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Originally Posted by Catwntrstn
I got a quote for a very small area in my front yard. Some items listed: removing pine straw - $250. Place matting down - $150. I just don’t get it, really? I can buy a roll of garden matting at Lowe’s for $12.99. I only need 3 tons of gravel. Is there a place where a resident can purchase a load of rocks? I’m not doing this for a showcase, I just want some very basic, minimal work done. Total quote $2550.
I’m new to TV, this seems outrageous to me. What am I missing?
Can I do some or all of this myself?
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What your missing the contractors have to pay compensation, Contractor liability, truck insurance, repair, office workers, laborers telephone service, accountants, rent, of course it's going to cost a lot that why contractors stay away from homeowner as much as they can. I can believe that you cannot understand why they charge what they need to make a decent profit to male a living.