From Chip B. San Jose, CA ,
1/9/2011 Deceptive business practices. Every step he prepares for small claims court and doesn't hint at the total cost up front. When you "sign " the work order make sure to get a copy and to negotiate maximum price before he begins. Discuss cost at every visit or call before work begins. Charges for all sorts of things like off hours, night, round trip to your site, steps up a ladder (per foot). Uses his knowledge of bees to prey on the unknowing. Read wikipedia on bees. We had a temporary colony in the yard and they would have gone on their own, Mr. Bee charged us over $1000 to remove. Bill came 8 months later when we had forgotten it all, and warned sternley of Lein and collection agency if not paid in 10 days. Who needs this language on the first bill????
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