On 26-Jun-2005, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:

My electrician charges $25 to come to the house, then $45/hour.
Southern AZ. About a third of what you were billed.

My electrician charged $45 for the whole day. I think you got ripped.

I don't recall of OP posted her location or not. It's matters hugely.
Here in San Diego North County $160 for anything, even just showing up at
your door and sneering at you, is a deal.
Back in the DC area I had most of the outlets in my house replaced for $145.
That was some years ago though. And this poor guy had to deal w/50 year
old cable that liked to snap when you tried to bend it. (is why i called in
a pro)

OP shouldn't be afraid to call up the company and explain the bill though.
As Doug has pointed out there are a variety of reasons the $90 estimate
could of shot up to $160. OP certainly has the right to insist on having
the discrepancy explained. But you won't find that here on usenet.

ml