"Inspectors here are not allowed to get involved with pricing. (for good reason)"
I am not worried about an inspector, getting involved, they may be able to help, when some elderly person, is in fact being gouged, it may be their only protection.
Not all elderly need help, but some do, what i try to do, is ask if they have someone in their family, that can review the work, before they sign, and work starts, i just find it, a good way of avoiding problems.