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Leonard "Chuck" Thompson
Chief Editor, TheFatBook.com · Residential Construction Contractor
LC Thompson Construction Co., Owner (retired)High-End Residential & Commercial BuilderJefferson City, MO
Home improvement pricing methodology review, cost range calculations, lowest-price analysis, regional cost adjustment, contractor markup analysis, and material cost benchmarks. Reviewed from the perspective of a retired high-end residential and commercial builder.
Published Articles (28)
Water Pipe Replacement Cost in 2026: The Pipe is the Cheap Part
Jun 15, 2026 · water pipe replacement cost
Ductwork Installation Cost in 2026: The Work is in the Walls
Jun 15, 2026 · ductwork installation cost
Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost in 2026: Per-Box Math
· kitchen cabinet installation cost 2026
Walk-In Shower Cost in 2026: Tile, Glass, and Scope
May 23, 2026 · walk in shower
Bathroom Vanity Installation Cost in 2026: You Are Buying the Vanity, Not the Install
Jun 18, 2026 · bathroom vanity installation cost
Bathtub Replacement Cost in 2026: Swap It or Tear It Out
Jun 15, 2026 · bathtub replacement cost
Kitchen Sink Installation Cost in 2026: The Sink Is Half the Bill, the Mount Is the Labor
Jun 18, 2026 · kitchen sink installation cost
AC Replacement Cost in 2026: The Swap, the Switch, and Which One Breaks Down
Jun 12, 2026 · ac replacement cost
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Cost in 2026: The Unit is the Bill
Jun 15, 2026 · mini split heat pump cost
Interior Painting Cost in 2026: Labor, Paint, and Prep
Jun 1, 2026 · interior painting cost
Kitchen Faucet Installation Cost in 2026: A Two-Hour Swap Where the Faucet Sets the Price
Jun 18, 2026 · kitchen faucet installation cost
How to Fix a Running Toilet: Flapper, Valve, Float
· how to fix a running toilet
Toilet Installation Cost in 2026: The Toilet Is the Cheap Part
Jun 10, 2026 · toilet installation cost
Granite Countertop Cost in 2026: The Slab is the Bill, Not the Labor
· granite countertop cost
Furnace Installation Cost in 2026: The Number on the Bid Isn't the One That Matters
Jun 8, 2026 · furnace installation cost
Tankless Water Heater Cost in 2026: Unit Swap vs Gas Conversion
Jun 15, 2026 · tankless water heater cost
Dishwasher Installation Cost in 2026: The Machine You Buy Is the Bill, the Hookup Is the Labor
Jun 18, 2026 · dishwasher installation cost
Deck Staining Cost in 2026: The Stain Does the Work
Jun 11, 2026 · deck staining cost
Concrete Patio Cost in 2026: You Are Buying the Mix, Not the Slab
Jun 5, 2026 · concrete patio cost
Whole House Painting Cost in 2026: What Sets the Price
Jun 11, 2026 · whole house painting cost
Affiliation
LC Thompson Construction Co.