They are like all other home improvement stores, they don't just "screw" the customer. The contractor also pays a high fee $ for a reference from these home improvement stores. Those fees paid are passed on to the customer increasing the cost to everyone making the home improvement profits on their products and on their referral system.
If you can't do the work or don't have the expertise then hire a local contractor.
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They are like all other home improvement stores, they don't just "screw" the customer. The contractor also pays a high fee $ for a reference from these home improvement stores. Those fees paid are passed on to the customer increasing the cost to everyone making the home improvement profits on their products and on their referral system.
If you can't do the work or don't have the expertise then hire a local contractor.