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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 451-475 of 725 reviews

DEANNA N.
03/2007
4.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Great - they did good work and installed everything well. The only glitch: They accidentally drilled through the bathroom wall (through the space where the medicine cabinet had been, so there was only the bedroom wallboard) into the bedroom... and so I ended up with some drywall repair and painting (they offered to repair it with my spackle, but I declined since they were still on the clock and I didn't want to pay them to patch drywall). They were really apologetic about it though.
Description of Work: Removed 2 wall sconces in the bathroom, installed an above vanity fixture and installed a GFCI outlet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

LEE N.
03/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied. They also helped my daughter out. Do not remember cost.
Description of Work: A switch was giving shocks. They gave me an estimate, left and came back with a new switch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ARMANDO B.
03/2007
4.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
They were about half hour late. Work performed was good. The time they charged me was higher than what they actually worked, unless they are charging for travel time. Which I should not be paying for. Next time I will be looking at that closer.
Description of Work: Installed two bathroom fans, fixed several three way switches and installed recess lights in the bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$462

SCOTT S.
02/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Scheduling was easy, they arrived on time and were cordial and professional. They completed the work quickly and exactly as desired. Good experience. This is the third time I've used Brother's and I've been happy each time. My realtor originally selected them for required work and I've never bothered shopping around for price. You might be able to shave off a few bucks with someone else, but maybe not. For me, Brother's is the way to go for this kind of work. I recommend them.
Description of Work: Rewired the basement lights to one switch, secured a previously unsecured switch box, installed a low voltage box in living room for future cable TV, and installed and wired a box on basement stairs for a future light fixture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

JALAINE S.
02/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He spent most of the morning doing assorted projects for me. I had lots of questions and he graciously answered all of them, even on projects he wasn't working on at the time. To install the fan in our upstairs bath, he had to crawl into our attic space. While up there, he noticed a patch of ice that had formed on top of the insulation (apparently the result of condensation from the way the old vent operated). Also, the fan he replaced was old - probably original to the house - and the new one we had purchased didn't fit the space and required drywall repair. He referred me to someone who could fix both problems, and even called them directly to explain what I needed done. I really appreciated the extra efforts he made for me - and was very satisfied with his work and the price. I will definitely use this company again, and ask for Bob by name.
Description of Work: Bob installed a new bathroom fan/light and GFI outlet; also repaired a noisy fan in downstairs bathroom and loose GFI outlet, broken hall light switch, and a short in doorbell wiring.

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

THERESA V.
02/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Phone call to business was very productive and bulk of discussion needed regarding work was covered at this time. Because of this, when the workers arrived they were well prepared and had all equipment necessary to finish the job. I was able to schedule the job shortly after phone call, two workers arrived for job and finished everything in an hour. Workers were courteous, thorough, and professional.
Description of Work: BE installed ceiling fan in bedroom, which required some updating to existing wiring work. During same visit BE fixed lighting issue in our basement and another minor electrical repair in other parts of 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
$125

KIMBERLY K.
02/2007
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The installation went fine, however, when I called to get a quote and set up an appointment, I asked how much more it would cost if they supplied the heater rather than me going out to buy it first. I was told it would be about 20% more. I didn't want to leave the house with the space heater running (I had a busted pipe) so I accepted the 20% difference and asked them to supply it. Well, 20% was not true. I saw the same heater and switch at Menards for quite a bit less. They actually charged me over 100% more than what I would have paid if I had purchased it myself!!!!! I do not appreciate being lied to like that. I was hoping I could count on them for future work, but I don't feel that I can trust them now.
Description of Work: Installed an electric baseboard heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$250

Response from Brothers Electric Co
I APOLOGIZE TO YOU IF YOU WERE UNHAPPY WITH OUR PRICING. WE DID PROVIDE YOU WITH THE HEATER AND UNITSTAT (THE SWITCH) BUT ALSO WITH A BREAKER AND WIRE WHICH IS WHY THE PRICE FOR MATERIAL MIGHT HAVE SEEMED SO HIGH IN COMPARISON. WE CHARGED YOU $48.50 FOR THE HEATER, $35.00 FOR THE UNITSTAT, $31.50 FOR THE BREAKER AND $20.00 FOR THE WIRE. UNFORTUNATELY WE DO HAVE A MARKUP ON MATERIALS WHICH COVERS THE COSTS OF THE PART ITSELF AND ALSO HAVING TO PAY THE WAGES TO SOMEBODY TO RUN AND GET THAT PART. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU TO UNDERSTAND THOSE CHARGES A LITTLE BIT BETTER. -AMY

Kirsten M.
02/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. Good work, reasonable price, quick, and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Changed-out two-prong outlets for three-prong outlets around 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
$180

Kerry W.
12/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
As we were plugging in the Christmas tree for the first time, the fuses kept blowing out on two circuits. We called in the morning, and they were able to come the same day. They easily fixed the small problem, made recommendations for updates, and checked out some outlets that had been replaced. They were very nice and thorough. I will call them to do some ''elective'' electrical updating after the holidays!
Description of Work: They checked an outlet that wasn't working and kept blowing out the fuses. They fixed it quickly and also checked out the rest of the outlets that we had replaced ourselves to make sure everything was wired correctly (which is was all ok). They also evaluated the track lighting we put up and made recommendations for future 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
$80

BRIAN H.
12/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. I had to have them return on separate occasions to complete various portions of the job through a very complicated kitchen/laundry/bathroom remodel. They came and performed the work necessary at every juncture to keep on schedule.
Description of Work: Re-wire two ceiling fixtures to 3-way. Add Under cabinet lighting. Wire for more outlets. Wire for range hood. Wire for new laundry.

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
$1,750

JOHN & SYDNEY R.
12/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Two guys showed up exactly when they said they would. Our original project was small; replacing a light fixture in our lower level with a recessed light. That took about 15 minutes. I asked them if they could replace an outdoor flood bulb for us too, about 30 feet off the ground. They said, "No problem," and checked the fixture to discover it was broken. They did not have a replacement in their truck, so my husband ran up to the hardware store for a new fixture. They installed it without a problem.
Description of Work: Replaced indoor and outdoor light fixtures.

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
$160

LAURINDA H.
11/2006
4.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The electrician and this apprentice were on time and pleasant. Unfortunately, the electric box they installed was not flush with the outside wall and protruded from the house about two inches, causing the light fixture to hang askew. We called and complained about this installation. To their credit, they sent out another electrician immediately and he was able to complete the installation correctly.
Description of Work: The electrician wired and installed an outdoor light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

KATHERINE C.
11/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He suggested I look at the circuit breaker and there was a red button pushed up and he told me to push it in. I went back out to my garage and it worked.
Description of Work: I wasn't getting any power to one of the outlets in my garage, so I proceeded to change them; afterwards, I was getting power on two of the three outlets, but still not on the one I was concerned with. That is when I called Brothers Electric and Mike told me about the circuit breaker that could have been tripped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELIZABETH G.
11/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
2 men arrived. I explained that the stove repair person said we needed a grounded outlet. The workmen were efficient and courteous and spent only 10 minutes at most.
Description of Work: They installed a plug outlet that needed a ground wire.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$88

Luana M.
10/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Came very quickly and did a great job! Very quick and efficient, the work was very nice as well as the price.
Description of Work: They have done several things for me such as fixing electrical outlets and installing light fixtures.

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

MARY B.
10/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They came when they said and did the work as requested. They cleaned up completely. I was surprised that they charge $85/hour, but perhaps that's the going rate. I'll probably do a better job of checking prices next time.
Description of Work: Installed several lights, moved a switch, repaired an outlet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

KAREN D.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were excellent! This was for my tenants, and they were able to come out the same day. They provided a rough estimate on updating my old circuit breakers. When the time comes to do that work, I will definitely count on them!
Description of Work: They replaced a fuse with an adapter which required a tool I didn't have.

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
$115

TIM & LYNN D.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Searched logically and with respect for the house for the circuit fault (still hiding in the wall somewhere). Proceeded to install new wiring to the outlets. Repaired a light fixture discovered in passing. Provided a reasonable estimate for the outside outlets. Went ahead and installed them. Picked up after themselves. Left some insulation etc., in their wake;no problem.
Description of Work: Fixed three interior outlets (ran new wiring, and added two outside outlets.

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
$485

DEANNA N.
10/2006
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
They were right-on with their estimate, were clean and tidy, and did a great job.
Description of Work: They installed a ceiling fan I'd purchased. I have old wiring and their work required rewiring the room and installing a new box to hold the 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
$100

KAREN K.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived exactly at the time stated. Called for help on the wiring so that the job would go faster. Was charged less than I initially thought because the job was completed sooner. Lights and fans work great.
Description of Work: Checked a faulty fuse. Installed lighting with ceiling fans in two bedrooms (these rooms previously had no ceiling 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
$385

JASON S.
10/2006
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician never showed. Company didn't call about it until I had waited nearly 2 hours, by which time I had to return to work.
Description of Work: Replace several switches and outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Brothers Electric Co
I AM EXTREMELY APOLOGETIC FOR THE EXPERIENCE YOU HAD WITH OUR COMPANY. THAT IS NOT HOW BUSINESS IS USUALLY DEALT WITH AROUND HERE, SO I WENT BACK AND CHECKED MY RECORDS. OUR RECORDS SHOW WE DID NOT HAVE A SET SCHEDULED TIME, SIMPLY THAT WE WERE TO CALL BEFORE WE CAME TO YOUR HOME. OCCASIONALLY WE DO "DROP THE BALL" WHEN IT COMES TO TIMES, AS WE DEAL WITH OVER 80 CUSTOMERS A WEEK. AGAIN, I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MISCOMMUNICATION IN OUR OFFICE. I KNOW THAT DOESN'T MAKE UP FOR THE INCONVENIENCE YOU EXPERIENCED, BUT THANK YOU FOR THE FEEDBACK, IT DOES HELP US TO KNOW THAT WE NEED TO IMPROVE SOMEWHERE, THAT WAY WE CAN TAKE STEPS TOWARDS IMPROVEMENT. AMY

APRIL M.
10/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Three of our plug-ins in our kitchen were not working. Brothers came in and rewired our garbage disposal plug-in so that it would not over ride the other plugs. Had we known the issue, we could have simply reset that plug-in and the others would have worked. But, we now have our plug-ins correctly wired.
Description of Work: Checked plug-ins that were not working.

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
$150

Anne K.
10/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Brian and Dan were very pleasant, and very businesslike. They went straight to work and explained what they did to me; I could see that they were very careful in checking all the connections, especially on the fan that seemed to be wired oddly. This is the one that had to have a switchbox replaced, and they went to Menards, got the box, and replaced it. They have a year guarantee on their work, which pleased me very much. They cleaned up the plaster that fell from installing the fixture in the dining room, too! I was very pleased with their work and would certainly call them again!
Description of Work: I needed to have a new lighting fixture installed in the dining room, and two of my ceiling fans were giving trouble or not working. Brian and Dan came a little late, but called beforehand, which was fine. They worked with each other and separately on these three issues, and worked carefully but efficiently on all three. Because I needed a replacement switch, they had to go to Menards to find one, but did get one, and came back to finished the installation, after double checking one fan which was spiking from 120 to 240 volts to make sure it wouldn't do it again.

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
$252.25

ROBERT & MARY B.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were on time and easy to work with. I explained the problem, they worked on the issue and repaired it in less then an hour.
Description of Work: Circut breaker problem.

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
$136

KARLA R.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Pretty good. I called in the morning, and they sent someone out in the early evening, which I appreciated because we wanted the outlet fixed ASAP (it was sparking whenever we plugged anything into it). The problem was easy to fix for the repairman, who was very nice and explained what he was doing. I thought the hourly rate was kind of high, particularly because they charge for the full hour, even if the job only takes 15 minutes (which is about how long it took the repairman to fix the outlet). Ideally, they would charge by the half hour in cases like that. They did a good job, but I'd probably only use them again if I had a lot of stuff for them to do.
Description of Work: Replaced an electrical outlet in our living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$86

Response from Brothers Electric Co
I AM GLAD YOU WERE PLEASED WITH THE ELECTRICIANS, AND APOLOGETIC THAT YOU WERE NOT SO PLEASED WITH OUR PRICE. WE DO HAVE A ONE HOUR MINIMUM, AND WE DO SO BECAUSE WE HAVE LOWER RATES THAN MOST COMPANIES. WE HAVE AN $85 MINIMUM CHARGE, WHICH IS OUR HOURLY RATE FOR ONE ELECTRICIAN. THANK YOU FOR SENDING IN A REPORT ON US, AND THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS. AMY

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