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E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Since 1963, our mission has remained unchanged--to provide expert electrical service at competitive prices. We have the utmost respect for our customers and are dedicated to meeting their needs, guaranteed. We deliver quality work performed by certified professionals who focus on getting the job done right!

Business highlights

62 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

New installations, lighting maintenance, upgrades, smoke detectors, exhaust, ceiling fans, portable generators, surge protectors, electric heating, co detectors, commercial electrical work, outdoor lighting, security lighting, replace federal pacific panels

Services we don't offer

Solar panel installation and maintenance

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.732 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
9%
3
13%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 32 reviews

Bruce M.
08/2018
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
E&M O'Hara company representative called back from my online info request. I was told that I would be charged $180 for someone to come over (3 miles) and give me an estimate. The $180 would be refunded (included in price) if they were hired for the job. I have no problem for paying for their time and experience. I only bring this up to point out that other companies I contacted with apparently more experience with older homes and wiring, requested an initial service fee of $80 or less. E&M O'Hara may have been the best company for the job but I couldn't get past the impression that their work would have been as overpriced as their estimate.
Description of Work: Replace knob and tube wiring on third floor of 1903 house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
5.0


Maria S.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Always great - everyone we've worked with has been professional and courteous.
Description of Work: I generally use O'Hara for all of my regular electrical needs. They've run new electric, installed fixtures, and fixed problems when they occurred.

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

Judy W.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Everything was great. Guys arrived on time. Advised me about the sparking ceiling fan when they were changing out the boxes.
Description of Work: Electrician replaced electrical boxes in house. boxes had been recalled & co was out of business. a ceiling fan that was sparking was removed.

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
$450

Ingrid N.
10/2014
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
While I found them very prompt and responsive, and very professional and knowledgeable, chose to go with another firm based on a major difference in price. I would use them if it was urgent work to be done, since they were able to schedule the work fairly quickly. I made a trade off on it taking longer for a lower price for this work.
Description of Work: Estimated cost of rewiring in garage, setting up additional outlets; replacing outlets outside and in kitchen; adding outlet at base of stairs; replacing heat lamp with an electrical fan, and adding outlets to bathroom

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

$2,000

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with an estimate. For the scope of work involved, which included our company supplying all the materials for those requested jobs, we feel it was a competitive price. It's very easy for someone to undercut anyone else's price. We try to do the right thing in every instance, including providing skilled tradesmen to perform our electrical installations using good, quality products.

Daniel M.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I have older wiring in my house and the cloth wrapped wires were extremely frail. I started the job as a DIY but ran quickly into a dead end in when the wires started to degrade. I called in E&H Ohara and they worked quickly to install the new ceiling fan junction boxes and wire the fans. They even worked around me while I ran out to home depot to get another part i forgot to buy in the middle of the install.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans junction boxes and fans.

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

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
Thank you for the positive feedback. Your input helps us know we are moving in the right direction. We have every confidence in our electricians and we're happy to hear you were satisfied with our service.

Timothy S.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job upgrading from knob and tube and were priced well below other providers. We're still near them and will use them for significant work on our current house. So thrilled to finally find a good, reasonably-priced electrician.
Description of Work: We used them to prep our house for sale.

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

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
We appreciate your positive feedback. All of us at O'Hara Electric strive to meet our customers' needs.

Joseph A O.
09/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I give them an F because I contacted them via email the same day I contacted others to seal my driveway and do other projects around the house all the Monday before Labor day weekend. While all the other work was completed before Labor Day weekend this company did not even reach out to me to discuss coming out for a quote or even get a better understanding of my needs if I was not clear in my email.
Description of Work: Contacted company via email to do some electrical work around my house and sort of test them out before I hired them to do my entire front and back yard after our renovation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
We just read your review and wanted to reply as soon as possible. We searched our email, checking the inbox as well as spam folder, and could not find any email from you. Did you email us through our website? Did you send it to info@oharaelectric.com? Next year E&M O'Hara will be celebrating its 50th year in business. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service. Please phone us if you would like to discuss this matter. We hope you will revise your review. Thank you, Mr. Edward O'Hara, President E & M O'Hara, Inc.

Anita M.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The workers were courteous and they worked quickly.
Description of Work: We had this company install a motion coach light over our front door earlier in the month which was not working properly due to its design and other reasons. When we asked the company to correct the problem, they brought one from their supply which is operating great now. We were not charged for the first installation; only for the second one which I greatly appreciated.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230.05

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
Thank you for your 'A' review!

Thomas F.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went perfect. Called for estimate on a Monday, esitmate was done on Friday. They emailed me a written proposal the following Tuesday. I had the work done the following wed. The workers showed up on time, were professional and courteous. Because the wall I wanted the outlet installed on was only one inch thick one of the guys went all the way back to the shop to get a special outlet box that would fit flush to the wall. To me that is "going the extra mile" to do the job right! They were in and out in one hour and did exactly what I wanted. I have used them twice in the past and they have been great every time. I highly recommend O'Hara!
Description of Work: Had two additional electrical outlets installed and had a light switch relocated from kitchen to basement stairwell wall.

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
$750

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
Customer service is always a priority. Thank you for your comments ... they are much appreciated.

Wesley P.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were great. They are knowledgeable. The price was reasonable. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: They put in some new 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

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
E & M O'Hara appreciates your positive remarks.

John H.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I would rate them highly and would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used E & M O'Hara Electric Inc to install a new panel 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

Response from E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC
We look forward to your future business and appreciate the kind remarks.

Carol L.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very satisfied with their service. They are professional, punctual and responsive. I have used them two other times and have not been disappointed. They provide a proposal upfront and are available to answer questions before and after the job. The electricians and office staff are respectful of your time and therefore, are punctual and provide an estimate of the time required for the work.
Description of Work: Install GFI outlets and update wiring in wash room.

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
$202

Russell B.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I've used them in the past. I haven't gotten the bill yet. They are reliable and they work quickly. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used O'Hara Electric today because I had a short and they had to find where it was coming from.

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

TONI B.
12/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had a very good experience with them. Their prices are reasonable. They were able schedule very quickly after our call. We had no problems with the services.
Description of Work: We hired them to change out a ceiling fan with was a complex fixture.

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
$200

Ethan B.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were easy to deal with, quickly scheduled an appointment, and came when they were scheduled. They gave a window of time but showed up early in the window both times they came. They replaced the light switches and then determined that the recessed light couldn't be fixed and needed to be replaced. They ordered the part and within a week had scheduled the follow-up appointment (I wasn't in any hurry to have it done, but they could have done it quicker than a week). When they returned, the light was replaced. The other thing they did was discuss other questions I had about some old lighting in the house and some fan issues I had. They were great about giving me advice how to fix my problem and how to select new lighting. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 light switches. Checked recessed light that was loose. Replaced loose light can.

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
$280

RICH D.
06/2009
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No problems. I called.. they came when they said.. they finsished the job in under an hour... they billed me what they quoted
Description of Work: Set of outlets and recessed lights were not working. Quickly diagnosed as being "out of phase" and completed the repair within the one hour minimum.

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
$200

Mary Alice C.
10/2007
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The technician was prompt, courteous and super quick. I asked him to look at an additional outlet that I thought was not working correctly and he reported that it was. Refreshing to not have someone "fix" something that wasn't broken.
Description of Work: Installed two overhead lights and replaced two switches and restored power to a room that had none.

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
$275

07/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had lost power to portions of our house after a storm and he came out almost immediately after my phone call. He found the problem quickly and was able to replace it right away as his truck had all the basic needs in it. His work was just fine and there were no big surprises, it was not that big a job after all. I would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: They replaced a circuit breaker outlet in our electric 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
$150

ANNE N.
12/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Initially unable to get an appointment for new work for 2 weeks. On the day scheduled the crew was late due to another job that ran over(spoke with Mr. O'Hara who apologized); they did arrive in the afternoon and partially completed the job. Returned in two days and finished everything. Two different sets of electricians worked each day. All were professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Double checked with me on placement details. Ran wire neatly and securely in basement.
Description of Work: Installed 40 amp circuit and breaker. Ran 2 new circuits. Installed new switches.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

GARY L.
01/2006
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY HAD FRIENDLY & COURTEOUS EMPLOYEES WHO WERE ABLE TO FINISH THE JOB FAST. THE PRICE WAS A LITTLE HIGH, BUT WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR WIRING SINCE.
Description of Work: WE HAD TO HAVE THEM RE-WIRE A PORTION OF OUR HOME.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

AUGUSTO M.
01/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I'M VERY PLEASED WITH THE WORK OF E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC. THEY CAME OUT TO MY HOME VERY FAST AND GOT ALL THE WORK DONE QUICKLY. I WOULD ADVISE OTHERS TO USE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY QUICK AND CLEAN.
Description of Work: THEY REWIRED ONE ROOM OF MY 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
$200

01/2006
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
OVERALL, I AM PRETTY SATISFIED WITH THE WORK OF O'HARA ELECTRIC. WE HAVE HAD DISAGREEMENTS WITH THEM IN THE PAST, BUT I MIGHT CONSIDER USING THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: WE HAVE USED THEM FOR ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK IN OUR NEW HOUSE.

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

$200

01/2006
3.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
IT WAS A MUCH EASIER JOB THAN THEY SAID THAT IT WOULD BE. I BELIEVE THAT THEY CHARGED MORE THAN THE JOB WAS REALLY WORTH. I WASN'T REALLY PLEASED WITH THEIR SERVICES.
Description of Work: THEY CAME IN AND REWIRED THE LIGHTS AND INSTALLED NEW FIXTURES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$300

01/2006
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB. I CALLED, MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SHOWED UP WHEN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. I AM JUST THANKFUL SOMEONE ANSWERED THE PHONE, MOST OF THE TIME NOBODY ANSWERS. THEY WERE ALSO VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH THEIR WORK.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED AN OUTLET.

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
$80

12/2005
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
THEY DID A GREAT JOB OF EVERYTHING. THERE WERE MANY THINGS WRONG WITH OUR OUTDOOR LIGHTS. THEY MADE SURE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE EVERYTHING THAT THEY NEEDED TO. THEY WERE A LITTLE EXPENSIVE, BUT THEY DID A GOOD JOB.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT AND TOOK CARE OF OUR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING.

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
$270
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Contact information

144 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052

www.oharaelectric.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

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC is currently rated 4.7 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

E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC offers free project estimates.
No, E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC offers warranties.
E & M O'HARA ELECTRIC INC offers the following services: New installations, lighting maintenance, upgrades, smoke detectors, exhaust, ceiling fans, portable generators, surge protectors, electric heating, co detectors, commercial electrical work, outdoor lighting, security lighting, replace federal pacific panels
Solar panel installation and maintenance

Contact information

144 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052

www.oharaelectric.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