms on fixtures and installation.
If one proposal is much lower, look for what it leaves out or what fixtures it uses.
Questions worth asking
How will the fixtures be aimed and adjusted? Do you do a night demonstration? What brand and material are the fixtures? What size is the transformer and how much headroom does it have? How are connections made and sealed? Who will be on site?
A company that answers clearly and shows examples has usually thought the job through.
After the proposal
Look at the schedule, the payment plan and what the proposal says about changes. Ask about the first adjustment visit after installation and what service looks like later.
A visit, a written plan and honest answers are a good start. It is fine to take a day to decide.
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Quick answers
How many proposals should I get?
Two or three is usually enough to see the range. More than that tends to cause confusion rather than clarity.
Should I pay a large deposit up front?
Deposits are common but should be reasonable and spelled out in writing. Ask what the deposit covers and how the remaining payments work.
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