Part 9/13:

Dinah’s testing with sample quotations reveals how a lack of clarity can allow contractors to inflate prices, swap inferior materials, or bill for work not performed. For example, she demonstrates how paint cans can be swapped with cheaper alternatives, and hardware can be substituted with inferior versions—often unnoticed by homeowners during installation.

The Hidden Costs of Unreliable Contractors

Many homeowners fall prey to unscrupulous practices, such as:

• Material Swaps: Replacing higher-grade items with cheaper, similar-looking alternatives to increase profits.

• Inflated Pricing: Non-transparent quotations can hide unnecessary markups.