At least the scrap value helps to offset the loss, if any in the event that nobody ends up paying the bill. It's also the responsible thing to do, not to mention the inspectors.

Of course, on larger jobs, I would assume it's understood that the tearout is included in the price.

It's kind of a shame though. We have ripped out perfectly good CAT5 networks for no reason. Not that we complain, since we get paid to do it and replace it, but what a waste..........

Ed Vaughn, MBSWWYPBX