[Hugh R]

From Evans, MarvHe said when things are good contractors bid high. What an idiot!

Absolutely true! The contractor doesn't care about the market, a few local boys who depend on repeat business might, but if they're smart they'll do your job on an as they can get to it basis, which might save you money, but will certainly take longer. I have a really good contractor who I've used around here three times in 20 years, he's alway very honest, and says if he's too busy that it isn't a good time. I've told him, if I wait three/four months, can he help me out, and that has worked out well for both of us.