Best Sconce Light Installation in Philadelphia PA

NOTE: I didn't have Greg do any work.

The reason I'm writing this is that I contacted him and he got right back to me saying that he doesn't come as far as Mt. Airy but that if I was handy he could probably help me do some troubleshooting on the phone. I didn't take him up on that, but I found it to be really amazing that he offered to do that.
He must be a super nice guy!

We have used Jim & Sons a few times now, particularly because they were always among the most responsive electricians. Nothing worse than never having your calls picked up or emails answered. They were also great in an emergency situation where we needed someone out basically next day, and they squeezed us in. Prices seemed fair in general. We will continue to use them and would recommend

Buckle up - long review incoming.

Had JDV out to do an estimate - Mike arrived promptly, was professional and courteous, and provided information throughout his time here. However, that is where the positive part ends.

After performing the estimate. Mike sat down with me and presented two packages - one for 16000 dollars and another for 3200. The lesser estimate was to replace outlets and replace expired hardwired smoke/CO detectors. These detectors go from anywhere between 40-55 dollars (retail, not wholesale) depending on the brand, with labor being roughly 1 hour to replace all necessary components (there were 8). JDV wanted 3200 Dollars to replace those and roughly 25 outlets (only 1 of those being GFI) inside of the home. This is a total of about 4 hours' worth of work (generously and assuming brittle wiring (which I likely have).

That was bad enough.

The higher (and considerably more insane) estimate - 16k - included a panel replacement - a 50-foot junction box run to replace an old fuse sub-panel, (5 breakers total) - run a grounding wire, and do the aforementioned work contained in the smaller estimate. He also noted, corrosion (nothing reaching the buss bar or any corrosion besides humidity (a flex seal fix) - and explained that I would need a new panel and new fireguard breakers.

Please keep in mind - an 80 slot 200 amp panel is 130 dollars at home depot (with standard GE breakers - which are fine of course). Additional breakers as needed are cheap and effective. Additionally, it is noted on the estimate that if any fireguard panels actually trip - it is roughly 400 dollars (per breaker!) for them to fix that issue. Using that math - JDV wanted roughly 8 THOUSAND dollars (conservative) in labor to perform the panel/breaker change)

He also pushed a whole house surge protector (I run UPS on all of my electronics already) - and their service plan which includes yearly inspections.

When I asked him to provide a breakdown for parts and labor - Mike explained that JDV does not provide that and that the estimates include cost of doing business, and of course their 3-year warranty (keep in mind most products serviced come with their own manufacturer's warranty. Please keep in mind that they only warranty their service (Ie. Actual work) for one year.

I believe my internal thought process was that I could BECOME an electrician AND perform the work for about the cost of the estimate. I believe what I actually asked is do people actually pay you those prices?

I have owned multiple houses and have has almost all of the work done described in the estimate on one property or another. I have never encountered an estimate even in the realm of what JDV quoted me. His reticence to break down the estimate further cemented my skepticism.

I am sure the work is top-notch based on reviews and how thorough the inspection was. I was floored by his pricing. I called another electrician with similarly strong reviews - and provided him with the breakdown of what JDV quoted me. For the SAME work minus the service plan or whole house surge protector - I was quoted a respectable 2300 dollars. Same warranty, same service window.

The moral of the story - ask for a breakdown of services, and please make sure you do your homework before agreeing to pay that type of pricing. There are much more reasonable estimates to be had.

My elderly auntie called me in a panic. She said sparks were coming from an outlet and she feared an electrical fire would start. She tried to remain calm but she said she unplugged her life sustaining oxygen machine and her air conditioner on this extremely hot morning to prevent an electrical fire and added she feared she would not be able to afford the repair. I called just about every electrician on Yelp and Thumbtack. Quite a few didn't return my calls, others apologized but were unable to address an emergency visit but ITech promised to have someone at the house in an hour and advised her to turn the power off all together. I offered to pay for the repair but she insisted on no handouts. (Her words not mine) The technician arrived within the promised timeframe and made the necessary repairs immediately at a reasonable cost. To hear my aunt cry and say this was nothing but God made me cry. Thank you

Like the man said, best prices and quick service, needed work done and he was here same day. Quick response and the technician kept me updated on his route! Go ahead call them for a quote!

PG came out to restore power to our doorbell. They replaced the transformer quickly and without issue. They were right on time, professional, and did good work at a good price. Also good communication

I bought a house 5 years ago and we have always been hesitate to call an electrician since we thought it was going to cost a lot with all the projects we had.  I messaged Alba Electric and within 10 minutes got a response and he was on my way to give me a quote for our dishwasher not working (outlet was out) and splitting the wires for the fan and the light.  He gave me a very reasonable quote.  The whole process from me sending a message on yelp to him walking out the door only took 2 hours and he's such a sweetheart!   Found my go to guy for my electrical needs!  He knows what he's talking about so message him!!

Chris does great work.  Thorough, honest, good pricing.  3rd time using his services.  Highly recommend!

No call is too small for Campbell Electric Service. A working doorbell is a must in any home.  Wade, answered right away and set up an appointment for me super fast. He is very professional ,knows what he is doing, and arrived on time. I appreciated Wade taking the time to explain what caused the malfunction and how he was repairing it. He gave me a follow up text to make sure everything was ok which was awesome! If your looking for a electrician I would highly recommend him.

I thought that this company did a great job from start to finish.
They are a first class operation all the way. I was amazed that they were prompt for the scheduled appointment time. Randy took his time taking the needed precautions to protect our marble flooring with clean drop cloth. The work area was immaculate after they completed installing all of the recessed lighting. I will use them again. Thanks guys for your help.

Adam is nothing short of outstanding.  His prices, craftsmanship, work and availability is second to none.  He will square you away.  If you are a veteran like me I highly recommend you give him a call for any of your electrical needs.  I am absolutely going to use Hummingbird for every electrical job that is required in my home.

I thought I was in need of an electrician and used Yelp to help me find one. Although it turned out that the issue didn't really need an electrician, the folks at Fortech were the first to respond to my query and to help me diagnose the issue before even coming to visit. I can't say that the services are great since they actually didn't perform a service, but their customer service is wonderful and it is on that basis I give them a 4-star rating. I will certainly keep them in mind if I do need to have an electrician come out for job.

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!!

Glenn was very responsive and timely.  I called in the late afternoon and honestly didn't expect a phone call back that day.  Low and behold he called back around 4:00 and offered to come by to fix my issue.  He had to diagnose the problem by going through each outdoor outlet.  Once he fixed the one issue, I asked him to investigate another problem within the house.  Again, he was very thorough in his investigation and fixed the problem.  I would definitely recommend him him.  He's responsive, knowledgeable, thorough, and a friendly guy with very reasonable rates.

Quick response, fair estimate, and on time. Very convenient transaction. We feel strongly that we will use Fayed for other projects in the near future.

Don is a really nice guy. I purchased  an old row home with lots of old/shoddy wiring. He updated as many of the outlets as possible in preparation for an upcoming rewire job. Basically, he got the house so the electrical is safe and reliable while I save up the big bucks for the larger rewire job.

Pros: He's a guy, not a company, so you always deal with him directly. He's a hard worker, and will always be honest about the depth/scope of the work needed. He's clean and neat--when he worked at my place he laid down numerous cushioned drop cloths, swept up, and took all of his mess with him when he left. He was also really nice to my hardwood floors. I think messy job sites are a pet-peeve of his. He's incredibly knowledgeable and totally let's you pick his brain.

Cons: There's really only one. He's really scatter-brained and hard to schedule. Like every other great contractor, he books out weeks (if not months) in advance. He doesn't have a receptionist or anything, so you end up having to call and remind him about the job 2 days prior, then the day of. It's annoying, but a small price to pay for good work. I'm always weary of tradesmen whose schedules are wide open.

He mostly works out by Chestnut Hill but would venture farther into Philly if you sweet talk him into it. I'm planning my rewire job for the spring, so you can bet I'll be setting up dates with him in February.