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My electricity in my Garage stopped working.  And then my HVAC system made a weird noise and spark. I thought something was terribly wrong with my electrical panel. All while the freezing weather and ice accumulation was happening. I called at 8am and he was over by 9am. Made sure the panel was working properly.  Restarted everything. Listened to my concerns. He left my mind at ease. Making sure everything was running properly. I highly recommend All Cummunities Electric, if you have any electrical concerns. Professional and kind.

I arranged with Steve to install an outdoor security camera requiring an electrical outlet. He gave me a very reasonable estimate and we set a date and time for the install. Unexpectedly, he had an open spot in his schedule and thought to call me to see if I wanted him to do the install. This was great for my schedule.

He was very professional and didn't mind me watching and asking questions as I love to learn from experts. The install went without any issues and I now have the security camera I have wanted for a long time.

You can't go wrong calling on Lyons Electric.

Our house went dark .
we called around  for a electrician only  one responded  that  they could do it that day
within the hour the technican arrived  after checking everything  out he told us it was a  blown breaker  .fixed in minutes  with a new part from  lows .
he was on his way to a conferance when we called and as he solved  the problem in a matter of minutes he said there will be *** no charge ***
not many bisiness  give you a free ride expecially  in a emergency situation  like that

we cannot express enough thanks to J R  Ketter  for his  kind act .

this company is on our  list to call when needing someone with  electrical expertise,   put the company on your list as well.

Mike Gingokaski at Superior Electrical has provided outstanding customer service and did an excellent job in making some electrical changes that were associated with an extensive remodel done on the 1st floor of my home.  He is extremely knowledgeable and provided me with a DIY idea that is easy to perform and will improve the can lighting that I have throughout the first floor.  He was both professional and friendly and did not hesitate to answer any and all of my questions.  I would recommend him highly.

Didn't even return my call. Guy on voice mail sounded extremely uninterested. No thanks. Got better things to do. Plenty of others to call. M

Tried to contact Remedy Electric today for a rough quote for some electric work that we needed done in our backyard.  We had an above ground pool installed and required a junction box at the sight of the pool.  

I was told by Teresa, and I quote, We do not provide free Estimates,the fee will be 50.00 dollars This will allow the electrician to Determine what is needed to give you the price, If you accept the Estimate, at the Compilation of Project the 50.00 Dollars will be removed if charged.

I'm really shocked.  Of the twenty-two companies with certified and bonded professionals I contacted, today, all of them gave me a rough quote, and every single one of them offered to come and provide a true quote at no charge.  I'm just really surprised that this company refuses to be competitive in its own market!  

There's no way I would ever entertain future work with a company so disinterested in garnering my business.  To not even _try_ to offer something... it just smacks of being completely disinterested, and that's not a good sign in a field where attention to detail, and commitment to perfection is vital!  

Strangely surprising, and a complete disappointment.

[Also, whenever a professional responds so illiterately, that's a bad sign, as far as I'm concerned.]

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Teresa,
I contacted 21 other companies who do bonded, certified electrical work to get quotes, yes, I did.  I did not say that I contacted them solely by phone.  In truth, it was a combination of work done through email and by phone.  Why that comes as such a shock, I don't know.  

Maybe it's just that electronics (like computers and cell phones) are foreign to you, but a lot of us use them to communicate on a daily basis. You seem so confused by the quotation process!  

You asked how your competitors knew the particulars of the job?  Simple. They asked me.

As I said, I was looking for a rough quote, and got them from several of your competitors without any confusion, or contempt.  The top three that I'm workings with-- companies rated higher than yours on both Yelp and Angie's List-- saw your response, and had commentary of their own to add. Like, one said, Why doesn't she just try asking those questions beforehand, rather than ranting about them in response! While another added, How difficult is it to respond in email, like we did?  It seems like your competitors weren't nearly as confused about having a conversation on the internet.  For you, mores the pity.

I'm not looking for a handyman service.  I'm looking for an insured company with top-notch professionals.  A company committed not only to excellent service, but to doing a job-- not cheaply -- but economically.  And, seriously, if you think that's a _bad_ thing... it's really no wonder several of your customers complain about your prices (look it up).

Speaking of looking things up!  You might want to look up the word 'slander' in a dictionary (to do this, get in your car, drive down to the public library, ask the librarian what happened to the card catalog, find out they've been out of use for the last ten years, then ask for help on how to do a search on the internet-- I know how much technology confuses you).  

You've accused me of maliciously or falsely defaming your company, but what I've done here is simply quote (and verbatim, too) from your response to me on Angie's List.  Then I provided my opinion on our communique.  Everything that I've posted here has been 100% factual.  No lies necessary.  Let's face it, lady, I don't have to lie to make you look bad, you do just fine on your own.  

By the way, the word you're actually looking for is 'libel', not slander (one is written, while the other is spoken). I get that you have problems with words, though, so....  I think it would really help if you invested in a dictionary (or, and I'll give you this piece of advice for free (despite how valuable my time is!) You can always use dictionary.com.  Very handy!  Don't worry, no need to thank me!).

Before I go, I had a final word about this cheap, cheap, cheap thing you keep doing.  You said that I said I was looking for the work to be done cheap.  Here's what I said in my original Angie's List response: I'm hoping it's something we can get done simply and relatively cheaply. You have several specials, and I'm not sure if any of them could be used/combined, but I'd really like to see if I could get a quote for the parts/labor.  

It's sad when a customer can't ask for quality and value without being crudely mocked by the company they came to for service.  Why anyone would ever work with you... when they can see, word-for-word, how little respect you have for not only a potential new customer, but for service done at a value, too... is beyond me.

I had a tricky wiring problem in my old, old house. Robert spent many hours to find and fix the problem. Also Robin went out of her way to work with me on the billing, and also to work with my not-so-easy-to-deal-with insurance plan. I would recommend them to anyone!

I contacted Brian to bid on an electrical job recently. Brian was easy to get a hold of, returned calls promptly, and provided my requested quote and information in a fast and efficient manner.  
While I ended up choosing another contractor for the job due to their proximity to the service location, I would not hesitate in utilizing Brian's services in the future if I have additional electrical contracting needs.

Always on time!  Clean, sober and professional!  The installation was flawless and they cleaned up after themselves before they left for the day.   I appreciated Trey's dedication and speedy service when all of the other electricans failed to return my phone calls.

I needed help with a sizable number of small to mid-size electrical projects - from installing canister lights to adding electrical outlets to fixing several problem areas in our electrical box.  After vetting 4 companies, I selected Lykos based on their thorough, prompt and reasonable estimate. Lykos showed up on time, did the work efficiently, neatly and on schedule.  This is a gem of a family-owned business - at one point I stopped by and they had the father, two sons, a daughter, a cousin, and a family friend all working in concert!  Highly recommend.

Mr Walton has helped us diagnose issues with a tankless water heater, and separately help with electrical for a mini-split installation. Always great service and very communicative

Jarrod is simply the best he was not only on time but called to say he would come earlier than scheduled and stayed later to ensure that everything was working well.  He was helpful in assisting with an installation that was not scheduled as well as he was a pleasure to work with.  When he left I was more than confident that the job had been done well and I would not have to worry about the quality of work.  And although electricians are not cheap he was more than fair with his pricing. I definitely felt that I had gotten great service. I would highly recommend them to everyone and have already re- scheduled him for my next phase of work.
Beverly K.

Called Live Wire based on their positive Yelp reviews and location.
They scheduled a same-day call, showed up 15 minutes early, and fixed the issue. (Multiple tripping GFCI boxes)
Throughout, they were courteous, prompt, and professional. Highly recommend.
Thanks, Colton!

We are giving our kitchen a face lift and with that needed some electrical work done. We had a guy come out to look at what we wanted and asked for a quote.
He said before leaving he was going to put some numbers together and email us the quote- never happened, he stood us up! I'm putting this review in bc they wasted our time and it seemed like the guy was into helping us and being on the same page for what we wanted. He also said he would give us the info before x date, never followed up to that, even after calling him saying that he would send it over the weekend. Come Monday morning- nothing!
If you want to waste your time and follow up to them (should be the other way around) call these ppl, if you want someone to show action to their words- go find someone else.

Even though I did not end up using them Josh responded really quick to my request for quote! Maybe next time!?

I thought I could install an automatic light switch timer myself - until there was a flash and a bang and the power went out... It was Saturday morning on Memorial Holiday weekend and I went to Yelp.

Several places were closed and I happened upon Windy Hill; they were open. I called...and Doug answered! I explained my situation and I heard a sigh, followed by, Unfortunately I'm booked up for today and through next Tuesday. I asked if he knew anyone else. He said not off the top of his head since it was the holiday weekend. He then asked what my problem was. I explained and, after a pause, he asked where I lived. I said Cedar Park. Another pause. He said give him a couple of hours and he'll try to come round later.

Doug called back two hours later, saying he was done with his appointments, and asked if I still needed help. I did. I'm a landlord, only visiting for the weekend, and couldn't leave the house like this - the tenants couldn't get in or out. Doug said he'd be there in 20 mins. He was.

He quickly diagnosed the problem (amateur-hour on my part!!) and fixed it within an hour. He could have gouged me on the pricing, due to my circumstances, but I felt his price was reasonable.

I was/am very grateful to Doug - he put himself out to help a fellow person in distress, and this is the kind of service I love to see. I highly recommend him and will be using him going forward for my electrical needs. Thanks Doug!

BTW, this is a real review. I don't know Doug from Adam. This did happen...

Greg is the consummate professional.  He utilized excellent communication in all phases leading up to and during the work we requested.  He arrived on time and wasted no time in knocking out the two projects we had.  One was an indoor installation and the other was an outside electrical repair that incurred due to the heavy rains from a few weeks back. Greg explained what he did and why and tested it prior to leaving. I would highly recommend Greg for your services as he is open, trustworthy and skilled in his trade.  We were very pleased with his workmanship and will use him again as we have projects.  His rates were competitive and I'm so happy to have met him and selected the correct contractor for the job!

I needed custom LED lighting put in my Condo they did an amazing job. They also installed a charging station for my Tesla in no time. Super friendly professional Great Service!

Want to charge you electric car?  Eugene will install your charger quickly and at a very reasonable rate.  Kubelka Electric is an old Austin great company!

We had a complex retro-fit panel replacement on a 1931 bungalow.  We needed an electrician who 1) could fit us in during one of the busiest seasons EVER  2) could understand the scope  3) could navigate scheduling and permitting with the city  4) would do it for a reasonable price.  Scott and his team at Capstone did all four. In addition, Scott's communication was BY FAR superior than any electricians or other trades we spoke with.  We knew what to expect and when to expect it.  We are very grateful that Scott & his team were referred to us!  I HIGHLY recommend them.