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DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

David Long Electrical Contractor is a dependable, professional team of electricians delivering the highest quality work in the Charlotte area for over 25 years. We listen to our customers and often assess and diagnose issues prior to our arrival at the location of your service call. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal. We will accomplish your electrical goals with local service at a reasonable price. LICENSE #: 16402.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL CEILING FANS, REPAIRS, UPGRADES, WATER HEATERS, KITCHEN UP-FITS, BATHROOM UP-FITS, SWIMMING POOL PUMPS, SECURITY LIGHTING, ADDITIONS, TELEPHONE LINES FOR COMPUTER, LIGHT SWITCHES, CRAWL SPACES, ATTICS & ATTIC VENTS.GENERAL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5.00



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9387 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
2%
3
1%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 226-250 of 387 reviews

CANDY B.
10/2007
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Gary was courteous and efficient and did not mind that I purchased my own dimmer switches to save on the parts.
Description of Work: Installed two dimmer switches and reconnected the bathroom light.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

PATRICIA P.
10/2007
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I was very pleased with this service and am planning on using them again to install the motion lights. They were all very nice and professional. I would recommend this company to any and everyone. They were outstanding.
Description of Work: I had a fan in my bathroom would not come on. I called them on Monday and had guests coming on Thursday. The lady I talked to said she would call and see where their trucks were. David Long, the owner, called me back and said one of the trucks was close. The men stopped by and fixed the issue (a loose wire) in five minutes. They told me I had to pay the service fee that was for a minimum of one hour and asked if they could do any other work for me. I did have them look at a few other switches. I also asked them about putting motion lights outside the 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
$78

Kristen P.
10/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service was excellent! We were initially given a time of a few hours until help would arrive, but the company arrived in a quarter of that time frame. Both gentlemen were polite, friendly and hard-working, and the problem was quickly found and repaired. The repair took about an hour, and everything worked fine!
Description of Work: Half of our downstairs was without electricity on a Saturday morning. David Long's service came out and found the problem (ground wire) and fixed it quickly.

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
$131

Gerald K.
10/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They responded to my call promptly. Did the estimate and set a date to do the work. They were on time and worked efficently. When the power was cut over they were on the job and completed the work promptly.
Description of Work: A new entrance was installed and an old panel removed. We were extremely pleased with the prompt service and the excellence of the 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
$3,450

Orlando C.
09/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
David was great, he arrived at the schedule time, called before to confirm and did the work at a very reasonable price. Further, when he realized he didn't have the right equipment on his truck, he ran down to the local home improvement store to purchase what he needed. (In the past, we've experienced the opposite from electricians. If it's not on the truck they would want to reschedule). After completing the work he gave us an estimate for 6 high-hats, plus a dimmer at $125 each. A reasonable price. We will definitely use David again.
Description of Work: We asked David Long for two things: 1) repair our kitchen florescent light and 2) give us an estimate to install high-hats (overhead lighting) and remove the existing 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
$137

Sharon P.
09/2007
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They gave us an estimate that was over $600 more than another top electrician on this list.
Description of Work: Move fridge circuit, move microwave circuit & hang new microwave, move range circuit, move telephone line, furnish, wire and install 7 recess cans, wire and install 2 pendents, and add extra outlets as needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Dara B.
08/2007
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I do not know how this contractor has gotten so many glowing reviews from Angie's List members. David was unable to show up for our estimate. Gary was very nice, looked everything over, and said that he would review with David who would get back to us within a week or so. Well, two weeks passed, I called, no response. Another week passed, another call, another no response. Another week passed, another call, another no response. Not even a call to let me know that he is working on it and it is coming. Just no return call. If this is how he treats a quote, then there is no way I would ever trust him to do any sort of electrical work on my house. I guess he is just too busy to bother quoting every job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


MARK T.
08/2007
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
On time, very nice. Price was very high. Received estimate from another highly rated electrical service recommended from the Spa seller. Price was less than half the estimate from David Long.
Description of Work: Had David Long Electrical provide an estimate for wiring an outdoor spa.

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

$1,800

TIMOTHY S.
08/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I liked the fact that I made a phone call and they resolved my problem quickly. A little dissapointed in the price but of how quick the job was finished I think the price was fair.
Description of Work: Fixed a power supply A/C on a rental property.

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
$306

PIPER C.
08/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David Long called the night before to clarify my work order, state when the worker would arrive, and ensured the worker had the supplies he needed. Electrician arrived on time and did the work very well. It took 5 hours to do the above; I thought it might take longer. He offered to do the clean up; however, I cleaned up after him, as I would rather do it than pay him electrician wages to do it. I was very happy with his work. We ran into a few issues for which I had to make decisions. He explained each issue very well and did not rush me. I am very happy and would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Installed 2 can lights (recessed) in kitchen, connected to existing switch; replaced bath light/ fan with unit I had purchased; replaced flexible duct for bath fan; installed 30 amp circuit/ recepticle in garage.

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
$600

ANNE P.
07/2007
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Friendly first contact with office, scheduled appointment within 1 week to fit my schedule. Completed project to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Wired and installed 2 ceiling fans on screened porch and added additional outlet.

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
$700

DONALD G D.
07/2007
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was not a good experience. I asked him to give me a price before doing the work, but they did the work before we agreed to the price.
Description of Work: He installed an electrical connection for a stove.

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

$502

Elaine G.
07/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The technician was Gary Lewis. He did a great job.
Description of Work: He replaced the bulb in our dusk to dawn 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
$248

DAVID J.
07/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The experience with this company was great. We called on a Wednesday and explained that we had a somewhat urgent matter and they were able to come out the very next day. The gentleman was friendly, very knowledgeable, and got the work done quickly. They called to say they were coming, and they arrived exactly on time. Very happy with their service.
Description of Work: Ran new wiring from kitchen down to crawl space; new junction box in crawl space, new GFCI receptacle installed.

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
$162

PATRICIA C.
07/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Showed up on time. Completed job same day. Professional and polite.
Description of Work: 2 GFI's re-set, 1 GFI fix spot light gave 2 estimates.

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
$262

SHELLEY B.
07/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Nate was very courteous, and gave great advice on where and how the recessed lighting would look, and be more efficient in the 2 rooms. He was very friendly, hardworking and efficient. Kept house cleaned, and cleaned up after himself. the fast response and professionalism was a rare treat.
Description of Work: Installed can recessed lighting in 2 rooms (10 cans & 1 eyeball total). Installed 2 dimmer switches in 2 rooms. Re-wired "dead" switch box.

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
$1,500

danika B.
06/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David was extremely responsive and did a very thorough job. We were very impressed with the new panel and the speed in which he got it done. He finished the job in one afternoon and was able to get an inspector out that day for approval so we could get our power turned back on. What happened next, we couldn't believe - the power company screwed up and didn't turn our power back on until 2:00 AM. I'm 7 months pregnant and it was almost 90 degrees in the house. After midnight the power company informed us they didn't get the inspection number, so we had no choice but to call David for help. AMAZINGLY he answered the phone, went online and got the permit number and we did a conference call with David and he supplied the power company with the permit number that they SHOULD have already had. We were so thankful to him for everything - not only did HE do a great job, but at midnight he picked up the phone and did THEIR JOB as well. He then called the next morning to make sure we were fine.
Description of Work: David Long replaced our entire electrical panel and upgraded it to include new breaker spots - we are getting an in ground pool and needed a whole new panel and new breakers to accommodate the new equipment.

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

AMY S.
06/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Contacted the company from an Angie's List Referral - scheduled an appointment. Technician's arrived when expected. They diagnosed the issue with the surging electrical outlet that had been disrupting the computer server. We decided to install a dedicated outlet just for the server in order to eliminate the problem. Technicians stayed several hours late on a Friday in order to finish the job - they left the area neat and clean and vacuumed up the drywall residue before they left - very good company.
Description of Work: Needed to have a dedicated outlet installed for a computer server.

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
$814.5

Richard K.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called for service on Friday and Gary came out at about 1PM on Saturday, well within the window we'd been given. Within 15 minutes he'd located the problem and fixed it. He was polite, professional, and didn't mind my shadowing him. Kept up a good banter which I enjoyed -- actually learned a few things.
Description of Work: We had a loss of electrical service to two rooms on a circuit that feeds three rooms. Circuit breaker wasn't tripped. Gary Lewis quickly located the bad connection, replaced the receptacle, and corrected the wiring problem so that it wouldn't happen again.

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
$90

Susan M.
05/2007
2.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
THE OWNER DID GIVE A DISCOUNT, BUT THEY WERE STILL VERY EXPENSIVE. THE OWNER ONLY SENT 1 MAN OUT FOR A 2 MAN JOB. THE GUY THAT CAME OUT WORKED VERY SLOW. HE CUT A HOLE THAT WAS TOO BIG FOR THE WALL OUTLET AND NOW THE COVER DOES NOT COVER THE ENTIRE HOLE. I AM GOING TO HAVE SOME SHEET ROCK WORK DONE TO CORRECT THIS WORK. THIS COMPANY DID NOT OFFER TO FIX THE HOLE. I WOULD NOT USE HIM AGAIN. WHEN I CALLED THE OWNER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE WORK, THE OWNER HAD A BAD ATTITUDE AND BASICALLY TOLD ME THAT I WAS ESSENTIALLY THE FIRST COMPLAINT HE HAS EVER RECEIVED. HE SPENT THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION, UNTIL I CALLED HIM ON IT, DEFENDING HIS EMPLOYEE. HIS EXCUSE WAS THAT "EVERYONE HAS A BAD DAY SOMETIMES."
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED A PLUG, CABLE, AND ETHERNET IN MY OFFICE AREA. THEY INSTALLED LIGHTING FIXTURES.

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

$1,000

Response from DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC
THE MEMBER,CALLED IN & SCHELUDED APPT. FOR 4 OR 5 LIGHT FIXTURES AND A RECEPTACLE. SHE ASKED WHAT WE CHARGE,WE QUOTED $87.PER HR.SHE WAS O/K WITH THE COST. THE ORIGINAL JOB WAS FOR 1 ELECTRICIAN, OUR ELECTRICIAN CALLED THE OFC. TO SEE IF IT WAS O/K TO DO OTHER WORK SHE ADDED ON, SO WE RESCHELUDED 2 OTHER JOBS SO HE COULD. WE SENT ANOTHER ELECTRICIAN OUT TO HELP. WE GAVE HER A DISCOUNT OF $331.75 OFF OF THE INVOICE OF $1231.75. IF WE HAD KNOWN BEFORE HAND OF THE OTHER WORK, WE WOULD HAVE SENT 2 MEN. I FEEL SHE IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF US AND ANGIE'S LIST CONTRACTORS. AS FOR THE SHEETROCK WORK, THE CABLE PLATE THAT WE CARRY ON OUR TRUCKS ARE STANDARD SIZE AS IS THE CUT IN BOX, THE SMALL CRACK SIZE THAT THE PLATE DID NOT COVER COULD BE FITTED BY THE NEXT SIZE PLATE. WE CARRY A VAN FULL OF MATERIALS. NOT KNOWING WE WERE GOING TO CUT IN CABLE OUTLETS, WE HAD THE STANDARD SIZE ONLY ON THE TRUCK.

MICHAEL M.
05/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I contacted David Long Electrical based on their high Angie's List rating. I spoke with a representative right away, and was able to get the work scheduled in a timely fashion. On the appointed day, the electrician (Nate) showed up promptly at 8:30 (the designated time) and completed the work in about 90 minutes. Nate listened to what I wanted done, and then suggested an alternative that actually worked out better. He was professional and courteous, and respectful of my home. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and the prompt manner in which it was handled. I would certainly call them again for future electrical work.
Description of Work: Nate moved an outdoor floodlight about 8 inches so that there would be enough room for some subsequent gutter work I was having done. Since the existing fixture was mounted directly to the house without an electrical box, Nate cut down an outdoor box to allow it to mount flush to the home, mounted an all-weather plate to cover the box, connected the existing wiring, and then moved the fixture to the new location.

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
$185

DEANIE C.
04/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought he did a great job and all his workers were quite pleasant.
Description of Work: He brought some work up in the basement to code.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

PAUL B.
04/2007
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Called before they came. They were on time and very nice. Appointment was easy and convenient.
Description of Work: Removed ceiling fan. Replaced with new fan in 2 story family room. Installed new switch for fan. Wired new circuit and outlet under kitchen sink (for instant hot water).

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
$417.3

Shannon G.
04/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called to get an estimate and was told the hourly rate and scheduled an appointment for the following week. The day of the appt I got a call and was given an estimate based on my description of the job. It was within my price range, so I asked when they would be able to do the work and they said they could keep the appt for that day. Nate arrived and was courteous and professional as he did the work. I did not fill out a report at the time, since he'd provided the wiring for the fan but it wasn't installed and I wanted to wait until it was in and working. He left the work area in the attic neat and clean. I installed the fan and hooked it up and it's working fine. Overall I was pleased with Nate and David Long Electrical and the service they provided.
Description of Work: Nate did some rewiring in the attic to support my installation of a whole house fan. He had to remove a switch from the previously installed whole house fan as well as wire and install the switch for the fan. He left the wiring accessible so that I could install and connect the fan at a later time.

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
$225

ELAINE D.
03/2007
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Wonderful job. I am extremely pleased.
Description of Work: Installed foyer light, recessed light, and hallway light fixtures.

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

Contact information

PO Box 126, Matthews, NC 28106

http://www.davidlongelectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Phone Wiring,
General Remodeling,
Appliance Repair,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Heaters,
Decks and Porches,
Generator

FAQ

DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC offers warranties.
DAVID LONG ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC offers the following services: COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL CEILING FANS, REPAIRS, UPGRADES, WATER HEATERS, KITCHEN UP-FITS, BATHROOM UP-FITS, SWIMMING POOL PUMPS, SECURITY LIGHTING, ADDITIONS, TELEPHONE LINES FOR COMPUTER, LIGHT SWITCHES, CRAWL SPACES, ATTICS & ATTIC VENTS.GENERAL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
Ask for details.

Contact information

PO Box 126, Matthews, NC 28106

http://www.davidlongelectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM