"CJG" wrote in message
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In message , Clive D. W. Feather
writes
Result: 2.5 hours work for 4.5 hours effort and probably a full day's
pay at night rate

So that would be a "Yes. They are ripped off by their contractors"

No, that'd be "The contractor put a bid in for the work, along with others.
Usually, the cheapest bid wins".