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Ralph_Kirk · 03-23-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

For you to never get a call, then happen to "notice" the work was done - unacceptable and weird.

"Unacceptable" means the customer would call the electrician back, have him reverse the work, and refund the money.

Yeah, he's going to accept it. It may be "unsatisfactory" and he may not hire the guy again, but he's going to accept it.

Ralph_Kirk · 03-23-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by emm74

Since he didn't need access to the house, I don't think it's that big of a deal, but I would have said "hey, next time, please call or text to let me know."

But if you were comfortable enough with him to give him the job in the first place, I fail to see how getting it done quicker than he said he would turns him into a potential burglar casing the joint. He's either a qualified (and hopefully bonded and insured) tradesperson, or you shouldn't have hired him to begin with.

Certainly. If he's going to be outside the whole time and intended to "case" the place, the customer's being home wouldn't have hindered his ability to "case" it while working outside.

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Originally Posted by threecats407

Trades 50 years. He was working outside and got it done for you. Relax. Probably be the same guy posting if he turned up a day late. Are you forgetting that since you were not home he is TRUSTING you to get paid?

And that, too.

Lemming95 · 03-23-2016, 02:04 PM

Are you required to call for utility mapping before you dig? I think everyone is? Did he not do that?

blueherons · 03-23-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jobseeker2013

I just hope he was not casing the place while working

Couldn't he just as easily case the joint while you are home?

cupper3 · 03-23-2016, 02:40 PM

Silliest topic I've seen in a long time.

Driller1 · 03-23-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemming95

Are you required to call for utility mapping before you dig? I think everyone is? Did he not do that?

Yes..........but, maybe there was no digging.

Threerun · 03-23-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cupper3

Silliest topic I've seen in a long time.

Totally agreed. I would be elated to have that kind of service and not have to worry about it.

jobseeker2013 · 03-23-2016, 04:47 PM

I didn't chew the guy out and i did thank him but he stepped over the line and invaded our privacy. I don't want strangers on my property without my knowledge or consent. It's simply not professional and just common sense. Has nothing to do with paranoia. I agree he probably met well looking back

longneckone · 03-23-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blueherons

Couldn't he just as easily case the joint while you are home?

He could have cased the place when he was there the first time discussing the job.

selogic · 03-23-2016, 06:05 PM

I think you're really blowing this out of proportion . You discussed the job , and settled on a price . I'm sure he thought he was doing you both a favor by getting the work done . Ok , so it freaked you out . Get over it . If that's the worst thing that happened to you this week , it's been a pretty damn good week .