Best in New York NY

NOTE: This review was written about month after the work was done, so I can't remember all the details perfectly, and as such am giving the electrician the benefit of the doubt where appropriate.  ;-)

I contacted them and clearly specified that I wanted to have the following installed:

- a new ceiling fan/light fixture, with a dimmable light/remote to be connected to it

- two new ceiling lights, with a new dimmer wall switch to be installed for each of the two new lights

When I made the appointment, I asked if I could get Mo, Warren or Eugene, and...surprise, surprise, I was told that '...it all depends on who's available on that date... we'll have to see...however all our people are pros...blahblah' (though Yelp reviews here suggest otherwise...)

I forget the name of the guy who came...maybe Eugene(?).  I just know that it was not Mo, Warren or Randy.

The guy who came was nice and personable enough, and was clearly experienced  However there were a few small things...

Regarding the ceiling fan that has a single light fixture (completely encased under a slippery glass 'dome'...horribly designed, and now impossible to remove, should I ever want to change the bulb.... Argh!) ...anyway, the lighting which I wanted to be dimmable.... I was told in advance that I'd need to purchase a remote intended for use with a ceiling fan, and that would work with a dimmable bulb.  I'm not an electrician, so I don't expect to understand how the light/fan/bulb/remote should intersect with one another or how they should be installed.  That's why I hired a professional electrician.  But at the very least, I know that I purchased the appropriate remote to work with a ceiling fan and a dimmable bulb.

Net, net, it turns out that apparently my particular ceiling fan/light only works with CFL bulbs, and as it also turns out....CFL bulbs are more or less Not Dimmable(?!!)  So.... after my spending all that money for a dimmer, it turns out my light is ultimately NOT dimmable.  In retrospect, it's unfortunate that the electrician didn't know this after reading all the installation directions...after reading the lighting fixture specs??... it's unfortunate that the company didn't forewarn me or inform me that installing a ceiling fan/light, and wanting it to be dimmable, is even more complex than I originally realized??

Once the electrician finished installing the ceiling fan/light, he then moved on to installing my two new ceiling lights.  He started installing the new light in my living room area (...I was nearby working on my computer), and I looked up to see that.... he had simply taken a guess as to which light I wanted in the living room, without actually checking with me first.  Thankfully he hadn't gotten far in the process, so I was able to stop him and tell him he was putting the wrong fixture in the living area ceiling.

The company had told me in advance that if I wanted new dimmers installed, it would be best if I purchased them myself in advance, as it would cost more $ if they had to purchase them FOR me.  So I went to Home Depot, and picked up dimmer switches for the wall.  Unfortunately, as I later realized, dimmer switches are essentially just the electrical component of the dimmer.... they don't come with 'wall plates' to cover up the rest of the area around the dimmer switch itself.  (Never having bought dimmers before, and also buying multiple dimmers at Home Depot...multiple LCD bulbs to try out etc....  why would it have occurred to me that I'd also need totally new wall plates...that my existing ones would no longer work?  

So...  after the work was all done, I had to make another trip to HD to purchase wall plates.  It would have been nice if the company had mentioned this to me when they first suggested I purchase my own dimmer switches.  Like I said, I'm not the expert here... I've never had electrical work like this done before...so why would this detail have occurred to me?

Net, net, they accomplished what I wanted for the most part.  I now have a terrific ceiling fan over my bed.  It's installed evenly, and the moving blades are totally silent.

As for my two new ceiling lights, they look so much nicer than the old-school NYC rental apartment ceiling lights that my cheapo LL had put in.  AND they both dim!  Beautiful!!

I live in an apartment and my bedroom+closet electricity has been acting up. I need to turn on and off the switch in the breaker box multiple times a day, however, one day it just decided not to work anymore. As the temperature is dropping, I had to get it fixed so I can turn on the heat before the winter hits New York. Klodian showed up on time. He's very professional, friendly and polite. It's raining outside, he even took of his shoes before come into the apartment in order not to mess up the floor. He has done a really neat job, within 10 or 20 mins all issues were resolved. Helpful as he is, he fixed the bulging wood floor for me. I know I hired an electrician, but he did this extra thing to help me out. I really appreciate all his help! Make sure you go to Klodian when you have electricity related, or maybe, all house improvement issues :)

Needed a service call to check out why several recessed lights were flickering. Living in a coop that requires licensed electricians who are insured and have a covid safety plan, it was difficult to find one that was willing/able to provide these documents. Rich patiently worked with us to get everything in order and was responsive via email.

Onto the work itself, rich was able to find and resolve the issue without having to open up the walls (fortunately). While he was here, he also took at other issues we were having and fixed that as well.

Would recommend and will save his contacts in case we need an electrician again!

Mikhail was EXCELLENT - turned up at the appointed time, worked really quickly and efficiently, and got our under-cabinet lights up-and-running in no time. Highly recommended!

Ralph came immediately!!!! He probably saved our lives. I initially hired a cheap guy who left matches all over the furnace.
He explained exactly what he was doing so I could understand the furnace.
 I highly recommend this company. Easy ,great communication , and professional.

I had no power in my bedroom or office, and thanks to the work of other shoddy electricians I also had no power in my kitchen and bathroom. All hope seemed lost and I was cooking in 95° weather and no power anywhere going to my AC. These guys showed up after 1 hour of calling them on a Saturday afternoon, correctly identified which fuse was blown, and restored the partial power to my kitchen and bathroom. He also gave me insight into why the other rooms didn't have power - a former tenant had installed a ceiling light and fan and wired it all wrong. Overall a great experience, would use again!

Very happy with the work that was done. Installed over range microwave outlet. On time quick response time, and unreasonably price. Will work with them again.

Took forever to schedule an appointment. Wish I took that as a sign. The guy who showed up was knowledgeable but never came back with an estimate as promised. Also, followed up but ignored my messages. I don't have a lot of time in my schedule so you wasted 1.5 hour that could've been used elsewhere. Thank you. Only giving an extra star because your colleague seemed knowledgeable, otherwise I would've given it one.

I have been using Hitchingham Electric for a number of years. I recently had them change light fixtures in my kitchen and hallways, replace some dimmer switches and install a bathroom towel heater. Mike , the owner is incredibly patient and detailed in explaining what is involved  before he starts the work. He and his partner are meticulous in their work. Everything is working wonderfully, especially the towel heater! and is perfectly installed. I especially like that Mike  takes the time to explain all the options so I can get the best deal for my money.

The best service I ever received was on time and very patient with answering all my questions. neat and organized and very reasonable as far as cost goes.  I would highly recommend Conroy Electric to anyone that needs an electrician

Thank you,
Rose-Marie

Quick to respond and set up time with me! I needed a burned out outlet replaced and they came by a day or two later. Pricing was slightly higher than with others I reached out to but not too much. Would work with them again. Thanks!

I will definitely call Eco Electrician for future needs. I just had an issue with my outlets blowing, and was troubleshooted through how to get them back on without requiring a home visit. All the other electricians I called previously quoted hundreds of dollars to come by and troubleshoot, and Eco Electrician just talked me through it quickly on the phone. Thank you!

04/18/2023. Just tried to call them. No one answers. Then gets sent to voicemail
which saysMailbox full, cannot leave a message. This is just the type of company I'm looking for. I THINK NOT

Yoni knows nothing about customer service -- he really appears very slow, uninterested in doing the work and even rude. I would be aware of the fact that most positive reviews on this site are written in a similar vein and seem phony to me.

Yep, as good as it gets.

I've been burned so many times in the past by unscrupulous tradespeople that I am understandably a little cynical these days. These guys just restored my faith in tradesmankind.

Ilya and Michael, professionally installed a ceiling fan in our very high ceiling loft quickly, with no fuss and talk about competitive prices. The other yokels I called must be off their nana asking the astronomical prices they quoted. They listened and offered several alternatives to keep it within my budget. They were really quick to respond to calls and texts. Completely happy with the work these courteous, professional guys did and would use them again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

Don installed a few outdoor flood lights for me along with an indoor chandelier.  He's efficient, fair with the pricing and would definitely recommend him for any electrical project.  He was quick to reply and scheduled quickly as well.

Nick did an incredible job in our apartment. He cut out a cabinet and routed our plumbing in a very complicated setup. For a very unconventional job, Nick far exceeded our expectations, and at an excellent price. Will definitely use again.

When a houseguest plugged a charger into a bathroom socket and half the apartment lost power, it was naturally alarming as we didn't know what the scope of the ultimate problem would be. Having just moved to the neighborhood, we weren't certain who to consult and after seeing Electrific's positive reviews and getting one more word of mouth reference we reached out. Avi was totally up front about the rate and was communicative the entire way through, from scheduling to explaining what he was testing and the scope of the likely issue, and his final labor + materials cost felt more than fair. We'll certainly call him again (but hope that it's more of a planned event next time)!

Yes, ma'am!!! would be my answer if you ask whether you should use Handyma'am.  Katie hung two ceiling light fixtures and installed two dimmer switches in my Manhattan condo, and she did a neat and proper installation, even with one of the old fixtures proving to be a challenge to remove.  Her fine art background came as no surprise to me when I saw the care and attention to detail with which she worked. Her communication skills before and during the job were a total breath of fresh air after I'd dealt with workers who left me waiting all day and never showed up -- and others who grunted and didn't speak English when they did show up.  For anything that may come up in the future, I will definitely keep contact info for the Handyma'am handy!

Called last minute and Roman sent someone within 2 hours. His guy did a great job. I would definitely recommend!