I wonder if that's the reason my HVAC guy tried to charge me $700 for running a thermostat cable less than 8 feet (that I later did myself in less than 30 minutes).
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The other issue was in most jurisdictions homeowners get exceptions on licensure requirements for small jobs done in their own home, a pro has to cover this cost. Also I’m guessing you didn’t need to pull a permit for the low voltage line, very possible one was not required but not necessarily.
In my state, a plumbing license from the state costs $139 and lasts three years. That's not exactly onerous.
> Also I’m guessing you didn’t need to pull a permit for the low voltage line, very possible one was not required but not necessarily.
I'm yet to meet a contractor who doesn't pass permitting costs on to the customer.