Guys:
1st, the 100 amp $$ was from the receipt/contract to HO had, & marked "paid-cash". I did NOT ask for this info, & I don't put much faith into the $$$ estimated costs on the permit app.
I never get involved with the EC's $$, nor do I say anything to the consumer.
IMHO, this HO was financially abused. Had this EC offered any type of reasonable explanation, as to the circumstances that resulted in the cost, as opposed to a crack like "the guy's got plenty of $$$", I would have left it with the listed violations.
Tiger:
Yes, I would (and have) talked to many EC's, and YES, I talk to more HO's then I really care too, and defend the EC's. I'm not the $$$ referee. This was an isolated situation.
Les:
"Gouging" is addressed within the Law Book. I believe in trying to solve (difuse) situations before they get out of hand. I left a few details out of the original post, mental & physical relating to that HO; if you are interested, call or e-mail me.
John
