Most heating contractors buy their materials from a plumbing and heating wholesaler right here in town. We all pay the same prices. Our wholesaler stocks material that falls into the good , better , and best categories. You ll recall we talked about this when we discussed your job. If one contractor s price is lower than another s, the difference is probably not coming from the cost of the material, unless, of course, the low bidder isn t dealing with a legitimate plumbing and heating wholesaler.
Some low bidders buy their material from a building improvement centre.
Building centres run sales on loss leaders every week. Low bidders see this as a way to shave a few bucks from the cost of the material. You could go to the building centre and get the same price on that loss leader if you wanted. We don t buy from a building centre. We support our local wholesaler because they re essential to our ability to give you great service.