Description

Service upgrades, Wiring upgrades, Electrical Remodels, Adding recessed lighting, Adding under-counter lights, Security lighting, Circuits for hot tubs, Electrical dryer hook ups, Electrical stove hook ups, Install new circuits, Install or replace exhaust fans, Diagnose and correct circuit breaker problems, Install GFCIs, Install or replace ceiling fans, Install microwave outlet, Smoke detectors, Install circuits for air conditioners, Install whole house surge protection, Install electrical energy saving devices - We are experts in electrical service needed in both new construction and remodels. We provide wiring installation, power upgrades and fast and professional electrical service. - Add recessed lighting to your new or existing home and enjoy elegant, attractive lighting in your kitchen, living area, dining, bathroom or bedroom. - If you are adding new electrical components or appliances such as ceiling fans, smoke detectors, washers, dryers or need new circuits to do so, call on Molitor Electric for professional and personalized service.

HISTORY

Established in 2008.
Located in Austin, TX, Molitor Electric is an owner operated electrical company that provides service to the greater Austin area and surrounding cities.Our commitment is to you, our customer. We are dedicated to providing quality work you can depend on. Headed by a master electrician with over 30 years experience, we specialize in handling the needs of existing homes including remodels, upgrading electrical systems, adding lighting, service work, and more.We focus on delivering the highest quality work and products, customizing every project to meet our customers needs. With every job we put safety first, as your family's safety is of the upmost importance.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER

Dan Molitor is a master electrician with over 30 years experience, we specialize in handling the needs of existing homes including remodel, upgrading electrical systems, adding lighting, service work or other needs.

Reviews

J. Ryan S.

10/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

Molitor responded promptly to my email asking for a quote to add a new outlet and fish some wires for a wall mounted TV. Many people seem to love calling businesses, but I hate it, so I am always thrilled when someone will communicate via email.

Dan came out to do the quote, and explained throughly what would be done. The price was the lowest of the quotes I'd received. I gave Dan a few dates that would work for me, and he was able to make the first available date work.

Mike came out to do the actual work, and it went very smoothly. He explained everything he was going to do, and offered several helpful suggestions throughout the process. He was very professional, and I would love to have him back for any future work.

Overall, Molitor seems like a great company with the right price and good communication skills. I highly recommend them!

Minh P.

02/08/2022 12:00:00 SA

This company is very organized and does a great job keeping up communication. They will text you in advance to let you know when to expect the electrician's arrival (I love not being surprised). Dan showed up on time, finished quickly, and the lights stayed on the whole time. The company is highly effective, professional, and a pleasure to work with.

Pie P.

12/13/2021

Had Dan come out today to repair a breaker. He explained the entire process and why the breaker went bad (the computer chip, of course). He answered all my questions and was very respectful to my home. He was very friendly and efficient. It all started great from a quick response upon my initial request for service. He had the exact day and time I needed and he already had great reviews here. He takes cash, check (I think) and Square. If you need anything electrical done correctly, THIS IS YOUR COMPANY! Master electrician!

K K.

01/10/2022 12:00:00 SA

I've used this company for several projects over the years and have always been super satisfied with the outcome and utmost level of care and detail.

Most recently Dan came out to help get my house back online after a lightning strike. He stayed until way after dark rebuilding and updating my system to make sure I would have power. He double checked that everything was working properly and checked it again the next day.

He's also good with suggesting good updates - whether it be a better garage light or a surge protector for the whole system. I greatly appreciate the level of service he provides.

Samuel B.

8/14/2020

Molitor Electric is a straight-shootin', hard-wirin' glory. They are uber-local, operate on a human scale, and are easy to schedule. Claudia runs the office and communicates in a clear and timely manner, and you often get the eponymous Dan M. to engage the work! They've done three jobs--large, small, and medium-- for our family with good results. They just finished running a new circuit to our garage this evening, and did extra work, dispensed spare parts and offered useful advice in the process.
Bonus points for knowing their way around the arcana of older houses!

Joe S.

2/16/2022

Incredible service and communication. Something wasn't right and they came back, new part ordered, and got to us right away. Will be our electrician for life!

Joan M.

10/29/2020

We called Molitor Electric for the first time a year ago, after enduring several years of lights flickering, breaker switches going off at bad times (when is there a good time?) and network losing connection. Dan Molitor diagnosed the fairly extensive problems, including the fact that our electricity was fluctuating on and off. That's why my ovens (microwave as well as stove) took so much longer to cook everything than they should have. Dan and his team handled everything, diligently and efficiently. And when a city employee caused a delay, which resulted in a power outage for hours, Claudia came over with stick-on lights and a cell-phone battery, and reassurance.They are all such nice people!
So two weeks ago, when I was tired of getting a shock from a light switch in the carport, I got Dan to come again. That wasn't a simple problem either. He had to break through some HardiPlank that was installed by a home improvement company - which I will review harshly elsewhere - and correct faulty wiring that substandard contractors had done in 2015. I also had a new light installed over the front entrance to shine on the address. That took some creative design/ engineering. Dan wouldn't quit until I was satisfied. He and his whole team work so hard, evenings, weekends, all the time! And probably haven't charged nearly as much as they are worth.

Christine F.

1/25/2022

Dan helped us out with installing ceiling lights on short notice the day before our house painters showed up. He also helped us troubleshoot a wall switch that didn't appear to control anything. Now it does. We've been using Molitor Electric for years and have always been extremely happy with the service and professionalism.

Iain G.

03/12/2021 12:00:00 SA

Dan did a major overhaul of my electrical system, including removing an old circuit box, combining two circuit boxes into one and moving the city-connection from the back of my house to the back of my detached garage. The day of the city-connection switch, he stayed until way past dark so that I could have power that night-- I was super grateful.

I've been very happy with the work, service and cost.

Gary C.

5/24/2021

Electrician was friendly and professional, took time to answer questions and adapt the job to be an ideal solution for us. End result looks great and works perfectly.

Kathryn M.

1/20/2021

Molitor Electric was great to work with. Very responsive and followed up with me. Electrician came to my house wearing a mask and did great work. Only con is their price was higher than other quotes I received. But, I couldn't get any other electrician to get me scheduled. So in the end, I paid more for the customer service of Molitor. Overall, very happy with the work.

Angel L.

11/23/2020

Dan has been amazing to work with! I've had him over at my house to do general inspection work during my option period as well as for a small fix for a light bulb. As a first time homeowner with limited knowledge in the electrical department, I'm happy that Dan takes the time to communicate his findings and proposed solution in a way that makes sense to someone not well-versed in the trade. Highly recommend!

Chris B.

12/30/2020

I'm a professional real estate developer who's worked with Molitor Electric for 5 years in the Westlake Hills area and they are vastly superior to any contractor I've worked with in my 12 years in real estate. They are one of the rare and hard to find contractors who practice extremely high craftsmanship. Something quite unusual these days in Texas! Their front office and project management are also top notch.

Cara B.

08/08/2020 12:00:00 SA

Dan did professional and thorough work, communicated clearly (h/t to Claudia!), and exhibited wonderful diplomacy in dealing with a touchy neighbor. All around above and beyond. I'll definitely use Molitor again.

Stacy T.

7/17/2020

I have used Molitor for another job since my original review in Feb 2019 (Dan replaced a standard switch with a fan/light switch, installed a video doorbell, added hard wiring and installing a floodlight camera). I would officially say I have a guy for that if anyone asked about electrical work. I trust Molitor to provide great service for a competitive price. I have recommended him to others on FB, on Nextdoor, in person, etc. Keep up the good work!

Hilary T.

06/10/2020 12:00:00 SA

We have hired Molitor electric for jobs both big (installing a new breaker box) and small (installing a new bathroom light fixture) and have been delighted with their work each and every time. Dan and his team are communicative, honest, prompt, and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be hiring them again any time we need an electrician!

Sheila S.

7/25/2020

Dan has done a lot of jobs for my family. From renovations to outdoor lights to small electrical issues. I can always count on it done right and a full product. When Ive use others Electricians I'm often disappointed as I'm used to not needing to ask or worry about the end product and know Dan will do the best job. Thanks

Tracy S.

8/27/2018

These guys are great! I had three visits from my AC repair guys who kept not fixing the issue: AC unit kept throwing the breaker and shutting off in August heat!
Molitor Electrician found the real issue and fixed it and came within an hour of calling them on the weekend!

Stephanie R.

02/02/2021 12:00:00 SA

I hired Molitor Electric to come in and repair some damaged wiring as well as create a new circuit for a ceiling light. Dan, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was mindful of the time it took to complete the job and was efficient while being safe at the same time. I would highly recommend Molitor Electric for any of your electrical needs. I will definitley be using them again.

Daniel A.

07/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

I'm a homeowner with several properties in Austin and I've relied upon Dan Molitor to do all of my electrical work since 2010. He's just an outstanding electrician. Even-keeled, smart, thorough, and honest. Everything is done by the book and so you can rely upon him to do the work right the first time, ensuring that safety and quality is secured. Dan has an outstanding assistant named Claudia that has always been extremely responsive to all of my communications. Molitor Electric is a small shop electrical company that allows Dan to really focus on the work that he is performing. I recommend Dan to anyone without reservation.

James P.

10/15/2020

Since purchasing my home earlier this year, I've needed a variety of services performed, ranging from plumbing work to electrical. As anyone who's owned a home before knows, finding a good servicing company isn't always easy and can sometimes take a few trials and tribulations. Sometimes though you get lucky and you stumble across a gem right off the bat. In my case, the gem was Molitor Electric. So far, Dan with Molitor has upgraded both house electrical panels, installed a few standard electrical outlets and even ran the wiring and installed two high powered outlets for two vehicle charging stations. At one point during his installation of the electrical panels I asked about the durability and quality of the panels with regards to overall cost. Dan responded by saying that he only used the best of the best for his customers and even though it might mean a high upfront cost, at the end of the install I would have the best panels on the market. As someone who grew up with a father who ran his own construction business for over 20 years with the ideology of perfection and quality of work, this mentality holds a lot of deep meaning and value to me. Dan's work is immaculate, detailed and professional. In the case of using an electrician, what you pay for is what you get. If you want professional, quality work don't waste your time trying different electricians. Just use Molitor.

Passad K.

6/26/2017

The $1,100.00 is based off of simply putting new LED tape and driver and installing those under the cabinet. - Molitor Electric

Yeah, that would take an entire 40 minutes to do. No thanks.

Melissa H.

04/02/2019 12:00:00 SA

Absolutely fantastic! Dans attention to detail is the best I've seen thus far. I just wish we knew about him years ago before hires other electricians for other work. They're our go-to electricians for as long as we remain in Austin.

Norman M.

10/28/2020

The technician came in listened to us explain the symptoms and then quickly handled the problem. Now we have two rooms with electricity and several new outlets.

Lee M.

12/07/2010 12:00:00 SA

I like First Reviews! They are great. I like sharing something no one else knows of.
I also like finding a good contractor you can trust and that delivers quality work for a fair price. That is a great feeling!
But sharing terriffic contractors with my real friends and my Yelp-friends is a EVEN BETTER feeling!
I got turned on to Dan Molitor through my friend Mushy and Sara about 8 years ago. I'd tell you why my friend Jason is called Mushy - but that is another story.

Dan works 7 days per week, 9AM to 6PM and has the 4 things you want to ask EVERY CONTRACTOR for; 1.) liability insurance in case something unforseen happens, 2.) is a Licensed Electrician (State Lic. #17722), 3.) terriffic work references, 4.) excellent communcation skills.

Dan worked on several projects at my house on several different occasions. He has installing recessed canned floods in my kitchen, living and family rooms. He excels in lighting design & layout - both interior and exterior.
His work to date has been flawless and he has GREAT creative ideas for lighting design (both interior and exterior) he can provide when asked and does so without being pushy. Dan can be a bit on the softspoken side (which I prefer), but he is very free with his ideas if you are open to them. He also can provide some options of things you can do yourself in order to help you meet your project's budget.

I could probably find a cheaper electrician, but isn't the point is to find someone you can trust and who does what he says he is going to do and does it when he says he is going to do it.
Highly Recommended!

John H.

10/17/2018

I highly recommend these guys for residential electrical work. They've done everything from full service upgrades to city code, wiring for new standard and high amperage circuits, addition of recessed kitchen lighting, to fixing broken or loose outlet fixtures for me. They are thorough, careful, and reasonably priced. Cowbellicious!

christine b.

12/30/2018

On time, professional, knowledgeable work. We are always pleased with Molitor. Won't use anyone else.

Monique M.

12/16/2015

Highly recommend Molitor - highly quality work, thorough in their review of an issue and very responsive to working with you on fixing a problem, being mindful of budgets and time. We have used Molitor for years, and they are our go-to electrician. This summer, we got terrible service through a terrible general contractor with another electrician, and we had to hire Molitor to fix some major issues. They did, and it solidified how much we trust these guys. We won't work with anyone else again!

Gerhard G.

11/01/2016 12:00:00 SA

We called the week of October 25 and booked an appointment for the 31st. On the day of the appointment, they called to say that they will be later than the confirmed appointment time. They then called back again to say that we need to move the appointment to another day. Now, one day later, we have called them repeatedly to reschedule, but they have not responded yet. We are extremely disappointed and should have gone with someone else from the get go.

UPDATE: The company did end up getting back to us in order to complete the project and called afterward it was completed in order to apologize for a communication issue on their end.

Daniel B.

06/11/2012 12:00:00 SA

My wife and I own The Studio Kitchen in Round Rock and when we first built our commercial kitchen in 2004 Dan did all the electrical work. Although city inspectors don't dish out compliments easily, it was very evident from his visits that what Dan was doing for us went beyond the inspectors expectations. What he does is not only right, but it always looks good.

We've had him back for various small changes over the years and again recently in 2012 when we made some major changes to our kitchen layout. Once again, he proved that he simply comes in, gets it done and gets it right.

Dan Molitor is a consummate professional at what he does. He is a pleasure to deal with. He communicates well and you just know things are being done right when he is in your space.

Highly, highly recommended!

Daniel Bezden
thestudiokitchen.com

Eve R.

07/03/2012 12:00:00 SA

Dan and crew came out and undid some of the terrible (and unsafe) work done by previous workers, and helped us rest easy knowing that the problem was finally fixed. We had been living with problems for a year, and he spotted them, fixed them, and fast. Knowing we had dangerous conditions he rearranged his schedule to get the work done right away, and he and his colleague were not only thorough, communicative, and fast, but they were also really nice. If I had to spend the day at home having electric work done, without electricity or a/c, I'm glad I got to do it with such nice guys. They were even really nice to our dogs. But most importantly, they found it, fixed it, and fast. I will finally sleep well tonight. Can't recommend them enough.

Charles S.

5/15/2013

Sent email with pictures to request an estimate on installing a pendant light fixture over a kitchen sink and whole-house surge protector.

Had to wait several days for a reply, since they are busy. Got an estimate from Dan and it came in at the same level as another estimate received (from an even busier electrician who couldn't get around to the work for a couple of weeks.)

Set up a time and Dan's assistant Mike and a helper showed up on the appointed morning and were able to install the light without having to open up the ceiling, saving a
drywall repair job. They were neat and professional, used a drop cloth and cleaned up the site afterward.

During the surge protector install Mike found a loose nut on a breaker and geckos inside the breaker box. He cleaned it up and sealed a hole in the box to keep out the wildlife.

The new light looks and works great. I really appreciate the attention to detail, and kudos to Mike for finding and fixing the issues in the main breaker box.

Excellent experience and highly recommended.

Courtney R.

1/30/2012

I've had two jobs done by Molitor electric.

The first was that we were dividing a room into two offices, and wanted to run a new 20A circuit and put in some new boxes. Dan coordinated well with our contractor who was doing the wall. Even though Dan isn't a networking person, he was even willing to put in boxes and run Ethernet cables for me to finish up the ends. The project finished on time, under what I had budgeted, and work was superb.

The second job was done by Dan's helper. The recessed can fixtures in our kitchen were eating light bulbs. A couple years ago we paid another electrician nearly $1000 for a job that wasn't done right. Molitor Elec found a bunch of problems: bad wiring, wrong cans used. I hated to replace the cans because we'd just paid to do that a couple years back, and they were willing to work with me on some cheaper alternatives. In end, though, I decided to do it right and replace the whole blasted thing. Once again, the project was on time, under budget, and work was superb. It cost me less to have Molitor Elec. do it right with good quality components, than the other guy to do it wrong with crappy equipment.

Mark S.

1/31/2012

Dan Molitor has done work for us before and done well. This time I called him on a Tuesday and he didn't call back until Friday. I missed his call and called him back early on Monday. No reply so far (Tuesday afternoon). Perhaps he's super busy, but I'm looking for someone else.

Jeff T.

3/15/2013

Molitor Electric was the first company to respond to my e-mail inquiries and also the first to come by and give me a quote. Their price was right and Dan was able to quickly fit me into my schedule once I decided who I wanted to install my new circuit.

Dan was very professional and friendly so I felt completely comfortable having him come in my house (he didn't even mind my two large dogs sniffing him constantly). His work looks good and blends in nicely with the other utility cables on my house's exterior.

Thomas B.

07/07/2014 12:00:00 SA

These guys do expert-quality work. They installed undercabinet LED flexible tape lighting under my kitchen cabinets, and it's nearly impossible to find the transformer or the hot wire they had to carefully install to connect all of the strips. They also installed a convenient wall switch to turn them on and off. A DIY friend of mine saw the finished product and said he had never seen better quality work. They let themselves in and out of the house while they were working, and I did not even have to be there until they finished up. It took two guys six hours to complete. Sure, the price they charge may sound like it is a bit high, but, as owner Dan told me, We don't do cheap work. Sure, they might not return every phone call within five minutes, but understand that that's because they're out there solving someone else's problem. Don't worry, though, they will get back to you just as soon as they can give you a solid estimate of when they can arrive. After my highly satisfied initial experience, I will definitely use these guys again next time I have an electrical project.

scott s.

11/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

Would recommend without reservation. Prompt and polite and friendly and well-thought out work. Excellent attention to detail and always made sure things were right. Used for multiple small and large jobs over the course of a year.

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