Sounds like fishing for price information...
Free-riding again...
With a handiman in the loop there was no prospect that you'd get such a basic job -- especially when the addition will occur without a permit.
In my jurisdiction, now that times are slow, the AHJ LOVES to cite un-permitted construction. Typically the handiman is an unlicensed GC.
Game logic may dictate that it's better to have this critter spanked -- and sidelined -- versus staying quiet.
The customer-prospect has zero value: you'll never see a dime out of him.
The construction trade is too crowded right now.
Do you want to survive or be part of the food chain?
