Take the money! What kinda doofus are you, turning down money for that kind of work!! :shock: :-D
Not for the bees, but for the delicate demolition work that takes time and a lot of energy. You can't just bash in there, you need to go carefully and slow so they can fix it too. If it bothers you, then use the money to buy more frames for your next cutout.
I don't do cutouts just for bees anymore. Once was enough, gotta see the money for that kind of time and labor.
I do commend you for the charitable attitude, though.... :)
Rick