Thomas Edison Electric Inc. Thomas Edison Electric Inc. of Southampton, PA Overcharged Southampton Pennsylvania

I had one dead outlet in a circuit.  The company charged $618 to reconnect a hot wire that blew loose on a GFI outlet in the other bathroom!  The electrician was here for less than 30 minutes!   

I am currently disputing the price.  In order for him to do the work today you HAVE to sign a waiver of right to cancel, however, I specifically stated on the phone this is not an emergency and there is no urgency...  The day before the electrician came out but he could not perform the diagnosis because they do not accept personal checks and they needed a credit card, however, my mother was at work...  No one from the company mentioned there are payment restrictions when scheduling the appointment...  FYI they also take a impression of your credit card before even starting the work.

UPDATE:

I got the price reduced to $450.  I understand the diagnosis fee and that sometimes diagnosing the problem can take time which varies from job to job, however, if the problem is found within 15 minutes and it is a quick fix I think the price should be subject to change reflecting the time spent.  I would have no problem paying the $618 dollars if the electrician was there for several hours and the problem more complex.  But seriously?  Less than 30 minutes of work and reconnecting 1 wire that blew loose is $618 dollars of labor?  Even $450 seems a little steep!  I will never give this company my business ever again.  I would not recommend this company to anyone...  Beware, you are warned!