Meeting with Loyd Jones

On Friday, 5/20/11 I went to Lowe's and Menards, and was shocked and outraged about how expensive the labor installation was going to be. Lowe's was asking almost four times the cost of the unit (pedestal sink) to have it put in. Also, they were hinting at all kinds of additional charges that might apply. Such as, a 'paint check' if the house was built before 1979. After this time, all houses were not to be painted with lead based paint. And, this would require an addition $68.00. Also, something about a 'sink valve', if this was too old, this would have to be replaced, and there are two valves, at $65.00 each. On the bike ride home, I decided to go with one of Joe's recommendations. Jones was the most expensive, but he was the best workman. And, it would seem that it would be impossible for him to be more expensive than 'the big box stores' guys.

I called him late Friday afternoon, and he is to come over at 1pm on Monday afternoon, 5/23.