You block out time, gas up your truck, and show up to the house…
But the homeowner ghosts you.
Or worse, they’re there—but just “shopping around” with no real intent to buy.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
No-show appointments and time-wasters cost contractors thousands in:
But good news: Contractors are fixing this—and you can too.
Why Homeowners No-Show or Waste Your Time
Most homeowners don’t mean to waste your time. But without a system, they:
The Contractor's Fix: Pre-Qualify and Pre-Frame
Contractors who are eliminating no-shows and tire-kickers use these smart steps:
1. Pre-Appointment Confirmation Process
Send a simple pre-visit message that includes:
This one step alone cuts no-shows by up to 80%.
2. Send a Trust-Building Intro Kit
Before you knock on the door, they’ve already:
This turns “strangers” into warm leads before you even shake hands.
3. Ask One Powerful Question First
“What’s the biggest reason you're thinking of moving forward with this project now?”
This filters out tire-kickers and gets straight to real intent.
Real Contractors Are Doing This Right Now
At By Contractors For Contractors, we saw that appointment problems weren’t solved by more leads—but better systems.
So we built:
Now contractors using it are saying:
“We’re doing fewer estimates—but closing more jobs. No more wasted time.”
Bonus: Know What Your Time Is Worth?
Try this quick calculator to find out:
“How Much Is Being Late Costing Me?” Calculator
You’ll see how much money you're really losing by showing up to bad leads.
