Best Businesses in Philadelphia, PA

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They contacted me about trying to arrange a make good, but I found someone else to make most of the repairs. Since they did try, I am upgrading them.

A huge shout-out to Ron Parra and the team @ Parra Electric! The crew from Parra recently replaced our main circuit board and installed a whole house generator on our home. They were professional, clean, and worked with us to help us stay on-line and live with two professionals working from home and two kids going to school online, all while they basically replaced our electrical service. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

I noticed a hot to touch light switch cover plate, and messaged Express Power that night around midnight.  Jon came by the next morning, and was so friendly, prompt and professional and replaced what turned out to be a faulty dimmer switch. He even came back the following morning per my request when the ceiling lights were flickering, to make sure everything was safe at no charge! (turned out to be a PECO issue).  Will definitely use Express Power again.

I was very happy with the service I received from this company. We were ready to move into our new house but turned out the service wire was in really bad shape. We found out because the electric company said it's been over 5 years since that property had service running so we needed to hire some contractor to evaluate if the house was hook up ready before some one came out to actually turn it on. We pay this contractor or w/e guy $100 to pull out front and say I can tell you right now you fail. He took one look at that service wire and that was it. Our moving date had to be pushed.
We called a few local places, Zack Electric was able to give us a fast affordable quote and they met us that afternoon. The guys were really professional and polite, but they were funny and easygoing. The 2 of them were very thorough, they must have been in and out of there in 2 hours. We were really bummed we had to get it done, but they definitely made the situation much easier then I originally expected. I highly recommend them.

My husband and I bought a 120 year old house this fall and were looking for an electrician to remediate the knob and tube in a very tight two week period. Christian and his team were incredibly flexible and responsive and explained things super thoroughly to us as first time homeowners. Since the K&T removal, we have had them back for various projects around the house (fixing outdoor electric hookups, installing light fixtures, and doorbells) and the work is always done extremely well and fast! We will 100% be using them for all of our electrical needs in the future. I've recommended them to a couple of friends and cannot speak highly enough of this business!!

Ryan remodeled my kitchen and did a wonderful job.  I had him knock down a wall to open it to the dining room too.  It changed the entire first floor.  He is a perfectionist.  I love it.

Steve is amazing! He's knowledgeable, fast and very pleasant! He was a pleasure to work with and got all the electric work needed in our house done hasssle free! I recommend SG Electric for all your electrical needs!

These guys are the best!!!  They've been our family plumber since the mid-90s and we've never been disappointed.  They arrive on time, provide excellent service, are always fair and go above and beyond - especially for little old ladies.  Thank you Tom & Mike!

Under promised and over delivered. Mr. Daniels installed a gas boiler and eleven radiators in my 104 year old, three story row-house. He completed the job ahead of schedule, continually followed up as I worked with PGW to install new gas lines, and charged me a very reasonable price. He also provided a detailed, step by step explanation of the project and much well considered advice. It was a pleasure doing business with Nate and company.

Shazam!  OK, I just alienated 85% of the internet...  as far as I'm concerned Ken Marshall and his crew are electrical superheroes-- they treat all projects big and small with the same respect and dedication no matter if you have money to burn or are like, a regular person--  seriously you can tell they care about their work, they are very skilled and have tons of experience but they still listen to what you want to do and take the time to help you figure out the best way to do it without making you feel like your input isn't useful or relevant like many in the service industry who shall remain nameless...

If I could give 0 stars I would.
Funny, they actually did do a similarly small job for us within the past year, however this time and as another poster wrote, I suppose we're small potatoes for Carswell Electric.  I called, texted and left messages for this company WAY more than a customer should, albeit a RETURN customer.  Only once did I try one more time and actual spoke to an electrician that gave complete and  welcoming lip service but also asked that I call to remind him on the requested day of the service call.
Seriously?  I, the customer need to remind you, the business person for a job?  So when the day came to do the job, I did as I was asked to do, and no one picked up my call nor answered my text message. What a complete and disrespectful waste of my timr.  As a fellow small business owner, what I can tell you is that you continue this way of poor business practices and you will surely one day be OUT of business!

I would recommend to others reading this to look elsewhere.  There are plenty of well meaning, GRACIOUS electrical contractors out there that WANT your business.  Carswell Electric is not one of them.

I wish I could give Dave Early 0 stars. If you need work in your home, don't hire him. Dave is dishonest. He does not have enough experience for remodeling, especially bathroom, in which I hired him to do. I did not check references or reviews.
First of all he was always late. Most days he was unprepared for the job and had to go to Home Depot or Lowes every day, which took time out of the work day. Most of his work was wrong and had to be torn down by another contractor that did the work correctly. It was also very messy and sloppy. I had 4 contractors tell me they would tare out most of his work and start over. I wish I could show you the pictures. The plumbing was wrong, and he used green board where he should have used hardy board in the shower and used minimal red guard. I had him stop after the first row of tile because he put super thick uneven thinset with gaps everywhere, not flush with the wall. It was a mess. He also took my toilet off every day and put it back without tightening the bolts and caused the toilet to leak. He also fell trying to install the bathtub and put a large hole in the ceiling. I overpaid him. He should be giving me back at least $2000. He now ignores my calls and messaged and won't get back to me on the issues. I can not take him to court since the courts are closed because of COVID. Hopefully anyone who needs work done reads this review. He is very unprofessional and dishonest. I'm a single mon with a special needs son....it doesn't seem to bother him if he has a conscience.

Did a great job upgrading our ancient electrical service to modern 220amp system. We feel that we got every cent of our expense and then some from Lowry. Professional and very expert company.

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