How to do estimates

Starting to get estimates for the painting that we need done. Got the roof done last year and now it is time for the next project. Amazing how much work needs to be done. You never get away from it. I know people who live in condos and it does not get better there.
A university student is doing the first estimate for the company that he has a franchise with. Too bad he can't get some coaching. He is doing the estimate and it is taking a long time which is why I have time to work on the computer. Do not want to go too far away while he is working. He has been here for over an hour. Wow, too long, he must not have too many estimates to do. He has not learned, get the information, go home and do the estimate. With modern technology you can e-mail the quote. No reason to sit in some one's house and do it. He is also doing each little item. It is interesting but I know that the others will eye ball the job and give me a quote. No problem for them, they have been doing this for years and they will not take up so much of my personal time.
Things that people will learn. He has paid to be part of a company. I think that as a franchisee he is giving money to others who will do well. They will get students to pay them for the franchise. Sad to see this happen.
Will let you know how the quotes go. Found a window that needs replacing while getting the estimate. Another job to be done. This window is on the neighbour's side so I rarely look at it. Oh well, another job. The work is starting.