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Brothers Electric Co

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

A family run company, proudly serving the Minneapolis area with quality electrical services since 1983. 11 employees. Free estimates on remodels & service work only! Great Time and Material Rates for troubleshooting and repair work! No travel charges. Additional contacts: Kevin Letson & Michelle Letson. Additional email addresses: kevin@brotherselectricinc.com & mj528letson@gmail.com. Also serving portions of Chisago & Sibley Counties.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Electric Service – Rewiring, Inspections, Code Compliance, New Construction, Repairs & Remodeling, Housing Repairs, Service Upgrades, Outside Lighting, Lighting Retrofits, Drop Cords & Quad Boxes, & Machine & Equipment Wiring.

Services we don't offer

We do not provide estimates on repair work due to the investigation necessary to find the problem.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7725 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 725 reviews

David P.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I incurred electrical damage during a major storm. All the contractors were very busy but Amy and brothers provided me a general estimate and placed me on a waiting list for service. She was very professional and responsive to my emails I would have gone with them, but I was able to contact another electrician who was able to squeeze me in.
Description of Work: provided rough estimate of repair cost via email

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Aaron G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brother's Electric were super professional, friendly and quick to clean things up. They did a good job and consulted with us about everything they were doing. What I really liked was the fact that they sent a follow up thank you card and did a follow up inspection to make sure everything was good.
Description of Work: I hired Brother's Electic to install and update electrical throughout 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
$1,395

jerry E.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent service. prompt and knowedgeable.
Description of Work: Performed electrical service. Installed lighting and moved circuit.

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
$650

SHIRLEY G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
Very well. Two electricians came, Brian and Al, on the date and at the time scheduled. They checked our existing smoke detectors, provided new ones as needed, advised us as to the best choices of equipment and the best placement of it, and repaired an outdoor street lamp. They were friendly and efficient and clearly new what they were doing. They also told us when more expensive equipment was unnecessary. This is the first time we used them (we interviewed three providers listed on Angie's List, and Brothers felt like the best option), and we will use them again for any electrical problems we may have. Their prices are reasonable.
Description of Work: Checked existing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, provided additional ones where needed, and repaired outdoor lamp.

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

Justin B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a nice job and came in near the quote.
Description of Work: Added outlets

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
$575

Jen J.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technicians had no problem with me watching the repair the whole time they were here. Very nice. Thanks.
Description of Work: Bad wiring to outside air conditioner unit was fixed.

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
$135

Michelle M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful experience! Very professional, prompt and always cognizant of my major concerns, including cost-effectiveness. They met all my needs for the job and beyond ~ would highly recommend them to anyone and will be the first company I call again if I need electrical work done! Kevin and Amy (Brothers Electric) are great to work with!!
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling exhaust fan in my main bathroom where one hadn't existed. They also installed new ceiling light in the basement where one never existed. They also recommended a quality subcontractor to complete the finishing touches (drywall and painting after their part was completed).

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
$850

DR MICHAEL W F.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They took less than an hour, they were wonderful. He gave a quick diagnosis. They didn't gouge us on price. We'll certainly use them again.
Description of Work: They repaired one 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
$91

MARK Y.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brothers Electric responded promptly to my request for a estimate. The electrician providing the estimate was easy to communicate with and explained what they could do most easily (and hence least expensively). The electrician who performed the work was similarly easy to work with. He worked efficiently and communicated regarding small decisions needing to be made as the work progressed. The work involved running new wiring through the attic space in both my home and garage. Both aspects were done well and without disrupting or damaging anything.
Description of Work: Installed two security lights and rewired another light that had been improperly installed years ago. Repaired a wiring defect in a 3-way 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
$620

Edie P.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic electrician. Had to take the fixture down & took it with him to rewire the fixture. Brought it back within a few days, rehung & the fixture works great.
Description of Work: Light fixture (3 globe fixture) in kitchen dining area needed to be rewired due to 2 globes not turning on when new light bulbs were replaced.

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

John K.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They showed up on time and went right to work. We used a 2 man team, and they worked well together. Efficient and hard working. Very polite and helpful.
Description of Work: The electrical switches in our house were flickering when switched on. Clearly they were worn out and needed to be replaced. Brother's was hired to replace about 50 lighting switches (on/off, dimmer, motion, timer, etc.) on the first and second level of the house. They also relocated internet cable and power connection from a kitchen countertop location to the top of the kitchen cabinets. Total time was about 1 1/2 days. I purchased all the switches myself from Home Depot, as their cost for the material would have been substantially higher.

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
$1,126

Ted T.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Estimate provided in timely fashion and specified clearly. Work done on schedule. Resolution of one problem was prompt.
Description of Work: Upgrade of electrical system in a rental property

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Eric G.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Great service and very professional. They cleaned up after their work, ensured that everything was in good working order as we expected and our town home has a new updated look from the install of the ceiling fans and repair of out kitchen lighting. Great work guys and we will call you for any future repairs. Eric G.
Description of Work: Great service and very professional. They cleaned up after their work, ensured that everything was in good working order as we expected and our town home has a new updated look from the install of the ceiling fans and repair of out kitchen lighting. Great work guys and we will call you for any future repairs. Eric G.

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
$650

celeste G.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Could not provide service needed
Description of Work: I discovered that they did not handle sump pump battery backup systems. This is evidently a plumbing issue. I have since talked to Home Depot plumbing dept. and rec'd needed information. I have not made a decision yet on how to proceed.

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
$65

Jon S.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
One of my circuit breakers wouldn't reset and I feared the worst. Further, I'm not eager to go digging around in my breaker box. I called Brothers to inquire whether this was a fix I could do myself and presuming it wasn't, how much it would cost to have them come out. The woman I spoke with was able to answer my questions by giving me some things to do before having someone come out. I checked the GFIs and replaced the breaker with no troubles and that fixed the problem! I may not have needed them this time, but next time I do need an electrician, I'm definitely calling Brothers.
Description of Work: I called Brothers to find out if I needed an electrician and to find out how much this would cost. I asked a few questions about my issue and she gave me some things to try before having one of their electricians come out. I wound up not needing the electrician because of what she told me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John P.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. Their quote was reasonable and their work was well done. Their communication was also very good.
Description of Work: They wired the 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

Steven V.
04/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called brothers as I had another bid from them on a previous job. They came in at a fair price and Kevin was helpful when he came out to price my bid. I was not here when they arrived to do the work but I talked to them on the phone. They were not familiar with the panasonic whisper fan I wanted to install so they had to call the manufacturer in order to figure out how to wire it. They were polite and did work through the issues. In my conversation on the phone with the installer, I was clear which direction I wanted the fan installed telling him to face it away from the window and to the East. Instead he faced the fan to the West making it difficult to vent the fan properly. As a result the fan is not as efficient as it should be because there is not enough room to run three feet of venting before the elbow. I was disappointed to find out that he had installed the fan in the wrong direction and we had no time to correct it before other work was scheduled. Another disappointment is they did not bother or attempt to clean up after themselves. I don't know if I would hire them again. All the actual work was good other than the incorrect direction of the fan vent, but that was kind of a big one for me. They also bought too many trip outlets and installed one where it was not necessary yet still charged me for it. They took money for filing for a permit, but never actually filled it. Overall good price and they were friendly but incorrect direction of fan installation and the fact they did not clean up kind of killed it for me.
Description of Work: Installation of bathroom fan and moving some electrical outlets around. They did install the venting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Roxanne H.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great people from office to on-site. Easy to work with. They came when they said they would for both estimate and actual work. FAST turnaround of the work estimate. Two men working together completed all the work in a single day - four new light fixtures installed (two purchased directly from Brothers upon their recommendation), multiple outlets repaired or added, and additional power sources in two rooms for air conditioners. It was a lot of work, sometimes challenging with outdoor / indoor requirements. Afterwards the electrical inspector approved all work with quick walk through.
Description of Work: We have a 100 year old house and we needed help installing light fixtures, adding circuits for air conditioners and some general fix/ updating electrical issues.

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
$1,200

Crystal T.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very impressed by the service Brother's provided through the estimate to the actual job. The estimate was very thorough and since I wanted to provide the parts they even helped me select them online. The estimator even came back once he realized that he should double check a panel to make sure he told me the right thing. On the day of the job we actually had a snow storm and I thought they might cancel, but they made it out and even replaced the spotlight light bulbs on top of a very tall flagpole. Throughout the process they answered all my emails and it turned out to be a good experience. I would use them again and would recommend Brother's to my friends.
Description of Work: Add digital timers, fix bad socket in canister, fix 3-way on stairwell, add dimmer, and replace spotlight bulbs on top of flag pole.

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

Patricia W.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brothers Electric were very prompt in responding to our inquiry from Angie's List. The other contractors we contacted either did not respond or took several days before replying. As the inspection was required for closing on our home timeliness was of the essence. They were prompt for our scheduled appointment and provided a thorough review of the home's electrical. We were very happy with the service.
Description of Work: Brother Electric was able to provide and electrical inspection/certification required for our home mortgage. They were thorough, courteous, and honest. We would use them again for electrical 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
$100

Ralph H.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very good. I called them and they should up as soon as possible and they did a good job
Description of Work: BROTHERS ELECTRIC CO did a electrical work in a rental property that we have inm Minneapolis

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Eric B.
02/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called Brothers Electric because we had a hood fan that went our in our kitchen. They came the next day after I had called late in the afternoon about 36+ hours after I had called. They said that was as soon as they could get some one out there. I explained the problem and the guy started looking around the outlet where the hood fan switch is located on the wall. After checking all the outlets on that wall to see if any of them were connected and needed to simply be reset, he then went on to check connections in the ceiling, then checked the fan that the motor went out on, then checked the fuse box, then went back to checking up in the ceiling. After taking about 2.5 hours and not figuring it out he then went back up on the roof and checked our two roof top units for about another .5 hour. Which had nothing to do with the problem at all. All this time he was on and off the phone with someone at his office trying to get some advice on what to do next. He then tells me that he can't figure it out and is going to have one of the owners come out the next day. So at that point needing our hood fanto be working I went to the wall that he started at and said are you sure that you've checked everything? I saw an outlet that had a red light lit up and asked "is that the reset light that's on?" He went over and look saw it right away and said he check there right when he got there and couldn't see it because it was blocked by something. I then noted that he had no trouble seeing it right away when he looked the second time. I then hit the reset button and it all was fixed. He wrote out the bill for us and proceeded to charge us for about 4 hours of labor. Now, I realized I needed to pay for a truck charge and some labor for him coming out, but he tried to charge me about $400, when I was the one who saved his butt from looking like an idiot when his boss came the next day and pressed the reset button to fix it all. I would never have them out for any service again.
Description of Work: Our hood fan on our roof went out in our commercial kitchen, got replaced and wouldn't work because of some electrical problem.

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

$200

Response from Brothers Electric Co
We are sorry you were unhappy with our service. It was explained to me that the gfi that was tripped was behind a commercial stove that was surrounded by stainless steel counter tops and was not seen on first sight because there was a gas pipe obstructing the view. Once the customer and the electrician worked together to pull out the stove is when the gfi was spotted. Sometimes during troubleshooting of an electrical problem the answers are not always easy and it takes investigation to find the problem. It appears our electrician was at the project for 4 hours total and that a deduction of (2) two hours was given on the total bill because of this. We do our best to do things in a timely fashion and to be fair in our billing. It appears the electrician did everything in his power to make this customer happy by providing a credit in the billing. Brothers Electric Company appreciates your comments because it helps us to know where and how we can improve.

MAX W.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service person was prompt, courteous, dressed neatly and helpful. We would hire them again.
Description of Work: Replace a ballast in a store fixture.

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
$126

Jacqueline S.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very pleased with the work. Came a day or two after I called. Worked very efficiently. Did all the work within the minimum hourly charge. This included installing the battery operated door bell that I thought I would have to install myself. There was a $15 coupon and no travel charge for Angie's List members.
Description of Work: Replaced dining area lighting fixture, disconnected electric door bell, installed battery operated door bell, and repaired damaged phone wire.

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
$85

Tom M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Brothers Electric mid-afternoon to explain what I needed. They understood that it was a simple job of just tying off electrical cords from an an electric range that had just been removed. One of their workers had enough time at the end of his day so that same day he stopped by (about two hours after I called) to do the work. It only took a few minutes, and he was very pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: We switched from an electric to a gas range. Brothers Electric removed the electric outlet box, pulled the wires into the basement and fastened them to a new metal box that was then mounted on a floor joist.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Contact information

3447 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

http://www.brotherselectricinc.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

Licensed*

Trade License Number
AM002317
Trade License Locale
MN
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
02/28/2023
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Fireplaces,
Home Security Systems

FAQ

Brothers Electric Co is currently rated 4.7 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

Brothers Electric Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Brothers Electric Co does not offer free project estimates.
No, Brothers Electric Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brothers Electric Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brothers Electric Co does not offer emergency services.
No, Brothers Electric Co does not offer warranties.
Brothers Electric Co offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Electric Service – Rewiring, Inspections, Code Compliance, New Construction, Repairs & Remodeling, Housing Repairs, Service Upgrades, Outside Lighting, Lighting Retrofits, Drop Cords & Quad Boxes, & Machine & Equipment Wiring.
We do not provide estimates on repair work due to the investigation necessary to find the problem.

Contact information

3447 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

http://www.brotherselectricinc.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