[observer53]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

And if one of them falls off a ladder, the homeowner is on the hook for the expenses. And don't think for a moment that the guys in front of Home Depot don't know that. Does the homeowner carry workman's comp insurance? A personal liability policy? No? Then that can get expensive in a big hurry.

Is an accident likely to happen? No. That's why they're called accidents. Is saving a couple thousand dollars worth the risk? That's in the eyes of the risk taker. For me, the answer is no.

Best advice that could possibly be given here. I can tell you this is not an uncommon occurrence. You do NOT want to be dragged into this situation. Pay a licensed contractor, but pay a fair price.

[tbill618]

Too late, sometimes I think my mother takes a special delight in overpaying for services.

True story. She was trying to buy a car about 20 years ago after my father passed away. She was wondering if she was getting ripped off so she asked me to go into the same dealership and ask for the same car. I did and got a price about $500 lower. Then we went in together and the f****** salesman lied through his teeth about it really not being the same car and blah, blah, blah. I knew he was lying and told her so went he walked out for a minute but she chose to believe him. Anyway, she paid the higher price and then he talked her into paying another $400 for a security system. I nearly walked home I was so mad.

[GunnyUSMC]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

And if one of them falls off a ladder, the homeowner is on the hook for the expenses. And don't think for a moment that the guys in front of Home Depot don't know that. Does the homeowner carry workman's comp insurance? A personal liability policy? No? Then that can get expensive in a big hurry.

Is an accident likely to happen? No. That's why they're called accidents. Is saving a couple thousand dollars worth the risk? That's in the eyes of the risk taker. For me, the answer is no.

Is Scoop the one who quoted $5.5k for this job?