Tony did the work in one full day, which wasn't easy, but he didn't want to leave it unfinished overnight out of safety and other concerns (to say nothing of no power in the house). There were no problems, but not long after, our air conditioner stopped working. He came back out to the house early and found a wiring problem left by someone else, which he fixed. About two years previous, Tony rewired much of our basement, putting in new sockets and several new lighting fixtures, repairing and fixing the shoddy work possibly done by a previous owner. That cost about $800. In both cases, I found his prices not cheap, but fair and reasonable for the amount and quality of the work (so I have given an A in pricing). He also came to the house on another occasion rapidly in response to a problem call to check some lights flashing on and off. I can't overestimate the level of care he showed for his work and for us. Our lives depend, to an extent, on the quality of the electrical work in our house, and he knows it. But there was also the personal care showed by his coming out at short notice, and on his taking care to make sure we had up-to-date detectors (we needed those replaced, he didn't "sell" me, and it was a great relief to have him supply them and get them all set up, which involved some new drilling) and in instructing me about extinguishers. Compared to the quality of things I've seen him find (there's sometimes some bad things hidden behind the walls, which he will show you--shoddy work drives him crazy) and what I've seen him put in, his work appears to me (though a non-expert) to be meticulous. I would not use another electrician.
Description of Work: Tony put in a new electrical box, replacing and repairing the bad job another electrician had done years before. He did many smaller things as well: replaced an attic fan, had an assistant replace all the detectors (smoke, gas, monoxide), made sure I knew how to use a fire extinguisher, checked a malfunctioning wood chipper, and even spliced a new end on a broken extension cord.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,795
Steven R.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, generator service
+ 0 more
Excellent. Tony has done electrical work in my home for over 13 years. He is a professional, knows his codes & safety, does excellent work. He is honest & very responsive.
Description of Work: Home generator maintenance and trouble shooting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
Gary K.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Have used Tony numerous times and he's always professional, prompt, very reasonably priced. He is a stickler for both quality and safety. He was concerned the light installed would require some patch work in the ceiling, but he did a beautiful job without any damage to the ceiling. He's also friendly and honest and I've always been happy with his work.
Description of Work: Installed new light in bathroom, ensured GFI for outlets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
KAREN A H.
11/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Tony Szmereta electrical contractor was exceptional. He was very professional, detailed in explaining work and very accommodating, we plan on using him for all electrical jobs and will refer.
Description of Work: Upgraded to 100 amp server to 200 amp, new installed, new panel+ circuits. Installed grounding wires to new port + installed two outdoor GFCI receptacles, new light fixtures in basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Michael C.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He's smart, professional, reliable, and friendly. In an emergency he will jump in to make things right. I never have any concerns about the quality of his work; it's always top-notch. I recommend him without qualification.
Description of Work: Over the last seven years: Electrical work for finishing attic; installation of interconnected smoke-detector system; installation of sub-panel; wiring bathroom remodel; miscellaneous upgrades and repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Ruby H.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Overall great. Tony is a very knowledgeable electrician. He explains what he is doing and why. He is also very responsive. I had an issue on a Sunday and he stabilized the situation quickly and followed up to complete it the next week.
Description of Work: Repair faulty wiring in a finished basement. Install and instant on generator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,500
Joseph R.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were courteous and did great work. I am very satisfied. He has provided me with other electrical services including lighting in my kitchen. He was very kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: They came out to service our full house generator, which he also installed.
Tony was recommended by my general contractor as "the best guy for the job" shortly before I closed on my house when I learned that I could not get insurance without replacing the knob-and-tube wiring, which extended throughout the house. The insurance company gave me 30 days to complete the work. Fortunately, I did not have to move in immediately and the attic and basement were unfinished, so Tony was able to work quickly and meet the deadline. In the process, he also replaced some old 1950s wiring that posed a potential safety issue. He emailed me updates on a nearly daily basis, and we resolved a number of questions that way, which was very convenient since my work schedule seldom allowed me to stop by while he was working. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, and did beautiful work so I asked him to do the electrical work for a major renovation, which included finishing the attic, and remodeling the kitchen, two baths, and a bedroom. Not only was his work impeccable, I immensely appreciated his willingness to work with me to accomplish specific details that weren't necessarily standard but were important to me. In a couple of cases, I asked him to do something that was new to him; he researched it, figured it out, and I have been delighted with the results. He was also good about suggesting creative solutions when things couldn't be done exactly as we envisioned. His extensive electrical knowledge is bolstered by nearly 30 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter, which gives him uncommon insight into electrical safety issues. He has renovated his own home, so is an excellent source of renovation information beyond the electrical. In addition, he is a considerate, accommodating, and professional individual who takes the same care with your house as he does with his. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Tony has done extensive work on my 1925 house since I purchased it three years ago, including: replacing original knob-and-tube wiring throughout the house, replacing more recent but outdated wiring, upgrading the main service panel, installing a new subpanel in the attic for new wiring, installing new electrical wiring and data cable for a major renovation project, adding electrical outlets and lighting to the exterior of the house, replacing and adding smoke detectors, installing bathroom fans and electrical in-floor heating, hanging light fixtures, installing undercabinet LED lighting, and other finish work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Cathy F.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony Szemereta determined needed repair to circuit breaker emergency cut off. He provided a written estimate and provided the work on a timely basis. The estimate was the invoiced amount with no hidden charges. Tony does quality work and is very professional. He uses brand name parts and does not cut corners. I strongly recommend him.
Description of Work: Replace emergency electrical cut off to air conditioner unit outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
Cathy F.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony Szemereta was the perfect contractor for the job. He immediately took control of the situation, safety first, determined what needed to be done from the get go. As a business, down time is critical, Tony minimized this and we were up and running in just 4 days. He took care of everything and the inspections passed flawlessly. I strongly recommend him and plan on using him again.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical panel damaged due to fire.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,375
Howard M.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony arrived early in the morning. Found the issue and corrected it. He also dug the trench for the cable to got back in so that my landscaper will not cut it again. He was courteous and his price was fair. I will be using his service again. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: My shed power was cut by a landscaper.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Joseph R.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He does good work. We've used him for over the years. My experience with them is good. Everything would be an A. He knows the stuff.
Description of Work: He has done work on our generator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan G.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We had several major problems, with our circuit breaker box and with house wiring. Tony did a great job at a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: I used TONY SZEMERETA.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Aliza G.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
He does everything! Tony is the most reliable professional I have ever had in our house. He comes on time, repairs everything perfectly and to code. He is a pleasant person to work with in addition to being a great electrician! I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Tony has rewired lighting, fixed fixed outlets, ran wiring and installed smoke detectors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia D.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 more
Since none of our projects were emergencies, Tony fit us in to his schedule between other jobs. We remained flexible with one another so that he could respond to other customers with emergencies or small jobs. Our work got done over the course of a few weeks. Everything was always left spotless. We exchanged notes and emails to ask and answer questions from one another. Tony always explained his work and provided written instructions when necessary. He was reliable, sincere, and proud of his work. We trusted him in our home alone with our two big dogs. They liked him! (The treats he brought with him helped!) We will use him again soon for some cable TV work we want done.
Description of Work: We had a long list of projects for the 225 year old home we purchased a few months ago. Tony installed a transfer switch for a portable generator, ran new electric lines for outlets and installed light fixtures, moved chandeliers, repaired exhaust fans, added under cabinet lighting in the kitchen, replaced outdated spot lights with a new LED system, replaced sump pumps, replaced drier exhaust system etc. etc. etc. One day he noticed that old brick walls in the attic were in danger of collapse. He braced them for our safety and returned within days with a carpenter to make repairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Carole K.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service
+ 0 more
Tony is very knowledgable about older houses. His work is very neat leaving no evidence of work and changes made. He offers important safety and building code advice.
Description of Work: Repaired wiring, installed new ceiling fan, replaced all smoke alarms, and installed new lighting fixture in the basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Robert K.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony was punctual, professional, and gave me great confidence in the safety of his work. (He also confirmed my suspicion that much of the wiring in my house is 80 years old and probably should be upgraded.)
Description of Work: Tony found and fixed the rather messy wiring that was providing my dishwasher with an unreliable supply of electricity.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
pam S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He was a perfectionist, had his own opinions, but honored our requests. He was very clean, neat, responsible and a good communicator. Only issue is, he was rather expensive. Our place is probably over-lit, so we could have done without at least a third of the lighting that we have. It also took a little longer. However, he did everything we asked for, and executed it perfectly. He also installed fans (though, they too, are more powerful than we need, and in the future, we would have liked better advice on some appliances).
Description of Work: Completed all electrical work in our retail space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Joyce N.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony has done work for us before, and this time, as always, he did an excellent job. Tony believes there is only one way to do something -- the right way. He insists on the highest quality materials, and he considers safety to be of prime importance. He is punctual, efficient, and always friendly, and will offer advice if he sees something that he thinks is amiss. I would not hesitate to call him any time I need electrical work done.
Description of Work: Install under counter LED lighting; rewire kitchen circuits; replace faulty switch; repair outside outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Abraham O.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Tony & a partner with extensive experience sized the job which required much rewiring of heavy duty electrical cables and switch.
Description of Work: Installation of a 20KW whole house natural gas powered generator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,500
Kathy M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I called Tony Saturday morning and he came over almost immediately. Tony is meticulous and an expert in identifying issues and fixing same. I use Tony for all my electrical issues.
Description of Work: -Corrected wire @ breaker in panel. -Replaced faulty GFI receptacle in bathroom. -Performed on emergency basis.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Cliff Z.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I had Tony to do some wiring on my home that needed to be repaired. He does a terrific job, he shows up when he says he will, does the work that he agrees to for the price he quotes you. I have used him several times and I have been pleased with everything he has done thus far. I would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Wiring Repairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lisa W.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I wish I had craftsmen in other specialties that are as skilled, reliable and trustworthy as Tony. Not only does he ably perform the work requested but he also makes thoughtful and useful suggestions that enhance the outcome of any project he undertakes.
Description of Work: We have had numerous jobs performed by Tony over the last few years since a good friend recommended him. Most of the work has been as an electrical contractor that included new or upgraded light fixtures with solutions that provide better lighting and more energy efficiency. He has also fixed outlets and installed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke/fire alarms that were informed by his many years as a volunteer fire fighter in our town. He fixed our outsdoor motion detector lights so that they really work as needed. He has performed additional tasks outside of his electrical specialty as part of the various jobs which include adding a higher grade of insulation to our attic where he also installed attic fans.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Colleen M.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Every project has been performed exceptionally well... with Tony's background as a Fire Chief/ Member of the fire department, he is particularly aware of safety issues / hazards, even in 'non-electrical'/ more structural issues.
Description of Work: Tony has done extensive work in our older house -- for an addition, for remodeling, and just upgrading of an old system, over a period of several years. He is thorough, reliable and efficient, and I would definitely recommend. We are also very comfortable with Tony doing the work even when we are not home. He has always been readily accessible as well, which is very helpful. I put a '$0.00" because the work has taken place over several years, and I do not have the individual costs readily accessible. We have always felt 100% confident in the quality of work provided, and any issues that arose were readily addressed.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
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Handyman Services,
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Landscaping - Lighting,
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FAQ
Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Yes, Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor offers free project estimates.
No, Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor offers emergency services.
Yes, Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor offers warranties.
Tony Szemereta Electrical Contractor offers the following services: Electrical Service Upgrades, remodeling, repairs, inspections, portable or whole house automatic generators