Bretco Electric Company Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

To learn about our current promotions, please call us at 336-774-1223! It all began in 1990 as an idea and today is one of the most respected Electrical Service Companies in Winston-Salem. Under the guidelines of Randy Draughn, Bretco grew to a full-service Electrical Company. We respect our customers right to get value for their dollar. Hometown values and a great work ethic, are how we separate ourselves from the competition. Repeat and long term satisfied customers are Bretcos' No.1priority. Give Bretco Electric Company a call for all your Residential and Commercial needs. About President Randy Draughn for Bretco Electric Company Inc. I earned my Electrical Contractors License in the Unlimited Category from the North Carolina State Board Of Examiners in October of 1988. Bretco is a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2004 Company Information Summary: Locally owned and operated since 1990 by Randy Draughn. Licensed & Insured. Servicing Residential & Commercial Clients, service upgrades, landscape lighting, standby / backup generators, telephone / network, outlet repair & installation, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, fuse box, hot water heaters, security lighting, hot tubs, swimming pools, bucket truck, parking lot lighting, chandelier cleaning, smoke detectors, and troubleshooting.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential wiring, electrical repair, custom homes, ceiling fans, lighting, telephone, network, bucket truck & remodel.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8235 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
11%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 151-175 of 235 reviews

Don W.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This is actually the second time that we have used Bretco. The first time we found ourselves without any power when the main breaker switch failed. Bretco responded quickly and even though the unit was old they were able to find a replacement part and we had power back in a fairly short period of time. The guys were great, so when e had a number of small reapirs that needed to be done on a house that we were selling, they were the first ones we thought of. Randy and Will were prompt and professional and did great work. They kept us informed of all issues and were able to work within the budget we had set. I'll keep this one on my speed dial and will gladly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: There were several services: a re-wiring of the breaker box, repairs to several junction boxes, replacement of wiring to several outlets and repairs to several old spliced wires.

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

Kathryn S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, home theater design
  + 1 more
Will from Bretco is the most professional, competent technician/service provider I have dealt with. I can't say enough good things about him, and the company in general... he is very knowledge and knows what he is talking about. He was very careful about measuring (which was important with the 2 TVs and where they were being hung) and along with his helper Chase did a great job hanging the TVs. Will also fixed a number of miscellaneous issues by taking the time to actually research the problem (going up in the attic, moving insulation, etc) to address and fix the problems instead of trying to sell me an unnecessary replacement product (i.e. bathroom ceiling fan/light) when it wasn't necessary. He and Will were very nice and accommodating, arrived on time and overall were very professional. This is the first company I have found and selected solely on Angie's list reviews and I couldn't be more pleased. Bretco has now done extensive work at my Mom's house, fixing a number of issues with a home security system, motion detector lights, fixing wiring, etc. My mom has been dealing with Randy (the owner) and she has nothing but great things to say about him... including his professionalism, responsiveness and knowledge. If all vendors with an "A" rating on Angie's list are like this, I will be finding all my vendors from here! Bottom line - I highly recommend Bretco... they deserve the A rating they have.
Description of Work: For me: Hung 2 flat screen TVs (making sure wires were hidden in the wall), fixed light fixture that keep going off when it got overheated, did some troubleshooting with a closet light that was out, a circuit that wasn't working and a bathroom ceiling fan/light fixture that was noisy. For my mom: fixed security system wiring, motion detector lights, did some re-wiring, etc.

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
$950

David S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great. Fine job, No problems since job was finished. Fan is squeaks at high speed but not associated with installation.
Description of Work: Rewired two outlets and replaced ceiling fan. Materials were supplied by us(owner) . Original ceiling fan was not installed correctly and Will had to go into the attic to create mounting for one side of the fan. Everything was/is in an awkard place to 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
$254.7

KATHY N.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
me Warner came out to the house to move an inside cable connection from one wall to another. They came out late and told me they couldn't do the work. They offered no suggestions about what I could do to have to work done. I went online to Angie's List, checked the reviews for electricians and purchased a 2 hour job coupon for Bretco Electric to move my cable connection. TW indicated that it was a big deal to do this job if they could do it. I called Bretco and they set up an appointment for the same day, arrived 10 min. early and completed the job in 1 hour. I had some other electrical work that needed to be checked and fixed and they completed that in the other hour they were here. The extra charges for the parts for the cable job and other job was reasonable ($38) as well as the 2 hours of work ($118) .
Description of Work: Bretco moved an indoor cable connection from one wall to another. They had to access the unfinished part of my basement to move the cable and drill up and over through a finished part of the basement and move the line into place into the finished wall of my living room. No damage to walls, floors or carpet. Parts needed: cable, splitter and cover plate for wall. Also replaced a bad ground fault detector on an exterior electrical 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
$156

David C.
11/2012
5.0
appliance repair, ceiling fans, lighting
  + 1 more
Work was done on time after we finally got an estimate. The Bretco representative had the wrong email address the first time he tried to respond to us.
Description of Work: INSTALL CUSTOMER FURNISHED LIGHT FIXTURES & CEILING FAN. REMOVE EXISTING FIXTURES. PROVIDE AND INSTALL OUTSIDE PHOTO-ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE. REPLACE ATTIC FAN MOTOR.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Lynn F.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
  + 1 more
You get used to people in the building industry (a) not coming when they say they will, (b) not working a full day, and (c) taking longer than the estimate. This was a totally different experience. The company owner came to our house not once, but twice to adjust the estimate. He was responsive to what we wanted, told us what would and would not work, and presented an estimate in due course. He then showed up with two helpers. We were made aware that they were working a couple of jobs simultaneously and when they expected to start and finish. On the one day they could not arrive as scheduled, we were called and a new date was set. Within a week or so the rather extensive job was done skillfully. When one light proved not to function, they were prompt in taking care of it. We are very pleased with the professionalism of all the workers who were pleasant and careful while on our property. We got another estimate that was, in fact, lower. But we decided on this company on the basis of initial contacts, the way they listened to us, and how described what they would be able to do. We are not sorry to have gone with the higher estimate.
Description of Work: Installed exterior lighting on deck and in landscaping.

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
$2,600

Gil O.
10/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Will (the technician) showed up on time and was very courteous. He did a great job of figuring out what the problem was. This was no easy task since the problem was inside a slice box that was above a drop ceiling. He fixed the problem and cleaned up after his work was done. Great job. I will definitely call again.
Description of Work: I had several electrical outlets that where not working. The job involved tracking the wiring back to the electrical panel to find a splice box that was hidden above a drop ceiling. Inside the splice box was a loose wire that had caused the problem.

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
$255

Priscilla B.
10/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
This was the second time we have used Bretco Electric Company. Our first time was on 09/07/12 and we were so satisfied that they were our first choice for the installation of two ceiling fans on 9/28/12. From the initial phone call right up through completion of the job the quality of service was excellent. The electrician doing the installation took the time to explain various options and the relative pros and cons, demonstrated the finished products and cleaned up when finished. We will definitely call upon Bretco for any future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Two ceiling fan installations.

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
$295

Estil T.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called them on Wednesday and explained that 3 light switches in the kitchen area were not working. The owner said they would come the next day and would call before they came. Mike called Thursday mornig and said he was on the way. He showed up promptly and found the problem. The switch was wired incorrectly. Mike rewired the switch and added additional grounding wires.
Description of Work: Rewired 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
$106

Priscilla B.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall experience was excellent from initial phone call up through installation. Phone contacts were pleasant, courteous, helpful and very responsive to questions. The two electricians who came to do the work were top notch in skill, customer service and process/recommendation communications. We will be having them back soon to install a new ceiling fan.
Description of Work: Installation of new chandelier (prior wiring in place) Wiring and installation of outside light with motion detector

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
$328.83

Sammy P.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mike came out right on time and spent about an 2.75 hrs. tracking down the problem. Some wires entering a ceiling light had burned off insulation. Mike also corrected poor connections in three other places. He cleaned up his "mess" and gave us a discount for using Angie's List to select them for service. We were well pleased w/ Mike and the company - will use them in the future if needed.
Description of Work: We used this company about six weeks ago for a similar electrical problem. An electrical circuit involving a three ceiling lights and some outlets quit working and the breaker was not tripped.

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
$253

Edwin B.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Please see above.
Description of Work: I had to have two light fixtures adjusted after having a replacement vanity top installed. It appears the original vanity top was installed incorrectly. That is, it was not straight. Consequently the light fixtures were crooked. Bretco responded, corrected the problem, and asked how I wanted the light fixtures to be placed over large vanity mirror. All is well looking at the new vanity top, the mirror, and especially the straight light fixtures. Thank you Bretco.

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
$153

Lori C.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I needed wiring for a tanning bed which is located in my basement. Unfortunately, it became very complicated because all the walls and ceilings are completely finished with dry wall. The first electrician that came to do the job told me that it could not be done without cutting through much of the drywall which would need extensive repair. Bretco Electric was the 2nd company I had come out and Mike came up with a solution, which he gave me an estimate on and then he did the job. He did a great job at a very reasonable rate. He was able to run the wires so that it could be hidden with some molding (which I was going to do anyway). I will be using them again and I would recommend them to my clients and friends.
Description of Work: Wiring an circuit installed for a tanning 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
$475

juddaca H.
06/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Was not asked if I was a member of Angies list when I asked electricians both times. 2nd time I called owner he honored discount on 2nd day for both days. Electrical work was excellent. They are patient. Will use then for 2 more floors of house.
Description of Work: Switched out 3 ceiling fans with new fans and 1 chandelier switched 3 hall ceiling lights. Installed 3 can lights (had to go in attic) removed 2 make-up strip lights. Installed 2 scones.

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
$125

Sammy P.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After the work was completed, the technician cleaned up his mess and vaccumed the carpet where he made the repair. The final charge of $225 included 2.5 hrs. labor at $85/hr. plus the cost of the new breaker. We were pleased with the service. I will use them again if the need arises.
Description of Work: An electrical circuit powering some outlets and lights in our bedroom and home office went dead during sometime during Saturday night in our home (built around 1974). No breaker was tripped and we needed an electrician to find the problem in that circuit. We checked Angies List for a quality electrical company and Bretco Electric Co. was highly rated. Tina answered her phone early Monday and said she could have someone at our home early Tuesday morning. She was very polite and helpful. The technician arrived on time and was very courteous and professional in his demeanor. After checking several outlets and the breaker box, he discoverd broken/burned wires in a bedroom light switch. He also noted that the breaker for that circuit was faulty. He replaced the breaker and rewired the switch.

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

James H V.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Mike and Mr.Will arrived punctually and performed their job in highly professional manner. We were pleased with their work and would certainly use the company in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired the GFI 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
$197

Christine G.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did an unusual job. We bought a gas powered generator to run our house in case our power went out. They did some complicated stuff to make sure it worked and the house did not blow up. They came back and came back and came back until we were comfortable with it. They did a remarkable job and they are our electricians for life. All I know is that they were here when they said they would be, they charged what they said they would, and the went above and beyond so that it was not only installed correctly but that we were comfortable using it.
Description of Work: Bretco Electric Company is our electrician and they are fabulous. They set up a gas powered generator.

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
$1,300

Edwin B.
11/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went quite well. I am pleasantly surprised and will call next month to have Bretco replace a kitchen ceiling fan and to check the wiring in a hall ceiling light fixture.
Description of Work: Bretco electricians installed four 2-Head LED motion activated flood lights in a professional and timely manner.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$216.75

Sandra S.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After a recent home inspection, we learned that some of our electrical wiring was not up to code. I called Bretco for an estimate. They asked for a copy of the electrical portion of the home inspection report and were able to give me an estimate later the same day. When I was ready to have the work done, I sent and email and received a call from Bretco within 12 hours of my email. They were able to schedule me for the very next day. Will arrived at my property on time. He was very courteous and professional. I showed him where all the work needed to be done and he got busy right away. He explained everything that he did and answered all my questions. He also pointed out some other potential safety issues that weren't urgent; but he wanted to bring them to my attention. I will certainly use Bretco the next time I need to have electrial work done.
Description of Work: installation of GFI outlets in all bathrooms and kitchen repaired "double tapping" issue in breaker 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
$425

Lyle J.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I contacted Bretco Electric the afternoon before the service was performed and left a message. Randy called me back early that evening and we set the appointment for the following afternoon. Randy and Mike work very well together. Both are excellent technicians. They added electrical outlets to a wall where my new flatscreeen television and home theater will go. They installed a new cable jack on the same wall. I would definitely call on their services again.
Description of Work: Relocated security system plug. Installed 2g plug box. Installed television cable and cable jack.

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
$343.5

Steven S.
06/2011
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Preston and his assistant were outstanding. Helpful, friendly, professional. They offered advice on potential electric situations that might arise in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired and installed ceiling fans; added outdoor electrical outlet; changed dimmer switches to light switches; 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
$500

Steven C.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Contacted the company by email expecting a day or so response time - got a call back the same day. Call was scheduled quickly and they techs turned up right on time and started work without standing around discussing things... Techs were polite, cleanly dressed, and competent. They quickly identified the general location of the fault but this led them upstairs before they could track down what was causing the short. In the process of doing so, they (by default) checked a number of surrounding receptacles in the dining room and living room upstairs. They found one receptacle that had been badly installed - the tech's comment to me was "found this receptacle that was damaged - I replaced it as, although it wasn't dangerous, it was unusable and I couldn't leave it like that" - excellent! Overall an excellent job of work and I would not hesitate to recommend this company to others - I know we will be using them for further work here!
Description of Work: Locate and fix a dead short in a receptacle circuit in 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
$200

Robert P.
05/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It has been great. They were very polite. He was honest. I left the home here with him in it. He spent about four hours on an hour job. He took a lot of pains with it.
Description of Work: They have done electrical. They put lights in several showers that I had.

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
$500

J R C.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It worked out great. I was really happy. They got the job done quickly. They did quality work and the price was competitive.
Description of Work: They did some wiring on an out building on my property. They installed a generator panel for my phone.

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
$2,500

Tom Y.
04/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work was fine. They did a great job. They were on time and on schedule. They were very neat. They did an excellent job. I was very pleased with the results of all their work. Because it was electrical work they had to shut power down but they kept it to a minimum.
Description of Work: They rewired some of the utility into the house. They added a couple of circuits. They also added some new light fixtures to the interior.

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
$2,500

Contact information

301 Thurston St, Winston Salem, NC 27103

www.bretcoelectric.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

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
14427 I
Trade License Locale
NC
Trade License Authority
North Carolina Board Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Phone Wiring,
Home Security Systems,
Home Automation,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Generator

FAQ

Bretco Electric Company Inc is currently rated 4.8 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

Bretco Electric Company Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Bretco Electric Company Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Bretco Electric Company Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bretco Electric Company Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bretco Electric Company Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bretco Electric Company Inc offers warranties.
Bretco Electric Company Inc offers the following services: Residential wiring, electrical repair, custom homes, ceiling fans, lighting, telephone, network, bucket truck & remodel.

Contact information

301 Thurston St, Winston Salem, NC 27103

www.bretcoelectric.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