Capital District Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.

Business highlights

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

Services we offer

Electrical, Replace Outlets, Switches & Upgrades, Heat Installs, Hooking Up & Wiring Solar Panels.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0145 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 51-75 of 145 reviews

Abuhena A.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric came and put the line back in place, doesn't even look like it was ever removed.
Description of Work: Tree fell on the main power line and put the line going to meter of 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
$100

Response from Capital District Electric
Thanks [Member Name Removed] it was good seeing you again

Harold W.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Eric was able to see us within 24 hours of our contacting him. He arrived on time and was very professional - and had a good sense of humor. The fan had been removed by our handyman who discovered a very old device in the ceiling. When he attempted to remove it, it blew the power in about half of the house. Eric arrived and immediately diagnosed the problem and fixed it. I asked him about the switch which I had not discussed on the phone. He fixed it too and we are having him back next week to work on a wiring problem on our third floor. He knows how to work on old houses! Definitely recommend him. Reasonable price and quick.
Description of Work: A ceiling fan needed to be replaced and a two way switch fixed.

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
$270

Response from Capital District Electric
Thanks [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to write a review I will see you guys on Thursday the 15th I really appreciate your business

Marsha F.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric showed up on time and as scheduled. He completed the work efficiently and professionally.
Description of Work: Capital District Electric offered a deal to label the electrical panel in the house and do a quick inspection of the electrical system.

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 Capital District Electric
Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed] it was nice meeting you and kye

Patricia T.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent.. I really appreciate a professional who is also a straight-shooter. He went out of his way to resolve a problem that I felt was not his fault, but related to an older home. I hope to hire you again,
Description of Work: Overhead lights 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

Patricia T.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent Simply,not only did i have an immediate connection of confidence with Eric, he proved himself to be deserving of respect beyond my expectations. Work that was initially perceived as easily obtainable, turned to be greater than expected. I continually said to Eric, i expect additionally c harges. He stuck to his original quote. Never charged me more for what was clearly beyond the expected. Eric - if I could make you a member of my family, you would be. Total trust.
Description of Work: Installation of inset lighting Repairs of outlets Repairs of outdoor 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

Response from Capital District Electric
I truly enjoyed meeting and working with you an absolute pleasure. Thank you for your review and kind words.

MARK P.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
CAPITAL DISTRICT ELECTRIC came to my home within 48 hours. The service man was both courteous and knowledgeable and answered any questions to my satisfaction
Description of Work: what I needed was an examination of existing electrical problems and an estimation of the probable cost to fix the problems

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 Capital District Electric
Thanks [Member Name Removed] I enjoyed meeting you

Todd K.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was done that day in just a mtter of hours.
Description of Work: Upgrade from 100 to 200 amps

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
$1,900

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review and your business

Jim S.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time and was very quick to complete the work. Was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Fixed wall where electrical service line had pulled away from the house and damaged the 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
$600

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed] good luck with your house . Hope you get a chance to hunt

Kelly C.
04/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
It went great! Eric installed both items in under 1 hour. He cleaned up the small amount of debris ... and he whistled and hummed while he worked! It was a pleasure. I am not sure why I waited so long to seek out help.
Description of Work: Installation of a new bathroom exhaust fan and a ceiling fan.

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
$350

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] I really appreciate your review and business

Micheal C.
03/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very well. Eric a man in a hurry......jogs to truck and back....works quickly and gets job done!
Description of Work: Replaced worn out switch in garage after troubleshooting. Installed new LED shoplite in basement

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
$150

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to write a review I really appreciate it and your buisness Eric

Aveek D.
03/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Eric is very good at what he does. He responded quickly when water was dripping inside our main panel and replaced the service cable, meter box and the panel. He took special care to seal/caulk everything and made sure that the inspection was done quickly to get the power back in the shortest possible time. The recessed light work was extremely well done. He uses bright, high quality lights (not the average home depot lights) that are also affordable. He completed all the work by himself working consecutive days without any delay or slack, which shows his high work ethics. Eric also worked with us with the budget as we will be doing more electrical work over the summer. Definitely will hire him again. Great guy to talk to as well.
Description of Work: Recessed lights in living room and kitchen, panel replacement, service cable and meter box replacement.

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
$6,000

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed] it was really great meeting your family and a pleasure to do buisness with you. Wish you and your family all the best

Luda P.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Prompt, courteous and professional. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Service Call - Checked electrical leading to the stove to ensure that the problem was in fact with the stove and not an electrical issue.

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

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review I always appreciate when someone takes the time to write and gives such positive feedback thanks again Eric

Robert W.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Eric is a consummate professional. He spent considerable time with us reviewing different options. He not only labored over a two-day period completing the tasks above, but also undertook extra tasks to put finishing touches on his work. Eric is highly efficient, pleasant, and truly knowledgeable in his trade. He leaves a neat and clean environment when he completes the job. I give him my strongest recommendation.
Description of Work: After Eric conducted a thorough electrical inspection of our 90-year old house, we hired him to upgrade the entire system. He rewired circuits, added two new circuits, installed top-of-the-line LED lighting in the basement, and replaced our old 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
$5,000

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you for your review it was a pleasure to meet and work for you and Helen hope to see you guys again sometime I will definitely bring some salmon by this summer thanks again Eric

George N.
12/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Eric did an amazing job on this project and actually went above and beyond our expectations. We had originally planned to install a single dimmer switch to control the 6 new recessed lights, but he recommended that we have two separate dimmers. I had only purchased one of the fancy digital dimmers that we use throughout the house, so he ended up having to go to Lowes to get another one. He did that at no additional cost. Eric supplied the LED recessed lights and they work very well. Clearly high quality lights that dim very well and produce nice light. We are very pleased with the quality of the materials he used. He only had to cut one small notch in the wall to run all of the new wiring. In the dining room, he found a great solution to replace the existing recessed lights with chandeliers. He also unpackaged and installed the new chandeliers. Eric's work was incredibly clean and precise. It's very clear that he is and A-level contractor with a ton of experience. When he left the job, there was not a speck of dust anywhere. My wife described him as 'someone we would be friends with.' In the end, Eric actually ended up charging us less(!) than what he quoted over the phone, as he did not charge any additional for removing the wall switch (which was a lot of work.) We will absolutely call on Eric again for any future electrical work in our house.
Description of Work: For this project, we were making some changes to our living room and dining room. In the living room, we had 6 recessed lights installed. Also, a wall switch (which was connected to an outlet) was removed and two new dimmer switches were added to control the recessed lights. In the dining room, we replaced two existing recessed lights with hanging chandelier lights over our dining room table. The existing canisters for the recessed lights had to be removed and new boxes installed to support the hanging lights.

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

Response from Capital District Electric
I really appreciate the time and thought you took to write such a great review. Thank you for your buisness hope you and your family have a great holiday and new year

Alan S.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric showed up on time, to the minute. He diagnosed the problem and gave me a price and promptly completed the job (happily singing all the while). He even made a run to get outlets that were a better color match for my decor. Aside from his pleasant demeanor and quite competent workmanship, Eric was also very helpful in explaining what had gone wrong and what he was doing to fix the problem. I very much recommend him and will certainly call him when any electrical problems arise down-the-road.
Description of Work: I called Capital District Electric for a non-emergency issue (multiple GFIC's outlets were not working). After leaving a message, Eric quickly called me back, but advised me that he couldn't get to my job for better than a week. Given the excellent reviews I saw on Angie's List, I made the appointment.

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

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] have a great holiday

Paul B.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
All the work was done beautifully, and the site was cleaned up afterwards.
Description of Work: Replacement of outlets throughout house, including grounding to upstairs. Lighting fixture repaired, electrical panel in garage replaced.

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
$3,200

Response from Capital District Electric
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review and business my customers are how I pay my bills and I always try for 100% satisfaction have a great holiday season

Timothy W.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
- Everything went great!!!! - If you are looking for an electrician who is going to do quality work, make sure you call Capital District Electric. - Eric is very skilled, knowledgeable and easy to work with. - He listened to what we wanted, came to us with questions, and made sure we were satisfied with his work. - Eric is very meticulous and hard working.
Description of Work: - Installed new electrical service including upgrading service to 200 amps with new outside conduit, meter can and panel - Upgraded receptacles from two prong to three prong or GFCI receptacles - Installed disconnects on hot water heater and pump - Installed subpanel in garage - Installed additional lights and switches - Installed additional coax for TV

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
$5,000

Response from Capital District Electric
Hi (Member name removed) I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write a review thanks again for your business I'll see you on the day we have scheduled

Richard & Victoria M.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We called Capital District Electric to fix a bad breaker and Eric responded in a timely manner. He was quick to find the issue and fixed it in short order. While at our home, we asked about some other lighting and electrical additions we were planning to do. He provided us an overall cost for the work. Also, while at our home, we told him about a bad spot light fixture under our soffit, that we already had a replacement fixture, and asked if he could include that as part of the work we were planning. He stated he could replace the bad lighting fixture right then and there, and that it would only take a few minutes. We were surprised and delighted and Eric went straight to work on taking the old fixture off, and replacing it w/ the new unit, including bracing it securely under the second story soffit. Once we saw the care and quality of his work, we signed up for the lighting and electrical additions we discussed right then and there and agreed on a date for the work to be done. To our surprise, Eric didn’t want payment until he completed the additional work we planned to do, and that payment would be done once all the work was completed. We set the time for 10 days later. Eric arrived as scheduled with all the agreed fixtures and equipment. We did a walk through of all the areas where the work was to be done. He stated what order he planned to do the work in and set about prepping each room. At times, he’d asked questions re: lighting positions, distance, etc., to ensure we were all on the same page. Again, his attention to detail and knowledge of electrical code was great. During the course of the work, Eric ran into some road blocks (a buried junction box in a wall, wires that were crossed, etc.), but he was able to quickly correct and address these so there were no issues, and the work was done correctly. He did an excellent job, took care to clean up, ensured we were satisfied with what was done. And, his estimate was accurate too (which is rare nowadays). The improvements were worth every penny and greatly improved our day to day life in our house. Thanks Eric!
Description of Work: Electrical panel issue, replace spot light fixture, add 3 electrical outlets, add 2 can ceiling lights and wire into switch, replace single floor outlet w/ a duplex floor outlet, and installed 2 eyeball spot lights on a dimmer 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
$1,400

Response from Capital District Electric
Hi [Member Name Removed] and [Member Name Removed] I really appreciate the time and effort it took to write such a nice review one of the best parts of my job is meeting mic people like you guys thanks again Eric

osamah A.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Performed very good job and was accommodating. Thank you
Description of Work: Circuit breaker

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
$550

Margaret D.
09/2016
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I did not even attempt to make an appointment with this company.
Description of Work: I called to make an appt for work on non working electrical outlets, The man that answer the phone, I did not understand what he said, and explained that I have some hearing loss, could he repeat that, he did repeat what he said in a aggrevated tone, so I told he that I did not need his buisnes, and hung up. He called me back, twice... I did not answer and then left me a message that I deleted without listening to it. I will not deal with bad customer service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Capital District Electric
I was on a ladder and could not hear you I asked twice and you hung up I was not trying to be rude at all I apologize for the misunderstanding

Peter S.
09/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Outstanding service and professionalism! Eric arrived to perform service on time, worked efficiently, was very pleasant, and did a great job - neat and clean. The lighting looks great and the price fair. We appreciate Eric's flexibility at the start of the project.
Description of Work: Install overhead LED lighting in living room and downstairs bedroom. Replace vanity lights and install new outlet in downstairs bathroom.

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
$1,900

Response from Capital District Electric
Hi [Member Name Removed] I really appreciate the time you took to write a such a good review thanks again for your business my best to you and your family

Abuhena A.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric was very friendly, professional, and honest. His work is meticulous and shows experience.
Description of Work: Upgrade and replacement of the 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
$1,800

Response from Capital District Electric
[Member Name Removed] thank you for your review it was a pleasure to meet and work for you

Paul H.
07/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
A++ Highest quality workmanship. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the timeliness. We highly recommend this company for all your electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed 200 amp service, lights in our attic, an attic exhaust fan and an outdoor security light and 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

Response from Capital District Electric
[Member Name Removed] I really appreciate your review it was a pleasure to work for you and your wife thanks again for your business

Steve Z.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eric answered the phone on my first call, and was very responsive and flexible throughout the scheduling process. He showed up when he said he would, worked his tail off the whole time he was here, and did top-notch work. I would hire him again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Wired an above ground pool to code.

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

Sally M.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Only emailed and then spoke to Eric this morning and he was at my house this afternoon fixing my electrical issue. Found Eric to be an outstanding and excellent electrician and found our problem quickly and efficiently. Would recommend him highly to anyone needing an electrician. Very professional and courteous, kind, thoughtful and well experienced. Thank you, Eric. Sally and John
Description of Work: Eric found a short in the attic and resolved the problem 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
$100

Contact information

450 Central Ave Ste 66276, Albany, NY 12208


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
Albany license # 392

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,
Generator,
Home Automation,
Phone Service - Landline,
TV Sales,
TV Service - Cable,
Internet Service,
TV Antenna,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Capital District Electric is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Capital District Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Capital District Electric does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Capital District Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Capital District Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Capital District Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Capital District Electric offers warranties.
Capital District Electric offers the following services: Electrical, Replace Outlets, Switches & Upgrades, Heat Installs, Hooking Up & Wiring Solar Panels.

Contact information

450 Central Ave Ste 66276, Albany, NY 12208


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM