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Nichols Electric & Plumbing

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Steve Nichols and we have been in business serving the Rochester area since 1984. I take pride in making my word stand for something. We will return phone calls and show up on time for the scheduled appointment. We put the word "commitment" back in the construction industry. We start all jobs with customer satisfaction in mind. When you call Nichols, Electrical, you can be confident that you will get the best service in the area. Our trained staff brings you more than superior electrical service and bring you peace-of-mind knowing that your family or business are safe. Please give us a call so we can prove to you that you will have an electrician for life. In Rochester call (585) 427-9310.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential electrical work, panel boxes, paddle fans, yard lights, pools & hot tubs, lights, outlets, telephone, cable TV, data lines, roof heat cables & security systems.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Reviews

4.9576 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 576 reviews

Freda B.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, plumbing, home security systems
  + 1 more
He was very caring about my having light all the way into the house. He was neat and clean and wore a mask.
Description of Work: New lights on back of house to shine on backyard and car in drive way. As I use a walker he train one on car and on my deck so I could see all the way to my door.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill T.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, home security systems, generator service
  + 1 more
They were prompt, had all necessary parts to finish and very open to questions. They completed the job quickly, left no mess then spent enough time with me showing how it works. The technicians were very polite and respectful.
Description of Work: Install a generator transfer 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
$600

Jonathan N.
07/2020
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did not hire due to extremely high pricing.
Description of Work: Change shut off valve on utility sink and add laundry connection in unfinished basement. Apparently marked on Angie's list that they completed work for me.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Nichols Electric & Plumbing
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am sorry you were not happy with us. You said are prices were high. We are a very professional company and are prices are higher than some company. They are right in line with other professional companies. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to quote your work. Thank you Steve Nichols

Victor Z.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
Both gentlemen were very professional, courteous and left nothing that had to be cleaned up.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 outside water bibs and one shutoff valve indoors
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy C.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Great - they were able to do it quickly & without issue. Then they checked all of our pipes to see if there were any issues that we weren't aware of. I was also able to ask an electrical question and get a quote, since one of the gentlemen was also an electrician who was cross-training. Very friendly & helpful.
Description of Work: Unclog a toilet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jon L.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The two gentlemen from Nichols arrived promptly and completed the requested work in a reasonable period of time. I found their work well-done and thorough, and they conducted themselves in a cordial and professional manner.
Description of Work: Bathroom appliance installation

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

Emily A.
05/2020
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Replaced shower head and hose. I Went back a day later and was still leaking. Called them back and had to replace another part which was the original place of the leak. Had to pay another charge. Total charge over $600.
Description of Work: Leak in shower

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

$600

Julie W.
04/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Installed outlet with separate circuit in garage; installed pull chain fixture in basement; replaced 4 existing outlets with GFCI outlets for safety. Also performed electrical safety check.
Description of Work: Justin was very efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. He did a great job and it was a blessing to have him take care of what we needed to have done. We wholeheartedly recommend him and Nichols Electric as a whole. We have used them in the past and will definitely do so in the future.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

John C.
03/2020
2.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I live in a classic home, which I bought 2 years ago, that has an entirely new electrical system. Nichols came out last year but were not able to repair the electrical to the track lighting, but I paid the $95 charge as they at least tried. I tried to use them again this week to replace two existing sconces with two brand new ones but, that, too didn't work out for the following reasons: * The owner Steve and his president/son Steve told me the the job would cost $270. Not only is this more than what the sconces cost, the son told me the "job is really too small to handle." Furthermore, after much discussion, they revealed their hourly labor charge is $160.00 an hour (BTW, more than our local BMW dealer, my plumber and my computer repair company for my office). Two other electricians told me they would charge $150-$175 to do the work. The topic of their outstanding customer service was used to justify their price. I recounted that I had to track down my electrician from their company (waiting on hold 5 minutes for the agent to answer) and that he arrived at the last minute of the window they promised. I reminded them that I had waited on hold as long once before this week, too. I told them I would give them a third sconce to put up (to make the job a worthwhile endeavor for them) it they could reduce the price by just 9% from $437 to $400. Both father and son refused to make any concession after spending 20 minutes on the phone on these two calls. BTW, this is the first complaint I have written after being on Angie's List for over 12 years. Just bear this in mind before you retain their services.
Description of Work: Lighting repair and replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$470

Response from Nichols Electric & Plumbing
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am sorry you would not happy with us. Yes, you were on hold for 5 minutes because Lisa was talking to another client. You had the option when you were on hold, to leave a message or call back. We gave you a window of a arrival time of 1 hour (which is less time than most companies). We did arrive in that window of time. Our technician texted and call you when he was on the way. You said you paid for fixing a light that we did not fix. That is correct , however, we told you that the light was not fixable before we even tried. You said to try anyways because you did not want to replace it. We even sent another technician at a later date to try to fix it again with no luck at no charge to you. Again we told you the light needed replacing. I not sure where mix communication came from, but we specialized in small jobs. That's all we do. We did say that lowering the price would make this job not worth taking. We take very little big jobs, if any. We do not charge my the hour, we give our clients upfront pricing. We do base it on 160.00 per hour. But if the project takes longer to do the work, we never charge anymore money. That's why we have to base are price on that. If you can get the work done cheaper that is the choice you have to make. I am sorry our prices seem high to you. We never charged you for an estimate or anyone else. Thank you for your input, I always appreciate input good or bad. That's how we get better. Thank you for the chance of doing your work. Steve Nichols

Marilyn W.
02/2020
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. Mike did a great job and was very pleasant and professional. I will definitely use them again and will ask for Mike.
Description of Work: Installed 3 undercounter kitchen lights

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

Beverly W.
02/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician Bobby was simply great. He took the time to explain everything before performing the work. He arrived on time and worked extremely hard until everything was completed.
Description of Work: safety check
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Perry J.
01/2020
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was given a fair estimate and the work was done in a very timely manner by a courteous tech.
Description of Work: I needed electrical outlets installed in the basement.

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
$930

Marilyn K.
12/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fine. Mike was professional and checked other outlets.
Description of Work: an outlet needed 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

Ron H.
11/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. Work was done promptly and clean up was good.
Description of Work: Yard lamp and minor repairs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary R.
10/2019
5.0
electrician, home inspection, lighting
  + 1 more
Tim was awesome! He explained everything and was very efficient. I appreciated the whole house safety check. My porch and deck are now nice and bright. I am sooo happy. I would definitely recommend Nichols Electric and will hire them in the future!
Description of Work: 3 new light fixtures were installed and 2 switches 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
$479

Mrs. Denise D.
08/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent They were very professional and knowledgeable...
Description of Work: Electrical

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrea P.
07/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great-Tim found the problem quickly, explained it to me and fixed with my OK. They also offered a full house electrical survey if wanted.
Description of Work: Power out in three outlets, needed diagnosis and then have it fixed.

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
$175

Michelle D.
07/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
This is my second experience using this company and so glad I called them. Tim was the technician this time and wonderful. He installed a different brand of smoke detector and at the last minute installed my outside light fixture. The on-call service did not return my original call early Monday morning but the owner did. From the answering service to my completed service call only the best customer service. Tim communicated what may have happened, provided suggestions and was very thorough. Again, thank you for the last minute install of an outside light fixture. Each person I interacted with was understanding, professional, followed through and the communication is outstanding via email and text. I sure will use again.
Description of Work: Replace a smoke detector and install outside light fixture

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
$81

William D.
07/2019
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
On time. Discussed what had to be done, reviewed pricing and completed the chore quickly. I've used Nichols before and will again if the need arises.
Description of Work: Replaced one light fixture, 3 wall sockets and 2 wall switches. Installed two light fixtures, one a chandelier.

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

Michelle D.
06/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great first experience. The communication is excellent from my initial phone call to completion of job. Thanks for sharing the photo of employee coming to perform the work. Bobby took the time to explain the work needed and completed, made safety suggestions, and following through with excellent customer service. I will definitely recommend and use Nichols Electric going forward. Thank you also for the online coupon.
Description of Work: Dryer outlet repair, new smoke detector

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

Alin V.
05/2019
5.0
electrician, home inspection, lighting
  + 1 more
Because of the hight of the room, and the fragility of the chandelier, this was a challenging but small piece of work for which it is not easy to find volunteers. The Nichols men (Justin in charge) did a fast, clean job, and were responsive to my requests (like going back up there and shortening the cable). This was not my first experience with Nichols, and they are always very satisfying. They also did a free electric house check and pointed a few weaknesses in the system, which I will address.
Description of Work: Hanging a new chandelier in family room (2 story high). Installing 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
$685

Jason F.
05/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Justin and Mike were very professional from the time they arrived. They were able to provide an upfront quote for the service and completed the job in a timely manner. At the end of the job, they explained all of the work that was performed on site.
Description of Work: Removed several outdoor electrical 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

Evelyn Q.
05/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
FABULOUS! Justin and Bobby arrived ON TIME (a rarity for contractors these days) and worked tirelessly until the work was completed. They explained everything to me without talking down to me. I couldn’t be more pleased and will DEFINITELY hire Nichols in future!
Description of Work: Upgraded panel and added 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
$3,040

Robert K.
05/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very good service.they did a good and clean job. reasonable price. i'm pleased with the work. They came out right away. well train respectful and answers all the question he had. quick clean and efficient.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling 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

Dennis L.
04/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent! Tim Southhard was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took the time to answer all my questions and saved me from running trouble with my HOA.
Description of Work: Installation of Ring doorbell camera and 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
$435

Contact information

2900 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

http://www.nicholselectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
12000192493
Trade License Locale
New York
Trade License Authority
New York: Department of State
Trade License Expiration
03/14/2026
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Generator,
Water Heaters,
Pool and Spa Service,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Nichols Electric & Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Nichols Electric & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, Nichols Electric & Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nichols Electric & Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers warranties.
Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers the following services: Residential electrical work, panel boxes, paddle fans, yard lights, pools & hot tubs, lights, outlets, telephone, cable TV, data lines, roof heat cables & security systems.
Ask for details.

Contact information

2900 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

http://www.nicholselectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed