Sparks Electric

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.
8 years ago (18-10-2017)

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! !!!
8 years ago (08-09-2017)

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.
8 years ago (27-06-2017)

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.
9 years ago (03-03-2016)

I do not write many reviews on Google, but this guy warrants one because I called based on the good review here. Not only could I not get the guy out to bid on my job, but he wanted every detail before coming out before it was worth his time. It was a $3500 job based on other bids, and while Sparks seemed interested, 2 weeks went by before he could get out to even look at it. Then when he found time, his GPS could not find the 60 year old address that within 3 months and dozens of contractors found without issue. Then proceeded to ask me to walk thru directions while I was busy at work. Sorry, I do not have time for clueless contractors.
9 years ago (31-05-2016)