GULF COAST ELECTRIC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We are a full service electrical contracting company doing small to large jobs both residential and commercial. We specialize in electrical service work. We have 25 top notched employees to assist you in your needs. We operate out of fully stocked dispatched service vans. Our management staff has over 100 years of electrical experience. We are fully licensed and insured. We have won the AngiesList Super Service Award every year from 2013 to date because of our high level of customer service and excellent pricing. We were awarded the Northwest Florida Better Business Bureau TORCH AWARD which was created to publicly recognize businesses that insist on exceptionally high standards of ethics in dealing with customers. We have been awarded "Finest On The Emerald Coast" by area customers every year for 2012 to 2021, and voted as "Best in Destin" in providing electrical service. We are a BBB accredited business, and earned the BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics. We offer 24 hour emergency service 365 days a year, and when you call our office at anytime you speak to a real person. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Thank You!

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical service calls, repair, remodel, surge suppression, service upgrades, panel change outs, ceiling fan installation, new circuit installations, landscape lighting, security lighting, bucket truck, recessed lighting, boat dock wiring.

Services we don't offer

Appliance repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8103 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
1%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-103 of 103 reviews

Stephen M.
12/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, electronic repair
  + 1 more
Fast and Perfect Ask for Roger
Description of Work: Chandelier switched out. Security Camera set up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Stephen M.
12/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent work
Description of Work: Roger hung a chandelier and fixed GFI receptacles. Then he redid all our flush mount kitchen lights so that they didn't blow circuit breakers all the time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you once again Mr. [Member Name Removed] for taking the time out of your busy schedule to submit another review on our performance! It really is appreciated...as is your loyalty for our company. We value the importance of repeat customers. As always, please let us know if we can be of further service to you; and thank you for once again choosing Gulf Coast Electric, where you truly are "plugging into superior service"!

Mary W.
05/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent service and overall friendliness of all employees
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
We appreciate your positive submittal of our performance on Angie's List...thank you! We hope we exceeded your expectations and that if you ever require the services of a qualified, licensed electrician we will be the first company you call. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do for you. Thank you once again for taking the time to submit your review.

Dorene B.
05/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced light fixtures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you for taking the time to submit your favorable review of our performance on Angie's List. We believe we employ the BEST electricians around who are considerate of our customer's circumstances. We continually stay abreast of changes in the code and above all, provide a SAFE product which is of utmost importance in our business. Thank you once again for your positive review, and please let us know if we can do anything more for you.

John G.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced two outdoor area lights and one flood light. Added an outdoor switch to one of the area lights. Added or replaced two outdoor plugs and one outdoor switch. Fixed a short in the line to one of the area lights that was popping the circuit breaker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you very much for your overall positive review of our performance; it is appreciated! We're pleased that we continue to meet goal of providing superior customer service. Please call us if there is anything more we can do for you.

William F.
12/2015
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Information given about situation but tech did not know that meter wmas pulled so unable to perform work. Still charged for appointment. Another elect/tech came out weeks later even though without electricity for three weeks. Came out to review situation and write up work order. Took too much time and had to call in another service company. Received invoice for both visits with out any work being performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$150

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to submit your review of our performance, however we must take exception to your description of what transpired; to include our attempts to follow up with you on numerous occasions. As we have carefully documented, on 9/23/15 we were originally called to troubleshoot your overheating Jacuzzi tub which created your small bathroom fire. Upon arrival our electrician discovered your bathroom to be unsalvageable due to fire damage. At that time our electrician informed you we can return to complete our portion of electrical work in your bathroom, with no additional service charge. Additionally, based on the feedback we received from our electrician, our Service Manager was sent to survey your property (at no charge) to validate the assessment of our electrician. At that time, you were advised that due to the unsanitary conditions of the property, coupled with the inaccessibility of your breaker panel (due to the copious amount of assorted/indescribable material blocking the path) a thorough clean-up of the property would have to be accomplished prior to our return. Contrary to your assertion that we "took too much time and had to call another service company", we had kept your service order on Active status and made three telephone attempts to contact you when we left voice mail messages. These calls were on 10/7/15 at 9:40 AM, 10/14/15 at 8:20 AM, and once again on 10/21/15 at 7:45 AM. Our messages stated that unless we heard back from you, we would close out the service order and bill for our time and electrical assessment of what was required to be accomplished at your property. Mr. [Member Name Removed] please understand we strive hard to exceed the expectations of all of our customers. In that spirit, we believe we went "above and beyond" in our efforts in your case. It is unfortunate your perception of what occurred differs from our own, and we certainly stand ready to pick up where we left off from our last visit. Otherwise, we would appreciate your prompt payment of $147.00 for our services rendered and the advisory role we played in your situation. It is disappointing we learned of your discontent through this forum, rather than replying to our phone messages or our payment reminders sent on 11/4/15 & 11/18/15. Once again, please feel free to contact me, the owner, directly so we satisfactorily come to a resolution.

K Scott M.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Integrity, fast response, technical expertise - I'm not sure you can ask for much more from an electric company. Highly recommend. After a week of dealing with our home warranty company, whose referred company (R and R Electric) failed to respond to multiple dispatches and/or phone calls, we finally called Gulf Coast Electric ourselves. Within three hours of my first and only phone call to Gulf Coast Electric, we had an extremely proficient and honest technician (Dale) at our house; after one hour, all our issues were resolved. The office manager (Judy) was great to deal with, as was Dale.
Description of Work: Surveyed and replaced three outdoor electrical outlets, including one GFI.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Member, Thank you for your nice comments about Gulf Coast Electric and our Staff. It is always rewarding to have another satisfied customer, that is what we strive for with every call. Your business is very much appreciated. Thank you

Amy R.
06/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great communication skills by everyone at the company--they did what they said they'd do when they said they were going to do it. The folks are courteous, professional, and helpful. I would recommend this company to anyone who wishes to have electrical work done here in Okaloosa County!
Description of Work: My wife and I had the folks at Gulf Coast Electric install two new lights on our garage and a new heating vent/fan/light in our master bathroom. The job was a small one, but Buster did a wonderful, professional job. He kept us informed about what he was doing and how everything would work once he was finished. Excellent job!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$264.5

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Member, This is what it is all about, usually customer service has it own rewards, thank you Member. We will pass this along to the service technician that attended your job. Thanks again. Don, VP

David O.
03/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
This was a tough job.....the ceiling electrical outlet for the fan is 28 feet high. The two man crew replaced the old fan that required using a 25 foot A frame ladder. The men were clean, professional and did a very good job. I will use this company again and I do recommend them.
Description of Work: This was a tough job.....the ceiling electrical outlet for the fan is 28 feet high. The two man crew replaced the old fan that required using a 25 foot A frame ladder. The men were clean, professional and did a very good job. I will use this company again and I do recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$490

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Dear Member, Thank you for the nice comments. This was a difficult and labor intense installation. We appreciate your understanding of the complications and thank you for your business and positive comments about our company.

Lori J.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called 2 weeks prior to service to ask for an estimate for removing and remounting a ceiling fan and installing a new ceiling fan in its place. I was told that the service call will be $69, plus $69/hour for work done. I scheduled the work to be done. The day of service, the electrician called a little before 8:00am (the appt time) to let me know he would be 15 minutes late. I appreciated the phone call! He arrived at 8:15am. I showed him the new fan and existing fan. He said he had never hung a "flush -mount" fan, so I briefly looked at the parts and instructions with him. I offered to put the fan together while he took down and relocated the existing fan, but he preferred to do it all himself. I was concerned about his ability to hang the new "flush-mount" fan. I checked on him periodically and he seemed to be having no trouble. He was very professional and accomplished the job in one hour and 45 minutes. The company estimated the installation could take up to 2 hours. The fan wiring in the ceiling at both locations did not have to be altered, so it was really just a matter of taking two fans down, re-installing one elsewhere, and replacing one with the new one. This takes some time, though, when only one person is doing the job! The fans are very secure and work properly (fan and light) with the two sets of existing wall switches. I think the price was a little high, but I knew the cost before I hired them - no surprises. It was such a good experience, I will hire this company again for electrical work.
Description of Work: Put together owner furnished ceiling fan and mounted. Removed existing fan and remounted in another room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$191

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Dear Member Thank You for the good report. Our electricians hang a lot of standard ceiling fans throughout the year but few of them are of the "flush-mount " type. They assemble a little differently and take just a little longer to put together especially if they have a lite kit. I am glad your experience with us was a good one and we appreciate your business. In the future if you need any type of electrical service please call Gulf Coast Electric. Thank You

Todd S.
02/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Water came in through my ceiling fan and he repaired it, and I had another issue with an outside light and the guy worked on that as well. He completed both jobs within an hour. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Gulf Coast Electric to repair my ceiling fan and an outside light in September 2012.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$138

Robert L.
11/2011
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Craig the tech was on time, the price was right, and he did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Relocate light box, re-install track fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$186.25

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Dear Member, Thank you for the nice comments, good grade and Thank you for your business it is appreciated. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Regina M.
11/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The person that came out was very professional. He was very quick about what he was doing as they billed by the hour. He actually fixed some things that the previous electricians had not done properly. I already did use them again.
Description of Work: I used the services of Gulf Coast Electric in the middle of last week for electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Dear member, Thank You for taking time to respond to Angie's list and thank you for the good grade. Your business is very much appreciated. Please let us know when we can be of future service for any of your electrical needs.

John G P.
11/2011
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
Checked outdoor ground fault short problem and replaced one plug. Also inspected outdoor landscape lighting and made repair recommendations. The electrician was prompt and professional. Service charged at $80 per hour. good work on time
Description of Work: Checked outdoor ground fault short problem and replaced one plug. Also inspected outdoor landscape lighting and made repair recommendations. The electrician was prompt and professional. Service charged at $80 per hour.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$177.25

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you for your positive comments and thank you for your business. Please let us know if we can be of future service for any of your electrical needs.

Jaime C.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
(UPDATED) Bottom line up front: after some initial delays and miscommunication getting an estimate, GCE did outstanding work. I would highly recommend them. Due to their busy schedule, and some missed phone calls, it took several days and attempts to get an estimator out to look at our house. Once he did, however, he was professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive. I received a written estimate by e-mail within hours of the visit. The work was quickly scheduled and promptly and professionally performed as promised. Their estimate was very competitive ($1000 less) than an estimate received from the electricians officially sanctioned by Nissan for installation of the EV charging station. Again, highly recommended. I plan to use them for a future expansion project.
Description of Work: Installation of a new expanded service box and installation of an electric car charging station. Required burying ~35 feet of conduit, mounting a disconnect box, and mounting and testing the charging station.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you for the nice comments. I apologize about not getting your estimate promptly that is not the norm here at Gulf Coast Electric. There unfortunately were some communication breakdowns and I am thankful you gave us the opportunity to proceed with your project. It is our desire and goal to exceed all of our customers expectations and it starts with returning phone calls and responding promptly to estimate request. Your business is deeply appreciated and we look forward to helping you with any future electrical projects that you may have. Thank you again for the recommendations, positive comments and your business look forward to servicing you in near future. Jeff R. Linn President Gulf Coast Electric

Stan G.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Immediate response to my initial e-mail and on time.
Description of Work: Very responsive, on time, very helpful with advice. Although they could not help me with my particular problem, they followed up with an e-mail with links to other sources that would be more beneficial to me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

RICHARD O.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The crew came on time to construct the platform for the generator; they worked quickly, efficiently and quietly; they cleaned up completely before leaving. When they installed the generatorit was done in the same way. In fact, when I told them that I was working from home, they took extra pains and used ingenuity to dramatically reduce the length of time the house was without power while they finished the job. Mr. Joiner was the PM throughout and he was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful, and very patient and complete in explaining how to operate and maintain the system. This was a first class consumer experience, and I would enthusiastically recommend GCE and Mr. Joiner to anyone who needs a home power generation system. Job very well done!
Description of Work: Install 20 kw residential backup power gas-fired generator.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank you very much for your comments, especially for posting them on Angie's List. Your comments are very gracious and they go a long way in helping to promote our business. I am certainly glad we could be of service. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Thank you. Don Joiner, VP, Gulf Coast Electric

Larry N.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Performed well with very professional service tecnichan. Would use again.
Description of Work: Found and replaced defective GFIC outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank You Member. We appreciate your business and your kind comments. Let us know how we can be of future service for any of your electrical needs.

Sarah H.
07/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very easy to work with the company. Even with the problems, they responded to my calls fast. They did want us to pay for the guy to come out to fix the first guys mess ups which we argued against....resulting in them not charging us.
Description of Work: Had recessed lights installed--Looks very nice Had closet lights added throughout the house--very nice Added and removed plugs throughout the house--there were a few that were not flush with the drywall so we had to have them come back out to fix them....the others were good though.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Linda Z.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
All I had to do was to get an estimate in this case. Gulf Coast Electric was competing for a job. They were prompt, professional, and thorough. But my client chose another company based on price.
Description of Work: I represented a home seller who lived out of town. We found out that the house wiring had to be redone in order to get insurance on her house. Gulf Coast Electric was one of the companies who bid the job. I was impressed with their promptness and attention to detail in their estimate. I have since heard of other clients who use Gulf Coast Electric and who are not only impressed and pleased with their professionalism, but who were also very pleased with their work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thanks Member for the nice compliments. All of our estimates come with a complete detailed Proposal-Acceptance so the customer has in writing exactly what is and what is not included in the price quoted. Nobody likes surprises especially when they cost extra money for something you thought was included in the price when it was not. The extra time we take in provideing a detailed Proposal eliminates any questions as to what is and what is not included in the quoted price. This is in both parties best interest. Thanks for allowing us the oppertunity to quote your work hopefully we will get the next job you have.

Thomas and Leslie M.
05/2010
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Showed up on time, explained procedures to me in detail so I had no questions, very friendly, very professional. Told me what I needed to do to prevent any problems. Left me with a few cleaning tablets at no charge. Charged less then what they had originally quoted on the phone.
Description of Work: Serviced heating and air conditioning units

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Thomas and Leslie M.
05/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up on time, very professional and friendly. Quick and accurate service.
Description of Work: Serviced generator, replaced necessary parts, ran final performance tests to ensure everything ran right.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Juan P.
04/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Our house was built in 1940. We upgraded a few boxes. There was a kitchen remodeling done, so we rewired the kitchen too. It all turned out really well.
Description of Work: We used Gulf Coast Electric to rewire my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
I would like to thank this member for the nice report and it was a pleasure doing business with him.

Alan Y.
11/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They took a few days to reply to voicemail message. But once they did respond, they did the estimate the next day and the job the day after that! It took 1.5 days to complete. A bill notice came in the mail. No hassles. Done right.
Description of Work: Complete 220/50amp wiring of new hot tub from house panel (open dbl circuit) across app 100 ft of trenching (6AWG in 1" conduit) to flex connectors to installed disconnect panel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thanks to the Member for his member comments and THANK YOU for your business. Hope you have been enjoying your Hot Tub.

Sandra R.
09/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent! Arrived on time, very professional and knowledgeable. Figured out problem and fixed it within 20 minutes. Paid less than estimate. Craig Clark was the electrician, I will request him the next time.
Description of Work: Electrical wall switch replaced, fixed ballister in ceiling light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from GULF COAST ELECTRIC
Thank You for the nice report and for your business. Craig is one of our top service electricians and has been with us for many years. Your compliments have been passed on to Craig.

Contact information

8 Commerce Drive, Destin, FL 32541

http://www.gcedestin.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EC13009649
Trade License Locale
Florida
Trade License Authority
Florida: General
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

GULF COAST ELECTRIC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

GULF COAST ELECTRIC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, GULF COAST ELECTRIC offers free project estimates.
Yes, GULF COAST ELECTRIC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GULF COAST ELECTRIC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, GULF COAST ELECTRIC offers emergency services.
Yes, GULF COAST ELECTRIC offers warranties.
GULF COAST ELECTRIC offers the following services: Electrical service calls, repair, remodel, surge suppression, service upgrades, panel change outs, ceiling fan installation, new circuit installations, landscape lighting, security lighting, bucket truck, recessed lighting, boat dock wiring.
Appliance repair.

Contact information

8 Commerce Drive, Destin, FL 32541

http://www.gcedestin.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day