the 2k are the general contractor's surcharge, the general contractor simply pockets it.
I wouldn’t be so schizophrenic about it. With him, it’s just that he suggests the first one he comes across or someone he has worked with for a long time. The client can also choose someone else, that all works without any problems. I just compared too late.
With us 5300 gross, including heat load calculation and 25 thermal bridge verifications, excluding Blower Door execution. That was the cheaper offer, the competition flagged over 6k.