The technician "Gary" that helped one of our customers that needed some repairs on their meter WILL TRY AND SCAM YOU. I would definitely NOT recommend this technician at all! He charged a 76 year old woman $300 some dollars just to replace a screw and a clip. The parts usually cost about 2 dollars each. He obviously took advantage of her and charged her way more than he should have. He said the reason it was so expensive was because he had to make some calls to a utility company.. Since when does that cost money? The Service call and labor charges came out to be a total of $295.95 and the materials were $10.25. That is honestly so ridiculous...What was he doing? Standing around looking dumb? Obviously he is trying to scam customers which is pathetic. Not only does he overcharge (probably because he has very few customers...) but he also isn't too pleasant to talk to on the phone. If I were you, I would go ANYWHERE else before I called "Sparks Electric." As a technician..I am embarrassed this guy calls himself one too.
He then went above and beyond and fixed an electrical outlet issue and fixed the main line that needed replacing! He also checked the electrical situation for this old house that has spent the last 50 years being neglected and was very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to tell me what else needs to be fixed and approximately how much that will cost.
I was a little nervous because of the other reviews on Google but I really can't say enough good things and I'm glad we called him! And I will definitely be calling Gary with any issues we have in the future!!
The following morning I got a call from Gary at 10am saying he was on his way. He arrived and quickly assessed our situation and gave me a quote for the repairs.
When I called Gary at 6pm he was awesome. He had a few other appointments the next day but promised to fit me in and said he will call me no later than lunch time to let me know when he could help.
I called spark electric at 5pm and spoke with Gary. He was very helpful in walking me through on how to trouble shoot my electrical issue since it is December with 4 kids and we had no heat. He said he was driving and couldn't stay on the phone but to call him back in an hour if the issue wasn't resolved.
This is Delores Taylor I want to thank Jerry for his honesty I don't think no one would have Been honest about the situation that I was in I will always recommend him to my friends and family who need a electriction.
Gary came to my home because a storm knocked part of my electric out. I already had a loose broke circuit breaker. Lights didn't come on in bathroom, kitchen and some of the electrical outlets. Gary changed the circuit breaker and put another circuit breaker in were wires had been doubled on 2 other breakers. Lights still did not come on nor was power restored to outlets. Gary began talking about ripping out bathroom wall and drilling holes in my floor. I told him no. He then proceeded to ask were the meters are at. When taken outside Gary said the meter boxes were too low and needed to be higher. To move the meters up it would cost 2700. The meters had nothing to do with the problem Gary was stalling for time. He then proceed to come back in the house and tell me he would fix the ceiling fan in the kitchen for 500 dollars. Mind him the fan only need the clicker switch changed for the lights. I told him no thanks. Gary then went back down stairs and came back up and told me he would come back in a week on a cooler day. Mind him my house was freezing from the air conditioning and my son asked if I could turn the air down. Appalling and very unprofessional. Gary then tells me he'll need my husband to help him run wire from the bathroom light to basement the job would run about 1200 dollars. Gary did nothing but install 2 circuit breakers the whole time he was there. When asked what am I supposed to do about electricity and lighting in kitchen and bathroom Gary told me to put lamps in there until he comes back a week later. Gary calls back a week later sets up the appointment and I clearly tell him to come at 10:30 am on the set date because I had another appointment and would not be out until 10 am. Gary shows up at 9:50 am and proceeds to text me as to why I didn't call him to cancel because I had the work done by someone else. It was my intention to discuss with Gary the time he spent doing nothing but he decided to come out to my house when he wanted. Gary also switched the wires around to my exaust fan in the bathroom and told me he would switch it back when he comes back in a week. The fan now was off in the on position. The electrician that came in and fixed the problem was in and out of my home in less than 30 minutes and charged me 11x's less than Gary. When Gary comes out the 2nd time mind you this was his choice he mails me a bill and charges me an extra 75 dollars for him not coming out at the agreed upon time. Gary is a SCAMMER AND SHOULD NOT BE USED!!!!! VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS COMPANY THAT THEY WOULD ALLOW A WORKER TO DO THIS! !!!
Gary's experience is greatly appreciated when a problem occurs in my old, previously handy man worked on house. He has seen many situations and takes the necessary steps to solve difficult matters in a timely, efficient manner. An honest man, who a number of times suggested not doing a fix when it wasn't needed, or finding a simpler, more economical way to resolve the issue. Finally, when he does a job, he does it right, according to the book. I know my house is a little safer after he completes a job. Also know the inspector will give the thumbs up after Gary completes the task. Completely trustworthy.
Sparks Electric is a US Electrician based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sparks Electric is located at 4248 N 76th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222, USA.
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