Beacon Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Small electrical company with 2 employees, state licensed and insured. Fifty five years experiance, serving the greater Kalamzoo area. Free Estimates

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Full Service Electrical Contractor ,Ceiling Fans, Electrical Wiring, Lighting, Service Upgrades, Generator , EV Charging installations and More

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

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


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

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Showing 26-50 of 92 reviews

William & Narda D.
08/2015
3.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
promise to call me back and i'm still waiting. called and left another message, never heard back. update, he did call and explained why there was a delay; there is no overall grade of N/A so will go with a C.
Description of Work: he was to call back to schedule work to install bathroom fans update, he did call and explained why there was a delay; there is no overall grade of N/A so will go with a C.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Mary F.
08/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jim did a wonderful job. Prompt and accurate initial meeting and quote. Clear and accurate estimate of when he could do the work. Work was on time. Clear communication via phone. Friendly service and hardwork by Jim and his partner. Jim even recommended new LED options that were less for labor and would last longer. Would absolutely recommend them and would use them for future projects.
Description of Work: We had 11 can lights, 1 pendant light, a fan, 5 outlets, two switches with dimmers and an outside 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
$1,800

Lynn King M.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beacon was kind enough to come to our home to advise that the work was not done by them and was by someone else. They were professional, polite, and courteous. We would call them for future work.
Description of Work: I had put in a complaint with this company however it was the wrong company.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jason W.
05/2015
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provider would not respond to messages and did not seem to want to perform work. Perhaps my service request was too simple (replace breaker) and not worth their time?
Description of Work: Would not respond to request for appointment even though I was flexible with dates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Beacon Electric
I had a death in my family.

Angela A.
01/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They installed the light switch and the outlet.
Description of Work: Requested to install three prong outlet in garage and replace pull string on garage light with a swtich. Only installed light switch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Josiah M.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was performed well, professional interaction, work completed in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Added new circuits for bedrooms ceiling fans, new light fixture, new bathroom exhaust fans. Installed fixtures.

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
$1,100

Jennifer S.
09/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
They were great! It took a couple of weeks before they could come because they are so busy (and my jobs weren't emergencies), but at the appointed date, they showed up right on time and completed everything in 1-1/2 hours. Very knowledgeable, polite and professional.
Description of Work: Jim and Robert completed several small jobs for me-- installed a ceiling fan and installed a new switch fixed another ceiling fan that was noisy replaced an old ceiling fixture with a new one installed a new, safer fixture in a bedroom closet Replaced a broken light in another closet Fixed an outdoor spotlight that was shorting out an interior 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
$265

Francis M.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim and Robert are both good guys. They answered any and all questions I had.
Description of Work: Installed 4 new circuits in my kitchen, bathroom, office and living room as well as fixed an existing circuit installed incorrectly by a radon installer. They had no issues installing an additional receptacle in my garage when asked if they could do it the same day. Installed a box for me to run ethernet and coax from my basement to my home office.

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
$549

Michael T.
08/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
All work was done as promised in a very professional manner.
Description of Work: installed three ceiling fans, installed four light fixtures and associated wiring, replaced light switch, hard wired whirlpool tub, installed GFI 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

Justin P.
08/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Jim definitely earned his A rating. He offers quality work at a very fair price. He took the time to go over my project(s) and offered many suggestions to make things easier/cheaper. I'm in the process of remodeling, doing much of the work on my own, and Jim has been very flexible with scheduling various components of the install. Reading the other reviews, you can see that Jim tends to stay very busy and sometimes it can take an extra day or two to get the work completed. I believe this speaks to the quality and value of Jim's work. I will be contacting Jim in the future for my electrical needs.
Description of Work: Removed 100 Amp service including knob and tube wiring. Installed 200 Amp service and new wiring in our 1893 farm house. Installed light fixtures and ceiling fans. Also ran 60 Amp service to our pole barn and installed new lighting.

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
$8,000

Response from Beacon Electric
Thank you for your review. This was a difficult and challenging project which was ongoing for a year. I have enjoyed the transformation of this diamond in the rough. I believe this will make you a very nice home for many years to come..Thank you for allowing me to be part of your vision.

Fareen E.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim was very informative when gave us the estimate. He toured our desired projects unhurried and gave us ideas how to do other projects which we followed successfully. He and his assistant did an excellent job and cleaned up afterwards. They were very polite and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Ran line for whole house generator and ran line for electricity to barn from the house.

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
$1,400

Lori W.
08/2014
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called on a Wednesday before a holiday weekend so was understanding if there would be a delay in hearing back. But when the following Tuesday came and I hadn't gotten a call, I called again and actually got James on the phone. He said he was very busy and backed up - again, totally understandable. He then said he could try to fit me in that Wednesday or Thursday - no appointment was set however. He did not show up at all and I never heard back from him. I called a competitor, got an appointment on for the next day. I completely understand being busy and having a full schedule, but a job should be declined if you don't have the time. Further saying you may be able to show up one of two days is just not professional and not calling back to apologize and possible schedule an actual appointment is inexcusable. From the reviews, it seems like the work is great. Unfortunately, I just can't say that about the communication or the ability to schedule an appointment.
Description of Work: Called to set up an appointment to replace a faulty light switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Beacon Electric
I am extremely sorry that this took place. I am human, I made a mistake. Jim

Madelyn P.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beacon responded quickly with a phone call and was able to correct the issue as best as he could within the first visit. Scheduled an additional visit to completely correct the issue, and provided an estimate of additional work that needs to be done. Will be scheduling this to complete the wiring issues. Very friendly and dependable, I highly recommend Beacon
Description of Work: Repaired short in wiring in an older home. .

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
$81

Melanie L.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very very well. He checked the outlets and told me that there wasn't a problem with them. They were new outlets and he explained what I thought was a problem wasn't. He educated me and was kind and understanding. He didn't try to fix a problem that wasn't there in order to make a profit. I appreciate his honesty. He didn't charge me either. He will be the first person I call if I ever need electrical work done again. Will also recommend him to friends and family. #grateful
Description of Work: I made an appointment because I was concerned about two main outlets in a room at my new 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

Alan N.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Beacon did an excellent job. First, as we planned the job in our old farm house, Jim (Beacon's owner) explained to me what he could and couldn't do in light of the building code. That was informative. Second, he solved all but one problem that we presented, which he had suspected he might not be able to solve when he first visited to estimate the job; he accomplished, therefore, as much as he could. He and his assistant spent three hours in the house, working steadily throughout. They cleaned up completely when they finished. His final bill matched his estimate for the job. Jim called me afterward to make sure everything was working as planned and repaired.
Description of Work: Wired a bypass circuit with a timer for our jetted bath to replace a switch that had failed, added wiring and a socket on our enclosed porch, replaced a socket in another room, and replaced and fixed our staircase switches so they would go off and on at the top and bottom of the stairs as they're supposed to 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
$500

Katherine L.
07/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
It was an excellent. I found them on Angie's list. They did what they said they were going to do. They look clean. They were on time and they were just really friendly. It was a wonderful experience. It did not get other bids but I would assume it is in keeping with others.
Description of Work: They rewired our entire basement and put five ceiling 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
$4,500

Anne S.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Jim was on time and very helpful. He did his work in a neat fashion and was helpful in finding ways to keep it affordable. Helped me figure out how to do some things myself. Good quality work, very affordable and extremely helpful.
Description of Work: Fished electical wires for new circuits, installed new can lights following water damage.

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
$826

April C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company is AMAZING!!!!! THANK YOU ANGIES LIST!!!! They are fair with prices and proffession.
Description of Work: All electrical outlets not working in Living Room. He found the problem and fixed it.

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
$167

Patricia H.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called in the morning and my problems were taken care of by late afternoon. Excellent service, very helpfull with a great attitude. I will call Beacon Electric for all of my electrical needs. Thank you Beacon Electric!!!
Description of Work: Discovered and repaired a problem that was tripping our circuit breaker. Replaced broken light bulbs.

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
$71

Diana S.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I like the local personnel on the company. He wasn't coming in to tell me to put money in anything I didn't need to.
Description of Work: Beacon Electric replaced our kitchen 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
$89

Julie H.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim was there very promptly and spent two days doing the work. He was very thorough and neat and explained how everything worked when completed. Jim was very personable and friendly and easy to talk with. He called us a few days later to check on us to see that we were happy and asked if we had any questions. He also stuck with his quotes. Would definitely hire him again for any future electrical work.
Description of Work: Jim upgraded us to 200 Amp service, hooked up a hot tub, installed a whole house surge protector and an outlet for our back-up generator. He also came back a week later to install a new programmable thermostat.

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
$1,955

Jeri H.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentleman was prompt and he was good about following up. There was a time he couldn't come out but he made it a point to call us.
Description of Work: We've used the services of Beacon Electric twice. They last installed an outlet for a new gas stove.

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

Paula M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim replaced the outlet and explained to my husband in detail what the problem was as he worked. It was a quick, effective repair. We will definitely call Jim again.
Description of Work: On Easter Sunday, Jim came out within 20 minutes and replaced a GFCI outlet which had shorted out causing the circuit running the refrigerator to stop 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
$111

Amy B.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was the ultimate professional. He and everyone who worked for him was a good, honest, hard-working person. They were kind and had integrity. Jim gave us a bid. The job took weeks longer than he had estimated and he still honored the price he quoted. Having him work on our house was like having beloved a family member there to take care of us. Frankly, my whole family, both husband and my side were in and out working on the cottage and he rolled with it and was an amazing human being and professional. Don't consider anyone else without checking with Jim. We are running electrical in our basement this summer and will be hiring him to do that new area!
Description of Work: Jim completely re-ran electrical for an entire 1950's cottage. He moved the service to a different side of our house and ran all the electrical for a new addition. He helped the cable company install lines because they couldn't figure it out.

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
$6,000

Jan W.
02/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Work was done in a professional manner and in a timely fashion. They cleaned their work area when they were done with days work. I appreciated that they made sure I had a functioning light in the kitchen while I was waiting for cabinets to be installed by another contractor. I will definitely use Beacon in the future.
Description of Work: Wired for new dishwasher, new lights/fan in kitchen ceiling, puck lights in new cabinets and repaired electrical connections in basement that were not to code. They installed new fan/light, new light fixture, rewired and replaced light over sink and installed puck lights.

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

Contact information

2670 West F Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
6​2​0​6​2​2​7
Trade License Locale
MI
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2023
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Beacon Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Beacon Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Beacon Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Beacon Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Beacon Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Beacon Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Beacon Electric offers warranties.
Beacon Electric offers the following services: Full Service Electrical Contractor ,Ceiling Fans, Electrical Wiring, Lighting, Service Upgrades, Generator , EV Charging installations and More

Contact information

2670 West F Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009


Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM