Frank did great work on my home and promptly as it was faulty hardware that needed replacing…read moreimmediately. He was available within 24 hours and charged an honest price for the work. I also appreciated the amount of information he offered me. I highly recommend FJB if you are looking for an electrician in the Collegeville area.

Fast service at a good price. I thought I needed a sub panel installed. Frank was able to make…read morechanges in my main panel to allow a new appliance without adding the sub panel. Saved me a couple $100!

I hired Schumann Electric after looking at his overwhelming positive reviews to address panel…read moreconcerns. He reached out immediately, was professional in interactions and was prompt in his work. The work area was generally kept neat too. I found Schumann Electric expensive, but most trades are these days. Several years have past and I found myself having to troubleshoot several issues, including a dead GFCI. After confirming the GFCI was actually okay, I found that the neutral was open. I verified continuity through junction boxes and traced the issue back to the panel Schumann Electric replaced where he triple tapped the neutral / ground bar at this location. The neutral was open because it became loose. The wire had become hot due to the high impedance of the poor triple tapped connection. For those unaware, this is how fires start. A circuit breaker will not protect you with a high impedance / poor connection as it knows nothing about the nature of the load. It'll protect you from drawing too much current, but it knows nothing about if that current is turning into heat at a poor connection. This is why this is not allowed for most panels, including parts he installed. While in the panel, I found multiple instances of the neutral / ground bar being double or triple tapped. I also found a couple of instances of double tapped breaker hots - also not allowed. You can separately google this to confirm my statements. An investigation of metal junction boxes Schumann Electric installed showed that the box was not grounded. In installations with metal boxes, it is not enough to ground the receptacle - the box must be tied to ground too for safety and parasitic capacitance reasons. This is a small infraction compared to the multiple tapped bars and breakers, which were a clear danger to the fire safety of the house, it's occupants, and property. I expected better from a licensed electrician and for the steep money I paid. Not at all impressed. Infuriating really, considering the safety and property implications.

Had them at my house twice. First time, price didn't seem too bad. Minor job and I know some…read moreelectricians can be expensive. Second time, had them come to install some light fixtures. They broke one of the flush mount glass shades during install and didn't tell me. I thought I had heard something but assumed it was something much less severe and didn't notice it for a few days afterwards. Luckily I was able to get supplier to replace the glass dome free of charge. I didn't mention it to them because the supplier took care of it but there is NO WAY they weren't aware of what happened. They had another job cancel so I had them replace a bunch of fluorescent bulb "office" type fixtures in my basement. At my house for less than 6 hours, taking into account the cost of materials, I believe the hourly rate worked out to about $500+/hr per guy. Considering I gave them work to fill in many hours that were actually cancelled on them, I don't want to say they took advantage but I certainly didn't receive any consideration for what would have been a wasted afternoon. For the basement lights, I wasn't charged by the hour but a flat rate per light replaced which turned out to be outrageous. Also, they left me approximately 15-20 fixtures that I had to figure out how to dispose. The work was completed nicely but the way they charge is a bit crazy and the broken fixture and "good luck" with disposal were very disappointing. I'll look elsewhere next time.

I had an excellent experience with Bascelli HVAC and Plumbing and would highly recommend them to…read moreanyone needing reliable, professional service. The job involved replacing my entire HVAC system, and their team handled the project with outstanding attention to detail and customer care. From the beginning, Bascelli demonstrated great flexibility by working around my schedule and adapting to my needs. Their prompt communication made the entire process smooth, as they quickly responded to questions, provided updates, and kept me informed throughout the project. Their pricing was competitive and provided excellent value without sacrificing quality. The team's hard work ethic was clear from start to finish--they arrived prepared, worked efficiently, respected my home, and made sure the installation was completed properly. Bascelli HVAC and Plumbing went above and beyond to deliver dependable service and a quality HVAC replacement. Their combination of professionalism, fair pricing, flexibility, strong workmanship, and excellent communication makes them a company I would gladly recommend.

Bob Perlsweig, West Chester. I used Bascelli HVAC Services, a small local company. Eric (the owner)…read moreis very knowledgeable and professional. He wasted no time, quickly diagnosed the problem, and explained the repair in detail. His pricing is transparent, broken down by labor and parts. Very reasonable. Overall, I was very happy with their service and highly recommend them. Bascelli HVAC Services 484-574-3590. ebhvacplumbing@gmail.com

Very fast to respond and super easy to work with as far as estimating and project timing. Extremely…read moreprofessional and experienced to say the least. We were quoted an honest amount and the work was completed way faster than we could have anticipated. Highly recommend.

Fast effective and efficient…read more Fast effective and efficient. Showed up on time with everything they needed, worked through the day and finished it in one. Coordinated the inspection so I could be compliant. Would use again. Would recommend

We called yesterday when the kitchen faucet blew apart and soaked our daughter. He was here today…read morewith his son to replace it. While they were here they also noticed a potential water leak issue with the dishwasher and fixed that. Prices are reasonable. Service was amazing. And I couldn't be happier. Check him out in the Downingtown area. 610-656-3600.

Get ready for every "excuse" in the book. Peszek strung me along for 19 calendar days--which…read moreamounted to three no-show appointments and erratic communication.  When I finally drew the line, he flew into a (voicemail) rage....ranting righteous indignation that I wasn't showing him more understanding. Ironically, it wasn't his blatant disregard for a customer's time or the inconvenience he unnecessarily created, or his entitled expectation of unquestioning and unlimited customer patience (all substantiated via saved text messaging) that prompted this post--although, that in and of itself would have warranted one; rather it was his unhinged, raving voicemail that precipitated this review.  His overreaction to a customer expressing confusion and disappointment was truly concerning, even somewhat alarming--so much so that I felt an obligation to share this experience, lest others be subjected to the same disturbing behavior.

On May 30th, 2023 James Brown PHAC did a great job of installing a discharge pump in our basement…read moreto evacuate drain water from our kitchen sink one floor above and the washing machine adjacent to it. Their technicians arrived on time, got down to work, were professional, courteous and completed the job the same day. We requested some extra bracing and noise-reduction and Doug again was on time and addressed the issues. I highly recommend James Brown for any plumbing needs you have at a reasonable price.

During this deep freeze weather my heating system gave out. Scott and his team were quickly…read moreresponsive to my needs. Spent two days installing a new system. His two employees Tyler and Jim worked for two days until the system was replaced. They were extremely professional, efficient and did a great job. Scott, their boss, touched base with me both during the work and after completion of the job to gauge my satisfaction with their work. Simultaneously, a plumbing job that was scheduled prior to my loss of heat, was performed by Joe. To say he was personable and professional would be a huge understatement. What a great team!

If you're looking for a trustworthy, professional electrician, look no further than Joe Hagarty of…read moreHagarty Electric Company in Garnet Valley! Joe showed up right on time and was very respectful of our home, taking care not to damage any furniture or property. He worked efficiently, knew exactly what he was doing, and explained everything clearly. Best of all, his pricing was extremely fair -- no hidden fees or last-minute markups. It's rare to find a contractor who is both skilled and honest these days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe to anyone needing electrical work!

Highly recommend Hagarty Electric! Very professional and reasonable pricing! We had Joe hang our TV…read moreover our fireplace, install a foyer light, and add a home surge protector. Were very happy with the results!

My wife and I bought a house in Havertown, PA while living in California. My local parents…read moreinformed me that the A/C was not working. My wife and I engaged with Borden as the unit is a Bosch and not all A/C companies service the brand. My wife gave the receptionist her credit card number and asked her to fix any issues and/or perform routine maintenance. She made this request because we did not trust my parents that the A/C was not working (user error more likely). We did not hear from Borden on the day of scheduled service. The next day my wife told me her credit card was billed $1200. Via text or email, the technician explained that my parents were using the wrong thermostat. The technician proceeded to place a float safety at the secondary drain pan and also recommended adding another return to the unit. He charged 300 dollars an hour for labor. His half hour drive was also billed at 300 dollars an hour. Let me be very clear. There was nothing wrong with the unit. My parents did not see a second thermostat. The technician then did 1200 dollars of work without consulting us. A float switch installation should not take 2 and a half hours by an expert. Three hundred dollars an hour is an expert wage. To top it off, a week or so later, our painter informed us the A/C was not working. My wife found a different company. That technician found that the float safety valve turned the unit off. The drain pan was full (good job Borden). When he purged the drain line, he found expected sludge and also PVC shavings and glue. So... Borden did a good job installing a float valve, but the shoddy workmanship contributed to a blockage. The new company charged $150 to clear the line. If I could give Borden zero stars, I would. I don't begrudge anyone trying to making a buck, but I certainly will never do business with them again.

We were very fortunate to have our heating system break down, but able to be maintained heavily…read morewhile we shopped around with time on our side for a new system. We got 4 estimates in total. In all honesty, the prices were not super far off - the recommendations, or lack of were the biggest variable between all of our proposals. This is kind of long, but like others have mentioned, the experience was so good that I wanted to make sure to take the time to give this feedback. 1. Borden was the only one who recommended a chimney liner in our new system. Which is important in the newer 84% because the temps are not as high as they used to be. But even more important in the 90% model where the water heater would be an orphaned appliance. Which is actually a pretty serious safety concern. 2. Borden was also the only one who recommended a new expansion tank and offered to cut back to the steel one if we wanted to shave a little off of the price. A number of places i looked said that the amount of new installs they see using an older tank is mind boggling. And there are numerous benefits to the new style including eliminating air, rather than just controlling it. 3. Borden was the only one to add more options ala carte, especially the outdoor reset option. I really appreciate the flexibility your proposal offers. 4. Borden was the only one who actually opened the boiler to make sure they saw it was leaking etc. Everyone else heard "new boiler", saw dollar signs and that was about it. 5. Borden was also the only owner to come out! Which i think is extra important when it's one of these big jobs where you are not only trying to get the customer set up with a good system, but start a relationship for service and maintainability in the future. Mission Accomplished. Finally, they took tons of time with me explaining how each component would be installed, and a very thoughtful and insightful explanation into why you recommend those pieces. Not at all in a pushy sales way. I'm really excited about our new system and it just so happens today is the coldest day of the year and we have invaluable peace of mind! It also looks like a work of art - the company absolutely takes pride in their craft and it shows.