We are Nicholas Electric, “let our family take care of your family”.
Nicholas Electric is committed to safety, satisfaction and affordability.
We provide our customers with safe, prompt, friendly and reliable electrical service while always being sensitive to each customer’s unique needs.
Our customers range from residential to commercial as well as industrial wiring.
We can safely rewire an entire old home and we can efficiently wire new home construction projects.
From small jobs to large, Nicholas Electric can be relied on to add a single receptacle, upgrade an old fuse box, replace knob and tube wiring, rewire store fronts, apartment buildings, even large businesses. We have been satisfying our customers for over 30 years! So…For all of your electrical needs, call the professionals at Nicholas Electric and let our family take care of your family. Award winning.
Business highlights
46 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential and commercial Lighting, rewire, home inspections, radiant heating, breaker box installation, new home developments & structured wiring networks.
Description of Work: They were great! We had to have the knob and tube wiring removed and replaced. They were very professional and easy to deal with. We highly recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
jeff A.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
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
$1,400
Robert G.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Reestablished electrical service to a detached garage. Located a short in a crawl space and applied a splice kit. Also put a GFI plug in the garage.
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
$400
Dennett B.
04/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a set of relatively minor tasks that I'd been holding 'til I had enough of them to make a service call fee worthwhile: changing out a defective outlet, fixing a "soft" breaker in my panel, and installing a new dining room lamp. The work was performed in an hour to my complete satisfaction. There was a good balance between doing the work well, cleanly and professionally and doing it quickly. I will definitely call them again in case of future need.
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
$186
Suzanne S F.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,800
Barry F.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Miscellaneous electrical work performed punctually and with exemplary professionalism.
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
Mick S.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
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
$155
Virginia G.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gregory C.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
.
Description of Work: They called to inform us that they were on the way. Upon arrival they got right to work. Very professional and did their work in a timely manor and cleaned up after the work was preformed. My wife and I will definitely use their services again and refer them to others.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scot F.
11/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Best service providers I've ever used of ANY kind. Certainly the best electrician service in the Pittsburgh area. Prompt. Clean. Thorough. Knowledgeable. Just the best experience I've had. Great work. I would recommend them to anyone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael R.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
unknown
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
susan M.
10/2009
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Nick worked with me for a few weeks, until I was ready to have the work done. He was very patient, and never failed to respond to my questions and hesitations. The work was done efficiently and well.
Description of Work: new big electrical box and all that goes with it. Also fixing bad wiring, installing new light, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
JOANN K.
10/2009
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Exceptionally good experience with Nicholas Electric Co. * Intial call returned within an hour, I requested work appointment in a few days. * In 1 day the crew was being sent to our home. * 3 professional workers arrived at our home, one to work in the attic, one to work on the first floor, and one to retrieve from their van the necessary equipment and materials. * They came with drop cloths to protect ceramic and carpet floors. * The workers were very efficient and were done in an hour. * Extremely polite, and cleaned up all of the work area. * A week later I called the office again to discuss a larger work request. I was reassured someone would be sent to our home in a few days.
Description of Work: A large roof (heat-thermostat controlled) exhaust fan was attached to an electrical line.
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
$115
Dirk V.
09/2009
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I have used them 2 or 3 times over the last few years and they did some rewiring, installed electrical boxes in my apartment complex and also installed new circuit breakers. They came in and did the work and you could not even tell they were there. They were great and prompt and even gave me a good price. My parents and friends use them as well.
Description of Work: We use Nicholas Electric Co. Inc for our electrical work. The last time we used them was a year ago and they ran 8 new electrical lines from the electrical box to rooms in my 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
$900
Edward J.
08/2009
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We liked everything about them. They were prompt. They were well priced. We?ve used them several times. They?ve come on time. They?ve always done what they said they would do. They?ve never overcharged us. They did a big job for us when they did the rewiring for our 80 year old house. When they were done, it was like they were never there. They made the smallest openings possible, didn?t touch anything or ruin anything. We don?t know how they did it. It is really amazing. They are very good.
Description of Work: We use Nicholas Electric. They rewired 2 floors of our old house. The last time they came over was a year ago. They are slowly rewiring our entire 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
$5,000
Kelly R.
02/2009
2.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Kelly, I just got word from Thomas today that he was going to use someone else, that is fine. All I want to know is why did Jackie walk me around the entire home and request all the work that she did as well as say that she was going to pay for the kitchen work, this simply was a waste of my time and I did not appreciate that. I?m sure that if the situation was reversed you would not either. I can see why THE OTHER ELECTRICIAN did not go back to finish his work. I guess there are two sides to every story. Thanks for nothing, Nick *********************************** From the desk of M. Nicholas Glova President/ Nicholas Electric Co., Inc. 412-271-8001 office 412-351-5026 fax saintnick06@verizon.net VISIT US AT: NICHOLASELECTRIC.COM *********************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Kelly Rabenstein [BLOCKED OUT Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:28 PM To: saintnick06@verizon.net Subject: Estimate Hello, we just bought a fixer-upper (wait till you see it :) ) in Edgewood ? one of the things we need to get done before we are able to move in is the electric ? we have an estimate but would like to get more for the work we have to do - **Bathroom light replacement and disconnect drop ceiling lights currently there? (add GFI outlet in bathroom) Electric on 3rd floor ? 2 outlets in each room and 1 cable/ internet connection pulled through as well Light on ceiling in powder room Changing outdoor lights in front/ back yards Checking outlet in front yard (on that light) Someone will be at the house today, tomorrow and Wednesday afternoon ? the number is BLOCKED OUT The address is: BLOCKED OUT We are looking for a line by line estimate, as well as a cumulative estimate, so we can figure out what the priorities are ? or if we can afford the entire job at once. Thank you for your time! Kelly (GO STEELERS!!!)
Description of Work: We were working with another electric company before I contacted Nicholas Electric - I wanted to get quotes... (you can see the whole story in the email thread, below) - after I sent an initial email to Nick, he called me and was quite brisk, he wanted to make sure we weren't 'wasting his time' by coming out for an estimate, I was clear that we needed an estimate and that we had another contractor who had done work for us (and was in fact, in the middle and hadn't yet finished... which he thought strange - as you'll see in the email below). He came out to the house and did a walk through - sent a very detailed and wonderfully explicit scope of work and estimate. In some areas, it was a little higher than our other estimate, so we started talking to both contractors to see if there was any wiggle room (we are renovating an old house, every dollar counts... also - we will need an electrician MANY times in the coming months/ years so want to have a good relationship...) In the end, Nick wouldn't budge on the price AND didn't want to do the work as we had the money (bathroom now - third floor later, etc...). But none of that would matter because you can run your business however you like... what really made me decide not to work with this man is the email you will see below. He came highly recommended from Angie's List and as far as I know, there is nothing wrong with getting estimates. No need to be rude. By the way, the electrician he is referring to did in fact finish the job and was simply in the middle of his work. I have submitted a positive report for their work, and we are happy to report that we now have a great electrician!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Nicholas Electric Co Inc
THIS MEMBER HAD ME WALK THROUGH HER JOB WITH HER MOTHER, WE SPENT AT LEAST AN HOUR GOING THROUGH THE JOB WHICH I KEPT BRINGING TO HER ATTENTION THAT WE ARE NOT COMPARING APPLES TO APPLES AND THAT SHE WAS ADDING MUCH MORE WORK THAN THE OTHER CONTRACTOR WAS DOING. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT HER HUSBAND CALLED ME AND ASKED ME FOR A LOWER COST ON A PORTION OF THE JOB THAT WE WERE NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO WORK ON. HER MOTHER TOLD ME TO BID ALL OF THE WORK THAT SHE REQUESTED AND THAT SHE WAS GOING TO PAY FOR SOME OF IT! IN THE END I CAME TO BELIEVE THAT AFTER ALL OF THE NEGATIVE THINGS SHE SAID ABOUT THE PRIOR ELECTRICIAN THAT I WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY WORKING WITH THESE CUSTOMERS! THERE WERE TO MANY HANDS IN THE SOUP AND I WAS NOT SURE WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS JOB. SO WE SIMPLY DECLINED TO WORK FOR THEM.
ROSE J.
11/2008
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Our street electric line got knocked down from Ike 2 months ago. Nicholas sent a crew over immediately and got the necessary paperwork going. From getting a permit number, to the paperwork to work on the line, getting the line rehooked and then getting an inspector from the city to OK the line for Duquesne Light, to then come and hook up our line with Duq. Light. They were speedy and excellent to work with.
Description of Work: Hooked up electric line outside of 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
$400
JOSEPHINE D.
05/2008
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Nick scheduled our estimate very promptly and impressed us with his knowledge and attention to detail. If we were actually doing the work, we would certainly use this company and we have passed his estimate to the buyers and recommended him highly.
Description of Work: A post home inspection estimate, for repair work on our very dated electrical. We were looking for a more competitive figure for repairs to areas cited by our buyers. We found it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LOIS E R.
10/2007
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I would recommend them to anyone. I would give them A+s if I could. He also came highly referred from people in my neighborhood. They were pleasant and professional. They answered my questions and did not use "scare tactics" to try to get me to do more work than necessary.
Description of Work: They put in a new service line and did 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
$1,840
JULIAN E.
09/2007
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
This was a large job and they made sure I was happy with everything they did. They worked quickly and dealt with the inspector all the way through the project. He was friendly and professional from start to finish.
Description of Work: They upgraded the electrical panel in my 2600 square foot home.
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
$2,900
JOE S.
09/2007
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The folks from Nicholas Electric, a team of two electricians, were at my house on a prompt schedule, five days a week for a solid three weeks. They were pleasant and very considerate of the fact we were living in the house while all this was going on. They cleaned up beautifully each day before they left. I had been referred to them by a neighbor and will continue to spread the word about these conscientious, thorough electricians. Their cost, during the off season, in February, was also amazingly reasonable.
Description of Work: They completely rewired my 120 year old house. This was complicated work through the ceilings and walls of my old house with complete new wiring throughout.
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
$7,500
Lindsay C.
06/2007
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I was in the process of buying a house and I needed an estimate for a Corrective Action Proposal. I had the appointment scheduled and called back to see if I would get the estimate the same day. Nicholas asked me what we would be doing and I told him there were only a few small issues, mainly in the breaker box. He asked me if that was it, that he didn't want to send himself or any of his guys out because the job was so small and this was their busy time. Sorry to say that this left a bad taste in my mouth, there shouldn't be any job that is too small.
Description of Work: Nothing was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Nicholas Electric Co Inc
THIS IS AN INCORRECT STATEMENT. I TOLD THE MEMBER THAT THESE ITEMS SHE WANTED DONE WERE MINOR AND THAT SHE DID NOT NEED AN ESTIMATE. WE COULD CORRECT THE CODED VIOLATIONS WITHIN A ONE HOUR SERVICE CALL. SHE DECLINED.
DONALD C R.
07/2006
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They're great. They do everything absolutely by the book; no corners are cut. Strictly up to code; inspectors love them. Their wiring not only works, it's a pleasure to look at.
Description of Work: We've used Nicholas several times as we renovate a group of old industrial buildings into an art gallery, wood shop and rental studios.
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
$15,000
FRANCIS E.
01/2006
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
OVERALL, I WAS SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE. I LIVE IN A VERY LARGE HOUSE THAT NEEDS 2 GROUNDS. THE FUSE BOX IS ENORMOUS AND I GOT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE. I THINK THEY'RE THE ONLY ELECTRIC COMPANY I WOULD USE IN PITTSBURGH. THEY ONLY MADE ONE MISTAKE, CRACKING SOME GLASS, BUT GRACIOUSLY OFFERED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR IT.
Description of Work: Changed out the main power line into the fuse box.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Tree Service,
Heating and Air Conditioning
FAQ
Nicholas Electric Co Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Nicholas Electric Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Nicholas Electric Co Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Nicholas Electric Co Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nicholas Electric Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Nicholas Electric Co Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Nicholas Electric Co Inc does not offer warranties.
Nicholas Electric Co Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial Lighting, rewire, home inspections, radiant heating, breaker box installation, new home developments & structured wiring networks.