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GERKE ELECTRIC Inc

Electrical, Handyman Services

About us

Prompt service since 1916. highly specialized in problem solving newer homes built after 1980.

Business highlights

108 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

SPECIALIZE in REPAIR of HOMES BUILT AFTER 1980 and NEWER HOMES. REPAIR , PROBLEM SOLVING , small jobs, REPLACE DIMMER Switch & GFCI GROUND FAULT, WALL PLUGS, SWITCHES, small LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE DETECTORS, repair existing bath exhaust fan, replace individual CIRCUIT BREAKERS, replace ELECTRIC HEAT THERMOSTATS, Replace existing BASEBOARD HEATERS with 5 YEAR mfr WARRANTY. ** PLEASE CALL 260 432-6766 to SCHEDULE your SERVICE CALL or REPAIR. ** We don't schedule any jobs or estimates by email, ONLY BY PHONE. **

Services we don't offer

WE DO NOT DO Wiring for generators, hot tubs, swimming pools,sewage pumps, replace nor add Bath EXAUST FAN , ATTIC FAN, new houses, trenching nor underground wiring, no ceilings over 10 foot or outside over 10 foot high, phone , cable TV, alarms, new construction, parking lot lighting, surge supressor, nor large dining or foyer chandeliers. We do not work in crawl space under homes nor work in attics or wire for switches or lights. Do not work outside when temps are below 40 or over 80 degrees.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.956 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 56 reviews

Randy O.
10/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg was here about 3 hours and did a great job. He replaced several light switches, replaced 3 dimmers to make them LED compatible and replaced broken bathroom light fixture with new fixture. I recommend Gerke Electric for your electrical repairs.
Description of Work: switches, dimmers and lighting fixture replacement.

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
$323

Carin M.
07/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. Gregg arrived on time and was very professional. He's had many years of experience, and we will definitely call him again when we need electrical work.
Description of Work: Install a ceiling fan and new wall switch.

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

Greg N.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg did a great job and was lightening fast. He finished 4 projects in about an hour. Reasonable price -- well within phone estimate. Nice and trustworthy.
Description of Work: Replaced outdoor outlet and garage outlet, fixed broken doorbell, and replaced burned-out motor in bathroom ceiling fan.

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
$260

Response from GERKE ELECTRIC Inc
We appreciate you taking time to comment on the service call. Thank you for Patronizing our business.

Dennis W.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg gave a phone estimate that was very accurate. He arrived within the time window as promised. Worked very quickly and efficiently. Explained what he was doing and why it was necessary. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with his work. Highly recommend him for electrical work.
Description of Work: Had a number of items from a home inspection of our home in support of our selling the house. He tested/replaced exterior GFCI, corrected a number of items on/in the electrical panel and fixed an exterior furnace wiring issue.

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
$170

Desiree M.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was really impressed with Greg. He explained to me what he was looking at. He also recommended some changes to the bath room light. I liked that I felt informed about what he was fixing and why.
Description of Work: Greg came out and fixed the wiring for all of our bathrooms. He also fixed a bathroom light that was not working.

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
$276

Margie K.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went very well, he was extremely courteous and friendly and gave lots of suggestions and ideas. I will definitely use again in the future. He also came out within a day or two of us calling.
Description of Work: Replaced an outdoor light fixture, added extra lighting in the basement and corrected a couple issues with an existing lighting fixture. Repaired an 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
$289

Brian B.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg quickly replaced several outlets with GFCI receptacles at wet locations so I can sell my home. He also replaced one light switch and repaired one recessed light. I thought the recessed light needed replaced, but he repaired it for minimal cost. I will use Gerke and Greg for all of my future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Replaced several receps with GFCI outlets, repaired one light, replaced one light switch.

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
$450

Kevin S.
09/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr, Gerke was very punctual and also quite informative, He originally came to do the installations and noticed that we had the wrong type of light for over the kitchen island that would involve a large amount of re-wiring and cutting into our kitchen ceiling. He suggested that we take the light back to Lowe's and get a different type of light which we did. He was able to install the light and we ended up liking it better than the original. Greg, was very thorough and professional, and also quite informative in his approach to the work he did. He cleaned up all of the areas that we worked in as well. Prices charged were quite reasonable. We would not hesitate to use him again or reccommend him to someone else.
Description of Work: Replaced lights over kitchen island, replaced lights over kitchen table, replaced hallway lights in 2nd floor hallway, replaced porch light, replaced post light and sensor in front yard

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

$500

Assem N.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were prompt and they came in on time .
Description of Work: They came to my home and gave me an estimate.

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

Wendy W.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
All my issues were point-by-point clearly examined and resolved/explained. I should have done this a long time ago, and thanks to Angie's List reviews, I found the right person and I'm not worried anymore about my electrical service. Gerke Electric was perfect in every way, and I would hire again absolutely. Excellent!
Description of Work: I had a long wish-list of miscellaneous repairs and concerns in my 90+ year old house; 2 outlets did not work properly, 2 other outlets needed moved for aesthetic reasons, circuit box concerns, old house electrical worries etc.

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

Terry M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He called to say he was on his way, and arrived on time. He carefully removed previous fixture to prevent damage to ceiling, checked wiring to insure there were no issues (as this was our primary concern) and then installed the new lighting. Based on existing options available, he offered to make changes if we so desired, and made sure we were happy with the final results. He was very personable and friendly and did his work quickly and professionally. We were very happy and will hire him again for future projects.
Description of Work: Needed wiring checked and new light installed.

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
$110

Thomas I.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Prompt, thorough, efficient, and cleaned up well as he went. Will use again
Description of Work: Install duplex receptacles, replace GFI, install ceiling fixtures, install photo cell

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

Zoe Z.
03/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had set up to do this myself, then found my fish tape was not strong enough to battle insulation on exterior wall. Greg Williams (owner) set appt. for 10:30-12:00 noon. At noon, he called to say he was running late. He showed up around 12:10 I think. I had prepared the area 100%, both wall holes were ready, I had the correct wire, and new outlet. I just needed the wire to get between and out the holes. Greg's fish tape was thicker and able to wade through insulation so the wire was run in a couple of minutes. Since he was here, I handed him the new outlet and he put that in. He also reinserted the old outlet. When he needed my circuit breaker turned off and on, he asked me to do that and I did. Here's my point: calling at the end of arrival window to say he's late, using my wire supply, his telling me to do circuit breaker runs, and being here less than 1 hour cost me $145.00. He left around 12:55. To me, that's outrageous. I didn't even get my Senior discount. If you don't pay in full the same day he comes, he charges you 10% additional. Btw, he is no relation to the Gerke electricians so his "since 1916" is misleading. He is fastidious.
Description of Work: Ran electrical wire 48", from one hole in the wall to another hole in same wall. Holes were already there. Hooked up my new outlet in one hole, reconnected old outlet in other hole.

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

$145

Sherri N.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was wonderful!! He listened to my problem, replaced the socket, and looked at the lamp that caused my problem. Very professional, reasonably priced, and an all around good guy... I would recommend him to anyone...
Description of Work: Replaced an electrical plug, looked at my lamp that had a bad cord, and checked the cords on my other lamps..

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Mary L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was one of several visits Gerke has made to our house (all for different reasons). As usual, the electrician was very quick to respond to our service request, was on time, very courteous, extremely helpful in giving us pointers, and very professional. We do not do any home electrical work and are thrilled to have a trustworthy electrician we can rely on, regardless of what needs fixing. The electrician always gets the job done efficiently and is very thorough, and considering the multiple items we have each time, is very fair with the price.
Description of Work: Troubleshooted and repaired multiple inoperable outlets in the house; replaced/repaired multiple loose receptacles in the house; replaced garage light fixtures; repaired recessed light fixtures in basement; troubleshooted inperable flag light, etc.

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
$240

Barbara H.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg was able to work us into his schedule 2 days faster than expected....it was actually just a matter of hours after I first called for an appointment! We were so impressed with how thorough he was in helping us to determine if the problem was with the electrical wiring or a problem with the dryer itself. After double checking all the connections and rewiring the dryer outlet, Greg also checked the electric flow in the dryer. The problem was found to be the dryer, but we appreciated the service that he provided so much that we will be hiring him to complete the lghting & other electric needs for that room. As a side bonus, he gave us instructions on how to adjust our new front door threshold that was sticking and that worked too!
Description of Work: Rewired electric dryer outlet and checked all of the other connections in the basement laundry/craft room that we're remodeling.

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
$128

Emily R.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg responded to my call promptly, scheduled the service, showed up when expected, and provided excellent work over a multitude of repairs and adjustments. I had a long list, and he got absolutely everything on the list. The only thing that he couldn't fix was the post light, which apparently has another issue, probably underground, other than the electric eye. We will have to address this during better weather. The next day I had a question and called him, and he returned the call quickly and answered my question to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Replaced motor and blades in bathroom fan, replaced two bathroom light fixtures, replaced one dimmer switch, replaced post light electric eye, did work on positioning of several multiple toggle light switches, put a cover on an outdoor socket.

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
$663

Judy B.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg arrived on time. It was a rainy day so he got everything off his truck he needed so he wouldn’t track water in the house. He was professional and friendly. This is the third time we’ve had Greg do jobs for us. We will continue to call him for electrical work.
Description of Work: Removed two old ceiling fans and assembled and installed two new ceiling fans. Added ceiling fan box and power assemble and installed ceiling fan in bed room. Replaced wall plug in master bedroom. Corrected wiring in fireplace. Switch and of replaced dimmer switch. Replaced dining room dimmer with regular switch.

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
$850

Dave H.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Grey was awesome on the first telephone call and was prompt, professional and courteous. Reasonably priced. Had great advice.
Description of Work: Assembled and installed ceiling fan with light. Replaced GFCI in 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
$247

Diane J.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was completed within 2 days of phone call. Very professional, decisive behavior and good problem solving. Services were performed to my best interest not his. Very pleasant even when I found additional work to add onto the order.
Description of Work: Rewire 3 electrical plugs, replace electrical socket plates on obsolete plug types, fix bathroom fans.

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
$354

Alford M.
08/2014
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was unable to determine the problem and unable to correct. We felt confident after reading the reviews on Angie's list and the BBB but were greatly disappointed that nothing could be repaired. Price would have been acceptable if repairs had been made.
Description of Work: Nothing. He tried to diagnose wiring problem with electrical outlets in house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$238

Response from GERKE ELECTRIC Inc
Customer satisfaction is very important to us. It's not possible to fix every problem in every house… But we give it our best shot. Customer contacted us on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:30 PM regarding 2 specific electrical problems at his adult daughter's house. 1) “front yard post light trips circuit breaker” and 2) “ some outlets not working in living room”. This house is approximately 50 years old with amateur wiring. Initial appointment was scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 between 1030 and noon. I contacted customer July 16 mid-to-late morning to revise arrival time to between noon and 1 PM. Home occupant was home for the entire day. Customer that scheduled service call was not present on day of service call. The house occupant was home all day and customers wife was on site toward the end of service call. Problem #1 I succeeded in diagnosing the first of 2 problems listed which was due to improper wiring, multiple splices made by amateurs / non-electrician, and the cable not buried to proper depth to meet minimum code. Customers wife and daughter stated that the line had been repaired multiple times in different locations by relatives, etc. Thoroughly explained the problems, diagnosis, and options in detail to both of the ladies present on day work performed. Not practical to reinstall an existing location due to multiple large tree roots in existing path between house and post light. Suggested an inexpensive option of using a solar powered LED light fixture on post that would not require an electrician nor wiring. Gave a written estimate of additional $580 to abandon existing bad underground line and replace with a new line from a new location at far end of house requiring boring through a brick wall and installing a box with photocell control. Problem #2 Upon arriving, I connected several testers to outlets that reportedly were not working and left these in place for over an hour. Checked and tightened connections on numerous wall outlets and switch locations on the 2 circuits affecting the living room. All outlets within living room were working when I left the job. I explained that it is possible they may have an intermittent problem that is not acting up at the time I was there. We have not received any call from customer indicating they hare having problems. The customers displeasure with this may be as simple as the fact that he was not on site when I explained everything in detail to his wife and daughter. It is unfortunate that not every problem can be resolved in old houses. Typically we are able to have favorable results in majority of service calls. This is apparently the 1 or 2 out of 100 that are not happy with the results. Sincerely Greg Williams Master electrician with 30+ years of residential troubleshooting experience.

Bill C.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg not only solved the problem that we knew we had - a "dead" circuit - but he also found and fixed some potentially very dangerous problems that we were completely unaware of, specifically some improperly done wiring and some ground fault interrupters that needed to be replaced. Our home is now a safer place thanks to Greg's thoroughness, knowledge, and professionalism.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and fixed problems with our home wiring and breaker box. Looked for and fixed potentially dangerous electrical conditions such as improperly grounded wiring and faulty GFI outlets.

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
$460

Kristina R.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Greg arrived within the time frame and was reasonably priced. He was professional and I would call him again.
Description of Work: Replaced a ceiling fan. Put the new one together and installed.

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

Stephanie A.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional and efficient. Took great care to keep the new vanities from getting scratched up which we really appreciate. Would use again for sure.
Description of Work: Installed GFCI's in kitchen and 2 bathrooms

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
$300

richard S.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
had no power in front living area and breaker would not reset with in one hour it was found out that we had a wire burn off an electric plug. he had to search to fine this and replace it now no problems at all
Description of Work: searched and found a electric problem with a 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
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Contact information

10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive 179, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

http://www.gerkesince1916.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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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Service Categories

Electrical,
Handyman Services

FAQ

GERKE ELECTRIC Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

GERKE ELECTRIC Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, GERKE ELECTRIC Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, GERKE ELECTRIC Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, GERKE ELECTRIC Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
No, GERKE ELECTRIC Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, GERKE ELECTRIC Inc offers warranties.
GERKE ELECTRIC Inc offers the following services: SPECIALIZE in REPAIR of HOMES BUILT AFTER 1980 and NEWER HOMES. REPAIR , PROBLEM SOLVING , small jobs, REPLACE DIMMER Switch & GFCI GROUND FAULT, WALL PLUGS, SWITCHES, small LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE DETECTORS, repair existing bath exhaust fan, replace individual CIRCUIT BREAKERS, replace ELECTRIC HEAT THERMOSTATS, Replace existing BASEBOARD HEATERS with 5 YEAR mfr WARRANTY. ** PLEASE CALL 260 432-6766 to SCHEDULE your SERVICE CALL or REPAIR. ** We don't schedule any jobs or estimates by email, ONLY BY PHONE. **
WE DO NOT DO Wiring for generators, hot tubs, swimming pools,sewage pumps, replace nor add Bath EXAUST FAN , ATTIC FAN, new houses, trenching nor underground wiring, no ceilings over 10 foot or outside over 10 foot high, phone , cable TV, alarms, new construction, parking lot lighting, surge supressor, nor large dining or foyer chandeliers. We do not work in crawl space under homes nor work in attics or wire for switches or lights. Do not work outside when temps are below 40 or over 80 degrees.

Contact information

10214 Chestnut Plaza Drive 179, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

http://www.gerkesince1916.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM