On oct 15, jag electric performed the following services for me:
Install one (1) 3-bulb hanging light in my portico (purchased separately for $150.00). Approx 2 hrs.
Repair one (1) socket in high hat (approx 15 min)
Repair one (1) ballast in bathroom flourescent (approx 1/2 hr)
Before starting, I asked specifically for a quote. I was
told by "Tony" that it would have to be done on an hourly basis, two hours at 90.00 per hour.
After three (3) hours, the work was completed, and tony made out the billing.
The billing was for 697.00!! It included three hours
labor at 150.00 per hour (which is 60.00 more per hour than quoted), 96.00 in material, 56.00 in sales tax (0n a capital improvement!!??), and an "appearance" fee of 95.00, that Tony says they always charge.
When I complained, Tony said the boss, Fred, had told him to bill these amounts. Tony was very apologetic. I called "Fred", and he adamantly defended his prices, and demanded full payment. So I paid the bill. Tony was, once again, very apologetic. I can supply copies of the invoice, calculations, and a log of events, by approx. Time of day, by fax, if needed.
I also complained to REPUBLIC LIGHTING, 6233 JERICHO TPKE,
COMMACK, NY 11725 - TEL: 631-499-1854, for recommending this electrician, but they said that they take no responsibility for their recommendations!!
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