Freda Electric

Review DO. NOT. USE…read more I don't normally leave reviews and typically would just take my loss and move on. Unfortunately I feel compelled to leave this review in the hopes that whoever may read it makes a better decision than I did and decides NOT to use this man for their work. I am honestly not even sure where to start. I recently bought a house and am turning the basement into a home gym. I have little to no experience in electrical work so I reached out to have him put in 4 can lights and add a switch to control them. For our first appointment he showed up over 2 hours late. When he got in he said it shouldn't take long and got to work. A few hours later he told me he was done and when I went down to check, the 4 lights were installed in the ceiling but there was no switch to operate them. I had agreed to pay $788 for the work prior to our first appointment so I expected work that was done properly and would look good. Instead of going to the store and buying a switch and the materials to install one (which is what I had agreed to pay for). He decided to just feed the wire for the lights into an existing switch. Once he left I figured I had way overpaid but at least the work was done. Boy was I wrong. Somehow this idiot tied the power for the lights, all of my living room appliances and the water heater into the same breaker leaving the breaker that was already labeled "basement lights" empty. This meant that anytime we flipped the basement light switch off, all of the other things connected to it shut off as well. I quickly notified him of this and he said he would come fix it. We scheduled an appointment and when the time came he didn't respond for 2.5 hours and then texted me saying he was going to have to reschedule. Very professional this guy is. For the rescheduled appointment you may find it hard to believe but he was only an hour late this time. He went down to look at it and seemed to have no clue what was going on. Finally he said he would be able to put a new breaker in for the water heater but didn't have much of a solution for everything else. Of course he did not have the tools or supplies for this so he was going to have to leave and schedule another time to come back. At this point I felt he was very unqualified to do this work and I reached out to a family friend who is an electrician to come take a look. Upon his inspection the issues only became more glaringly obvious. To start, that "empty" basement lights breaker actually still had a wire connected to it that was openly cut and just hanging in the ceiling. There was another wire coming out of the can lights that was also cut and just hanging there. The connections at each can light were just taped together and there was no junction boxes. The new electrician I brought out saw this as a massive safety issue and agreed to help me redo it. We had to undo all of the wiring that he did in the first place and ran completely new lines for all lights. Once we got to the switch we took the cover off and found that he had completely ripped the switch box off the wall and left it just floating in the drywall hole. Additionally he had a taped wire connection shoved behind the switch box which is a massive safety issue. (Pictures attached). When I reached back out to him to inform him of the issues and try to get a refund for some of the money I had paid him he was at first very defensive and tried to state that his work was fine. After sending some picture evidence and explaining the issues he seemed to come around and had agreed to a refund of an undisclosed amount but needed time to make it happen. I figured that the situation had been sub par but if he gave some refund then I would leave it be and move on. Unfortunately for my bank account and this guys reputation he has seemed to block me and has not returned any calls or texts since. Thus leading me to where I am today writing this review in the hopes that I can spare others from his work. If you need electrical work done it is best to use a professional. Please look elsewhere.

very fast and reasonable . Got my power going in 5 minutes flat . ................highly recommendedread more

Butchko Electric

Other than a scheduling mishap; two electricians came out, very knowledgeable , very fast and after…read morethey cleaned up.

This is an awesome company. Tony came to do an estimate, the estimate he gave me was 50% less…read morethan other companies I had called for the same job. (I needed a 220 outlet for an electric dryer. ) The electrician (Ramon) came with his helper and within the hour the job was completed to my satisfaction. Great job, awesome guys.

Hometown Electrical Doctor

4.5

(10 reviews)

Chris Meyers and his apprentice Jose were polite and professional and were extremely detail…read moreoriented. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and a real problem solver. The job was completed in the expected timeframe.

They are wonderful to work with. They are extremely reliable and do a great job. I would highly…read morerecommend.

GCS Electric

3.4

(8 reviews)

I had an appointment today ( that I stayed home for ) when it was about a half hour after the time…read moreI called to see what was going on and was told he had 2 more stops before me and the one he is at is was a two and half hour job. I get that things happen and change through a day BUT to not to call or give a customer an heads up on there delayed is just wrong. I did try to call back to speak to someone about 10 minutes after this happened & before I left this review and try for a explanation but they declined my phone call ( never picked up ) Don't say I didn't warn you

My wife and I hired GCS on two separate occasions and their electricians are great! Anthony in…read moreparticular is very knowledgeable and experienced. Their guys ran wiring to a switch in two bedrooms and installed and a ceiling fan and light fixture during the first job a couple of years ago. Most recently, we hired them to replace two ceiling fans, 3 outdoor lights, 1 outlet, and hook up a transfer switch for our backup generator. Everything was completely quickly and efficiently and the electricians were friendly and professional! Pat is the owner and is very nice to talk to on the phone, as is Kathy, the office manager! Calls and emails are returned promptly and pricing is very reasonable compared to other quotes we received. We'll definitely continue using GCS for any electrical work and refer our friends and family as well! Keep up the good work, guys!

Great Lakes Electrical Service

Excellent company to deal with. Techs are very knowledgeable and thorough.read more

I consider myself a smart consumer and i do my due diligence when hiring because i like many, have…read morenot been satisfied in the past. called Great lakes and spoke to Dave the owner, he was kind and professional. he came out and gave me a free estimate. We agreed on a great price and the work would be done by a certified electrician. What I wanted more than anything is a piece a mind, safety for my family because it is my primary residence and the work to be done professionally. I got that and more from Dave the owner and his team Dan and Octavio. they came on time, analyzed the job site, did as little damage as they can, repaired that damage and cleaned up the site at completion. They did this while being courteous, respectable and very well mannered . Yes I definitely would recommend Great lakes and Dave and for any one who needs a little job to an entire home being rewired and a fantastic price, let Freddie do the homework for you, forget the rest, Dave and his team at Great lakes are the best, definitely give them a call.

Vern's Electrical Service

I would absolutely recommend Vern's Electrical Service. He showed up for the appointment on time…read moreand was very knowledgeable in diagnosing my electrical problem. The price was very reasonable as well. I would definitely call on him again.

Manges Electric

We had Jim Manges update and add lighting and baseboard heating in our older Westlake home. He…read morefixed wonky switches from the original home addition and worked in our tight time frame. He was professional, thorough and fairly priced. He's my 'Go To' electrician now! Highly recommend. Cheryl W.

From the owner: I specialize in old home with knob and tub wiring, service repair and upgrades,panel replacement,…read moremeter and mask repair and power increases. I also do repairs and replace old devices and trouble shoot electrical systems

VTI Electric

3.0

Great quality work. Everything was done in a timely manner and the cost was within budget. Would…read moredefinitely recommend

I would give this business a negative star.. was going to use them but the shady guy that finally…read moregave us a quote forgot to mention we needed a permit.. when we questioned him he said he didn't want the job.. was to busy .. very very shady practice and I am totally reporting them to the BBB.. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone ever!

MDG Maintenance

I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience with MDG Maintenance. From my initial meeting…read morewith Matt, to the outstanding work done by our service technician, Mike. MDG is certainly a well run business that puts quality professionalism, and precision into their work. They want to please their customers, and I can certainly attest to their admirable business and work. I can't thank them enough for the beautiful work they did repairing our fireplace wall. 10/10 would recommend them for any home improvement project. I'll be saving all of your business cards!

I had MDG Maintenance come to my house in Avon to install a new exhaust fan in my bathroom that was…read morevery drafty when it's cold. I could literally stand under the fan and feel the cold outside air blowing down on me in my bathroom. Mark and Logan came out and installed a new exhaust fan and insulated around it that stop the draft of the cold air. They worked quickly but did an outstanding job and were very polite and professional. Great guys and I would highly recommend them.

Angel's Handyman Services

Came all the way to Michigan to deliver an armoire from Wellington, Ohio! Good guy, responsive,…read morerespectful, and kind.

From the owner: Angels Handyman Services is here to help you! We exist to provide honest, reliable, and excellent…read moreservice to each of our customers. We guarantee to get the job done correct, with efficiency and integrity. My name is Angel and I’m the owner. Ever since I was a child I’ve been doing handyman work, and it has always been a dream of mine to have my own business. This year that became a reality! I believe that with hard work anything is possible and by working with each customer I guarantee that you will not regret choosing me for all of your handyman needs! Below are some of my specialties but ask me and I’ll see if I can do it! Painting Home Improvement Property Management Yard services Bathroom Repairs Kitchen Repairs Furniture Assembly Furniture Transportation Light Installation Barn Door Installation Floor installation Etc…

Pajer Pro Painting

(3 reviews)

Pajer Pro Painting painted my 12'x12' shed this week. The painters, Randy and Ryan, did a terrific…read morejob. They are highly skilled and efficient, very neat and attentive to detail, in addition to being gentlemen and responsive to my questions. I especially appreciated the care they took - on a very windy day - to protect my house, etc., and my next door neighbor's fence from paint speckling. And the price was right! I highly recommend their services. My thanks to Vic Pajer and his team of skilled painters. Mary Crehore Amherst, OH

Courteus and on time. Did a good job removing glued on non-slip pieces of carpet and resurfacing…read morewood stairs. Even touched up paint where it was scratched by our dog. Will definitely contact them again! Dr.Robert T. Bair Vermilion, Ohio

Erie Coast Renovation

Best pricing around with quality work. Called in a leaking sink and someone was there same day for…read morerepairs. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Erie Coast Renovations is a professional painting and renovation company serving Elyria, Avon Lake,…read moreAvon, Bay Village, Lakewood, and surrounding communities within 50 miles. With over 25 years of experience in construction, maintenance, and residential renovations, we specialize in interior painting, drywall repair, trim and baseboard installation, rental property turnovers, deck staining, power washing, gutter cleaning, and preventative home maintenance. We proudly use premium Sherwin-Williams and Behr products to deliver long-lasting, high-quality finishes. Our process focuses on detailed preparation, clean job sites, and dependable scheduling to ensure every project is completed efficiently and professionally. We work with retirees, homeowners preparing to sell, and property managers who need reliable, deadline-driven service. Free estimates Written contracts Fully insured Workmanship warranty If you are searching for a trusted painter or renovation professional near Elyria, Avon Lake, Bay Village, or Lakewood, contact Erie Coast Renovations today to schedule your estimate.

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