Calisen Reviews 935

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.3

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Review summary

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Looking at 93 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the service, particularly regarding frequent cancellations of appointments, often at the last minute, and the difficulty in contacting the company. People also reported issues with the booking process, citing repeated no-shows from engineers and long waiting times for rescheduled appointments. Conversely, a small portion of people were satisfied with the staff, highlighting positive interactions with engineers who were described as professional, polite, and efficient in their work. These customers praised specific individuals for going above and beyond to resolve issues and provide excellent service.

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Service

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Staff

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Customer communications

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Cancellation

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Booking process

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had smart meter installed all seemed well, however it turns out no readings being sent to my electricity provider and I cannot read the meter the low cost night rate has disappeared. My electric co... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company. Trying to get my faulty electric meter fixed, I'm stuck paying whatever it last read before it broke. Initial wait of a couple months for engineer to visit start of September, they c... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Called yet again. After multiple tries finally got through. Yet again like last time some bloke answers the phone "Hello", so you dont even know if you have the right number. So unprofessional, never... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scottish power are not serious about getting their customers on a Smart meter.Appointment booked for between 12pm and 4pm on 31-10-2025. SMS at 2:30pm to say not "Unfortunately- Blah Blah" , no appogy... See more


2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vinay the engineer who came out to us…

Vinay the engineer who came out to us was exceptional he restored our faith in job well done. He preserved in solving our problem where others had failed. I highly recommend him in particular and the company works for. He Saved my kids from cold elderly mum back with heating electric all back on supply . Thank you Calisen for sending this engineer out of hours.

15 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had our 3PH electric installed by Vinay…

Had our 3PH electric installed by Vinay Engineer Calisen/Scottish Power. We had great experience. Vinay came he explained his plan and totally satisfied us before he started the work. The work was carried out very professionally. Vinay is very knowledgeable in his work and satisfied us totally. If I was to employ staff I would be looking for person like Vinay he is worth keeping. There are not many person like him in this world.
God bless him
Thank you 7** job

14 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So-called "Safety Checks"

Have had two Calisen gas meter "safety checks" through Scottish Power this year. I don't have a smart meter. Last time the engineer simply phoned me and asked me to go out (in the rain) and read my meter ("we need it to compare against our computer records"). He said I couldn't submit the reading online so if I couldn't do it then he would arrange to phne back later. In NO WAY was this a safety check - simply their way of pretending they had been out, I suspect. This time, today, the engineer actually did appear and again read my meter - he explained that a "safety check" consists of reading the meter (I submitted a reading to Scottish Power earlier in the week) and "sniffing to see if there is a leak". High tech, eh? Hope he has a good sense of smell - the meter is outside the building. I do wonder how much of my bill goes to pay for this. Anyone want to ask me/check if the meter has a PEB? That might be a useful safety check.

14 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Credit to your company

Engineer was polite courteous and did a great job with no fuss or mess. He was friendly and did the job in good time and explained how to use the smart meter. He is a credit to your company 😊

28 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I had a meter installed

I had a meter installed

Engineer asked to use my clock room
Not thinking it was fir a no two
He broke handle door
Then he kept slamming my garage door

Causing it to come off runners
I complained
To Scottish power who said they are not liable
As they used 3rd party
Complained to calisen
Who got in touch with said engineer
Who said he had no recalection
Using my toilet
And he had too use force door in garage
To get meter installed
So they also are not liable
Now I’m out of pocket
Can not get into garage
So if my electric trips I’m in trouble
I’m 78
With heart problems disgusting

17 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was an engineer working there

I was an engineer working there, it was horrible. I worked slightly less than a year, I did my training there, it was not full training. You would feel that the trainers are friendlier toward the english that the foreigner. The pressure is very high. I had the worst manager ever his name is "Rob" African dude. Would defo avoid at all costs. Now they re named themselves to Calisen. Still really really bad guys. Horrible company

19 October 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute waste of time…

Booked smart meter installation late Sept with Scottish Power due to be installed by Calisen 14.10.24.
Had numerous emails and courtesy 10.10.24 call explaining what I needed to do,all good…not…
Then received call 11.10.24 they can no longer honour appointment and have to wait until mid November (losing the £100 Amazon voucher from SP as installation had to be this week).

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff the engineer answered our…

Jeff the engineer answered our questions re the smart meter . We felt my mum, a vulnerable pensioner, was forced to have a smart metre, which is not true. We didn't want and do not require the smart meter. Jeff was very helpful, but I feel misled by the booking team, hence we do not want the meter.

11 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Woke up by someone stating Scottish…

Woke up by someone stating Scottish Power at 08.00. Ignoring what I had to say, he failed to identify himself. A typical thug who enjoys the privilege of annoying people, in particular the disabled.
There is a sign on the door stating “No callers without an appointment”.
This individual clearly is illiterate and lacks the ability to understand English.
He left without even bothering to check the meters that he could check.
Mr. Batman, Director, it is about time you checked your employees and their attitude towards others and sack individuals that I had to contend with on Saturday morning.

31 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly deplorable customer service

Calisen were booked by Scottish Power to fit a smart meter at my property. 4 weeks from the call was the earliest appointment, during the week of the appointment I received numerous messages and emails and two phone calls confirming details for the appointment.

On the day of the appointment, the slot being 8am-12pm I received a call at 10am to state the engineer could not attend, after a further 10 minutes on the call the agent was unable to rebook and advised to contact Scottish Power.

20 minutes later I received another call from Calisen to state the engineer cannot attend and to contact Scottish Power.

Being left with no choice but to merely contact the energy provider and carry on with my day is ridiculous. Palming off the responsibility and not informing of the cancellation 2 hours into the window is the sort of customer services of the early 90's not now.

Hide behind your profits and your processes, thank you for wasting my time.

30 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Installation of new gas meter

The Engineer was very professional and polite. He did a very good job. He quickly installed our new meter and got everything working. We would have no hesitation in recommending his service.

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was great with Jeff was…

The experience was great with Jeff was great he explained everything and took his time to make sure that we understood what the new meters meant. The work done was neat and tidy and more than we had expected and we are pleased

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of time

I had an appointment yesterday from 12:00 - 16:00, was called at 15:42 to be told the engineer would not be turning up due to unforeseen circumstances. I was then told that the engineer phoned in sick at 08:58. I have received a useless email apologising but not resolving my issue. They offered an appointment in 5 weeks where I would need to take further time off work, which I told them was unacceptable.

19 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Engineer Alican AJ

Engineer Alican AJ from Calisen was very efficient, calling the previous day to make sure we were all set. Knowledgeable, helpful, and very polite. His work was very neat and professional. All in all very pleased.

8 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have waited all afternoon for an…

Have waited all afternoon for an operative to change gas meter. Have just rung their office to be told an engineer came and was unable to do the job but didn’t bother to ring door bell to let me know…I was in all afternoon. I suspect he didn’t actually turn up. This is the third time I have taken time off work for these cowboys. I have started an official complaint.

30 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Li was very efficient and respectful

Li was very efficient and respectful. He attended promptly and clearly explained to me what he was going to do. When he was done he ensured that he explained what he had done and provided a booklet with more information. I enjoyed his services ice.

24 July 2024
Unprompted review

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