diff --git a/script/quick-start b/script/quick-start
index a9d994d..02a6d3c 100755
--- a/script/quick-start
+++ b/script/quick-start
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ fi
 
 # Ensure database is running
 sudo service postgresql start
+while ! sudo -u postgres psql < /dev/null >/dev/null 2>&1; do
+  sleep 5s
+done
 
 if test -e config/database.yml && test "$force_install" = 'false'; then
   say 'Not updating existent database.yml.'
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