Family owned operated. Additional contact: Donna Nichols
*Any services performed outside of Saratoga, Warren or Washington counties will require a trip charge.*
Bill did the first job, hanging 3 lights. Two of the lights are not remotely square. I asked Bill if there was any way to straighten them, he said he could not. The next visit, Bill and Corey arrived to hang 3 pendant lights over an island. I pre-measured and marked the 3 centered locations on the ceiling. Bill said me "oh, you want them centered?" Who wouldn't want lights over their island centered? They needed more parts to center the lights, so they had to come back later in the week. Bill's lack of knowledge as to what parts he should have brought to begin with resulted in me having to pay Bill and Corey for 2 hours ($110/hr) plus mileage for Bill's mistake, even though they were going to another job in my town anyway that day. Corey was a pro, he showed up with the exact right materials and aced the job. Bill took a back seat and did gopher chores, while also being taught by Corey how to do the job properly. After all was said and done, I paid $815.53 for 3 pendant lights to be hung. On top of that, Bill's first visit, doing a mediocre job of hanging 3 lights, cost $353.64, so it cost me $1,169.17 to hang 6 lights. Corey is skilled and knowledgable, but with Bill, you pay the same as Corey for a glorified helper.
Description of Work: Hanging lights
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,169.17
Rose B.
08/2019
5.0
electrician
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great job it was dnoe fast
Description of Work: needed a breaker put in
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Beverly W.
08/2019
5.0
electrician
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he responded to my call the day I called, he came the next day, fixed the problem in a timely matter and charged me fairly, he is great
Description of Work: replaced circuit breaker
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Edward M.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
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very responsive and easy to work with
Description of Work: fix and check smoke alarms
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Becky A.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
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Mr. Nichols and his son were extraordinary. They were punctual and professional. They upgraded lighting inside our home and also completed some electrical work around our inground pool. We would recommend them to everyone!
Description of Work: We had electrical upgrades inside our home and also our in ground pool.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
WILLIAM A.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
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Excellent work done by this father-son team!
Description of Work: Had them do electrical work at one of our properties in Glens Falls, NY. This was a new rental property that we bought and had many electrical issues both at the apartment units as well as garage. They fixed all bad wiring, added new outlets and light fixtures to the rooms and re did wiring that was either loose and needed to be brought up to safety code.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Gregory M.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
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Bill and his son are great. They were very responsive and came out the day after I called. I had already bought the ceiling fan at Home Depot. They cut the hole, helped me to figure out if I could use an existing switch or not, I couldn't, put in a new box, and installed the fan. We found that it was missing a few screws so they went and found me replacement screws and came back to finish the job the next day. They are both very professional and very good at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone. Oh and they even like dogs. Thank you again.
Description of Work: I needed a lighting fixture added to my living room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$452
Eric L.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
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Bill and his son Corey were wonderful. They responded to my initial message promptly, and then completed the work in a professional manner at a fair price. They were honest about their work, and even helped me save some money by their expertise. They changed a main panel box in my 200 year old farm house, and added a sub-feed to an outbuilding. I will certainly call them again.
Description of Work: Main panel service update in old farm house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael F.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
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Mr. Nichols was absolutely terrific about all of it. He was gracious when I had to reschedule, then did a great job at a fair rate. NICHOLS is the go-to electrician in this area.
Description of Work: Back porch lamp needed replacement -- and the house roof was melting as if it were raining. Plus a circuit breaker needed fixing and an overhead light needed adjustment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Carol B.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
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He was prompt, efficient and clearly honest as he charged us a very reasonable fee for a visit that took him out of his way. We would ask for his help again in an instant.
Description of Work: We needed some diagnosis and repair of electrical problems in our home, which is a renovated barn, and Mr. Nichols we wonderful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Chris F.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: Electrical survey
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Donna S.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: Change a light switch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Donald W.
12/2015
3.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: Did not show at date and time given. Called and he did come over quickly after the call. I said I had more work for him. He said he would call to schedule and never did. The work he did was of good quality. His follow up not so good. Cost was reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$100
Anne S.
12/2015
2.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: We called. He returned our call, but said he was busy. However, he would call us back. Never happened. If you're not interested in the job, just say so.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
stephen K.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
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Overall it went very well The kickboard heater was installed quickly and with no problems. Finding problem with the outlet took some time. The 2 bathroom outlets were not working and it was not related to the circuit breakers. It took Bill a bit of time to find the problem...it ended up being on the outside of the house. They explained how the problem arose and by replacing the outside outlet the bathroom outlets (which were connected to the outside outlets) began working again. Bill and his son Cole are 2 very nice guys and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Installed a new kick board heater in the kitchen and fixed wiring problem with an outlet in the bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$537
Brad A.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: I had a number of wiring issues to be resolved. They were very professional and quickly solved each problem
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Marty P.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: Repaired broken switch and replaced a bad outlet. Couldn't have been nicer and more professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
nancy W.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
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unknown
Description of Work: installed new kitchen kick-electric heater and new outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
marc O.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
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I called him and he called me back later that day and told me he was going to be in my area that night. I asked him if he would be available that afternoon and he said he certainly would be. The cost was very fair. He was very good and very efficient. He had good social skills. He couldn't have been any happier with his service. I would definitely use him again. I was very impressed with his response. He went straight to the job which I figured I knew about but it was something I didn't want to get involved in because I didn't want to electrocute myself. I didn't have any problems with him. He did what he had to do and he figured out basically what he had to do.
Description of Work: I used Nichols to do some electrical work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Mary M.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
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Bill was great. He's personable and professional and we felt that his price was fair and his work was solid!
Description of Work: We needed some help rewiring some very old outdoor lights with a complicated triple switch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Dawn A L.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
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Bill was efficient and thorough, and VERY responsive to our requests. He helped us fix some problems with our electrical system and later responded to a number of issues related to a lightning strike. His charges were very reasonable, and he was very personable.
Description of Work: Several electrical jobs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
virginia D.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
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He fixed it and saved us some $.
Description of Work: Incoming service distribution panel issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Barbara W.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
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Bill was great - he had some money-saving ideas, and even repaired a loose stair railing for only the cost of 2 screws!! I'd hire him again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Replaced faulty light fixtures, updated bathroom outlets to GFIs, installed new light fixtures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
virginia D.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
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2 different times come to mind here: both times i called, they came on time, dealt with the issues, and charged a fair price.
Description of Work: Electrical gremlins were sorted out quickly and cheerfully by this father & son team, several different times on several different small projects.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Diann C. B.
08/2009
5.0
electrician
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I called them and scheduled within the week for them to put in two new phone jacks and replace a broken outlet. They arrived, did the work, were personable, knowledgeable, polite and friendly AND they cleaned up when they were done. In a world of many dishonest contractors, those who don't show up, don't do the job right, are rude or rip you off, etc. these men are a breath of fresh air! Having been doing it for generations, they've got good old-fashioned work ethics combined with up-to-date knowledge. We have called them before and if need be, we will definately call them again.
Description of Work: Put in 2 new phone jacks & replaced a broken outlet
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FAQ
Nichols Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Nichols Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Nichols Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Nichols Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nichols Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Nichols Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Nichols Electric offers warranties.
Nichols Electric offers the following services: Residential and commercial electrical problems.