Update: Didn't install the ground wire correctly. The bonding bridge was screwed into the wall and not connected to anything, including the ground wire. There is no connection to neutral. I was also told the backfilled dirt would "settle", and it sank further into the hole. Now there is a divot and the ground rod is exposed. Hired to add a ground rod. Guys showed up on time and worked quickly, though I did have to remind them to backfill the lawn properly (initially just left a hole there, and the ground rod was barely covered). Dealing with Dave Watkins was a whole other experience. Told him I was going with a different electrician I had worked with prior, and he made many assurances that he would definitely beat the price (told me the range provided on Yelp was "just a number," which was the first red flag). On the day of the service, refused to talk to me on the phone or via text when I asked to discuss the price. Then one week later, gave a price that was higher than initially discussed and that I should reference an "invoice" he sent (he never sent one). When I attempted to discuss the pricing with him, finally, he became aggressive and threatened to put a lien on my house. He then stated that he stands by the quote even if it was half a million dollars. His reason for a higher price was "extra work"; in fact we had discussed the work ahead of time, and it was a standard part of the job (a bonding bridge), making me concerned that he would not have completed the job with required parts if I hadn't reminded him to add it. My experience of working with Dave Watkins is that he will make empty promises, not communicate properly, come up with invoices after the fact, claim that things have happened which did not, and escalate to threats instead of having a conversation with people. I eventually paid the bait and switch amount that he demanded after his threats, but I would hate for anyone else to end up in that position. I would never work with this company again. read more

Our Living Room and Bedroom lights were very dim. We contacted Watkins Electrical Services to install can lights in both rooms. Not only was the job completed quickly the crew was very professional and cleaned up when they finished. The can lights look beautiful! I highly recommend Watkins Electrical Services. read more

Gm at a restaurant in Wapakoneta and we found watkins to fix our menu boards and ground wiring and they were out here the next day. Job was completed quickly and it brought back sales to our nighttime business. read more

Needed wiring installed on the side of the house into meter after a tree fell and ripped my wiring off the house and out of meter box. He responded immediately. Came out the next morning and was done in a couple hours. His prices are extremely reasonable. I would highly recommend him! He handled everything and my power was restored quickly. read more