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.

Timely and professional service!  These guys are quick, clean, and excellent at troubleshooting.

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!!

We had Ryan from RJD install our dishwasher and I couldn't be happier with the install. He seems to be a bit of a perfectionist and that is exactly what you want in a contractor.

I had an electrical issue with a property I own.  The tenant was really nervous that there was an electrical issue with wiring, etc.  I contacted SG and Steve answered my call and he was able to find time to come out to diagnose the issue later in the afternoon that same day.  

Not only did Steve diagnose and fix the issue, he was aware of our current times with COVID.  He wore a mask, gloves, etc. and most importantly made my tenant feel comfortable.  

Issue is now fixed and at a fair and reasonable price.  I will without question use Steve again on future electrical jobs.

Simply the best. We had a problem with our plumbing that other plumbers couldn't fix. Experience really does matter. They fixed it quickly and we couldn't be happier. Highly recommend.

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.

Ken and his crew are very knowledgeable and highly experienced, I never worry about the work that they do. Have been hiring them for a long time and recommend to friends!

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.

Called to have my furnace checked out because there was water in the pan below it.  Technician said I had a big and dangerous crack in some part
of my furnace that might be emitting carbon monoxide and could kill me.
Said I needed a new furnace that would be about $8,000.
Called the local fire department to check for carbon monoxide - they found no trace.  Asked the guys who came who they would call and the said
FAUST.  Faust came out within an hour, said I had two parts that needed
replacing (for about $1200), did it the next day, and the owner himself personally came out to check the job (technician was not a rookie) as he did for every job they did.
Wonderful service! Very happy that they do not take advantage of women who live alone!  Can't recommend them more highly!!!!!!!!

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