Individually owned & operated. Our young company has appeared in the South Bend Readers Choice listing 5 years running. Does not use sub contractors? Improvement projects quoted up front, at no charge. Troubleshooting projects for Residential involve a one hour minimum charge of $75 with no additional service call fees, Commercial troubleshooting at $75 per hour. Licensed throughout St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in Indiana.
Recently we started having a problem in our basement again this year and we called Steve. We set the appointment and he never showed or even called. We called him and he said his last job ran over and could we re-schedule. We said yes and set up another appointment. Once agin he never showed and still didn't call. Based on our previous good experience, we called him one more time and set up another appointment. Once again he never showed up. Not sure what happened. Maybe he didn't want to do the job but he could have just said that rather than not show up 3 times. No idea on cost of project as he never showed up to even give an estimate.
Description of Work: We had a problem in our basement last year and Steve helped fix it last year. He was great. I recommended him to several people. He also installed motion detector lights around our house last year and also did a great job. Recently we had a problem with the GFI outlet in our basement again so we called him again
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$300
Sarah L.
01/2014
5.0
ceiling fans
+ -1 more
All went well and the fixture and switch work beautifully. Steve was helpful, professional and very knowledgeable. I'll use him again for any electrical work.
Description of Work: Steve installed a ceiling fan where there was no existing fixture. He also did some troubleshooting with some strange wiring that our regular handyman couldn't fix.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Richard Z.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and went above and beyond. I could not recommend them strongly enough.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot bad circuit; replace breaker
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jo Ann M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Went very well. Problem was fixed quickly and accurately. He was very neat and personable. Explained everything clearly.
Description of Work: Lost power to garage which required trouble shooting to determine the cause. Identified the cause and corrected the problem. Explained everything. Corrected problems he found when doing his evaluation of the problem. Also fixed dimmer in family room and looked at can light installations to determine safety. Did everything in about 1.5 hours. Very neat, personable, knowledgable, felt comfortable having him in my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Connie G.
08/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We couldn't be happier. Steve explained everything, answered all questions and did a fantastic job..
Description of Work: Steve installed a new circuit breaker panel, installed GFCI receptacles throughout house and installed 2 motion exterior motion detector flood lights. He provided proper electrical system grounding to meet local code. County inspector reviewed work and approved.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Tracy G.
07/2012
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We scheduled the appt for 7/31 @ 8:30. I rearranged other appts. to have this appt. They never showed up or called.
Description of Work: I set up appt for installing some lighting fixtures (7 total), repair of outside lights, and misc. wiring issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Preferred Electrical Services
This one breaks my heart. We now find ourselves busier than we've been in years, and the last thing I want is to leave somebody hanging in the wind due to organizational error. I deserve the grade I received, and will continue to improve our internal systems to prevent events like this from happening in the future.
Bruce F.
04/2012
5.0
phone wiring
+ -1 more
Very thorough, with very good communication, and competent execution.
Description of Work: Transferring wiring for phone outlets to allow us to move our dedicated fax number and DSL to another room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Deborah M.
02/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
His prices are good, he explains everything, and even tries to save me money. He has even shown me how to do certain things by myself.
Description of Work: He has replaced light fixtures, fixed electrical problems, and installed brand new lights in my kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Linda V.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with the estimate, the performance and the follow-through. Next time there's any electrical work to be done, I'll know who to call!
Description of Work: When updating from an early 60's to a brand new cooktop and wall oven, we needed to run new wire to accommodate the new equipment. It involved re-routing the wires to also allow room for some new drawers we were having installed. Steve and his assistant worked well with the remodeler to make sure everything fit, everything worked and was safe for my family. They cleaned up after themselves and were very respectful of the fact that I operate a business out of my office downstairs. I'd hire Preferred Electric again in a heartbeat. In fact, I wouldn't consider anyone else!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Larry Z.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The entire job was done on schedule and completed very professionally; however, the total cost was about $1800.00 and the estimate given before the work was started was about $1200.00. Reasons given for the higher cost included the following: first, it took longer than was anticipated to complete the repair and installation of the front entrance door light. Secondly, the cost of renting a trencher was higher than estimated. After the lighting for the sign in the front was completed, we felt the lights were much brighter than they should be. Preferred Electrical Services agreed with our assessment and replaced the lights with lower wattage lights. There was no additional cost for replacing the lights. We were very pleased with there willingness to replace those lights at no additional cost. The entire job was done at 12349 Adams Road, Granger, Indiana.
Description of Work: Installation of a post light in the front yard. Repair and install an outdoor light by the front door entrance of the house. Install lights to light-up a sign in the front yard, close to the road.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Response from Preferred Electrical Services
Thanks for your kind comments on your experience with our company. You've reminded me that 'tire kicking' a price neighborhood verbally while taking a first look at a project has it's downsides. It's always best to do the material/rental costing research before commenting on pricing. Particularly when the project involves components I don't frequently use. It should be noted however that the final pricing ($1800.00) was provided up front and in writing before the project was approved. Thanks again for the opportunity to earn your trust.
Linda V.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Each time I have an electrical emergency or a remodeling project, I call Preferred Electric. My husband is a Maintenance Supervisor at an extrusion plant, and, as such, can do just about any repair work we need done.....so he HATES to have people work on our home, thinking they can't possibly do it as well as he can. Preferred Electric meets even HIS high standards, and there's no one else I would consider calling. Steve is a great electrician, a great trouble-shooter and truly one of the "good guys"!
Description of Work: My husband and I have used Preferred Electric exclusively on any electrical projects we've had for at least the last five years. The projects included converting an attached garage into an office, remodeling a utility room, and adding various outlets throughout the house to accommodate our needs. In the garage/office conversion hey were terrifically helpful in helping us think not only about our current needs but in anticipation of our future need as well. We we needed their assistance in clearing up some confusion regarding the general contractor's actions, they were calm and professional in helping us resolve the problems. There is no other company I would consider using for electrical projects than Preferred Electric. They're the picky kind of people you WANT working on your home!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Eileen D.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Steve was prompt at returning phone calls, on time with any appointments, fair with estimates, (stuck to his estimate if he went over) and sincerely valued our time and our business.
Description of Work: On this occasion he replaced the electrical part of our dining room hutch that had been damaged from a lightning strike. On previous visits Steve has added light switches and outlets where none existed, fixed overhead fixtures that stopped working, fully added track lighting to my place of business, took time to troubleshoot issues even if he didn't charge me, and helped me find other quality companies to work with. He is a really nice guy, wonderfully priced, sincere in his work ethic and quality and overall, does what he says he's going to do. If there is an issue you bring to him, he will sincerely consider all aspects (whether or not his conclusion benefits him) and help you make an accurate, informed decision. As of today, he's been our electrician for 7 years...and he has gained a lifelong client with us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
nancy B.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Preferred Electric rerouted some wiring and hung a chandelier for me. It was a pretty complicated thing.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Preferred Electrical Services
Thank you for your kind words. Typical Chandelier installation costs are far less. This application involved the erection and removal of scaffolding, as well as the custom assembly of the chandelier.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Phone Wiring,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Basement Remodeling,
Home Automation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Home inspection
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