Ha! So I wanted to get a 2nd quote on re-insulating the corner of my attic where it fell down

but had contract in hand for review from the 1st people I called with the well-known name in the yellow pages. After procrastinating for a week, I finally opened and actually read the quote. Assholes -- verbally during energy audit they quoted ~$2K total after either $500 or $1000 rebate, depending on whether I do attic alone or also do basement work, from nonprofit energy org.

The written quote was $3K for the attic alone, which will only qualify for $500 rebate. Hah! I didn't like E, who I spoke with on the phone because she was too pushy, and B. the auditor was charming but very, very salesy.

So I wrote back and informed E. that I've had a chance to review the quote and noted the massive discrepancy between the verbal and written quotes.

Now I can contact the guy that doesn't advertise, but is known word-of-mouth only, who builds entire houses himself. I just learned about him from a co-worker who just had her kitchen remodeled and was thrilled with the result and the price.