A tradesmen wasn't required for the job per say. But if you want a tradesmen to do the job. You pay tradesmen rates.
In my line of work we have a set rate. If you call and ask for our services. You pay the rate. Weather it's a simple job requiring only one basic tool, or a complex job requiring many very expensive tools.
You have the choice to do it yourself. Or hirer someone cheaper if it's a simple task. That doesn't make the professional wrong, for charging professional rates.
A professional has training that needs to be paid for. Expertise that is worth the extra expense. And typically a pile of expensive tools.
I think you went the right direction. But isn't fair to ask a specialized professional to work for handyman rates based on the simplicity of the job.
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