experience with brand-name installers?

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You may contact me at wrobertdavis AT Yahoo.com if you want my feedback.

Bob Davis Houston, Texas

I was under the impression that all of Lowes installers were contractors. I know a plumber who has a separate crew and all they do is install dishwashers and hot water heaters for Lowes, Home depot and Sears.

I also know a flooring guy who contacts with Lowes to install wood floors. He uses them for fill in work.

You are correct that they don't mess with the sales but both of these guys are self employed contractors so taxes and billing are the same. Of course in this case the billing goes to the retailer at a price set by the retailer for standard installs.

Mike O.

And he does not have to chase around giving estimates, worrying about getting paid, dickering over a $500 job where the homeowner got a better price of $490, etc. Life simplified