This was the most uncomfortable experience of my life. There is nothing scarier and weirder than a…read moreman who will not take no for an answer. I was charged $2807 to replace 6 outlets. Incredibly overpriced in my opinion along with other electrician company I contacted. But honestly that wasn't the main issue. This was maybe the most annoying and oddest consultation of my life. From the very beginning I was being very clear that I only wanted my outlets replaced, nothing else. I reiterated this verbally in person. The technician, kept on trying to sell me a membership and additional services. I would say "I just want my outlets fixed" and then he would completely ignore me and go on to sell me about replacing the circuits. This happened over and over again. I would say "please I don't want this service" and then he would just go right back to other services. I actually couldn't believe what was happening. I was incredibly uncomfortable the entire time. For the 4th time, I was again very direct in not wanting any additional work. I literally said "I do not care for anything but the outlets". But he just didn't care and kept going for 15 minutes about working on my panel. Like oh my god, what is happening. It was additionally rude when I told him I was on a time crunch but then he still spent 30-40 mins creating an additional 4 quotes for the work that I insisted I didn't want. They straight up did not care about me and what I wanted. He kept saying I'm the top priority while also completely disregarding what I do not want. If a customer tells you to stop, please stop. I was incredibly upfront with the services that I wanted but this guy was on a mission to charge me $9356. I ultimately didn't continue with this company and reached out to another one who did the work for $300, which was the quote I also received from other electricians in the area. I truly do not know how they justify charging $2807 for only 6 outlets. Listen to the other reviewers. I had the same experience of the worker just looking for upgrades rather than what I called for. He spent nearly 20 minutes analyzing my electrical panels to see where he can charge me additional services after I just told him I only want the outlets. Stop trying to phrase this is for your customers when you blatantly ignore their needs and wants. This was such a weird experience and I lost $89 for the dispatch fee.

I contacted Chesapeake Electric after the outlets and switches on one circuit in my home stopped…read moreworking. The technicians arrived as scheduled, acted professionally, and explained that the outlets on the circuit had not been pigtailed when the home was originally wired. They identified separated wiring and signs of overheating in some locations, including burned drywall behind certain outlet covers. I initially paid an $85 service fee and then more than $500 for a more extensive assessment. After that assessment, I was given an estimate exceeding $2,500 to address approximately 10 outlets and switches on the circuit. I was told that the entire circuit needed to be corrected and that they could not determine which individual outlets were causing the problem. When I asked whether only the damaged locations could be repaired, I was told that was not an option. After I paid a deposit toward the proposed work, the technicians disconnected and capped three affected outlets and restored power to the remainder of the circuit. This raised questions for me about why the entire circuit had initially been presented as needing immediate repair. When I asked about repairing only those three locations, I was quoted more than $500 per location. Whole-home premium surge protection and service-plan memberships were also recommended. By coincidence, another electrician was working at a neighboring home that day. He identified himself as a master electrician, inspected the issue, and gave me a different professional opinion. He told me that the entire circuit did not need to be replaced. In his assessment, the three affected locations needed repair and the remaining outlets on the circuit could be pigtailed. He estimated approximately $700 for the work. I then contacted Chesapeake Electric's office and asked to cancel the deposit. The manager listened to my concerns, spoke with the technicians, and called me back. He explained the company's reasoning and said the broader electrical work could be beneficial if the home were inspected in the future. However, that explanation did not resolve my concerns about the difference in the proposed scope and pricing. I also received appointment and follow-up text messages from someone identifying himself as "Mike." Based on the wording and interaction, the messages appeared to be generated through an automated or artificial-intelligence service. However, the messages did not disclose that I might be communicating with AI rather than a real employee. I found that confusing and uncomfortable. In my opinion, customers should be clearly informed when appointment scheduling or follow-up communications are being handled by an automated AI system. Although the technicians were courteous and professional while at my home, I was not comfortable proceeding after receiving such a substantially different assessment and estimate from another electrician. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend obtaining at least one independent second opinion before approving costly electrical work, memberships, or additional services.

Great job hanging my chandelier in April 2024... Experienced people made a difficult job look easy…read more Thank you!!!

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I recently requested a quote from Bailey & Shipp Electric to install two ceiling fans in my spare…read morebedrooms. I was quoted $4,500, which was attributed to the rooms having vaulted ceilings. While I've had four previous jobs completed by Bailey & Shipp--including a ceiling-fan installation in my master bedroom--with exceptional results each time, this price was far beyond reasonable expectations. To compare, I obtained a separate quote from another company for $880 for the same work. Unfortunately, the drastic discrepancy means Bailey & Shipp has lost my business. I value quality, but a nearly 5x markup simply isn't justifiable.

I had a fuse blow and talked to Bob about what I should do. He advised me over the phone and…read morewalked me through how to reset it. So professional! Says a lot about his character and the values of this company. Will not hesitate to call Bailey & Shipp for future needs!

Incredibly responsive and easily communicates what needs to be done. We're holding onto his number…read morefor any future electrician work in our house. Thanks for the great work!

I've work with Anthony's Electric a few times over the years. He's is always quick to reply and…read morerespond. His work always does quality work. He's installed new switches and helped fix problems created by not so talented electricians. His pricing is always upfront and competitive.

They charge in advance for maintenance services, fail to do the service, and then refuse to provide…read morean appropriate refund. Now it makes sense why they are no longer in business.

I needed an EV Charger installed and found Bad Monkey Electric on the vendor's authorized installer…read morelist. I couldn't be more happy with the service and resulting installation. They came out once to assess the work, provided a fair quote, and came back to do the installation. The two electricians who showed up were professional and courteous. The work they did was top-notch. They asked questions at each step to ensure I got the things exactly I wanted. I will be recommending them to others and wouldn't hesitate to have them out for any additional work I need.

Reliable twice annual service. Service personnel polite. Tammy in the office always helpful.read more

A to Z installed our generator years ago and their yearly maintenance allows us peace of mind when…read morepower outages occur.

Guess I should have checked Yelp instead of Google before hiring…read more Don't hire Walter Electric! They are unprofessional and over charge. They also are not transparent about their billing. I hired Walter Electric to come out and replace 7 receptacles and tighten a ceiling light. They were at my house for 3 hours. Took them one of those hours to replace one receptacle. They charge $179 for the first hour and $90 for every 30 minutes after that. They originally called and said my total bill was $844.37. When I called back they told me it was $1,135.87 but didn't explain the bill difference except it was a calculation error. I paid the bill and asked for an invoice. They only sent the receipt. I called back and asked for an itemized bill. They sent a bill stating they replaced 7 receptacles and tightened the ceiling light without a breakdown. I called again and asked for a receipt that showed the amount broken down showing what was billed for labor and for each material. They responded that labor was $539 so the rest was materials. So $596.87 in materials?!?!?!? Outlets cost $20-$25 a piece, they charged me $85 each! I was shocked and told them that was outrageous and I'd like my bill reviewed and to confirm the price per receptacle. They told me they do not do that. I spoke to 3 different employees and they all stated they do no provide itemized invoices. This business practice is unprofessional and only something a business would do if they had something to hide; which clearly they do by grossly overcharging. Avoid this company!!!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Absolutely terrible. I had a tech come by my house to give me a quote for…read morewiring some ceiling fans and swapping out some dated switched and receptacles. He (John something) looked at the rooms I wanted fans, and then said I needed to send an email indicating the number of outlets and switches I needed replacing. The work that was done was fine, but they didn't finish the job! Installed 34 of 36 outlets and I have several switches not swapped and plates that don't match the switches. The tech ran out of materials and said I just needed to call and outline what was missing and they'd finish the job. That's not what happened. I was transferred to "customer service" and they said the quote did not specify that I needed 2-gang or 3-gang switch plates. Which apparently cost more than single switch plates (by a dollar). The contract literally reads "Replace twelve (12) switches and cover plates." They understood the snafu, but now said that they'd need to charge me a "continuation fee" of $120 every half hour to finish the job. Ridiculous. Shit company, shit service, shit tech (half the outlets aren't even aligned).

Super service and honest. This guy is passionate about his work and charges a very far price. Very…read morequick to respond to a service request and scheduling is quick! This entrpenure wants your business!

Denis provided excellent service repairing my snow blower. Denis responded to my message…read morerequesting service and quotes within 10 minutes, was able to schedule service for the very next morning, kept me abreast of his arrival time, quickly diagnosed the problem with the snow blower, and had it fixed and running within 30 minutes. Denis is also very personable and great at explaining what the problem Is and how to fix it. Would call him again with no hesitation.

I needed to troubleshoot why the water pump in a fountain kept tripping the GFCI. I called Clinton…read moreElectric, who sent out an electrician, who spent about an hour diagnosing the problem. He suggested that I improve the hose connection to prevent water leakage. After I did so, the problem remained. I called back the electrician, who said that evidently the problem was in the pump itself and that it should be replaced. The electrician was friendly and courteous. I understood that they needed to charge an inspection fee, but what seemed excessive and unfair was the categorization of diagnostic levels that raised the cost of the service call beyond what I considered a reasonable expense for the type of repair needed. For this reason, I cannot recommend this company. It would have been better to work with a company that charges an hourly rate. I will never use this company again - the fees they charge for the service rendered, despite their politeness and friendliness, are simply too costly. The determination that a pump servicing a fountain needed to be replaced cost me $500 plus their inspection fee. Outrageous!

I HATE LEAVING BAD REVIEWS, BUT ITS MY DUTY TO WARN OTHERS ABOUT SITUATIONS LIKE THIS!!…read moreNeeded to get a Generac generator installed. The company I went through, used Clinton Electric for the install. Appointment was set. Estimator from Clinton Electric came out. Did the walk through, told me what I would need,(Some things sounded questionable), he claimed some things needed to be "up to code" and he stated that "A whole house generator is a LUXURY." Recieved the estimate by email..a whopping $18,000 plus. Now I understand that it cost to install a whole house generator, but what I DIDN'T understand, is HOW is it that The Generator cost about $7,600 plus, for a 24,000KW unit...and that meant the INSTALL ALONE, would be OVER $11,000, which I thought was RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED!!! Contacted Clinton Electric via email, was informed that the Estimator would call back the same day, because I requested a copy of the breakdown in prices. Here it is OVER a week later, and NO ONE called. I will be getting the Generator one way or the other, but I will NOT be paying $11,000 just for the install that I was being charged by Clinton Electric Company. I WILL NOT BE USING THEM. Total rip off!! GO ELSEWHERE!! After reading many other reviews, I have noticed the same pattern, where others said that this company was "OVERPRICED." That have also been my experience.

I wanted to get an EV charger installed for my parents who live at a townhome without a garage. I…read moreknew that VA's Right to Charge law allows any resident to install an EV charger and after reaching out to the HOA, I found out that a neighbor in the same HOA had an EV charger installed a few years ago. The neighbor told me he got his installed by HavePower and so I reached out to them along with a handful of other companies. After several email correspondences, I eventually decided to go with HavePower. Although it was not a simple process to get the HOA's approval, Jason was extremely patient and helpful in getting all of the paperwork for the approval. I myself was not present during the installation, but my parents were around to observe the whole process. The installation started at 6am and finished around 5pm. According to them, HavePower did an amazing job and my parents found them reliable. The end product is exactly what we were hoping for, and the charger works flawlessly. My parents couldn't be any happier! All in all, I highly recommend HavePower for EV charger installations. Even if you live at a place without a garage, HavePower will do a impeccable job. And if you do have a garage, I'm sure they will get it done even more quickly!

We did not use Havepower but still wanted to recommend them since they were very responsive with…read moretheir quote and advice.