actual material costs to trade contractors
I have a repair cost forecasting question:
Is it possible for me (not a contractor) to have access to contractor prices for things like furnace, or electrical supplies? I recently worked with a trade contractor to replace a furnace, and realized that they have access to prices and information that I didn't know existed.
Long story short, I got a furnace for about 1/3 the cost that I had expected. I'd like to see if there are any other cost gaps in my maintenance plan. This would make my efforts to force appreciation more accurate (at a minimum) if not more efficient.
My focus right now are things furnaces and biolers, water heaters, electrical boxes and wire/conduit.
Thoughts?