Alex Hines
I requested a quote for a very straightforward residential sauna installation: a 9kW outdoor sauna heater, existing sub-panel, ~15 feet of conduit, no trenching, no panel upgrade. I was quoted $2,400 and told that 3-inch conduit was required. After consulting multiple licensed electricians and reviewing NEC / Florida Building Code requirements, this recommendation was not justified for a single 50-amp residential branch circuit. Standard 1-inch Schedule 40 PVC is code-compliant for this application. The scope and conduit size appeared to be significantly oversized, which inflated the quote well beyond reasonable market rates for Hillsborough County. Other licensed electricians quoted the same job hundreds less using proper, code-appropriate materials. If you’re seeking estimates, I strongly recommend getting multiple opinions and asking for itemized explanations of why specific materials are being specified. EDIT (after company response): After posting this review, the company responded with an unprofessional and accusatory message rather than addressing the technical concerns raised. The follow-up communication included incorrect assumptions about other bids and escalated unnecessarily after I declined the quote and asked reasonable questions about scope and code compliance. The issue was never simply price — it was clarity, consistency, and justification of the specifications provided. Homeowners should be able to ask technical questions, compare licensed bids, and decline an estimate without hostility. EDIT 2 (after company response): After I declined the quote and asked basic questions about scope and code compliance, the company chose to escalate further publicly with remarks like “Guess I hit a nerve…” rather than responding professionally. Regardless of pricing, this confirms my original concern: the issue here is not simply cost — it’s the lack of clarity and the tone used toward customers who ask reasonable questions or choose not to move forward. Homeowners should be able to request itemized justification, compare licensed bids, and decline an estimate without being insulted or placed on a “do not service” list.






