Anthony DiFalco Jr Electrical Contracting

Tony agreed a start time; showed up three hours late. Quoted a rate and asked for time and materials to install a ceiling fixture and a duplex outlet. Agreed. Electrical connections fine, but ill-equipped to hang the fixture; had no helper. Thought it appropriate to charge just under $3000 to run a five foot wire from an existing duplex outlet to the new one and an eight foot wire to install the ceiling fixture. You read that right- $3000- The bill included $436 to replace a 9” piece of 1 ½” PVC drainpipe he mistakenly cut in the process and $257 for four decora items and a Lutron switch for the fixture-readily available at Home Depot at total cost of $88. When the discrepancy pointed out, Tony stated “that’s what I have to charge.” Sorry, no, not at $165/hr. Committed to a return date to complete other work. Did not show. Caveat emptor: if you feel compelled to hire, get a firm estimate-Tony’s time and materials cost was twice the written bid price of two other reputable sources-and get a firm appointment time; better yet-find a different electrician!