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EMF ELECTRIC INC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We provide professional electrical services for your home or business in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Call today and mention this ad for 10% off any job of $200 or more! Additional Email: emfelectric@emfcharlotte.com. Since 1989 EMF Electric, Inc. has provided contractors, businesses and home owners with friendly, professional and quality work. We currently hold North Carolina and South Carolina unlimited licenses. We are specialized in “Design Build Projects” for commercial and residential jobs. Our residential division has built an impeccable reputation over the past years, receiving the Rated Best of Charlotte this year. We have achieved this by listening to you the customer and providing you with fast, friendly and honest service. So the next time you need an electrician for a project, repair work, troubleshooting or just a new fan or light fixture, give us a call.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

ALL AREAS OF ELECTRICAL WORK, FROM TROUBLE SHOOTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DESIGNS OF ADDITIONS & KITCHENS, SUNROOMS, HOT TUBS, & SWIMMING POOLS, CEILING FANS, LIGHTING, & ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR REMODELING GENERAL, PATIO ENCLOSURES.

Services we don't offer

PLUMBING & FRAMING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8145 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 145 reviews

Janice S.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was the third time I have used EMF Electric this year. I cannot say enough positive things about Leon Shanklin and his employees. The latest was on a Sunday morning after a severe lightning storm that apparently hit my breaker box. I called Leon not knowing if he would come out on a Sunday. I left a message and within 10-15 minutes, he returned the call, told me what to do (most importantly, told me not to worry), and said he would be out. Leon came out at the time he promised, found the problem, and then corrected it. He is highly knowledgeable and experienced, not to mention fair and honest. Each time he has been to my house for a problem, he has been punctual and quickly found the problem. He is trustworthy and doesn't try to take advantage of a customer. I cannot recommend him and EMF Electric enough. I will use them over and over. EMF needs to be on Angie's List Honor Roll, included in the Pages of Happiness, and Top Company of the Year!
Description of Work: Electrical repairs each time - breakers, outlets

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

RHONDA N.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Leon and Bobby where punctual and very professional. Explained all of the work they were doing and why. Were diligent in completing work.
Description of Work: Grounded gas line to electrical box, per home inspection requirement. Repaired breaker boxes. Checked all connections and replaced bad breakers.

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
$270

Brenda C.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was a Saturday at about 3:30 when I saw my breaker was tripping off over and over. I was going out of town on Monday for a week so was in a little panic. I called Leon at EMF Electric and he agreed to come by on his way home. He was here over an hour and repaired my box until he can come back with a new breaker. He also determined the problem was my pool pump, got his pool guy on the phone and set up for them to come take care of that. I was very pleased with his response and his service.
Description of Work: This was a Saturday at about 3:30 when I saw my breaker was tripping off over and over. I was going out of town on Monday for a week so was in a little panic. I called Leon at EMF Electric and he agreed to come by on his way home. He was here over an hour and repaired my box until he can come back with a new breaker. He also determined the problem was my pool pump, got his pool guy on the phone and set up for them to come take care of that. I was very pleased with his response and his service.

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

Susan R.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were very prompt, efficient, professional and courteous. I love my new bathroom light. I can't say enough how great they are.
Description of Work: Leon and Mark came out. He put in a light in my bathroom. He moved the garbage disposal switch. He also moved some pendant lights up for me.

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
$300

Matthew A.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, home remodeling
  + 0 more
I was remodeling my downstairs kitchen area and hired EMF to come and install some electrical outlets and run wiring for a new dishwasher and oven. A representative came and gave me an estimate and talked with the project. When he returned he was able to finish all of the work downstairs as well as clean up some wiring issues that I was having at the same time. He was very professional and polite. The quality of the work done was first rate and all in all it only took approximately 5 hours to finish everything, including fixing some additional problems that were discovered along the way. The price was exceedingly reasonable for the time and quality of work performed, and I would certainly recommend using this company again in the future.
Description of Work: Four electrical outlets installed. New wiring for dishwasher and ignitor for a gas stove. Messy electrical work in ceiling replaced and junction box installed. New amperage cord for oven installed (previous wiring had been the wrong amperage for the type of stove being used)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Lorelei K.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Had appt for 8:30 am. Because of storm, electricity was out in my area at that time. Called them to let them know. They told me to call when electricity came back on. Spoke with worker at 10:50, told me he was near Rea Rd and would be by me at 11:37. He and another worker arrived, moved sconces near garage to front door and put up two new sconces near garage. Approx. 1/2 hour, good work, friendly, professional.
Description of Work: Removed two light fixtures (sconces) from garage and moved to front door area. Put in two new light fixtures at garage.

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
$150

Jaynine M.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I was very satisfied with the job that was done.
Description of Work: They arrived very quickly, figured out what the problem was and got my ceiling fan working properly. They were very nice and professional.

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

Chris C.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Quick response and resolution of our problem. Would not hesitate to use again.
Description of Work: Fixing a GFI 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
$175

Scott H.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Leon arrived exactly when he stated. I explained to him our ceiling fan had stopped working. The light would come on but the fan would not work. He said it was probably a burned out motor due to recent storms, but he took the fan apart anyway, and it turned out just to be some loose wiring. He also discovered the mount wasn't placed correctly and fixed that for us as well. He also made it so that we could use one switch for our fan and two for the light. He was very friendly and clearly very knowledgeable. I highly recommend EMF Electric and will definitely use them for all our future electrical needs.
Description of Work: 1. Tightened loose wiring in the downstairs ceiling fan 2. Remounted the ceiling fan to be more stable 3. Checked all wiring to the switches and provided instruction on which switches would now operate 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
$125

E B.
05/2012
5.0
electrician, home remodeling
  + 0 more
OUTSTANDING work! Prompt response, excellent work and fair price. I would ABSOLUTELY use their services again!
Description of Work: Move wall switches and rewire. Gave suggestions and performed work professionally and cleanly

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
$175

Patricia S.
04/2012
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They dug a deep trench which was good but they did not tamp it down after refilling it. It then rained and parts of the trench washed out and a lot of mud formed. It is in the dogs yard and they are bringing in large amounts of mud. I will have to rake the dirt back into the trench and tamp it down myself.
Description of Work: Ran power to pool pump and shed.

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
$1,000

Gary B.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Leon arrived on time and gave us an estimate of $180.00. He not only put in an outlet but also gave us a switch in the garage (we did not expect that). A professional job from start to finish.
Description of Work: We had an electrical outlet installed for our outdoor fountain.

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
$179

JULIE R.
01/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had a great experience with the guys from EMF Electric. After a really bad experience with another electrician several weeks prior, I called EMF to get a quote on installing the two sconces. Although I felt the price, in general, was high, it was exactly in line with the prices two other electricians quoted me (guess my price expectations were out of whack), so I booked the appointment. Upon arrival we went over what I wanted to have done - hardwiring the two sconces next to the bed and installing a light switch to operate them so you don't have to get out of bed and go over to the main switch by the entry door. I expected there would be some holes cut in the drywall (given my experience with the other electrician), but these guys said they'd go into the attic to see if, even though it was an outside/exterior wall, they could drop the wires from the attic. They were able to do it that way and in the end there were no holes in my walls, only two perfectly installed and perfectly placed sconces! They had great attention to detail, measured over and over to be sure the sconces were perfectly positioned in both height from the floor and width from the headboard. I was extremely pleased by their professionalism and abilities because two weeks prior I had another electrician relocate an electrical outlet and install a media outlet on the opposite wall (interior wall) and that electrician told me he couldn't access what he needed to from the attic, so they cute huge holes in my wall! I still don't understand how the bad electrician couldn't drop wires from the attic into an interior wall, yet the good electrician was able to drop wires from the attic from the opposite exterior wall. Guess that goes to show that there are some people who know what they are doing and others that don't. While they were at my house, I asked the EMF guys to repair a cut wire that the previous bad electrician had cut accidentally with a drywall saw (and never fixed or told me they compromised). They did so while marveling (in disgust) at the mess the other electrician had made. When all of that was complete I asked their opinion on a couple other projects and they freely gave their advice. I plan to do some of the other projects here soon and will definitely be calling EMF back to do them.
Description of Work: Had two sconces installed/hardwired in the guest room and a companion light switch installed beside the bed.

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
$225

Jeffrey O.
10/2011
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Unreliable. No show - no call. The company canceled on us 3 times. They rescheduled the first time, but didn't show up or call the next two times we scheduled service. We will not be using EMF in the future.
Description of Work: Unreliable. No show - no call. The company canceled on us 3 times. They rescheduled the first time, but didn't show up or call the next two times we scheduled service. We will not be using EMF in the future.

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


Marci P.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Leon rocks!!! On time, efficient, and neat. He completed the work as agreed and is meticulous!! Yes, we would call him in again and recommend him to friends for electrical work!
Description of Work: Installation of ceiling fans and dimmer switches.

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
$400

thomas H.
08/2011
5.0
electrician, home remodeling
  + 0 more
see above. Punctual, Pleasant and Professional. What more could you ask for. Doing remo;deling worl, one never knows when a problem comes up. But, when a problem does come up, for instance; disconnecting some live wires from my now removed kitchen island ...one wants those gone immediately. From initial call to job complete was about 3 hours/
Description of Work: EMF answered phone promptly and told me an electrician would call me back within an hour. Bobby called and showed up promptly within an another hour to disconnect to outlets from the kitchen island that was being removed. He had to crawl about 40 feet under the crawl space, never complained, was actually happy and quick about doing the job. They are my new electricians.

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
$130

Frank B.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
EMF Electric Inc. was very responsive to my call, they were prompt on arriving, an very business like in there dealings.
Description of Work: EMF Electric Inc. responded to my call for trouble shooting a problem I was having with one of my breakers tripping. They came to my house and checked the problem, admitting it could be a very extensive and expensive problem. They gave me a suggestion concerning the problem. Actually there was no charge, but I offered them $20 for coming out. After they left, I noticed the problem seemed to have been fixed anyway.

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
$20

Andrew W.
06/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I purchased 3 fans from Home Depot. EMF came and installed a fan each of our kids rooms and one in our bedroom. The house was built without overhead lighting. The switch on the wall controlled an outlet in each of the rooms. Leon rewired the switch and installed fans on the ceiling. The master bedroom fan was faulty so EMF was not able to finish the job on the spot. After I purchased a replacement, Leon came out after work on and replaced the faulty fan free of charge. I was very impressed with this as it was not his fault. These guys are great!
Description of Work: EMF installed 3 ceiling fans in our 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
$500

Julie I.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We are remodeling our kitchen. We are adding a dishwasher to a home that has never had a dishwasher before. Leon came out to estimate the cost about a week before the work was done. The day that he came to complete the work, he realized that the washing machine needed to be on it's own circuit. I also requested that he add an additional outlet to the kitchen. He was able to do both on the same day for an additional $100.
Description of Work: Wiring for dishwasher, added circuit for washing machine and added new outlet in kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Barry H.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
When I first called EMF, the phone was answered almost immediately by Leon. I described the work I would like to have done and requested he visit my home to give me an estimate. We set a time for the following day; he was right on time. At that time we set a date to have the work done. On that date he called me early and asked if he could reschedule a few days later because he had received a call from an elderly woman whose electricity had been knocked out by a storm overnight. I agreed that my need was not urgent and that he should held the other person first. When he arrived today to do the agreed upon work, he had a helper with him. Both men were courteous and hard-working. They installed two outdoor electrical outlets, installed a motion detector with light, put in a wall switch, and replaced a worn-out outdoor light fixture. I had purchased the brand motion detector he recommended and the outdoor fixture. He provided all the other supplies. I used my Angie's list coupon and was very pleased with the final total.
Description of Work: I requested several jobs to be done at one time. 1. To install two outdoor electrical outlets 2. To install an outdoor light/motion detector 3. To install a new light above the backdoor

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
$300

Micah E.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called EMF. My call was answered right away. The electrician and his apprentice showed up the very next day which pleased me. They replaced some electrical cabling in my attic that was eaten away by squirrels and in doing so repaired an exterior flood light fixture that hadn't ever worked. When it turned out that new light bulbs had burned out, they even went to the local box store and picked 2 up. When they got back it started to rain and the electrician climbed his ladder up the second story and installed the bulbs in the rain. These guys were great, very professional, and were pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend this company and would absolutely call them again for my next project.
Description of Work: Replace electrical cabling in attic, diagnose and repair inoperative outside flood light.

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
$300

MARIE & ROBERT M.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The light fixture in our master bath stopped working. We called EMF Electric on a Saturday and made an appointment for first thing Monday morning. Leon had advised that we'd likely have to replace the entire fixture but he'd be happy to check first to see if it could be fixed. He arrived promptly at the scheduled time and did a thorough workup to determine the source of the problem. Upon removing the light fixture itself, he and his assistant quickly determined that it was a bad connector and could be easily fixed. He worked quickly, professionally, cleaned up when he was finished and charged a very fair price. We would certainly call him again and highly recommend EMF Electric to our neighbors and friends.
Description of Work: Repaired light fixture in master bathroom.

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
$50

Michelle L.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We had used EMF before to install our receased lighting, and undercabinet lighting in our kitchen about a year ago. We had such a great experience with them then, that we did not hesitate to use them again for this project. Leon gave us a quote for the job, and we scheduled a time for him to come in to complete the work on the same phone call. They showed up on time, and completed the job quickly. They did a great job again, and we would not hesitate to give them a call for any future projects. In addition to their work, one of the best things about them is you almost always get Leon on the phone right away whenever you call. If you happen to get his voicemail, he returns your call quickly. Great customer service!
Description of Work: We had two semi-flush mount bathroom lights, replaced with new sconce 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
$100

RICK G.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had a wall receptacle that wasn't working. Leon came out promptly and found and fixed the problem. He charged me less than his estimate because the problem was easy to find and fix.
Description of Work: trouble shooting and repairing a receptacle.

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
$50

Charmie G.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called EMF in the morning and Leon was able to come by in two hours. He came when he said he would, repaired the wiring and explained what had happened. Very professional, very prompt, very good! I will definitely call him again for any electrician needs.
Description of Work: Repair wiring for 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
$50

Contact information

4127 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28278

www.emfcharlotte.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Plumbing,
Generator,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Pool and Spa Service,
General Remodeling

FAQ

EMF ELECTRIC INC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

EMF ELECTRIC INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, EMF ELECTRIC INC offers free project estimates.
No, EMF ELECTRIC INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, EMF ELECTRIC INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, EMF ELECTRIC INC offers emergency services.
Yes, EMF ELECTRIC INC offers warranties.
EMF ELECTRIC INC offers the following services: ALL AREAS OF ELECTRICAL WORK, FROM TROUBLE SHOOTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DESIGNS OF ADDITIONS & KITCHENS, SUNROOMS, HOT TUBS, & SWIMMING POOLS, CEILING FANS, LIGHTING, & ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR REMODELING GENERAL, PATIO ENCLOSURES.
PLUMBING & FRAMING.

Contact information

4127 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28278

www.emfcharlotte.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM