Barre Electric was sold a few years ago and is now Granite City Electric, but based on my most…read morerecent visit, the selection and service are still top-notch.

From the owner: Barre Electric and Lighting on the Barre Montpelier Road loves putting people and the right…read moreproducts together. It doesn't matter whether you're looking for a single fixture or lighting products for every room of your new house, the knowledgeable staff at Barre Electric and Lighting provides expert guidance that only comes from years of experience from helping people just like you!

absolutely beyond my expectations. professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and very reasonable cost…read morefor the work performed. very grateful to have found them. Bill Moretown, VT

Very well-curated selection of decorative found objects and one-of-a-kind creations built from…read morefound objects. An example: an old cutting board refinished and bound with a metal frame. Interesting spiky balls that look huge medieval morning star maces mounted on balusters from an old fence (sorry: we took these home!). Tables made from old wood. The owner has a great eye and is very creative in putting these materials to use: nothing clunky or trite here. And the prices are generally very good considering the imagination and quality of the pieces.

From the owner: Fletcher Creations creates custom furniture and home decor via up-cycling architectural salvage.read more

I was excited by the welcome & selections . I had felt anxious about choosing lighting for a whole…read morehouse by myself , as my hubby was working out of town. Great fun and professional support by Nick, who's expert knowledge came through ! I was able to chose with back up for most lights. Both the selection & Nick in sales made it happen. I enjoyed the whole experience great communication & follow up.

We arrived to shop on a Saturday afternoon. Two staff we in the phone so we browsed. As we came…read moredown the stairs the salesman no longer on the phone made eye contact and greeted the other couple coming in the door and did not make any effort to check in with us.

Great guy. Stayed in touch on his arrival time. Super clean. Very knowledgeable and quickly fixed…read moreour problem. Gave us great guidance and leadership on electrical potential issues going forward. Highly recommend.

Everything was fixed, replaced two dimmer switches and a pull switch on a light that wasn't…read moreworking. The man was very nice and did an excellent job. I would recommend him highly

Very pleasant to work with. Coukd have more specialized inventory for today's needs…read more Bnm

These people are so lovely and have such cool lamps. I've had a number of things fixed there and…read moregiven the intricacy of the work, the prices and turnaround are reasonable. They also have some pretty cool furniture and interesting Vermont themed decorations. Not to mention, they have the lamp converters for growlers, and who loves growlers more than people in Vermont? Before you head to a big box to pick out a lamp that will last you six months, go here and get something beautiful that will last a long time.

Very friendly and respectful you could tell Joe cared about my his work with his attention to…read moredetail. His prices are very reasonable and reliable and trustworthy. Booking for a appt is a breeze and he doesnt only show up on time but early which was great I forgot about my hair appt would definitely recommend! Thanks Joe

From the owner: Express Solutions LLC Since day one, Express Solutions LLC…read morehas been all about doing the job right the first time—no shortcuts, no surprises. We’re a Vermont-based, owner-operated business, offering quality exterior painting, interior painting, and pressure washing, all with a neighborly touch. What sets us apart? We treat your property like our own and stand behind every project with a one-year workmanship warranty. Our approach is simple: honest quotes, clear communication, top-grade materials, and a dedication to leaving your home or business looking its best. We know how important trust is around here. That’s why we never cut corners and always respect your time, your space, and your privacy. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint for your home, a full exterior transformation, or a professional pressure wash to revive your property, we’re ready to get it done—and get it done right. Ready to talk? Reach out today, or visit our website to learn more, book an estimate, or see what sets Express Solutions apart. We look forward to working with you, neighbor

I attempted to purchase exterior lighting from this store for my new home and and guest house…read moreapartment garage .. dealt with the owner back when it was brick and mortar location. The guy (owner) got absolutely unglued that I wanted to hold off on such a huge purchase while accusing me of shopping there in his showroom just so I could "go online" and actually buy it somewhere else. Such an angry little sad man. A disgrace. Later in the month I actually found a different vendor, same product line and was treated superbly. Couldn't have worked out better. Hopefully (Un)creative lighting closes for good

I was sent to this store by my electrician to select the type of recessed lights we wanted to use…read morein our renovation. While there, I noticed that they carried the chandelier I wanted for my dining room so I ordered the chandelier and put in the deposit. Easy, and pleasant. Fast forward to today when I received a call indicating that my electrician was going to be there in 10 min and that I had to give him my credit card for the balance of my order, which after clarifying on the phone while I was driving, was including the selections ordered by my electrician. I was confused as I expected the order placed by the electrician to be paid by him and to pay for the chandelier I had ordered on my own (we have done 3 home renovations and this has always been the way it worked with electricians). As soon as I mentioned that I thought the electrician who placed the order should actually pay for his order and then bill me for all of the work etc. the owner became angry, contentious and argumentative. He then said it was under my name and I had to pay for it all right then and was hoping I would pull over to give him my credit card. I told him I was dropping off the kids at school and that I would have to call him later. He was persistent about me paying for it and when I told him that I wanted to speak to the electrician first he then said hold on.... My electrician must have just arrived.... And handed me off to the electrician. As suspected the electrician said he had placed his order under my name and was planning to pay for the bill and then include it in his total bill to us for the project. He said he'd pick up my chandelier and I told him I would call back the store owner later in the day with the credit card for the balance on the chandelier. Within two hours of that call I received a revised email invoice for the chandelier balance as well as a phone call asking me to call back with my credit card. I was in and out of stores with bad cell reception for that time so I waited to call back when I was not driving or in public spaces. When I called I mentioned that I was disappointed with the owners handling of the situation and his overall tone and poor customer service. He then went into a tirade cutting me off mid-sentences and was unnecessarily angry and belligerent to the point of yelling at me. I mentioned that I could not imagine returning to his store and that's when he said "I don't give a S*%# !...and you cannot come here.. I am banning you from my store..." It did not end well and I am curious why he was so nasty and offensive over a $300 balance that I was obviously paying. I have never been treated with such a level of anger and animosity by any service person let alone a store owner. Stay away, not worth the energy and aggravation.

I purchased a house 6 months ago. I expected to be moved in way before now. The process of…read moreremodeling and dealing with contractors as been extremely disappointing and stressful. Given this, I especially appreciate when I have a positive experience in this process, and when I do I want to make sure to let people know. Dealing with contractors can be extremely frustrating and hard so I want to help point people in a positive direction and save them the hassles I've had to endure. Given the recommendation of my electrical contractor, I reached out to Jennifer of Walsh Electric about a month ago to help me choose lights for my house. I admit, I'm not very focused on details like lights, so I felt like it would be good to have someone who knows about lighting to help me out. Jennifer has been great. She visited my home, took notes and a few days later was emailing me selections that were very much in line with the sort of things I like. When I have questions she can answer them. She is super patient (this is not my forte and she's been way more forgiving of my slowness and indecisiveness than I've been with myself). I also found visiting the lighting showroom at Walsh to be very helpful because it allowed me to see some of the lights she recommended and know for sure whether I liked them or not. My electrician just installed many of the lights I ordered and I'm loving them. It's been such a pleasure to have a positive and hassle-free experience with lighting options. I would highly recommend working with Jennifer of Walsh Electric.