Bill Mullen Electric is family owned and operated. Bill Sr. stared this business over 25 years ago in 1986. Bill Jr. decided to branch out to Angie's List two years ago. In 2012 Bill Mullen Electric was Angie's List Contractor of the year and 2013 Super Service Award Winner in four categories. From decorative lighting to generator installs, we can handle all your electrical needs.
Business highlights
39 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Main focus is generators, electrical panel upgrades and house re-wires.
Very well. I had an electrical switch plate that was very hot to the touch. I was concerned that it was a fire hazard. Bill came the same day as my call and assured me the dimmer switch was too small for the number of recessed halogen lights on the switch. He told me it was not dangerous, but it would shortly burn out because of the overload. He suggested replacing it and moving that switch to another location. He came back within 2 weeks - he was going on vacation - and the work was completed in less than an hour at the price agreed to previously.
Description of Work: Replaced dimmer 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
$200
Cheryl S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Bill was excellent and he wasn't high in what he was charging. His prices were really good. For all the time he put in, he didn't charge me that much.
Description of Work: Bill Mullen Electric came out and installed 2 light sconces and put some wires on those lights.
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
$250
Matthew B.
07/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I had a list of electrical jobs that I was interested in having estimates for. I called Bill and we set up a time for him to come take a look at the work. He arrived on time and was professional. He was willing to work with me with certain requests such as me the homeowner providing the electrical wire and fixtures for certain jobs. Bill emailed an estimate about a week later outlining each job and the price to complete each so that I could decide which jobs I wanted him to complete. When he and his crew came over to perform the work, they discovered the meter box was in poor condition and there was evidence of water in the outside meter box and the breaker panel in the basement. I decided that replacement of the service line coming into the house was the best solution. This included a new a new meter box and new electrical breaker panel. I also wanted this work to be inspected by an underwriting company. Bill charged an extra $300 for pulling the permits and coordinating the inspection of the panel. This seemed like a reasonable price for the additional effort and costs incurred with having the work inspected. He and his crew spent a full day working to replace the panel and outside electrical service. Afterwards, there were still some loose ends that had to be finish up. It took Bill some time to coordinate the inspection of the work. Bill came back multiple times to get the work in proper order for the inspection. The work was certified and passed. There were still some things that I felt unsatisfied with however. There was an older transformer in the panel that was making much more noise than previously. This was controlling the electric to a thermostat and the electric baseboard heaters. Additionally, there were two single pole breakers installed for this circuit. I wanted it to have a double pole breaker, or at a minimum, connect the two breaker legs together. Bill came back to correct this issue. He ended up removing the transformer completely which meant that the thermostat was also bypassed. I came home from work to discover a VERY HOT room. After he disconnected the transformer, he failed to turn this breaker off and the heaters were running nonstop until I returned home 4 hours later and realized what he had done. To me, this is inexcusable for an electrician to be so careless. These types of mistakes lead to house burning down. I contacted him to let him know of this. His replied that he would have to think about how to wire the thermostat. That was the last time I have heard from him. This occurred several months ago so I am guessing I will most likely not hear back. Other than for the heater mishap, his work seems good and his prices seem reasonable. I would most likely not use him again because of the last item.
Description of Work: Bill Mullen replaced the electric service line into the house including replacement of the meter box and a 200A panel. During this time, he removed my old off-peak meter and he ran wire for and installed GFCI outlets in two bathrooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,550
Cindy C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It went great. Bill Mullen showed up right away and was able to quickly diagnose and repair every problem.
Description of Work: Troubleshooting and repairing several long standing problems.
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
Frederick K.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
excellent. Job was great than originally thought and they brought in more people. Price was as quoted
Description of Work: rewire entire house, fix various outlets and curcuits that need 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
$300
EILEEN G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
Bill Mullen, Sr., showed up on time. He was courteous and professional. Went right to work. He removed my old chandelier, and completed installation of new one in about an hour. I have used Bill Mullen before, and am very happy with their services.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling light fixture.
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
$150
Caroline K.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It was an excellent experience. Bill and his team were professional and very thorough. We have an old house that posed many challenges. They did a great job.
Description of Work: We have an older home that was short on outlets. We needed outlets done all over the house. We also needed outlets repaired.
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
$1,300
Norman G.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, generator service
+ 0 more
1st service: New meter box New 200 amp service Sub panel for portable generator New outlet for kids' bathroom 2nd Service: Rewired, grounded, and bonded pool pump Disconnected pool light so owner could service safely We were so pleased with our first experience that we asked him return for a second job. Bill is honest, professional, polite, and punctual. Prices seemed reasonable.
Description of Work: Bill Mullen Electric is my first Angie's List find and I am very pleased with my experience. Back in the late winter, he installed a new a 200 amp service, upgrading my home from an old 100 amp box. He also installed a sub-panel with transfer switch and port for my portable generator, as well as a new outlet in my hall bath. In late May, we asked him to re-wire and properly ground and bond my pool equipment. All went well.
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
Stephen S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans, generator service
+ 1 more
Bill and his crew are great and professional. I have had them do work for me a few times. I will continue to use him and recommend him to my friends
Description of Work: I had him install 200 amp service, put outlets in the basement, install a rely switch for my generator, install attic fan, and ceiling fans.
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
Ginny P.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
We had wanted to upgrade the remaining knob and tube in our 1920 house for some time and finally decided to get some quotes and determine if it was even feasible. We also decided to upgrade the existing 120 amp electric panel to a 200 amp panel at the same time. Several electricians came out to assess the job, and the scopes of work and cost estimates were all over the map for every one (five in total). Bill is one of the two electricians who really seemed to understand what I wanted to get done and didn't try to make the scope and related estimate larger than needed. He did a very thorough tour of my house, opening sockets throughout and then presented a clear estimate a couple of days later. Bill originally estimated it would take two electricians a half day to terminate the knob and tube, and then he would regroup with me to determine how long to finish the rest of the job. The first day of work, Bill showed up by himself because an employee was unavailable to help that day. Despite that, Bill stayed all day and did the work himself. He and a crew came back the following business day and completed most of the remaining work, which entailed terminating the knob and tube and rewiring with new electrical. The last part of the job, installing a new 200 amp panel and installing a new ceiling fixture, was completed two days later. Bill and his crew are extremely professional, thorough and work quickly. He explained to me what was being done throughout the job and was clear about how and when the work would be accomplished. I'm very pleased with the final results and finally feel as though I have a reliable electrician whom I can count on for future work.
Description of Work: Terminated all knob and tube electric in house, updated panel to 200 amp and installed a new ceiling fixture.
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
$5,700
Kathryn G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Bill was very responsive on the phone, giving a rough estimate based on my description of the work. As he was about 40% of the cost of the other estimate I got, we went ahead scheduled him. He was able to come out about a week later to do the job, and revised his phone estimate upwards by $100 based on the unexpected height of the PECO junction. The work was performed quickly and professionally. We were additionally able to use an Angie's List Deal to knock $100 off the cost ($99 for $200 of electrical work). At time of service, Bill had another coupon for 10% off which we did not use, as the other was better. My only very minor complaint, which is the same for just about every electrician I've ever dealt with, is the lack of the on-site free estimates I've come to love from other types of contractors. Considering the hourly rates involved with electrical work though, I don't expect this practice to change any time soon. The phone estimate was good though: a service other electricians have been unwilling to offer me in the past. It was well within an acceptable range of the final cost, sight unseen.
Description of Work: Replaced the electrical service lines running into the meter, and from the meter to the breaker box.
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
$750
Matthew W.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He did a very good job. I was very pleased. I had a whole list that I wanted him to go through. We did the more important items on the list.
Description of Work: I used Bill Mullen Electric.
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
$2,000
Helen B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Everything went well. It did take them a few tries to get the box labeled because the house is so weirdly wired. Bill and Chris were both very nice, and professional.
Description of Work: Put new outdoor outlets in the front (with a protective cover for bad weather usage) and back of the house. Labeled the electrical box and installed an outlet in the basement for a freezer. Also installed a new 4 outlet box in another area of the basement. Troubleshot a microwave issue. He even put the central air unit on a 30 breaker, free of charge
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
Bridget M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
This was the second time we had Bill out to do work in our home. We continue to be pleased with the work done and the cost. Bill installed the lights we requests and even went to the supply house to pick up a larger model when my wife requested a change. Bill had no issue taking to time to make sure the job met my families request. we are happy with the lights and the service and will certainly be using Bill again.
Description of Work: Bill installed 3 recessed lights in our living room to provide additional light for a crafting area for my wife.
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
Jason P.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were excellent, timely, communicated well and were reasonably priced. We are going to use them from now on as our electrician.
Description of Work: They performed outdoor and indoor 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
CESAR O.
05/2013
5.0
generator service
+ -1 more
My experience with them was pretty good. He was on time and he delivered what he promised.
Description of Work: We used the services of Bill Mullen Electric.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Bridget M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
They quoted the work and provide the service. Everything looks good and we are happy with the project.
Description of Work: Bill and Bill Jr quoted work on a few jobs at my house. We wanted a ceiling fan replaced in a bed room, a fan, heater, and light replaced in a bathroom and a switch fixed. They quoted the work and provide the service. Everything looks good and we are happy with the project.
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
$600
Chelsea F.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Bill answered his phone when I called, a big plus. He was willing to come out on a Sunday and not charge extra. He was on time, honest, and very courteous. Will definitely recommend him to others and use his services again.
Description of Work: He replaced two outlets that had stopped working, one that was under my kitchen sink (for the garbage disposal) and one that a large picture had fallen on when something was plugged into it.
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
Lauren G.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, generator service
+ 0 more
Bill showed up on time @8:30 a.m. He worked until after 7 p.m. on a Friday night! He then returned early on Saturday morning and finished the job thoroughly. He and his men were very professional.
Description of Work: Bill replaced an old electical box in our home among other things.
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
$2,000
Sandy T.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
He was really creative, efficient, professional, and on time. He did everything the way he did his quote. Everything was really well done. I found him because of an article about him on Angie’s List. He put an outlet in my bathroom, and that was something tricky to do, but he figured out how to do it. There was one other thing that it costs too much for me to do, and it was not that important. He gave me all the options and I decided not to do it. We did not know what it was for. The thing is he was so good you would not mind paying extra for somebody who is talented and skilled. The price was well worth it.
Description of Work: Bill Mullen Electric separated the inside light that was attached to the outdoor light. He also put an outlet in my bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Edward J.
03/2013
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
His work is good, but I was cheated cause he didn't give me my full time.
Description of Work: He was suppose to perform 2 hrs of service. He arrived late and said that he could not stay for the 2 hrs. He owes me 45 minutes of electrical service. He said that he would fit me into his schedule, but never called back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$200
Jabez C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I got estimates from several area electricians to disconnect the knob and tube and rewire my house. Bill Mullen was the lowest of the bids so I went with him. Bill and his associates work were exemplary. I have a very old house (over 100 years) and Bill knew how to place the new wires without tearing up floors and walls. He made several small wholes to lay out the new wires, patched them and cleaned up after themselves. Bill also made some enhancements to several existing electrical areas not covered under the work for no additional charge. I am very pleased with the work he performed and will definitely use him again for my electrical needs.
Description of Work: The knob and tube wiring was disconnected and new wires were placed in my living room, dining room, two bedrooms and the master bath. Rewiring included outlets, switches and fans. All electrical outlets and switches were replaced.
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
$4,700
Paula or DiStefano D.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were very professional I will use them again.
Description of Work: I hired them to do 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
ANTHONY R.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
my house has been plagued with a flickering light problem for years. I thought it was a problem I was going to have to live with because the solution was a potential big job such as rewiring the house. For example, when we would use the dryer, we wouldn't be able to simultaneously use the oven or microwave or toaster oven, or dehumidifier in the basement. We couldn't even if we wanted to because the appliance would barely even turn on. Well, a contractor looking into something else completely unrelated mentioned to us that the fix may be really simple and we should call an electrician. I found Mr. Mullen on Angie's List as he has some ridiculously great reviews. I emailed him on a Friday afternoon. He came over on a Saturday morning and knew exactly what the problem was after visually inspecting our utility lines. Emailed a proposal a few hours later. Came over Monday afternoon to do the job and finished in maybe 2 hours. The results were immediate to my untrained eyes. I can understand why he has some incredible reviews. I feel that I have finally found a competent electrician to use for however long we're homeowners. I am already recommending him to my coworkers at this very moment
Description of Work: reattached existing PECO lines from utility pole to corner of house & made new connections to service wires.
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
$450
Leslie B.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Bill was professional and punctual. He would call and let me know when he would arrive. He came back to make sure everything was the way I wanted it when the job was complete. His prices were very good also. Nice guy!
Description of Work: We had 2 old light fixtures that were replaced with recessed lighting. We also had updated lighting put in our basement.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Generator,
Landscaping - Lighting,
General Remodeling,
TV Service - Cable,
Phone Wiring
FAQ
Bill Mullen Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Bill Mullen Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Bill Mullen Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Bill Mullen Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bill Mullen Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Bill Mullen Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Bill Mullen Electric offers warranties.
Bill Mullen Electric offers the following services: Main focus is generators, electrical panel upgrades and house re-wires.