Home Improvement Contractor Measurement Discrepancies Void Signed Price Agreements
A customer signed a binding proposal for kitchen countertops at a specific measurement and price, but the installing subcontractor returned a measurement 33 percent larger, inflating the cost by roughly $2,150. The gap between retailer-provided estimates and installer-verified measurements exposes customers to unexpected price increases after signing.
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