[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I have used Mr. Sparky a couple of times and found them friendly and reliable, but as a previous poster stated, when they're finished comes on a heavy sales pitch to replace your surge protector or replace all your gfci outlets claiming eventually they will fail. Just ignore it, tip the guy and you'll be fine.

Tip an electrician? Now that’s funny!

[Babubhat]

Many better choices available in TV

[Babubhat]

Originally Posted by Haggar

Don't knock franchises for skilled personnel. I am a CPA who went into private practice joining an existing accounting franchise - Comprehensive Business Services - in 1991. They provided software for my type of business - serving small businesses, sales training, marketing, annual and semi-annual conferences to update skills and tax knowledge. and a network of 500 other offices to ask and learn from.

Franchises have a much better chance of surviving five years than a non franchised business. Like any other business - which is owned individually - there are good and reputable owners and not so good. If it's a good franchisor they will ensure that their individual franchisees are maintaining a high ethical standard.

Not on point. Too many variables by location to make blanket judgment. Unnecessary risk with so many excellent companies here. No need to make this complicated

[Battlebasset]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Saw the title and thought the thread was about that chair kept at the Florida State Prison.

Come to think of it, that's "OLD Sparky".

Ha! You beat me to it!

[shov100]

We had the same pitch telling us that our house needed a surge protector. Didn't even look at the issue we called them out for. Couldn't get them out the door quick enough.

[manaboutown]

Old Sparky - Wikipedia

[tonyt57]

Neighbor had minor electrical problem, they called these clowns and got taken for $9000. That’s 3 zeros

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by sparky4840

Has anyone had Mr. Sparky come to your home to provide an estimate for electrical work you want done and then give you a line about additional work that needs to be done to keep your home safe?

so many will bite and take the upgrades in all walks of life from a repair company to the dental office and beyond.. know what you want and just say no to extra.. remember they are running a business .. need all the upgrades they can get a customer to say yes too..

[Jdburns11]

Originally Posted by sparky4840

Has anyone had Mr. Sparky come to your home to provide an estimate for electrical work you want done and then give you a line about additional work that needs to be done to keep your home safe?

For what it’s worth - As a new homeowner, was recommended and used Lenhart for two projects and one repair; highly recommend!

Respectfully, DB

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by sparky4840

Has anyone had Mr. Sparky come to your home to provide an estimate for electrical work you want done and then give you a line about additional work that needs to be done to keep your home safe?

I have no experience with Mr. Sparky. Additional work? Is it a scam or do you need additional work? Imagine a post, I hired Mr. Sparky to do??????? The guy was here but didn't tell me about?????? and my home burned down, my guest was injured etc.

You see a doctor for say a splinter. They might well say are you aware of your high blood pressure or whatever.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Jdburns11

For what it’s worth - As a new homeowner, was recommended and used Lenhart for two projects and one repair; highly recommend!

Respectfully, DB

There is no shortage of crooks. I've called the Villages Office and asked who they recommend.
We've not needed much repair. The companies they suggested were honest and we were happy. Cheap? No matter what the business is too cheap and you can bet it is an attempt to cut corners and or upsell.