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Big City Electric Inc.

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Big City Electric works closely with customers to guarantee the job is done to their satisfaction and we go home every night knowing that we did the best job. Big City Electric can handle all types of electrical work. We have 18 years of experience in the business and we take pride in a job well done. Big City Electric works closely with our customers. Our clients know what the project will cost and when it will be done before the project even starts. We stand by our work and stand by our guarantee that you will be happy with the finished project. Big City Electric is the only company you’ll ever need to satisfy all your electrical needs.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Emergency standby generators, new circuits, new outlets, hot tub/spa wiring,ceiling fans, fixture replacement, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, surge protection, recessed lighting, new construction, remodeling, commercial & residential phone/cable lines, TV outlets & mounting, fire & storm damage repair.

Services we don't offer

Bucket truck

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.949 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
0%
3
8%
2
2%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 49 reviews

Mitchell R.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The company had excellent communication, were knowledgable in the subject area, and were helpful in their advice. The guys that came out and did the work were prompt, friendly, courteous, incredibly careful, fast, and did a great job. Pro all around and a thoroughly happy experience.
Description of Work: Installation of EV charger and 220 service line by street

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
$3,100

Response from Big City Electric Inc.
Thank you for the taking the time to share your experience. Enjoy your new electric vehicle. David

John S.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
he put a new outlet in and checked the breaker box. Problem fixed
Description of Work: Had outlet that was going off and on

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

Daniel S.
10/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent - work was done in a timely, quality manner. Dave is the consumate professional.. would DEF recommend them!!
Description of Work: Rewiring an entire house - previous 2 companies unable to locate necessary components.

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

James F.
08/2017
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very professional and reliable company. I have complete trust in David and his employees. They are very honest and upfront about what is involved in a project and what it will cost.
Description of Work: Removed knob and tube wiring. Installed ceiling fans. Outlet repair.

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

Jake R.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
As in the past, Big City Electric provided exemplary, spot-on service. I emailed Big City to inquire about the possibility of adding an outlet, and we had an appointment scheduled within 24 hours. Bryan T. and Jack arrived were super prompt (and in fact five minutes early). They got right down to work, installed the new outlet, and cleaned up the porch in just under and hour. One of the easiest home improvement tasks we've had done. Wouldn't let another electrician touch our place.
Description of Work: Asked Big City to install a new GFI outlet on our front porch.

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
$235

Glenna I.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was professional, completed work in less than an hour, explained procedures and very experienced.
Description of Work: Electrical work to install fireplace heater

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

mitchell S.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
An appointment was set for that afternoon. His guys called 30 minutes ahead. Two men showed up and listened to my problem and immediately got to work. They quickly began checking every possible thing that could have gone wrong and fixed them. There price was more than fair, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND BIG CITY ELECTRIC for any problems I would have in the future.
Description of Work: For the last few months our all electric home was getting electric bills that were unusually high. AEP actually sent us a warning saying we are using to much power.I called Big City Electric after hours on Thursday and received a call on Friday morning. I spoke to Dave the owner and told him my 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
$180

Nicholas B.
11/2016
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Subpanel was added which required moving existing circuits around in existing panel plus the addition of new subpanel. Since the install I've found several circuits do not match labels that previously did (I assume because once circuit was moved the label wasn't updated). Additional outlet added to finished garage, hole was cut larger then outlet box which will required sheetrock work to correct. Left all trash from work in basement for me to dispose of. Line item invoice was not provided so I have no idea why anything cost.
Description of Work: Add subpanel load center and two new outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$750

Bill K.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Big City Electric is a great company to work with because of its owner, David. Our home was built in 1930 and needed extensive electrical work. We had quotes from several electricians. Many said what we wanted couldn't be done, but David was able to easily accomplish everything. He was also full of helpful ideas and suggestions. What sets David apart from others we have worked with is the way he handled some of the challenges that occurred. We had many issues with the job. None of them were an issue with Big City or David. If a challenge occurred, David was always there to make everything right and went above and beyond what 99% of other contractors would do. It is one thing to say you are a hard working person of integrity, but David's actions demonstrate that he is this type of person.
Description of Work: Total rewire of basement and third floor. Cleaned out and removed all unnecessary wires in basement ceiling. New electrical panel. Installed overhead can lights on first floor. Installed lights in closets. Installed GFI outlets. Added many new outlets around house. Fixed Lamppost . Removed hot tub. Installed many new light fixtures. Installed backup generator hookup. Plus much more.

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
$12,000

Tim T.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We are very pleased with Big City Electric. The job started on a Monday and time ran out so it had to be finished the following Monday. I loved how everything on the list was individually priced as that helped us budget. There is still more on the list but will have to wait until next year. David is great to work with, but needs to slightly work on communication. Much of our correspondence was via email and he said he would let me know in a day or two but wouldnt hear from him for about a week. I know he is a busy man and commercial jobs are probably the companies and quot;bread and butterand quot; over residential jobs. There is a travel fee ($50.00) and 3% charge for using a credit card. I was hoping they would bill me but payment is due at the end of the job. Another thing I didnt like was the employees smoking on my property. Overall, we are pleased and I cant wait to rehire them to complete the work!
Description of Work: Electrical work

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

SHIRLEY H.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dave is fantastic! We needed a Knob and Tube evaluation done to followup on a Gas Company's and quot;energy audit,and quot; before we could insulate our house. At first we called a different company, paid that company $149, and that company's representative did not appear to know what the task required. After trying to get the issue resolved, we ended up calling Big City Electric--what a difference! Dave came to the house, arrived on time, knew what was needed, educated us about Knob and Tube wiring, found that wiring in our house, knew efficient ways to address safety concerns of the gas company, was respectful of our old house. His quote was quite reasonable. We hired Big City to remediate the wiring and they were able to fit the work into their busy schedule. The employee arrived on time, worked efficiently and quickly, upgraded the wiring as needed, left a clean workplace, explained his work, answered any and all of our questions. We really appreciated Big City's expertise, clarity, price, and we have confidence in the job they performed. We recommend them without reservation.
Description of Work: We needed a Knob and Tube evaluation done to followup on a Gas Company's "energy audit," before we could insulate our house. We also hired Big City Electric to remediate K&T found in our 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
$489

Sallie G.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Would hire them to do more electrical work for us. The owner was polite and very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Big City Electric installed some ceiling fans for us. Wired the basement for my treadmill and installed lights for us.

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
$1,300

Jonathon H.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
David has a love and appreciation for these older homes and he understood we wanted care taken to retain the original character of the home. Every effort was made to accomplish this with astounding success! David knew we were working with a Fannie Mae Homestyle loan (lighter than a Streamlined 203k). This has its inherent drawbacks for contractors (payment at end of work, paperwork, hoops, etc). David was willing to work with us on this and was quite honestly the BEST contractor we worked with on our renovation project from every possible standpoint: price, quality, workmanship, flexibility, and communication. David provided a quote that was competitive with three other bidders. He was not the cheapest, nor the most expensive. But after walking through our house with David (before we even put in an offer on it) we knew David best saw our vision and would best help us make it a reality. David personally showed up on Day One with his foreman to get the job started. His crew of 2-4 guys (the number depending on the work being done that day), was professional, courteous, and engaging. David was periodically around to get certain tasks done himself and to oversee the progress and to get our feedback. It took two weeks to get 99% of the work done, but David and his crew came back to button up loose ends, tidy things up and make sure we had everything we wanted. I'm an electrical engineer, and I would normally do my own light electrical work from here on out, but because of their speed, quality, cleanliness, professionalism, and ability to get the customer what they want, I will be using Big City Electric for all but the smallest of electrical jobs around my property. David and I have already discussed the options I have when it comes time to build a garage, move the laundry room, renovate kitchens and baths, and many other projects to come over the years. David and his team were truly a real pleasure to work with and I will happily call him out for all things electrical.
Description of Work: David walked through a house we still hadn't even put an offer on. Together, we discussed options for where to put ceiling or wall fixtures, outlets, multi-location switches, separate switches for fans and lights, location of security lighting, porch lighting, panels, and so much more. David provided us with a "not-to-exceed" quote for the whole job. This was a complete rewiring of the entire house in a 100+ year old Victorian Home in Olde Towne East, including a new line from the pole outside and fresh 200A service. They removed all old wiring (BX and knob-and-tube) and professionally ran new wiring throughout our 3-story Victorian home in OTE while retaining all of its original charm and beauty.

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
$15,000

Matthew C.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were friendly and they were fun to work with. They had fun personalities; I just had the same feeling I have when I am with my brothers, so I got along with them very well. The work they did is working perfectly after a year now.
Description of Work: I used Big City Electric Inc. to rewire the whole 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
$7,000

Laura G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician worked tirelessly trying to resolve some of the crazy wiring issues in my old house. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and showed great problem solving skills. Because the house is old and has been remodeled by numerous former residents, it has wires all over the place that don't necessarily make sense. Some things that we assumed would be routine turned into quite a challenge. However, the electrician was dedicated to figuring out the unusual (and very hazardous) wiring problems for which I am grateful. I certainly feel like I got my money's worth and wouldn't hesitate to call Big City Electric again.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan, fixed two outlets in separate locations that didn't work, fixed kitchen switches that weren't wired correctly, fixed wiring of two fireplace sconces which were on a dimmer switch, etc.

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
$398

Bonnie L.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were good! Their service price is reasonable. What I like about them is that they were really quick. I remembered when I called them on a Monday, and they were able to provide services for me that afternoon or the next day. I like that!
Description of Work: I use an electrician from Big City Electric. Recently, they took some old light fixtures down, and replaced it with something new. I think, he did another electrical outlet for me.

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

Gustavo R.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We wanted to get insulation in the home but because is an old home (German Village) the insulation company told us we needed to upgrade the knob and tube electrical on all the outside walls. We used 3 companies in Angie's list to get quotes. One company didn't even bother coming back because it was going to be too expensive for us. I forgot their name. But Big City electrick, quoted us and finished the job under estimate and here is the shocker. They charged me less because they over estimated the time! I'm very happy for such honesty.
Description of Work: Upgrade the knob and tube of the house so we can get insulation

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
$4,000

Matthew C.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The job went very smoothly. The guys were great! I had them remove and take out of service all the knob and tube wiring from my house. They updated my breaker box, got all the permits that they need from the city, got the job done in 6 days and kept me informed off all their progress. Every night before they left they swept up and mopped my floors because plaster walls do make a mess when being drilled into. I felt very comfortable with leaving them the keys to my house. They were respectfully of my property and covered up anything that could get plaster dust on it. They installed all my new indoor/outdoor lights as well as installed my new ceiling fans and bathroom exhaust fan. All my emails were answered promptly and they took the time to explain to me what codes needed to be meet. They never slacked off, all of their work was done professionally, and they were fun to be around. They have earned all of future bussiness.
Description of Work: Rewired and updated my whole 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
$7,200

Ashley M.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Electrician showed up on time. Rewired the fluorescent light as requested. Fast. Polite. Knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Fluorescent light
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

richard H.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They also over saw the installation of a new generator.
Description of Work: They rerouted my electric lines to a new box and installed them in a professional manner.

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
$4,000

marlene W.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Overall the service was fantastic. He knew what he was knowledgeable and was did not leave any mess. A very professional company.
Description of Work: I used their services to install a chlaner in a vaulting ceiling

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

Jonathan C.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I requested a quote from two different companies for installation of an exhaust fan, GFI outlet, and light fixture in our bathroom, as well as updating several existing outlets to GFI and disconnecting electrical service to our yard that was no longer needed. When Dave from Big City Electric came out, he spent a fair amount of time looking over our bathroom and offered several suggestions on how best to light it. He also took time to discuss any other needs we might have in the future. He was courteous, professional, and personable. Although his estimate was slightly higher (less than $100) than the other company's, I felt that he was more invested in helping us to find the best solution and decided to go with his company. On the day of the project, the electrician who came out was courteous and punctual. The work appeared to be just fine, although he did not have the correct outlet covers for installing the GFIs and so didn't do that part of the job (which we were not charged for). We later received a follow-up call to find out whether we were satisfied, and also to ask whether we wanted to have them come back to do the GFIs. I declined and said I'd contact them later regarding those outlets. A couple weeks later, my husband went into the attic for something else and noticed that the hose from the exhaust fan had not been connected to an attic vent. I called Mikki at the office and told her of the problem. She immediately called Dave and arranged a time for him to come to our home. He connected the hose to the roof vent and also installed the GFIs that we'd originally requested, free of charge. He also pointed out several other issues with our home (like insufficient attic insulation) just to be sure we were aware. All calls and appointments were handled professionally and promptly, and Big City Electric made every effort to ensure that we'd received a high standard of service. I would not hesitate to use them again in the future, and highly recommend them for electrical work.
Description of Work: Installation of exhaust fan, overhead light fixture and new GFI outlets in the bathroom, disconnection of electrical service to outside of home, updating of several existing outlets to GFI

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
$700

Kathleen S.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Everything about Big City Electric screamed professionalism. I contacted them via email with questions and a request for quote for the installation of 6 ceiling fans, eyeball lights, and the wiring for mounting a HD TV and they responded each time I emailed them within 24 hours. On the date of installation, the crew was 15 minutes early and ready to get to work. They were extremely pleasant to work with and considerate of the area in which they worked. I tried to supply them with some switches and when they didn't work, one of the crew members offered to go to Home Depot for me to pick up the correct ones needed so the other two guys could stay and continue working. At the end of the day, everything was spotless and the results were everything we hoped they would be. You will not be disappointed with their work.
Description of Work: I contracted them to install 6 ceiling fans (2 were installed in rooms that were pre-wired), 6 recessed eyeball lights, and wiring for mounting an tv to the 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
$1,600

BELINDA S.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Nick and Chad from Big City Electric arrived right on time. The minute they entered my home they put on shoe covers and got to work. These two gentlemen were the most courteous workers I have ever had in my home. The work was done quickly and very efficiently and they cleaned up everything. I would recommend these talented workers to anyone that needs help with electrical work. They are top-notch!!!!
Description of Work: We had a ventilation fan put in the ceiling of the bathroom and we had wiring and switches added for new ceiling fans.

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
$400

Amanda A.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had an excellent experience with Big City Electric. It took multiple tries to figure out our problem, but they were diligent and committed to helping us out. I highly recommend BCE!
Description of Work: They identified and fixed a mysterious wiring issue that had been causing one of our breakers to trip whenever it got over 70 degrees outside. They also moved our microwave onto its own circuit.

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
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Contact information

6956 E Broad St Suite 206, Columbus, OH 43213

www.bigcityelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EL 38231
Trade License Locale
YES
Trade License Authority
ALL LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN OHIO
Trade License Expiration
06/15/2020

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
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

FAQ

Big City Electric Inc. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Big City Electric Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Big City Electric Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Big City Electric Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Big City Electric Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Big City Electric Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Big City Electric Inc. offers warranties.
Big City Electric Inc. offers the following services: Emergency standby generators, new circuits, new outlets, hot tub/spa wiring,ceiling fans, fixture replacement, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, surge protection, recessed lighting, new construction, remodeling, commercial & residential phone/cable lines, TV outlets & mounting, fire & storm damage repair.
Bucket truck

Contact information

6956 E Broad St Suite 206, Columbus, OH 43213

www.bigcityelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM