When You Shouldn't Hire Us (Honest Advice)
J-Rod and Sons Screen Rooms — family-owned screen room builders in Greater Jacksonville. Every job is run by the owner personally. No subcontractors, no franchise crews.
The short version
[Two or three sentences listing the specific scenarios when customers should NOT hire you. Example: "Do not hire a [trade] if [specific condition A], [specific condition B], or [specific condition C]. [Your service] will not fix those problems — it will mask them and cost you more later."]
[Opening — explain that you turn down jobs, not because you can't do them, but because the project is not actually a [your service] problem. Keep it short — 2 sentences max before the first section.]
[Scenario 1 — the most common wrong-fit situation for your trade]
[Describe the scenario clearly. What does the customer see? What are the signs? Why does [your service] not fix it?]
[What should the customer do instead? Be specific — refer them to the right type of contractor or next step. You lose this job but gain trust.]
[Scenario 2 — another common wrong-fit situation]
[Same structure: describe, explain why your service won't help, give the right next step.]
[Add a second paragraph if the scenario has nuance. When is it borderline? How do you make that call on-site?]
[Scenario 3 — third wrong-fit situation]
[Same structure. If you have a fourth scenario, add an h2/p block here.]
When hiring a [your trade] is exactly the right call
[Flip it — what does the right project look like? Be specific about the conditions that make your service genuinely worth the investment.]
[End with an invitation — if they're not sure which category their project falls into, call you. You will give them a straight answer.]
FAQ
[Common question related to scenario 1]
[Direct answer.]
[Common question related to scenario 2]
[Direct answer.]
How do I know if my project is the right fit before calling?
[Tell them what to look for. If possible, give them 2-3 things they can check themselves before calling — it saves both sides time and signals you respect their time.]
Do you charge for estimates?
[However you handle estimates. Be direct.]
[Your Business Name] — [honest value prop. Example: "If the job is not right for us, we will tell you on the call. No hard sell, no pressure to book."]
Walk the job with the owner.
Tell us what you're thinking. We'll come look, point out what we'd do differently, and only quote what we're confident we can deliver.