What's clear about did he get an estimate, and did he compare it with others?

I am the OP and I am a she. My husband does not go on Talk of The Villages. I didn't get an estimate from Pike's since I already had work done by them previously and knew their electricians were knowledgeable. Specifically, a screen room where the contractor I hired sub-contracted the electrical work to Pike's. I am not going to slam an electrician that knew how to execute the work required and possibly jeopardize his employment. Not only did I start a thread on Talk of The Villages but, I also initiated a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I think I'll get better results going that route than speaking to a Pike's representative. Like they say "don't mess with a woman".

BBB is a total waste of time, they R private franchises no power at all,

U need judge Judy, really not happy small claims is the way to go.

LOL, this thread is comical. The only justice I want is in the future Pike's Electric does not rip off another unsuspecting customer.

Ripped off???
No estimate.
Pike was a sub contractor.
Management of Pikes not contacted, yet slammed on TOTV.
BBB first question will be was the issue discussed with Pike's owner.
Judge Judy would throw this out in a hearbeat......................

Bogie Shooter shame on you!! I guess you never hired a contractor before. The same way The Villages subcontracts the work out to the various trades when a homeowner hires a contractor where various trades are necessary they also subcontract to the trades that are necessary. And no I didn't contact Pike's. Why would I? To fight with them, never! And why the allegiance with Pike's? Is Bogie Shooter actually Mr. Pike in disguise. LOL......

(1)I have
(2) Maybe for them to correct your problem
(3) Why do you think it would be a fight
(4) I don't like to see a local business slammed in a public forum without the chance to defend themselves. Had you contacted them and was told to "go to H%$#" then I could understand the direction you have taken
I say shame on you!!

Jeesus Bogie!!! Any time someone comments on a bad experience with anything its "What did the manager say!" " What did the manager say!! " We all know thats coming as soon as someone posts a bad experience. Really.........no disrespect to you Bogie but some people maybe aren't like you, they may not be comfortable with this. And before you say " how would the manager know if you don't tell him or her" I say they SHOULD!
They read the blogs and if they don't they really don't care. Maybe you can be the go to contact for us all and when we have a problem we contact you and you " talk to the manager" for us. I have to say you sound more than willing...........just a thought ;)

Actually, I agree with Bogie's modus operandi. This is standard operating procedure, not something he came up with on his own and keeps pushing.

Before you slam someone's business publicly, I think you have an obligation to try to work things out with that establishment. Especially since you were satisfied with the work done. If they won't work with you or the work was poor, then you've got a public gripe.

It's not a one-way street.

The bottom line is the OP did not get an estimate first, did not get comparison estimates, and will not speak with the manager. She has no idea if adding travel time is standard in the electrical industry because she got no other estimates and asked no questions as to what those estimates entailed. Maybe they all add travel time and Pikes was the only one who broke it down and acknowledged that fact.

I Agree
 

Amen Bill. I see this nearly every day. It's an outrage that such charges even take place.

BBB is a waste of time and since the business pays to be listed the complaints are easily manipulated. All the business has to reply to the BBB is they contacted the customer and couldn't work it out. Complaint goes away like it never happened.

BBB is not a waste of time. I mostly check with BBB before I hire anyone to see how many complaints are on file. It doesn't always work but it's better than going in blind.

You don't really believe that all business in the area sit around and read all the posts on TOTV...........really you belive this?
As far as your other comments they are so noted.............but I really don't need your advice as to what I post!

What charges are you referring to?

This thread has deteriorated into comments being directed at users and is under review.