Hello,
I acted as my owne GC for a family room addition. All went well until...
An electrician locally was recommended by the person I hired to frame the room.
I spoke to the electrician over the tele and checked out his license online.
When it was time for electrical, two helpers came to initiate the work. I asked if they were licensed and they said no. I called the elect and asked him if he was coming to supervise and he said he would be by.
Days past... and the two men wired the room... did the breaker work and connected the electrical work for a new AC/Heat unit in the attic.
Final electrical inspection came... failed for a couple of small infractions the first time... (not labeling heat unit for circuit capacity and incorrect AC working cover outdoors) Re-inspec found incorrect breaker in garage (too big 50 should have been 30) and incorrect breaker on heat unit.... 50 and max was 40 and would work with 30. Again they had to return.
I called and left messages asking for the licensed electrician to come.... both during the work and after the failing inspections.
Until today have not met the licensed individual.
Secondly, we had agreed to a set price for the electrical work, and when the billing statement arrived he added... about $800.00. I am concerned about the entire practice. I am a licensed professional (registered nurse) who would never let someone work under my license unless I supervised.
I read the governing statutes and it seems the behavior is inappropriate.
I spoke with the framer who recommended him and he said ALL the electricians send helpers in NC.... Is this acceptable??
Thanks for your time.
Fran
North Carolina Electrician advice
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