"Scott" wrote

One area that I whole-heartedly to agree with most taking part in this
thread, providing detailed drawings and plans IS providing a service that
should be compensated for. But just to receive a bid for the job, which
is what I understood the OP to be talking about, is larceny, burglary,
thievery or whatever else you'd like to call it.

Not to belabor the point, but even look at this subject title.
He said to measure the kitchen.

nancy