In early 2017, I hired Bonham Electric to replace the main panel on a house (built in 1960) I had just purchased. When I called to inquire about pricing, the gentleman asked a few questions about my future plans for the house (for example, whether I would be installing a hot tub or pool that required electricity for the pump) and recommended a 125 amp panel for my situation. I was pleased that he wasn't trying to sell me a 200 amp panel "just because" like the other electricians I had recently called for quotes. The gentleman came out to my house to check the breaker box and inform me of the plan of action; he also provided me the quote, which was reasonable. Bonham Electric provided proof of their insurance/license/bond and worked with me on a date for installation.
One or two days before the main panel installation, Bonham Electric arrived at my house unannounced to install the ground wire for the new box; thankfully, this wasn't an issue, since I had planned to be home that morning/afternoon. It turns out that their front office had forgotten to call me (I did not have any voicemails or missed calls on my phone). They explained that it was important to do this work prior to the day dedicated to replacing the main panel to ensure they could finish the main panel replacement in time for the city inspector to check their work the same day. The crew did an excellent job installing the ground wire; the installation was clean and up to code. While installing the ground wire, the crew found some exposed wires throughout the garage and threw some wire nuts on them without hesitation. (The previous home owner left a mess. :) )
The day of the main panel replacement went smoothly. The crew around 8 or 8:30 AM and worked through the morning and a good portion of the afternoon; they replaced the panel without issues. They also found a mismatch between the wire for the air conditioner and its breaker; they fixed it and informed me of their findings. After they finished, they showed me their work and asked if I had any questions. They reassured me that if the city inspector had any issues, they'd immediately come back out to address the issues; the inspector did not find any problems and promptly signed off on their work.
Based on my experience, I recommend Bonham Electric to any homeowner who needs their main breaker panel replaced. read more