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Dependable Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Fireplaces,

About us

We specialize in all aspects of residential electrical wiring for new homes, additions, and remodels. We want to be a company you can depend on and when the job is done we can shake hands and be friends. We will treat you and your home with respect. Estimates are free and we will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical -New house wiring, remodels, kitchens, fuse panel upgrades, additional outlets, ceiling fan wiring, housing inspection items, garage & shop wiring

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.977 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 77 reviews

Todd T.
08/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went realy well in an out just like they said. Only problem was with the electrical company not Dependable Electric
Description of Work: Had service upgrade and outlets installed in basement

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
$2,400

John C.
07/2019
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They never bothered to return my call.
Description of Work: Replacing a light fixture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Dana M.
03/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No work was needed but Dan Oakley responded quickly. Talked on the phone. No work was needed.
Description of Work: Problem fixed itself once the outside GFI dried out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Randy A.
10/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dans Affordable Electric was stellar! They did a fantastic job and we would hire them again for our next project. Dependable, reliable, professional and very polite!!
Description of Work: Hot tub electrical hook-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
$700

James D.
08/2018
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called on a Monday, set up an appointment for Wednesday and asked - due to other reviews on Angie's list - if he would just let me know if another job comes up or he can't make it. I was assured that once a job was on the calendar they wouldn't miss it. Sure enough, no call no show day of. It was just a few new outlets put in, possibly a cieling fan. If the job is not worth the time just say so. Did I call back to express my concern? No. Why waste more of my time.
Description of Work: New outlets/cieling fan installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Dependable Electric
I was there at 2 pm. Walked up your front steps to your porch. Rang your doorbell. No answer. Rang doorbell again. No answer. Knocked on door. No answer. Knocked louder. No answer. Banged on door. No answer. Called the phone number I had for you and left a message. 405 area code number. You have a white cabinet to the left of your front door for receiving packages and a note with directions for parcel carriers. I am sorry we missed each other, but I was there at the proper time. If you require further evidence I was there, you have candles all around your front porch. It looked like a nice area to sit and relax.

Gerry W.
08/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rewired the light and fan to separate switches. Went up in the attic to run new wiring. Checked for proper exhaust of both bathroom fans. Haven't got a bill yet.
Description of Work: Replaced bathroom fan/light.

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

Nathan D.
08/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great, work was completed when they said it would be, on budget and great to work with, we have used them since and are our first call with anything electric.
Description of Work: Installed a bathroom fan and switches, as well as moved a light fixture and 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
$350

Tom or Theresa Y.
05/2018
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very anxious in the beginning to get our business, but when he learned that it was just a repair to a ceiling fan, he didn't get back to me until the end of the week stating the urgency of another job. He said he would call the next week and never did.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Gregory B.
11/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Wonderfully. Not only would I hire them again, they would be the only electrical contractor I would hire if I would need one in the future. I received 2 other bids and both included discussions of how much drywall would need to be removed and that they would have to work around air ducts. With Dependable, no drywall removal and installation of special fixtures designed not to have to recede into the ceiling, so as to go underneath airducts. Also, at one half the price of one of the estimates. They know what they're doing and they did it well!
Description of Work: Placing recessed lighting in 3 rooms, replacing 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
$1,300

kristin S.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We found the workmanship and professionalism to be excellent. I especially appreciated their responsiveness in communicating with me. They were punctual, and well priced. The two individuals with whom I dealt were well organized and pleasant to work with. I would definitely recommend them based on my experience.
Description of Work: We needed electrical updates for a 1920s bungalow we purchased.

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

Jay W.
03/2017
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We contacted Dependable Electric to give us a quote on some simple outlet and breakers, that we needed done quickly as we were selling our house and had minimal time to get fixes done before closing. When talking to Jerry on the phone, he sounded very nice and professional and understood the importance and need to get the work done quickly. He said he could come out that next business day and have the work done by the end of the week. Jerry came out and looked at what we needed, and said he would have a quote to us that day or the next. 3 days later we still hadn't received anything, so we called Jerry once again asking about the quote. And again he said he would have the quote to us that day or the next. And now 1 1/2 weeks after, we still have never heard back from Jerry. No quote, no "we got busy", no "not interested", no "we can't do the work as quickly as you need it", nothing! Jerry had both of our phone numbers and my husbands email, there is no reason why he couldn't of answered us as he stated he would. Very unprofessional. We would of appreciated a response back.
Description of Work: Change a few outlets to 2 prong outlets and GFCI outlets, and replace a few breakers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Christine E.
08/2016
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
After looking at the reviews on this site I called Dependable to give me a quote on several jobs I needed done at my house. The electrician came to my house at the scheduled time and I went over all the jobs that I needed done. I have several fixtures I wanted to change and add some new lights to other areas in the house. The electrician and I spoke for several minutes about options and ideas that he had to improve on the ideas that I had. In addition, we had a long conversation about contractors agreeing to meet with clients and then not showing up or simply not following through with things. I felt like this was going to be a good match and I was looking forward to working together. Sadly he never sent the bid or called. I left a few messages but never heard back.
Description of Work: Replace light fixtures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,500

Renee O.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They had put in some under cabinet lighting for me, and I had an issue, which they were able to come out and repair at no charge. They're great about following up with you, and working around your schedule. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They came out to fix some lighting for me.

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

Gerry W.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Met the technician at the house. He was detailed and informative. The written estimate was received in a few days. This was provided to the buyer of the home for follow-up.
Description of Work: Provided a bid for replacement of the fused electrical panel with a circuit breaker panel. This was in connection with a real estate transaction.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Blake H.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jerry was very professional. There was some timing issues, but he went out of his way to make things right. Everything looks and works great.
Description of Work: Installed a generator interlock and power inlet.

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

Angeline T.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went GREAT! The gentleman worked HARD all day on a very warm day. He had to go into my attic and he had to enter into the crawl space to do some of the work. He took his shoes off in the house (carpet), he checked with me several times throughout the day to be sure he was doing the work as I wanted from placement of the lights in the soffits to the bathroom fan selection. With a co-worker coming toward the end of the day to help finish the job was done in one day which I appreciated.
Description of Work: Installed three lights into soffits of front of house, installed new bathroom fan with vent to outside, installed ceiling fan, installed separate circuit for one kitchen 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
$1,090

Mike T.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technicians arrived as scheduled. They worked effeciently, maintained a clean jobsite, and made sure they kept the carpet clean when inside. The work was completed in a timley fashion, and the billing statement replecated their original bid. I have used them again this month for additional work. Mike
Description of Work: I had Dependable Electric complete many odd jobs around the home. The items included: adding multiple outlets in the home and garage, and installing outlets for outdoor lighting.

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
$2,000

larry K.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Phenomenonly well. We have more things to do and he's the only person I'll call. Extremely honest, very dependable. Good work. Extremely reliable.
Description of Work: He put in a new breaker box and did a multitude over two stories of rewiring.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

April P.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent customer service! Thorough inspection and full disclosure about potential scope of project. Very personable and took time to explain project. Will be using this company this summer to complete the project!
Description of Work: Residential Bid

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

George T.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were real happy with them. They came promptly and did the work. We thought the price was reasonable. We would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We have used Dependable Electric a couple of times.

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
$750

Derek K.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Hired Dependable Electric to run a new 220v circuit out to the garage and wire a 220v 3-wire plug to a garage heater. Everything went well. Jerry came out and gave me an estimate, and walked me through everything that was being taken in to account (where the lines would run, new breaker in the box, receptacle location, applicable electrical codes, etc.) They got my scheduled for just over a week after the estimate. The installer did a great job. He was friendly and professional. He got done in the time that was estimated.
Description of Work: Installed a new 220v circuit to the garage

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
$275

Linda H.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There seemed to a lot of coming and going. Only thing I was not happy with was the way they plugged a hole in the basement wall where the old service came in with fiberglass insulation. One of the guys came out to take care of a few old wires left. I mentioned the insulation and he suggested I get some foam insulation. He was not the electrician who put the service in. It was nice to have the Angie's list discount.
Description of Work: They replaced my old fuse boxes with breaker box.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Lorri J.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They arrived early and worked all day. They did a very neat job and everything works great!
Description of Work: My electrical panel was updated and new electric lines were run outside the house.

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
$1,400

Scott C.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Install several outside GFI outlets in bad weather
Description of Work: .

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

joyce C.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Left message but they never called us back. Were disappointed as read good things about them on Angie's List. UPDATE: Received a letter about 2 weeks after our phone message, from the company owner, Jerry along with a gift card as an apology. Which was very very kind. Apparently he did not get our phone message. Called to see if they could install the porch light. They had a quick opening the next day that we took. Was very pleasantly surprised as thought we would have to wait awhile as I know everybody is busy. A gentleman came out the next day at the scheduled time and installed our light. He was very very friendly, knew what he was doing and got the job done in no time. All of the above helps restore my faith that there are still a few good business out there that are honest and care about the quality of their work. Thank you Dependable Electric and we will definitely use you again if the need arises. Joyce
Description of Work: I used DEPENDABLE ELECTRIC to install a back porch 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
$80

Contact information

2316 Coldstream Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

dependableelectricia.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Fireplaces,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Dependable Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Dependable Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Dependable Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Dependable Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dependable Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Dependable Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Dependable Electric offers warranties.
Dependable Electric offers the following services: Electrical -New house wiring, remodels, kitchens, fuse panel upgrades, additional outlets, ceiling fan wiring, housing inspection items, garage & shop wiring

Contact information

2316 Coldstream Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

dependableelectricia.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed