Why are service fees so expensive for tiny repairs?

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Using construction adhesive to hold the panel in place without opening it
2. 2
   Trying to charm the utility worker into fixing it while pulling the meter
3. 3
   Tricking the power company into disconnecting and reconnecting service under the guise of an electrician's visit
4. 4
   Getting multiple quotes from different contractors
5. 5
   Doing the roof screw replacement yourself over a weekend
6. 6
   looking for a different company next time
7. 7
   Searching thoroughly for hidden subpanels and checking all breakers before calling a professional.
8. 8
   Buying a used or whole mirror assembly on eBay and replacing it oneself
9. 9
   Putting tape over the damaged part

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.