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Master Electric of WNY

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Master Electric Co, ECC Electrical Construction Corp. and Energy Cost Control Corp. in Buffalo, New York, is an electrical and generator company that has been in the industry for over 47 years. Our family of companies provide Commercial, Industrial, & Residential Generator and electrical sales, service and installation. We also provide Energy Control services. Whether your project is for new construction, repair, troubleshooting, renovation, or emergency electrical repair, our highly skilled electrical technicians will finish the task at hand in a timely, efficient manner.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial electrical, troubleshooting, repair, additional electrical lines & outlets, upgrades & natural gas generators.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8136 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
4%
3
3%
2
4%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 136 reviews

Alice S.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
First Paul came for the estimate; I was impressed that he responded to my e-mail through your site. Excellent and prompt. Workers Don and Jim arrived promptly, worked through the day; explained what they were doing and did an excellent job - I was very impressed. Would definitely recommend this company and employees I encountered to anyone.
Description of Work: Converted fuse box to circuit board (older house); condensed 2 meters to one and relocated meter; redid wiring from house to meter.

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
$2,400

James K.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very prompt, clean and thorough. Don is a fantastic worker!
Description of Work: Found source of short circuit in a recess light, identified the problem and acquired and installed the 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
$160

Michelle P.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Paul came out for the initial quote, and he was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. We had a small issue with my paperwork getting lost, but once I received the quote, the process to schedule the appointment was easy. Don, who did the work, was friendly and professional. He installed the generator switch first, and even created an adapter for my generator to make sure it would work correctly. He explained how it worked as well. He had to come back to finish the new outlets, but it was very quick and easy to set up another service call, and he was punctual and even made sure I was aware of the coupon on Angie's list when he was writing out my final bill. I would definitely recommend Mr. Sparky.
Description of Work: Installed four new electrical outlets with dedicated circuit. Installed a generator switch panel.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

E S.
11/2013
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They came to house, gave estimate, agreed to do work; and I never saw them again. Made numerous calls, a different fello came out to the house... Never got back to us with the estimate. Too much time spent for naught.
Description of Work: They came to house, gave estimate, agreed to do work; and I never saw them again. Made numerous calls, a different fello came out to the house... Never got back to us with the estimate. Too much time spent for naught.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Master Electric of WNY
Made several estimates over a number of months. had site contractor visit home to discuss excavation. Had power company visit. Gave several choices to home owner. If we were told to go ahead I am very sorry it got lost on our side. I can assure you our phones are answered 24/7 and after all the work we put into this job would not have purposely not responded.

Heidi B.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went extremely well! We would use these guys again in a heart beat. What I really appreciated was that when I called the electrical inspector, he was there the next day. There was literally nothing "we" had to do except pay- no getting away with that, DARN! Lol!! All joking aside they were great and as a very vulnerable housewife, they were terrific. Oh yeah, big points for Master Electric, they were wonderful with my "furry" kids- AKA dogs and cats. I don't think Herbie, our Beta fish was really phased.
Description of Work: We had the service box on the side of the house replaced. Also, we had to have smoke/co detectors installed(both hard wired and battery operated) for "code purposes". Addtl' outlets installed and outside light fixture put on the back 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
$2,000

KAREN V.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Paul came to the house and explained the work required and gave an estimate but asked why I was doing it. I explained the inspector's demand. He looked over all the lighting and switches in the room & felt the pot lights were not a requirement. He said he would do them if I felt I wanted them, but that he was going to talk to the town electrical inspector as to the requirement. Paul spoke to the town electrical inspector and found that the code did not require the pot lights or sconces. He provided the information to me and saved me $1,000 I really could not afford. I have used their company before and was very pleased with the work they did but this was above & beyond anything I could expect. They are always courteous, professional and, as this demonstrates, thoroughly honest. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Incredible service!! Town inspector was insisting we add pot lights or sconces be added to our living room as part of a project to repair the attached family room.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark F.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Mr. Sparky first thing in the morning and Paul came right over at scheduled time. He troubleshot and repaired the immediate problem and also showed what caused it to occur. Problem was fixed on the spot and an estimated cost to replace my electrical service panel was provided via email later in the day. Saving up the money for that repair, hopefully before winter.
Description of Work: Fixed Circuit Breaker panel. Diagnosed problem. Provided estimate for a new service panel.

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
$100

Douglas M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Simply put, the electricians showed up on time, were courteous and attentive and their work was outstanding. I had gotten several estimates from other licensed electricians and Master Electric was in the middle of the pack. Overall I would rate my experience with Master Electric as A+++ and I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Repairs to a home I recently purchased involving correcting some sub-standard work that had been done by the previous owner as well as the installation of some new circuits.

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
$1,100

SHERWOOD F.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It wasn't a simple job, he spent over an hour here. He was very good and very nice. I wouldn't hestitate to recommend him.
Description of Work: There was a hanging lamp in the bathroom and it didn't work. They fixed it.

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

Tom T.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent troubleshooting and quick repair. I called in the morning to get estimate, by 1 o'clock he was there and went right to work. Found the problem and had the parts in his van to complete the job. I thought the rate was very reasonable considering he had to install a new junction box, wires and outlets from the attic. Don was very knowledgable and helpful. No complaints, I would highly recommend and would use again if need be. I also received my Angie's list discount even though I failed to have the coupon printed!
Description of Work: Traced and found break in wiring to bathroom. Install new wires from attic into bathroom and connecting bedroom. Install GFI outlets in bathrooms and kitchen. Installed new configuration for light switches in lower 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
$600

Claudia J.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did an excellent job. They went out of their way to explain to me why I needed a new panel and all the details surrounding that. They cleaned up everything in the bathroom when that work was complete. They showed up when they said they would and finished the job up when they told me they would. I would definately use them again. They are my go-to electrician now.
Description of Work: We hired Mister Sparky to re-do our electrical line outside into a new panel box, put in a new light fixture and fan in the bathroom and also a couple of 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
$3,000

Marcin C.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Paul arrived on time and assessed the electrical panel that needed to be replaced. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything that needed to be done and was very kind. The quote was very good for all the work that had to be done. I would definitely recommend and hire Mister Sparky, I did not however end up purchasing the property so I was unable to hire him.
Description of Work: Paul Gilden from Mister Sparky came out and did a free estimate for replacing an old electrical panel (and all work associated with its replacement) in a house that I was planning on purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard B.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. Don arrived on time, was very pleasant and professional. Did an excellent job. Could have replaced an outlet myself, of course, but definitely would not have done as professional a job. Am glad I used this company instead of doing it myself.
Description of Work: replace outside electrical outlet/gfci on deck.

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
$126

KAREN V.
02/2013
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He took a long time with the wiring then had to go to the store for the fire alarms. Since I had specifically stated what I needed when I booked the job, including the number of alarms needed, I was upset at paying for travel to & from the store when he should have brought them with him. I had asked for the alarms that respond to both smoke & heat but he installed only basic models of the cheapest kind. I will have to replace them all again. I was not satisfied. He brushed off my comments then took almost a full half hour to write the receipt, charging me for that time too. He itemized every nail n& screw! Totally unnecessary!
Description of Work: I needed to have an outlet installed for a sump pump and installation of a hard wired fire alarm & regular alarms throughout the house. He installed all the items and fixed the wiring on 2 ceiling lights.

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

$612.79

Karen M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called this company for 3 Jobs. They came when they said they would each time. The first time they installed an under-cabinet light in the kitchen. Second time , they installed a switch for the cellar laundry room upstairs. The third time the under- cabinet light was flickering and they determined that the problem was with the light and not the installation. The electrician called the store and talked to the salesperson and got a new light. There was no chrage for the phone call. My husband was able to install the new light parts. I would definitely callthem again.
Description of Work: Found a Good electrician
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth R.
01/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called and scheduled an appointment to get an estimate for a light switch in my kitchen where I currently do not have one. (My house is almost 100 years old.) I received a phone call the day before my appointment and the gentleman on the phone pitched a solution to me. I had to ask what company he was from and was surprised by his lack of professionalism. I will not be using this contractor since I was given an estimate without the contractor seeing the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Master Electric of WNY
I spoke to the women on the phone to discuss her needs because the person who scheduled the visit is not an electrician and I realized a visit may not be necessary. Since the home had finished ceilings I suggested a wireless solution. Receiver would mount inside the light fixture box. Remote switch could be mounted at any location she would like since it was wireless, No reason to visit. Didn't seem to have an issue with our conversation. I advised her to contact me anytime with additional questions.

David W.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner came over twice. I had 5 estimates scheduled due to the amount of work that I needed done ( house was build in 1957) Paul came right on time and spend an hour with me answering all my questions and and educating me. He had a very easy way to reroute the 150 ampe as compared to the other 4 estimates and he was reasonable. Then I did nothing for 3 months but purchased 3 books on the subject of wiring and educated myself somemore. Then I had Paul over again and asked addtional questions. We set up the work day 2 weeks later. 2 workers came right on time and they spent from 8:30 to 6:00 at my house. Then they came back the next day for 4 hours. Both men were knowlegable and worked good togather. Everything works fine and I am very happy with the company.
Description of Work: I had an upgrade from 100 amps to 150 amps. The meter location had to be changed from the old location due to back deck that was put on years ago and the the exsiting line that went into the house was illegal the was it was. In additon to this, I had the new 150 amp line go into a new subpanel ( 32 circuit capacity and 5 circuits routed into this new subpanal from an old 55 year old exsisting subpanel . I also had 27 new arc fault breakers 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
$4,489

Kristine B.
11/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Overall project went well. Electricians were professional and knowledgeable. We were originally going to install a track light in kitchen but on inspection the electrician was able to install a recessed light instead which is what we originally wanted. Kitchen and bathrooms are much brighter, we are very pleased with the result.
Description of Work: Replaced outdoor GFI outlet. Extended wiring to new light fixture in bathroom. Replaced bathroom exhaust fan with fan/light combo, price of unit included in cost. Added damp resistant recessed light in shower. Provided attic access in bathroom closet. Added a new recessed light in kitchen and replaced an existing recessed light to match new one.

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
$1,000

James W.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, generator service, lighting
  + 1 more
1prompt 2 clean 3 professional to the max 4KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING- THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL!!! Any and ALL electric And generator "stuff" ( generic ) are the ONLY ones to deal with Joan and Paul are aces !! The electrician techs are simply the best.
Description of Work: 1.installed lighting in basement 2.replaced all ground faults on outside 3. Placed arc faults on all our circuits 4. Put in home surge protector 5. Reset generic generator to code 6. Put on new outside gfi to new 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
$2,500

Charles C.
10/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
Very fast service. Very professional from First phone call to service. I would use them again (and will, I have some estimates being performed)
Description of Work: Excellent service. We had a lighting issue where our bulbs kept burning out. The electrician came out and troubleshot the system. He was very polite and courteous. With the problem fixed, he recommended a different type bulb. Great service!

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

julianne A.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
We started experiencing gremlin-like electrical activity, from lights blinking off and on to washing machine powering up on it's own, on a Friday night. Well into the weekend we became aware that it all probably had to do with the 220 line and/or the air conditioner. Since we've never used an electrician before, and couldn't get any references, we joined Angie's List, checked them all out and picked Masters. We called them first thing Monday morning (they open early), they said they'd send someone out between 9:00 and 9:30 that day, and Don and Doug showed up at 9:15. Within 15 minutes they zeroed in on the ancient meter box that, when they opened it, was actually smoking. Since they qualified this as an emergency, they got right to work replacing it, and then doing a few other things necessary to get the house up to code (like install a hard-wired detector in the basement). They were pulling out of the driveway by 1:15 - wow! Then we got a call later on in the day to make sure everything was OK. This company did everything right - immediate response, expert knowledge, wonderful customer service. Will most definitely keep their number on file in case we ever need them again. By the way - it appears the computer in the washing machine got fried with all the power surges. Had no idea that these newer machines should be plugged into surge protectors or unplugged when not in use - bummer.
Description of Work: Replaced outside meter box, installed hard-wired CO/smoke detector and arranged 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
$1,500

Kevin L.
09/2012
1.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Had company rewire gutted bathroom and add exhaust fan. Technician and apprentice showed up. Apprentice seemed more on the ball and concerned about doing things correctly than tech. If I wasn't there to constantly ask questions this guy would have cut corners at every chance. To top it off he put the boxes to deep in wall. Could not put covers on electrical boxes. Called company to have someone come look and set up appointment. Owner would not even take call saying it was somehow my fault and they would look but charge me a service call. Poor secretary had to listen to complaints until they sent there top guy out who admitted it was company fault and apologized for treatment. Inspector failed job because outlets were not tamper proof. He called company to fix and they still have not replaced. For $1000.00 job very poor customer service . Good salesman bad after sale.
Description of Work: Had company rewire gutted bathroom and add exhaust fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Response from Master Electric of WNY
I was not in the office at the time and was trying to correct over the radio thru our dispatcher. Set a tech within 30 minutes of first call. Looked over problem and was going to correct. Owner decided he did not want tech in the house when only his daughter was home. called to reschedule. Advised him that only if it was not our problem would there be a charge since drywall was installed by owner. We were finally able to make a visit and corrected immediately without charge.

James W.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technicians arrived on time to upgrade service from 60 to 100 amps and replace 3 old panels with one new panel. They completed all the work in one day, including several fixture and outlet replacements. Very personable and efficient. The owner is also a very pleasant person to deal with and came over afterward to make sure everything was perfect.
Description of Work: Electrical service upgrade and planel 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
$2,700

David D.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very good job and quick to find and fix the problem
Description of Work: called for a problem with electric not working in part of the house. owner of master electric arrived within 20 minutes of call. tested the hose to track down the problem and found wires that were bad. he repaired the problem and got the house back to normal. very quick and professional doing the job.

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
$105

Christine S.
09/2012
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
Arrived early. Completed the job with minimal inconvenience to us. Our retired electrician friend saw the work and pronounced it flawless.
Description of Work: Installed new electrical service with new panels. Also smoke and CO detectors.

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
$2,600

Contact information

105 Wagner Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212

http://www.eccbuffalo.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Home Automation

FAQ

Master Electric of WNY is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Master Electric of WNY accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Master Electric of WNY offers free project estimates.
No, Master Electric of WNY does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Master Electric of WNY offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Master Electric of WNY offers emergency services.
No, Master Electric of WNY does not offer warranties.
Master Electric of WNY offers the following services: Residential & commercial electrical, troubleshooting, repair, additional electrical lines & outlets, upgrades & natural gas generators.

Contact information

105 Wagner Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212

http://www.eccbuffalo.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM