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Russell K
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42 reviews2 months ago
I wish someone had warned me that dealing with GHM Electronics could be perilous and a waste of time ane money.
Dealing with this contractor was characterised by dishonesty and incompetence. I had previously posted a positive review about this electrician, but have been forced to revise this entirely. Greg was dishonest about being competent to install electric fences (the fence he had erected at my premises in Krugersdorp had to be torn down within six months due to extensive rust), Greg was dishonest about why he would not provide me with a quote before he started the job (two other contractors quoted for it without hesitation), Greg was dishonest about the cost of the materials for the 20m section of the fence that was replaced, claiming that they cost R30 000 (when the two other contractors quoted less than R10 000 to do the entire job including materials), Greg was dishonest about having to make the supports for the wires (they are available for off-the-shelf purchase, as the contractor that replaced the fence did), Greg tried to charge me R100 000 to erect the short section of fence that is so outrageous it is beyond belief. The full bill would have been R115 000 but he waived the VAT if I paid in cash – not very wise, Greg. When I saw the fence was rusting, I had the fence assessed by Hendrik Engelbrecht, CEO of the National Electric Fence Association. In his report he detailed why a certificate of compliance should most definitely not be issued, concluding with the lines: "It is my opinion that the person who installed this electric fence is not properly trained to do the work in accordance with the latest SANS 10222-3 and is in breach of Government Gazette no. 34154 section 12(1). By the installer's noncompliance, he has made himself guilty of contravening the regulations”. Foolishly, Greg tried to pressurize me into paying his bill by consulting a ‘legal adviser’ – a struck-off attorney who had himself shown dishonesty – he had been found guilty of misappropriating trust funds. I say foolishly because the legal adviser was so obstructive, rude and childish in his e-mails that, after making two offers to meet with Greg and a real attorney were ignored and the legal adviser chose to ignore the law by handing over the certificate of compliance in his possession, I decided against paying any amount in addition to my deposit. Ultimately, it became evident that the legal adviser had done me a great favour by his actions, and had compromised his own client by doing so. I could not have had a more useful ally than the legal adviser! I find that richly amusing. Had I known how dishonest Greg would be, I would have avoided him like the plague – the plague of SARS for example (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, caused by the SARS-CoV-1 virus).
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2 months ago
I wish someone had told me that dealing with GHM Electronics could be a waste of time and money - my advice is to stay away.
Dealing with this contractor was characterised by dishonesty and incompetence. I had previously posted a positive review about this electrician, but was forced to revise this. Greg **** about being competent to install electric fences (the fence he had erected at my premises in Krugersdorp had to be torn down within six months due to extensive rust), Greg **** about why he would not provide me with a quote before he started the job (two other contractors quoted for it without hesitation), Greg **** about the cost of the materials for the 20m section of the fence that was replaced, claiming that they cost R30 000 (when the two other contractors quoted less than R10 000 to do the entire job including materials), Greg **** about having to make the supports for the wires (they are available for off-the-shelf purchase, as the contractor that replaced the fence did), Greg tried to charge me R100 000 to erect the short section of fence that is so outrageous it is beyond belief. The full bill would have been R115 000 but he waived the VAT if I paid in cash – not very wise, Greg. When I saw the fence was rusting, I had the fence assessed by Hendrik Engelbrecht, CEO of the National Electric Fence Association. In his report he detailed why a certificate of compliance should most definitely not be issued, concluding with the lines: "It is my opinion that the person who installed this electric fence is not properly trained to do the work in accordance with the latest SANS 10222-3 and is in breach of Government Gazette no. 34154 section 12(1). By the installer's noncompliance, he has made himself guilty of contravening the regulations”. Foolishly, Greg tried to pressurize me into paying his bill by consulting a ‘legal adviser’ – a struck-off attorney who had himself shown dishonesty – he had been found guilty of misappropriating trust funds. I say foolishly because the legal adviser was so obstructive, rude and childish in his e-mails that, after making two offers to meet with Greg and a real attorney were ignored and the legal adviser chose to ignore the law by handing over the certificate of compliance in his possession, I decided against paying any amount in addition to my deposit. Ultimately, it became evident that the legal adviser had done me a great favour by his actions, and had compromised his own client by doing so. I could not have had a more useful ally than the legal adviser! I find that richly amusing. Had I known how dishonest Greg would be, I would have avoided him like the plague – the plague of SARS for example (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, caused by the SARS-CoV-1 virus).
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5 months ago
I highly recommend Clevia Green Irrigations.
Julious installed an irrigation system at my house in Krugersdorp in October 2025. I found his work to be of excellent quality, he was reasonably priced, punctual and returned to rectify minor problems without any additional charge. I highly recommend Clevia Green Irrigations.
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5 months ago
This contractor is an electrician NOT an electric fence installer. He botched the job at my premises so badly the fence had to be torn down within six months of its having been erected.
This electrician, about whose work I had previously posted a positive review, claimed to be able to install electric fences. Unfortunately I trusted him. Greg’s workmanship was so atrocious that the fence rusted so badly that in fewer than six months it had to be torn down and the badly rusted metal discarded as worthless. In his damning report, Hendrik Engelbrecht, the CEO of the National Electric Fence Association who examined the fence, details why a certificate of compliance should most definitely NOT be issued, concluding with the lines: "It is my opinion that the person who installed this electric fence is not properly trained to do the work in accordance with the latest SANS 10222-3 and is in breach of Government Gazette no. 34154 section 12(1). By the installer's noncompliance, he has made himself guilty of contravening the regulations”. I cannot recommend this electrician to work on an electric fence.
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9 months ago
This contractor is an electrician NOT an electric fence installer. He botched the job at my premises so badly the fence had to be torn down within six months. Use him at your peril!
This electrician, about whose work I had previously posted a positive review, claimed to be able to install electric fences. Unfortunately I trusted him. Greg’s workmanship was so atrocious that the fence rusted so badly that in fewer than six months it had to be torn down and the rusted s**** metal discarded as worthless. In his damning report, Hendrik Engelbrecht, the CEO of the National Electric Fence Association who examined the fence, details why a certificate of compliance should most definitely NOT be issued, stating that "
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17 months ago
Think twice before doing business with Xavic Trading
I took Xavic Tracing (a one-man operator) to court to be refunded the unused part of the substantial (R30 000) deposit I gave him to do building work at my house in Krugersdorp in 2024. Vic spent my deposit on himself!!! and therefore could not afford to hire the machinery required to do the job. He did some of the work in due course but in time he simply abandoned the job but assured me he would refund me but it became increasingly difficult to get my money back. Eventually he did not respond to my attempts to communicate with him. Vic was forced by the court to pay back what remained of my deposit (including costs). This is one contractor that I cannot recommend under any circumstances, and had I known what an offensive experience it would be, I would have avoided Xavic Trading like the plague.
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17 months ago
Think twice before doing business with Xavic Trading
I took Xavic Tracing (a one-man operator) to court to be refunded the unused part of the substantial (R30 000) deposit I gave him to do building work at my house in Krugersdorp in 2024. Vic spent my deposit on himself!!! and therefore could not afford to hire the machinery required to do the job. He did some of the work in due course but in time he simply abandoned the job at assured me he would refund me but it became increasingly difficult to get my money back. Eventually he did not respond to my attempts to communicate with him. Vic was forced by the court to pay back what remained of my deposit (including costs). This is one contractor that I cannot recommend under any circumstances, and had I known what an offensive experience it would me, I would have avoided Xavic Trading like the plague.
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19 months ago
Finally! A competent, reliable and reasonably-priced electrician.
This year (2024) I hired GHM Electronics to undertake numerous jobs at my house in Krugersdorp, including the installation of my borehole pump and filters, a solar geyser, a distribution board and many others. Greg is unequivocally the most competent, reliable, reasonably priced and exacting electrician I have hired (and I have used several). He is registered with the Department of Labour as a three-phase electrician and can therefore personally issue certificates of compliance. I also found him helpful, and it is clear that he takes pride in his work. I can recommend GHM Electronics unreservedly.
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25 months ago
Bad service from Chem Dry Northcliff/Parklands franchised
Bad service from Chem Dry Northcliff/Parklands franchise. I hired Chem Dry to clean the carpets and the mattresses of the beds in my house. I dealt with the owner/manager called 'Owen' at the Northcliff /Parklands franchise. During the cleaning process I found one of the employees washing the brushes from underneath a cleaning machine in my hand basin where I wash my face and brush my teeth! They also caused a scratch in an expensive van Acht oiled door inside my house - the scratch was 30cm long and so deep that applying more oil made it even more noticeable. A furniture restorer had to be contracted to remove the door, place it outside the house, sand it fully on the one side, replace it and I had to oil it three times over the following three days. An offer was made to reimburse me/buy a new door, missing the point completely that I have no confidence that the franchise is capable of doing a proper job and in my opinion, has caused reputational damage to Chem Dry South Africa. I will be avoiding the Northcliff/Parklands franchise of Chem Dry like the proverbial plague. I cannot recommend this franchise.
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25 months ago
Bad service from Chem Dry Northcliff/Parklands franchise
I hired Chem Dry to clean the carpets and the mattresses of the beds in my house. I dealt with the owner/manager called 'Owen' at the Northcliff /Parklands franchise. During the cleaning process I found one of the employees washing the brushes from underneath a cleaning machine in my hand basin where I wash my face and brush my teeth! They also caused a scratch in an expensive van Acht oiled door inside my house - the scratch was 30cm long and so deep that applying more oil made it even more noticeable. A furniture restorer had to be contracted to remove the door, place it outside the house, sand it fully on the one side, replace it and I had to oil it three times over the following three days. An offer was made to reimburse me/buy a new door, missing the point completely that I have no confidence that the franchise is capable of doing a proper job and in my opinion, has caused reputational damage to Chem Dry South Africa. I will be avoiding the Northcliff/Parklands franchise of Chem Dry like the proverbial plague. I cannot recommend this franchise.
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