Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

- Top rated in New Jersey for Electrical Vehicle Charger Installation (Residential/Commercial) - Specializing in residential and commercial Generator installations - Leader in internal and external lighting designs - Licensed, insured and bonded electrical contracting firm, NJ License #16244 We care about the overall project goals and will do whatever it takes to make it happen. We will treat your job site or home like our own homes. We are committed to provide the latest technology, highest quality products, superior customer service and competitive prices. Our estimates are free and no initial service fees.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Tesla Chargers, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Generators. Custom Home Wiring, Audio, Video, Phone, Data, HVAC Hook-Ups & Control, Surge Protection, Safety Inspection, Troubleshooting & Repair, Remodeling & Addition, Fans, Appliance Installations, Generators, Panel Upgrade 100Amps, 200amps, Sub Panels, Outdoor & Indoor Lighting, Pool & Hot Tub Wiring, Smoke Detectors, Motion Detectors, Smart House,Energy Efficiency Audit, 24/7 Emergency Service, Electric Baseboards, Aluminum Wiring Solutions, TV Installations, Home Theater.

Services we don't offer

HVAC, Plumbing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7189 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
3%
3
4%
2
3%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 101-125 of 189 reviews

Jessica M.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alex was great! He came to look at everything and give us a quote. He was able to schedule us 2 days later. He was very professional and could not be nicer. His rate was in-line with other quotes that we received, but we went with him because he was so well spoken and nice. He even helped us install our new microwave for no extra fee; they definitely went above and beyond. We already scheduled another appointment with him.
Description of Work: Installed new circuit line for microwave / convection oven. Installed whole house surge protector.

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

Suzanne L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrical work was done quickly and professionally. I am happy with the work completed and would recommend PEM for electrical work. The cost was a bit higher than I expected - I had one item on my initial quote that I didn't end up having them do, and the resulting reduction in cost from the quote was less than I expected. Overall, excellent work.
Description of Work: Upgraded service and replaced old circuit box and fuse box with new box. Added a motion light on house to light driveway. Installed wireless doorbell.

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
$2,250

Marvin L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Prompt, friendly, courteous, and skillful. I believe he is trained as an electrical engineer. He certainly knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: Installed 2 flush and 1 pendant ceiling 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
$250

PAUL G.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alex, the owner, was very professional from the beginning. He won the business because in addition to his estimate being lower than the other 4 contractors I spoke with, he was willing to throw in a whole house surge protector for only another $100. So when compared to everyone else, I was getting more for my money. On the morning of the installation, his crew arrived early, which is good, and Alex was right on time. All 3 men worked fast and did a great job. Everythig looks good and they did an excellent job of cleaning up after themselves. More importantly, I am now up to code.
Description of Work: They removed an old electrical panel and outlet box and installed new ones. I went from 100 amps to 200.

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
$1,800

Response from Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
It has been pleasure to work with Paul and we looking forward to do more projects for him.

Samta N.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He gave us some ideas about what we could change and what needed to changed immediately and what could wait. He came very much on schedule. He was very clear about what had to be done and helped us with permit information. The price was the normal for an inspection.
Description of Work: We had purchased a new home and wanted an electrical inspection of our new home.

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
$39

Elizabeth F.
01/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased a deal for a whole house electrical inspection. Alex was very prompt and checked all outlets, but neglected to check smoke detectors, which had been included with the deal,and I do have a problem with them. I also told him of a major electrical problem that I have been having (I needed to have more extensive service repairs, for which I would have certainly paid to have him come back). He instead performed a quick fix, and thought that the issue was solved. It was only a temporary fix, though, and my issues came back within 2 days.
Description of Work: .

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

$39

Jean S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alex Levin himself came over as scheduled and reviewed what needed to be done then proceeded as explained. He is very personable and transparent, He obviously knows what he is doing and understands the code. Clean and pleasant to work with. I strongly recommend him.
Description of Work: Installed while house surge protection/ fixed dead outlets/dimmers

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

Jean W.
09/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overpriced. Unacceptable business practice of sending handymen instead of licensed electricians.
Description of Work: Responsiveness was excellent; unfortunately the owner sent two handymen to do the job. One of his handymen offered to do the job two hundred dollars cheaper and gave me his card which I still have. Neither man spoke English very well. When the owner called me back in the afternoon I told him what these men offered to do. I originally told the owner that I would not review his business but I feel others need to know that this kind of business practice is not acceptable. Also, the price was high. Therefore, I did not have the job done. In another matter that is related I never did receive a call from the other electrical contractor that I called. Unfortunately I do not remember who that contractor is or I would have reviewed him as well. So far Angie, nothing positive has happened.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$550

Response from Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
Dear (Member name removed), This gentleman was fired right after that event. I do not practice to keep such employees. I really apologize for such horrible event and promise that it will never happened again. We have increased hiring standards since that event. As you can see on other reviews we are providing very good services along with competitive prices.

Ronda B.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased the Big Deal, electrical service call, because there was a problem with the outlets working (they didn't) in all of our bathrooms. Alex called almost immediately after I purchased the service (in May), and an intense game of phone tag followed. He continued to reach out to me to set up the appointment, which I really appreciated. Once we finally spoke (last week) I was able to get an appointment very fast, exactly when I needed it. Alex arrived on time, we spoke about my concerns, and the issue I was having. He was able to diagnose the problem very quickly (a bad GFI main outlet), and while he didn't have any GFI outlets on his truck, (he had used them at a prior call) he went out and picked one up, and returned to fix the problem. He also found several loose connections in our electrical box, which he serviced and tightened. I'm delighted that all of our bathroom outlets now work, and I have peace of mind that there are no electrical safety issues. I was very impressed by Alex's professionalism, and knowledge. Based on that, I had him quote additional electrical work (replacement of fixtures/adding new fixtures) to be done as a future project -- the prices are very reasonable. It was a pleasure working with Alex, and I look forward to working with Princeton Electrical Makeover again.
Description of Work: An electrical service call of up to one hour, along with a complimentary home inspection.

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
$59

Pierre H.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Parts est. 800 usd Labor plus permit etc 700 used
Description of Work: Alex did an excellent job installing a transfer switch in our house. Originally, I thought his quote was a bit high - i found an chose the parts online - but when I saw him working 5-6 hours to get the job done, it was well worth the quote. No hidden fees, clean job site when finished. I already recommended Alex to a couple of colleagues.

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
$1,500

Lauren C.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alex picked up his phone the first time I called and came to look at the job the very next day. He is extremely friendly and did a great job replacing my kitchen light. Job was finished quickly and professionally. I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Would recommend!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Marie R.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called in the morning and he was there within a few hours. I had two problems -- 1) a double light switch to a fan and light that blew and 2) outlets in the master bathroom that stopped working. For the first problem, he told me that the person who installed the fan did not install the light switch properly, and he fixed it. The outlets turned out to be on a GFI circuit on the ground floor. He just pushed the reset button and all was fixed. But I didn't know that. He could have easily ripped me off and told me they had to be replaced, too. But he didn't. He was prompt, courteous, honest and professional. And for the Princeton area, I thought his prices were fair.
Description of Work: He changed a double light switch that had not been installed properly.

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
$107

Etienne P.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, generator service
  + 0 more
Alex came over on the same day as I called, was focused and tremendously competent. He was extraordinary in his ability to quickly figure out what was needed and to solve the issues on the spot. I have never had an electrician with as much depth and skill as he has.
Description of Work: Troubleshooting and solved for 3 different electrical issues, hot tub, generator, and a tripped 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
$300

Alex D.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am really satisfied with the work. The price was reasonable, it came $150.00 cheaper than the competitors. Alex came on time and did the work the same day. He installed a new 220 V plug, completed wirting throughout the house and installed a new panel box with breakers. Alex is a professional electrician. I would certainly recommend to my friends.
Description of Work: Installed 220 V line, new panel box with 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
$1,200

Jiayi L.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was professional and complete both indoor and outdoor work even though it was raining hard
Description of Work: install electrical outlets indoor and outdoor

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
$600

Damola I.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It went pretty well. I am a second time client of Alex. He responded very quickly to my call and the job was commenced on the day he promised to do so. We had one or two hiccups due to miscommunication but we were able to resolve them quickly and amicably. Alex is very professional and he ensured that I was satisfied with the work. Ii would definitely use him again and I certainly recommend him to other people.
Description of Work: Installed flood lights around my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$435

Response from Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
It was pleasure to work with [removed member name]

Diane S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, energy audit
  + 0 more
He was on time, very professionaly, very friendly. He communicated very well, making suggestions of what I needed. I live in a old house so we don't have a lot of three pronged outlets. He was able to communicate very clearly on what we needed.
Description of Work: He went through all of my outlets to make sure I had all of the 3 pronged ones. Tested all of them to make sure they were working properly. Went into every room, including the basement and checked every outlet.

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
$39

Anney C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am really satisfied with the work. The price was reasonable. He found someone to repair the panel door for us as well after they cut into the wall. I have recommended him to my friend's since this time. Alex is the owner and he did a great job with the work. He came quickly and finished on time, he did the work in one day.
Description of Work: They changed the electrical panel as we had a smaller panel and they upgraded that. This included cutting the wall for the upgrade.

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
$1,400

Ching W.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, the work was very good and professional.
Description of Work: Replaced Federal Pacific electrical panel and subpanel with Homeline panel and breakers. The jobs were done well and passed inspection by the Plainsboro Township.

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
$1,800

Johnelle R.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Alex is A++. This is the second job we've had him do for us and we have never been happier with service provided on our home. He took care of township, community and gas company permits - it was painless. He ripped up the concrete pad and re-did it because it wasn't to his satisfaction (I've never had a contract proactively re-do something before). This was impressive and shows the pride he takes in his work and customer satisfaction. This job was complex, but his team completed it in one day. They came back the next day and touched a few things up and cleaned up the work site. Additionally, he came back and walked me through operating the unit and everything I should keep in mind for safe and effective running. The night before Sandy hit I went out to check everything out and do a test; I had a couple questions and I texted him my questions which he promptly replied. We trust him and his work and we have just signed up with him to do the electrical in our basement that we are finishing. Highly recommend PEM.
Description of Work: Installed 20kW whole home Generac generator, including: concrete pad, gas hookup, transfer switch installation, and service panel hook up.

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
$12,000

Nicholas C.
11/2012
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Company was scheduled to come over and do the work. Sandy hit, they called and cancelled and never called back to reschedule. I then hired someone else to do the job.
Description of Work: Company was scheduled to come over and do the work. Sandy hit, they called and cancelled and never called back to reschedule. I then hired someone else to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Jared T.
11/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They processed my 200 Amp electircal upgrade in August 2012 and true to their word, they were timely, efficient and respectful of my home. The job was completed ahead of schedule and I couldn?t feel better about the decision to hire them for the job. I had shopped around for a little while through other vendors found on Angies List. Alex was the most responsive and informative about what the job entailed, what needed to be done vs. trying to sell me on things that were not needed (as was attempted by another company) and the timing of the job. Alex also was confident enough to provide references of prior customers that helped validate the decision to hire PEM. I'm glad I did and will do so again in the future. Thank you PEM. Mike
Description of Work: I hired PEM to upgrade my electrical service at home in East Windsor.

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
$2,000

Rick Y.
10/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was waiting for Alex at my house on October 17th and he did not show up. He did not call or anything, just a complete no-show.
Description of Work: I called Alex the week of October 8th to inquire about having some work performed at my home. We discussed the problem and made an appointment for him to come to my house at 6pm on October 17th.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Elizabeth S.
08/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I never received a response from the company after two attempts to reach them.
Description of Work: Submitted a request for service through the company's website, which promises a response within 24 hours. When I heard nothing for a couple of days, I phoned and left a voice message. It's been nearly a week and no response.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Aaron T.
07/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
When I called around to several electricians (which I got from Angie's List) Alex was the first to call me back. He made it convenient for me to schedule a time to provide an estimate. When he came he was polite and professional. In fact, he not only asked about the work I wanted but also offered helpful suggestions that would make the work better. The quote he provided was very reasonable so we agreed on a time to get the work done. He and his team did a great job and finished quickly with all of the work delivered as promised. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I would definitely use his company again. Thank you!
Description of Work: Installation of ceiling fans and recessed lighting.

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
$1,600

Contact information

3490 US Highway 1 Building 16 Suite 101, Princeton, NJ 08540

http://www.electricalmakeover.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
34EB01624400
Trade License Locale
New Jersey
Trade License Authority
New Jersey: General
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2027
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Basement Remodeling,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Home Automation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Holiday Decorating

FAQ

Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC offers emergency services.
No, Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC does not offer warranties.
Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC offers the following services: Tesla Chargers, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Generators. Custom Home Wiring, Audio, Video, Phone, Data, HVAC Hook-Ups & Control, Surge Protection, Safety Inspection, Troubleshooting & Repair, Remodeling & Addition, Fans, Appliance Installations, Generators, Panel Upgrade 100Amps, 200amps, Sub Panels, Outdoor & Indoor Lighting, Pool & Hot Tub Wiring, Smoke Detectors, Motion Detectors, Smart House,Energy Efficiency Audit, 24/7 Emergency Service, Electric Baseboards, Aluminum Wiring Solutions, TV Installations, Home Theater.
HVAC, Plumbing.

Contact information

3490 US Highway 1 Building 16 Suite 101, Princeton, NJ 08540

http://www.electricalmakeover.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed