MN Contractor License # EA000772. We employ 35 electricians and use sub contractors for concrete work or carpentry/paint work. Cost is quoted if a large remodel. Hourly rate for service work or repair. May contact through email. Secondary email: twalters@gunnarelectric.com. Award winning.
Business highlights
55 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential upgrades, wiring, driveway heating, commercial remodels, maintenance and repairs, ceiling fans & water heaters.
When the tech came out to my home, he stated that what I needed to have done would be an extra $1000 charge. I decided to not have this service completed at this time.
Description of Work: Electrical Panel Swap-Out and Home Surge Protector Installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,199
Ilya P.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
That was great experience. Tech showed up on time, very professional. Answered all the questions and completed the job fast and neat.
Description of Work: Replaced old electrical panel with new one
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
$1,200
Steve W.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My hot tub was not turning on. I called Gunnar to see if someone could come out to troubleshoot the problem. I called at noon and and electrician was there by 1:30p that same day. Matt, the electrician who came, was very courteous, friendly, helpful, and professional. I didn't know if it was an issue with the electrical line to my hot tub or an issue with my hot tub itself. He troubleshot this issue and identified a bad component with my hot tub. I was able to order the replacement part online that day as a result of his troubleshooting. I would recommend Gunnar as they are very prompt, professional and courteous and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot electrical issue with my spa/hot tub.
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
$234
Steve G.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I purchased the whole-house surge protector deal from the Angie's List website. Everything went great. Gunnar Electric was able to schedule the work for the date I wanted. The electrician arrived on time and was finished in about half an hour. He was so quick in installing it, we didn't even notice when he turned off the electricity to finish the installation.
Description of Work: Installed a whole-house surge protector
To start, the deal we purchased did not explain that the two-hour service deal included transportation to my home. Thus, when the technician arrived, we had already lost over a half hour of work time to a stipulation that was not advertised. We found that out after he had finished his work and we were charged for extra time at the prime service rate. This was a surprise, and made it much more expensive than we had expected. If we would have known that before we purchased the deal, we would have not bought it. In fact, we only purchased it because we thought we would be getting a good deal. Furthermore the main office of the company is only a 15 minute drive from our home, and when we asked why he had deducted over a half hour for transit time, he said it was because he had come from a location farther away. What if he had come from a location on the far side of the metro area? Would that mean that I would lose an hour for transit time from the two-hour deal? This is an arbitrary and inadvertantly discriminatory policy. During the course of changing out our bathroom fan, the technician dropped something on our bathroom floor and broke a tile. I heard this noise while he worked, but did not have any reason to think something had broken, since he mentioned nothing. After he left I found the broken floor tile, which was infuriating. Also, because he did not have the correct replacement parts on hand, though we had informed the company what fan we were installing, and because we did not want him to go over what we thought was his allotted work time, i had to drive to a hardware store and get him the parts he needed for the service. This was just a terrible service call, and I would warn people against using this company.
Description of Work: Replaced a lighting fixture, installed a bathroom fan
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$350
Ralph C.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It went great! They came out within a half hour of when I called them and fixed the issue we were having.
Description of Work: We had a range that had been installed about a year ago. It was a combination gas/electric range and he was able to figure out how to get the electric connection fixed enough so we could get the range stabilized and set.
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
John B.
04/2014
5.0
ceiling fans
 + -1 more
I had the gentleman install a couple of ceiling fans. He had to do some custom work on one of the fans to make it fit properly and he did this at no additional charge. It was a positive experience.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $119 for 2 hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical Labor!
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
$119
DAVID H.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Everything went well when they came out.
Description of Work: They came out and did a couple small projects.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
MARVIN C.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service and I was happy with their work. They did good work and nothing was bad; everything was fine. The work they did and my interaction with the provider was excellent. I had to spend approximately $30 over the Big Deal price for parts. I think they came out about a week after I purchased the Big Deal.
Description of Work: I used Gunnar Electric to install an outdoor electrical outlet. They also put a new plug on a hot wire I had in my garage because the connection I had was faulty.
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
$149
Debra M.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My electrician was professional, helpful and fully explained what he would do and made sure I understood the process.
Description of Work: I needed a new 20 amp 240 volt circuit installed from my breaker box in the garage into my basement so I could run a new kiln. It went smoothly and quickly!
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
$675
DONALD M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Went well, they contacted me immediately to arrange a date, the technician was very knowledgeable and showed right at the designated time. Overall very satisfied.
Description of Work: Gunnar installed an outdoor outlet for use with Holiday lighting. Also, I had an install problem with a ceiling light that the man from Gunnar resolved for far less than I anticipated spending to resolve the issue.
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
$375
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
Thank you for the grade! We appreciate your responses. Great customers make great opportunities.
SUSAN M.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
On time, professional, knowledgeable, personable
Description of Work: On time, professional, knowledgeable, personable
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
$184
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
Thank you for the opportunity to take care of your electrical needs.
Ted K.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Before purchasing the coupon I called Gunnar Electric and talked with Terry about the job. I was concerned my breaker box was full and it would require a sub-box. I was told a sub box was might not be necessarily that a double breaker might be able to be installed. I bought the coupon and the appointment was setup in the same week. The electrician was prompt, and took his shoes off every time he entered the house. We discussed possible locations for the outlet and how to get the line to the outlet. He was able to bring in a new line to an existing box in the garage and then go up into the sofit just below the roof. He had to leave and get the double breaker. Installation went smoothly, he also made sure the old box was properly grounded. Work was done in about 3 hours and I'm satisfied with all the work.
Description of Work: Purchased a coupon deal to install an outside outlet to be used for roof heat cables.
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
$375
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
Thank you for your kind words. 45 years in the business and the goal of Gunnar Electric is still for a A rating with all of its customers. Thank you for referring us to your friends and neighbors!
Angela H.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
It went awesome! He was done in one hour, looks great, very friendly. Very IMPRESSED!
Description of Work: Put up a chandelier in my daughters room
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
$125
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
Thank you for the kind words. They warm my heart and make this a worthwhile endeavor!
Marcia F.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were great from the first contact by phone all the way to the end of the service. We had several questions about energy efficiency and they helped a lot with all of those. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed a surge protector for the whole house
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
$178
Lance R.
09/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Performed all requests quite satisfactorily.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor outlet and fixed dimmer switch wiring.
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
$75
Ted B.
09/2013
1.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I have had no contact from the company. This is the first time I have used Angies List and I have not heard back from the company that I bought the deal from.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$178
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
Thank you for your response to our work. We certainly attempt to respond within the 2 day time frame and will be more vigilant in this. We responded within 3 business days of receipt of your request. I do apologize for that delay.
James G.
09/2013
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It didn't go particularly well. They were very, very slow to respond. I found that quite odd. When the service was done it was fine but they were just very slow to respond. Once the appointment was made it was fine but it was very hard to make an appointment. They were never proactive. There were additional charges beyond the big deal amount of $375 and that wasn't unexpected because I asked them to put it in a location that was beyond the specifications of the offer. The charges I would say were consistent with what my expectations were for an electrician. It was around $800. It was a pretty typical service.
Description of Work: We purchased a big deal for Gunnar Electric. They put an outdoor outlet out about 20 feet away from the power source. So they needed to dig a trench.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$800
Response from Gunnar Electric Inc
We responded within 4 days of the Angie's List request. There was no phone number given and we requested that. Four days later we received a phone call requesting work to be done. No mention was given that it was a coupon until I asked how [removed member name] had found our company. The work scheduled was not at all within the parameters of the coupon. Despite this we honored the coupon, doing trenching work during the grueling heat of August. (Our coupon did not include trenching) We charged minimal rates for the extra work and nothing for the extra footage of the electrical run. Anything over 10 feet was to be $5 a foot extra. [removed member name] stated the run would be between 30 and 40 feet. In our 44 years of experience the estimate is almost always short. I really don't know how we could have given better service unless we had done it the same week as the order- we never have electricians standing around waiting for work Everything except the response time about this job deserves an A and the Price deserves an A++. Our response time deserves a A- for the fact that we responded in 4 days rather than 2. I am sorry about that and we are working on improving that response time.
Cord-Friedrich K.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Jason came out and was right on time and even waited patiently while I actually arrived 10 mins late. He was extremely friendly and had already used the time while he was waiting to inspect the two locations I had described over the phone to put the
Description of Work: Installed 2 outdoor sockets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
mary A.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
They were excellent. They really did a great job.
Description of Work: They installed a ceiling fan.
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
Rick A.
08/2013
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
One of the new circuits tripped the new GFI resulting in spoiling everything in basement Frig/Freezer. Moved Frig/Freezer to an existing curcuit and works fine now. Do not use new curcuit anymore. Under cabinet lights work well.
Description of Work: Added 2 new circuits. Wired under cabinet lights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,000
Marla K.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great. The electrician was friendly and open to answering a lot of questions.
Description of Work: Install whole house surge protector. Also evaluated condition of switch panel and answered a lot of questions.
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
$159
Anthony J.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Excellent. Gunnar is one of the best electrical service company's in the cities. Extremely professional.
Description of Work: Had to have several small electrical projects completed before I caould sell my home
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
$350
Paige W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My experience with Gunnar Electric, Inc. went just fine. That was a really good visit.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to They came out within a couple of weeks after I purchased the Big Deal. There were extra charges because I had them do some additional work while he was here. So, I ended up paying more than the Big Deal.
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
$119
KATHY M.
07/2013
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The staff person seemed knowledgeable with competent workmanship; he did not arrive on time and did not clean up as promosied.
Description of Work: conducted safetly inspection of existing wiring; installed ceiling fan, new electrical outlet in the living room plus outside electical outlets front and back.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Heaters,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair,
Solar Panels,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
General Remodeling
FAQ
Gunnar Electric Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gunnar Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Gunnar Electric Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Gunnar Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Gunnar Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Gunnar Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Gunnar Electric Inc offers warranties.
Gunnar Electric Inc offers the following services: Residential upgrades, wiring, driveway heating, commercial remodels, maintenance and repairs, ceiling fans & water heaters.