We needed to have a chandelier hung in the foyer, so I called four different electricians for quotes. Over the phone, Mr. Mullins told me that he charges $55/hr, with a $75 minimum. Mr. Mullins' quoted price was fair, he was available within a week, and he had good reviews on Angie's List, so I made an appointment for him to come on a day that my wife would not be working. He was in our home for about 45 minutes from start to finish, and told my wife that the charge was $150. She resisted, but Mr. Mullins was creepy and pushy, and so she wrote him a check for $150, then called me at work. I immediately called Mr. Mullins on his cell phone for an explanation, but he did not take my calls. I left two voicemails, with my cell and work number, and he refuses to take my calls or to call me back. He also ran to the bank and cashed his check immediately. In short, he charged double the quoted price and took advantage of the fact that my wife did not know the details of the quote. Do not trust this electrician. read more
