Terry to the rescue!!! Let me start by saying, I was duped by some shoddy jag who wasted a lot of…read moremy time but I was protected by my credit card company and weathered the storm. Terry was referred to me by a co-worker and he delivered. The first time I spoke to him I told him my current tribulations and by the time we hung up he was able to explain to me some things I didn't know about our protections as Pittsburgh residents and how permitting works with master electricians. He was able to confirm in less than 15 minutes after speaking the other said "electrician" did not, in fact, pull a permit. Terry came by the house within a couple days and saw the shoddy work of the other as well as clearly identified a fire hazard and immediately protected our home by disconnecting what he needed to keep us safe until the actions could be taken to rectify the problem. The work was done in a day, including the inspection, so he has some good rapport with the right people at the city, this is unheard of where I have been for a decade. Also, when the time came, he did more work than he expected just to correct what wasn't done right by the first guy at no additional cost. Terry also went out of his way when I called and asked for a written statement for my credit card company about what needed to be corrected and completed to ensure I could get my money back. He didn't require a deposit nor my credit card info and he only accepts checks so although I didn't get miles for the expense, I got piece of mind, and it is well worth it! I am very appreciative I found them and I will keep them in my pocket for future use and referral. I tried to go the less expensive route and got nothing but heartache. When I did things correctly I got more than expected and a fair deal.

Very professional and punctual guys folks but these guys will try to make all possible extra money…read moreduring the job. For example, in my case I needed 8 recess recessed lighting in my room they quoted 1350 with two switches. In the job, the guy asked me 75$ for extra wire which was never communicated before the job. Once job was done guy asked me 125$ extra for putting one extra switch in the same box. After being asked for extra money I ended up buying double dimmer single switch from home depot for 30$.

They did a great job. Fixed a couple minor things at the house. Replaced a GFi and the door bell…read moreringer in the house. Two guys showed up. Efficient, fast, and the cost was what they quoted me over the phone. Real nice guys. Helpful. Understanding that I don't do electric. This was the third time I've used them. Always he same.

Scammers.. beware... electrician in training located the issue and suggested the fix while the…read moremaster tech stated the appliance was the issue. Sent two techs for a one man job and over charged me per technician. Beware.

Came into town to do complete kitchen renovation for a family member who doesn't have much. The…read moreperson she hired I fired as soon as I walked in. Incompetent and useless. I was in a bind as I'm out of town and have no contacts here. Saw a tradesman on the way to store and asked if he knew anyone. He recommended JL Smith. I called and long story short, John understood my situation and squeezed me in. I was pleasantly surprised, not only the understanding, but by the quality of work. They made the most out of a bad situation left by the previous "electrician" and kept the price very reasonable. John Smith knows what he's doing. This was not an easy job and he was thorough, efficient, and professional. I recommend him.

SCAM ARTIST. I had J.L. Smith come in to have a cable wire installed, and he 1) charged me $15 more…read morethan the top end he mentioned on the phone ($215 total), and 2) made several holes in my basement ceiling which he just covered with blanks, 3) ruined my baseboard with his drill, 4) pulled the cable wire through the living room floor and then back into the wall above the baseboard (leaving the wire exposed), 5) didn't show me how the wire was exposed until I asked why he was drilling through the floor, and then 6) tried to tell me that's normal for the wire to be exposed and no one would see it because it was behind a shelf. All the while trying to sell me on doing other jobs around my house. He talks very sweetly on the phone but did such a terrible job. Would never recommend and will never call again. I don't know how this man has such high reviews on Facebook and Thumbtack.

A few weeks ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a panic when a near-miss electrical fire…read morefollowed by a visit from the local fire department pushed us to have our electrical connections in our home re-evaluated. I posted to the local community Facebook page for a reliable electrician and Bill Stover of PGH Electrical Services was recommended numerous times. Bill is the independent owner and operator for PGH Electrical Services and is licensed and insured. I reviewed his Facebook page and found several positive reviews. I messaged Bill around 10pm the night of the fire department visit and he responded right away. He visited my house the very next day (a Saturday) at 9AM and looked through our house and evaluated the situation. He identified the problem of the overloaded circuit quickly and proposed a solution that day. We had one other electrician visit the house for the same proposed work, and he didn't suggest the options that Bill provided and was going to do more damage to our ceilings and walls than what Bill proposed. Bill's pricing was competitive from speaking to others who had recent electrical work completed. We knew we wanted Bill's expertise for the job! The only criticism I have for the business is that it can be hard to contact Bill regarding proposed work and getting some preliminary questions answered. I attribute that to his busy schedule and him always being on the go, though. Bill arrived on time on the scheduled start date for the work. He was careful to remove his shoes while walking through my home and wore boot covers over his shoes when necessary. He was friendly, professional, diligent, and very hard-working. He took his time to make sure he thoroughly understood the various circuit connections for each breaker before starting any new work. He thought outside the box when working to minimize any new holes that needed cut into the walls or the ceiling. He also replaced the drywall sections that were cut and patched the holes when he was done. He brought a vacuum and would sweep up any dust or debris that was created from running new wires in the walls. I appreciated that greatly since I have a small dog that I didn't want to step in the debris and I have asthma. Plus, no one wants dust and debris tracked through their home! Bill exceeded expectations when he installed a new light fixture where a plain lightbulb was located in place of the light that the firefighters had to pull out of the ceiling. He also checked out my garage and identified a faulty light switch that was sure to cause more issues down the road. He replaced both during his work and neither were part of the original scope of services. He also did it without additional charge. Bill completed his work as anticipated within the two-day timeframe, too. I would highly recommend Bill and PGH Electrical Services for all your household electrical needs. His quality of work exceeded expectations and I'm so happy that we chose him to fix our electrical problems during what was a very scary time for my husband and I.

The electrical stopped working in my living room over Christmas and after troubleshooting as much…read moreas I could I had no solution. I called Bill and he was able to come out the next morning. He crawled in every crook and cranny of my attic looking for the issue. He finally found the issue in some poor wiring in my basement. He also checked both my electrical boxes from a recent renovation and fixed some errors from another electrician. Bill's dedication to his craft in order to prevent house fires makes me feel safer in my home. He took the additional time to make sure my home was back in order and everything was working the right way. He also charges a fair price for his time! Highly recommend!!

While doing some remodeling we found an old wire that needed looked at. Was referred from a good…read morefriend and it was perfect. Sean (the owner) came right over and took a look. He made some suggestions and had his tools with him so he could get everything done right away. He put in the wiring for three outlets, a switch and outside light. Said he'll be back when we're ready to finish up. Great guy - reasonable prices. Refreshing to know you are getting great work for a good price. I know some folks would have seen this as an opportunity to charge more - he didn't. Thanks!!!

I trusted Shaun to do a good job and charge a fair price. He installed a lighting fixture over my…read moredining room table, hung a TV and installed two light boxes for pendants. He refused to give me a quote before the work. 4 hours later he charged me $750, which I paid. The TV was mounted a few inches from the ceiling and has to be rehung with added drywall repair. He also did not hook up the light boxes. He eventually came back to finish the job, but wasn't a good communicator overall.

The work order was for a closet light inoperable. The two guys arrived on schedule and recommended…read moreeliminating the ballast for a direct power using ELD lights. They recommended a light switch replacement also. All work was complete in approximately one hour. Be careful. When bill was produced the 135 per hour charge turned out to be 270 dollars as the second guy replaced the light switch. This was in addition to the dispatch fee of 50 dollars. We are 1.2 miles from the office. The work was professional just be careful of added fees.

BabyBird Electric was professional and timely. I'm super happy with the work they did. I will…read moredefinitely call them again in the future.

After the storm and extended power outage of November 2018, when my cats and I spent many days (and…read morenights) freezing in our house, I looked for someone who was knowledgeable in installing a Generac Generator. I spoke with more than one electrical company at the time, but Robert Behers immediately impressed me as the expert I needed for the task. His explanation of alternatives and associated costs were transparent, his estimate precise, and his advice heeded. Robert's son, Bob, is equally knowledgeable. Bob can make a diagnosis over the phone when I describe a sound; and when an unusual event has occurred (such as a hiccup with ignition for a power failure that immediately follows one that lasted continuously for most of a week), he gives precise instructions over the phone to solve the issue, much like the control tower helping a passenger to land a plane after the pilot has become ill. Joe, who always has arrived on time over the past 7 years for thorough annual generator maintenance and upkeep (replacing a battery or spark plugs at specific intervals, servicing valves after prolonged use, etc.) also is a wizard and answers all questions with responses that I am able to grasp. I have recommended R. G. Behers Electrical Service, Inc. to everyone who is interested in getting a generator to back up our aging power grid, as well as to anyone who needs a fine electrician.

We bought a whole-house Generac generator from R.G. Behers a little over a year ago, and their…read moreknowledge made the process so easy that it was actually pleasant. Despite a nation-wide shortage, R.G. Behers obtained the generator that we wanted in short order, because they're a long-time installer with a great service record. When we lost electricity for 3 days last month, the generator turned itself on and the automatic transfer switch "took over" our electric panel, with no disruption in heat, light or any of our electric fixtures. No mess, no need to go out into the snowstorm, no need to fill fuel tanks. Great people to work with!

I used Moses Electric for my aunt's house when she was having issues in her kitchen. They responded…read morequickly and got there the next day. The two guys were not only friendly but were able to fix the issue within several hours. I would definitely recommend them for future work.

We were having trouble with our electric service in half of our house. Called Moses Electric to see…read moreif they could diagnosis the problem. The technician that came out thoroughly investigated the problem and determine it could be two things. One was cheaper and one more expensive. He said let's try the cheaper path first. He would order parts and return the next morning. About 10 minutes later, he returned to the house. Mr. Moses wanted him to check one more thing before he ordered the part. They didn't want me to pay for anything that I didn't have to. If you need electrical work in your home, try this honest and dependable company.