Bob was so VERY helpful and knowledgeable plus personable!! I also found exactly what I was…read moresearching for with Bob's expertise!

We happened to stop in on our way home and found excellent prices, amazing selection of quality…read morefixtures, AND professional, courteous, and friendly service from Bob, the Lighting Guru. He was attentive, personable, and directed us to light fixtures that were just what we were looking for at our price point. What a store (it used to be a round Midwest Federal bank for you long-time Twin Citians) and what a great person to work with! Even though we live 100+ miles away, we will definitely be back.

We had an issue with some outlets in our kitchen. They were forward with pricing and very…read moreprofessional. We lucked out and were able to get our appointment moved up dues to some cancellations. The electrician on site was very thorough, provided us with detailed explanations and pricing was fair for the services offered. We'll certainly consider this business should we have an electrical issue again.

I went with Edison because of the good reviews. Joe was fine--the work was quality, I'm sure, and…read morehe was both friendly and thorough. There was no up front quote prior to the service fee being charged, and while I expected I might pay a premium, it would up being over 50% more than another quote I got. I would consider the company itself to be opportunistic and somewhat manipulative. The service fee does not roll into the project itself as it would at a mechanic, but does make you feel committed to them. That fee includes a whole house eval, which was then used to try to sell me every kind of upgrade possible. Since I paid the fee, I used the opportunity to ask about some electrical codes for things I'm considering doing myself, and there was no hesitation to price it out for me in case I wanted the work done. When it came time to present the potential options, they were presented as financing options--definitely a sales tactic to get me to commit to spending on these extras projects, which would have been triple the cost of the one thing I called them for. My idea of a good contractor is one that presents options with honesty and warns me when something is a problem, and this was opportunistic. I'd look elsewhere.

Beautiful selection of well curated and organized light fixtures…read more We purchased a long (4') burnt bronze fixture to go over our dark wood farm table- and the fixture is perfect.

From the owner: Robinson Lighting is a family-owned business that has been perfecting the art of lighting for over…read more85 years. The company has expanded to five locations in North America, and strives to continuously grow, and bring the most current, efficient, and cost effective light to the residential and commercial community. Today, Brett Robinson (President) and his sister, Leigh Robinson (Vice President), are the fifth generation of the Robinson family to continue the legacy. Both Brett and Leigh Robinson are active members of the American Lighting Association, and serve on a number of other leading international and regional lighting technology associations. Robinson Lighting is one of the largest showroom-based distributors of lighting products and is known as an industry advocate and leader in lighting education. The lighting consultants provide a high level of customer service and work hard to address individual lighting needs. The Minneapolis showroom displays state of the art recessed and under cabinet lighting, provides a huge selection of kitchen, bathroom, and living room lighting in various styles, and price points to suit any budget. Our company is committed to offer the most advanced energy efficient solutions available without compromising on quality. We ensure the latest technology trends are stable, reliable and offer the greatest lighting efficiencies before they are introduced in our showroom.

I can't recommend Michael highly enough. We needed to replace very old/ancient wiring for a ceiling…read morelight, and after having other electricians look at the job, it seemed like wall and ceiling damage was inevitable. This electrician found a smart, creative solution that others didn't, avoiding damage. That alone was impressive. What really stood out was the communication and follow-up. From the first interaction, everything was clear, timely, and professional. He showed up fully prepared for multiple scenarios, which made the whole process efficient and stress-free. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in doing things the right way. There was zero pressure or upselling--just honest recommendations with real integrity. You can tell he's focused on long-term safety and quality, not quick fixes. Michael was also clean, respectful of our home, and left the space better than expected after the work was done. On top of that, he went above and beyond to make sure the final result was done exceptionally well, not just "good enough." (And he was so kind and patient with my dogs!) If you're looking for an electrician who is skilled, thoughtful, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about doing excellent work, this is the one to call. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone.

Michael from Intech is an electrical legend. He helped me choose the perfect outdoor light for my…read morehusband's anniversary surprise and worked around my crazy schedule to get it installed flawlessly. Professional, kind, and incredibly thorough. He treated my small project like a priority and delivered amazing results at a fair price. If you need an electrician, stop searching and call Intech. You won't find better service or quality anywhere!

Best lighting fixtures in Minnesota! I love the staff and variety that they have to offer.read more

I came here with a friend to help her pick out lighting for her home. She needs overhead lighting…read morefor her bedroom, kitchen, and a fan/light combo for her sunroom. I happily joined to live vicariously through her life successes. And damn! I was blown away by how many beautiful fixtures there are! There was so much that was beyond my imagination. There were modern, vintage, mid-century, and luxury lights. Our style is mid-century modern, and we picked out a few that fit that aesthetic. Though, I would say there were just a few lights in the style. They were also somewhat limited on lighted overhead fan choices. But the best part was the customer service. We were able to build a "wish list" with an associate, where every item that piqued our interested was populated under her new account. There, you can review all of the details and customizations (like color, type of lighting, finish etc). There also seemed to be a lot on sale which was a treat!

I had an art deco lamp (see photo) which I rescued from being thrown out at my office many years…read moreago. The lamp has served me on my home office desk but recently the switch failed. I thought about fixing it myself but decided to hire a pro. Finding a place which restores old lamps which also had good reviews required some research but with the assistance of Yelp. I finally zeroed in on Lightworks. They did an excellent job of restoring my lamp. In addition to replacing the switch they also replaced the cord. They even found a plug which is appropriate to the era (see picture). They are not easy to find. They are located at the back of a rather large building with several tenants. Go north on 14 th Street from East Hennepin about 3 blocks until you reach Winter Street. Keep going straight across Winter on 14 th. It dead ends after about a block and Lightworks is on the left. In addition to repairs they have a nice selection of light fixtures which are restored originals or replicate vintage fixtures. Great if you have an older home. I highly recommend.

I brought in a standing lamp to b fixed and they said never seen anything like this before. They…read moresaid that it would be a lot of money, if I would sell it. But it was something that my mom left behind when she passed away. The amount that I paid for it was a great amount it is working I'm very grateful for that. If anyone wants to go and get up antique lamp or any current lamp fix this is a place to go.

University Electric replaced the main electric panel in our home, upgrading the service in the…read moreprocess. They were fast, very professional, and did the work for a very fair price. I especially appreciated how they helped me weigh options so we got the best value for the project.

Final cost increased by 30% without advance knowledge…read more Called multiple times to get a receipt/breakdown of the work done. Very hard to get a callback. Paid University for a permit on the day work was done, called the city two weeks after the work was completed and permit still hadn't been pulled. Very poor communications and follow up , i wouldn't recommend.

A glorious array of high quality lamp shades , materials and in all shapes and sizes and specialty…read morelamps to choose from. Located on the corner of Xerxes and 50th street. Street parking. Entry facing Xerxes. Returns require receipt and must be done within 14 days of purchase. Very nice store and helpful staff.

We took a lamp over to get it rewired. Michael was very personable and checked out the necessary…read moreequipment to rewire it. He promised a fast turnaround. The store has beautiful lamps for sale. It is all beautifully designed setting.

Our staff assistant helped pick out vanity lights that worked well with our cottage theme. One of…read morethe lanterns came Broken. We didn't install it until 3 months after purchase when we opened the box and noticed this. Got a new lantern replaced without charge. Will be back for more as we continue to remodel our home.

My designer and I worked with Randy Allan at Southern Lights to pick out light fixtures and fans…read morefor almost every room in my house. The order was extensive with lots of details. My designer is in Minnesota and I live in Florida. All the lighting was shipped altogether and arrived all on the same day in perfect condition, including all the light bulbs for every fixture. Randy's patience, expertise and attention to detail is so appreciated. And he was fun to work with too! What a lovely human being. and truly isn't that what life is about, sharing the "light" of your heart with others no matter where you are and whatever the experience? For we all are the Light of the world. Thanks Randy!

We hired them for a plumbing job at our place in Minneapolis and the whole experience was smooth…read morefrom start to finish. Scheduling was easy, they showed up when they said they would, and the technician took the time to explain what was going on and what the options were before starting any work. The repair itself was done quickly and cleanly, and the quality is obvious, everything works perfectly and they left the area in great shape. What really stood out was the pricing: it felt genuinely fair for the scope of work, with no surprise add-ons or "gotchas" once they were on site. Professional, transparent, and high-quality. If you need a plumber in the Twin Cities, I'd absolutely call Randy's again.

Had two of the techs visit today. The job was to put in a single smart switch. The quote: $350 for…read morea ten minute job, so about $2000/ per hour. Techs were friendly, as was the booking team. As others have said excellent communication throughout. I paid the $75 truck roll, sent them on their way, and did it myself. Good people working for bad company.