[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Like many other trade jobs (plumber, carpenter, brick layer etc.) more and more of these people are retiring and young people are not taking up the trades. We were told to go to college and get a degree. Many of these kids are working in low paying jobs. Some of the trades pay very well and if they start their own business, they get to set their own hours.

How right you are ! My brother in law's master plumber designation took YEARS, my uncles' all went through the carpentry apprentice levels that also took years to become cabinet makers and master carpenters. To make things even worse, we (parents, community, school boards) demanded that school stop wasting education time on: home economics, metal shop, drafting, woodworking, auto mechanics, welding classes, and electrical shop class. HOW bright was that decision ? Replace with more "progressive" education. Hummmm ?

[ladila389]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Been asking neighbors, at local hardware stores, coffee shops, etc. for recommendation for competent and "reasonable" electrician to do some routine work. Over and over hearing a version of the same story which goes: One guy (company) bought out all the electrician businesses in this area, and make outrageous charges for things that were not even in need of work. A handyman we have used for years and is very trustworthy, told us about his neighbor, a window, who was told she needed over $2000 of work on her breaker box. He took a look for her, found out none of that was true. Anyone had a positive experience with an electrician ?

Licensed, Master electrician. Electrical Engineer. Reasonable prices.

[Smalley]

Another vote positive for Hayes Electric. The lighting expert was extremely helpful with advice. We had a long list of upgrades and because a large crew was scheduled, all was finished in one day. I am so pleased!

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Been asking neighbors, at local hardware stores, coffee shops, etc. for recommendation for competent and "reasonable" electrician to do some routine work. Over and over hearing a version of the same story which goes: One guy (company) bought out all the electrician businesses in this area, and make outrageous charges for things that were not even in need of work. A handyman we have used for years and is very trustworthy, told us about his neighbor, a window, who was told she needed over $2000 of work on her breaker box. He took a look for her, found out none of that was true. Anyone had a positive experience with an electrician ?

Try Hayes Electric.