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BODEN ELECTRIC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Residential and Commercial Electrical Installation and Repairs

Business highlights

91 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.934 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 34 reviews

Krister S.
10/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob and his team came and did a wonderful job on my house. A new circuit needed to be run to my attic and some holes needed to be made in my walls -- they kept the holes to a minimum and patched them where they ended up making some. Bob also came out to install a whole house surge protector and he tried to help with a short circuit in my old doorbell (before he had to leave for a family event; it was a Saturday when he stopped by). It almost feels like he and his team are part of the family.
Description of Work: I hired Bob to help me upgrade my panel to accommodate a new circuit for an A/C system.

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

Stephen H.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Boden asked to see outside outlets. He got it right on the first guess. There was a problem in the outside outlets. He repaired the problem, and the outlets that had stopped working were again functioning.
Description of Work: I had 2 outlets that sudden.y stopped functioning. There was no issue at the breaker panel.

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
$90

John S.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob is a very experienced professional and quickly identified and solved the problem. Price was very reasonable and work excellent , highly recommend.
Description of Work: identified and fixed a short circuiting problem that other electricians missed.

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

Joey B.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. Bob and his partner were prompt, efficient, and kept me informed. A day later Bob realized that he overcharged me by $40 and stopped by my house to rectify the situation. A lot of people would just have pocketed the extra money, so his honesty and integrity would definitely cause me to hire him again.
Description of Work: Misc. electrical work prior to putting house on market

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
$460

ANTHONY F.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I've been using Jim for many years. I've always found him to be good and professional. I would recommend him to anyone. I trust him, he does quality work and I would have no problem handing him my house key if necessary.
Description of Work: He reconnected our doorbell so we could hear it in our 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

david S.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rewired entire house from basement to 3rd floor. Older house, had all knob and tube wiring. Bob was very professional, minimal damage to walls and he even patched where he needed to cut to get to wiring. VERY professional, as was his crew! Took 5 days but entire job was complete and excellent!
Description of Work: Rewired 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
$11,500

Linda P.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Mr. Boden was able to accomplish everything on both lists for a reasonable price and in a timely manner. He determined that the subpanel was now obsolete and could be removed. He listened to how I used various outlets and was able to install new fixtures that would most efficiently meet my needs. The bathroom exhaust fan had to be installed in a suspended ceiling, which turned out not to be a problem for them. A few minor issues turned up as they were working, such as incorrect wiring in breaker box, but they corrected that with no problem. They have everything they need with them on their truck. The two electricians on the job with Mr. Boden were polite and worked steadily and efficiently. I couldn't be more pleased!
Description of Work: I had a list of things that needed to be done, since they weren't up to code, plus a list of things that would be nice to have. The work involved correcting a subpanel, removing some 220 outlets, installing a bathroom exhaust fan, troubleshooting a GFP outlet that was not working, installing two exterior outlets, switching a number of outlets to GFP in the kitchen, plus adding a few more outlets for convenience. Normal updating for a 1950s 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
$1,900

JUDY D.
11/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought he was good. They were just very efficient and they got it done. It was higher than expected.
Description of Work: I used Boden Electric.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lee C.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob was great! I called him because I turned on a switch it is was making a popping/crackling sound - obviously I wanted it looked at as soon as possible in case it was more than the switch and was wiring issue - Bob answered the phone - I gave him the details and where I lived - he said he would be out - he showed up - did the work and also was nice enough to look at a future electrical job - he was patient, professional and I will definietly use him in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced 2 light switches

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
$110

Oren L.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob replaced the interior electric panel (with surge protection) as well as the exterior power box. The circuit breakers were clearly labeled and work was completed in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Replace electric panel

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
$2,200

Donald H L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very efficient and very careful.
Description of Work: Updated my wiring to meet code.

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
$2,800

Carey K M.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
A second good experience with Boden Electric. Bob Boden showed up at the appointed time, did the work in a timely fashion and cleaned up afterwards. He had to remove some trim and reinstall it to install the doorbell, and it looks as it did before. Very happy with the service.
Description of Work: Rewired a door bell. Installed new button switch, transformer, chime.

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
$155

Carey K M.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Boden electric was very professional. After losing power to half of our house, I was able to reach the owner immediately. He came out and fixed the problem. Our previous contractor had not properly rewired our home when we upgraded from knob and tube wiring. Bob came out the same day and restored power to the house in a manner so that we can use our appliances again safely. He then did an inspection of other important points in the house and gave be a figure on what it would cost to get up to code.
Description of Work: Restore electricity to the house, fix poor connection made by previous contractor to the main city grid.

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

Joel K.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was a very difficult, and necessary, electrical upgrade in a 100+ year 3 unit rental house in Highland Park. The original fuse-panel type wiring was dated, and needed to be replaced. Bob surveyed the property, and said he could do the job in one day: all 3 apartments, all 3 new main panels, new service entrance to the building with new meter base, and new main feeds to the branch panels in all apartments. He gave me a price that was not much more than what I could have purchased the materials for and done it myself, which I was certainly not prepared to do. Bob and his crew did the job exactly as promised, when promised. Bob is a craftsman in many areas in addition to electrical work. His understanding of building construction allowed him to quickly pull in the new wiring, including the heavy branch feeds, through areas in the house I never knew existed. Bob personally trains each member of his crew to do a professional and safe job, exactly to spec, confirming to all codes. Bob is all business, and when he starts a job, he finishes it regardless of obstacles. Even though Bob's electrical work will likely remain covered forever behind protective steel covers, his wiring is laid out like artwork, with neat bends, carefully spaced conductors, and well planned layouts with no bundles of wire stuffed behind the panels. Bob expects the same level of craftsmanship and 'artwork' from each of his electricians, something which I observed on every job. As an engineer, I pull the covers off everything after the job is done. I appreciate the pride, talent, and experience it takes for someone to take the time to do a neat job that functions perfectly, rather than simply get the job done without regard to how it looks. Bob Boden and his crew has done three major jobs for me so far: two multi-unit apartment houses, and one large residence. Each job was perfect, easily exceeding my highest expectations. I will hire Bob and his crew for every electrical job they care to do.
Description of Work: Installed new main electrical service in a 100 year old 3 unit apartment building, including new service entrance (3 meter base), 3 new main panels, installed new breaker panels in each apartment, removed old feeds to apartment panels and replaced with new feeds.

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
$1,940

Russell P.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Contractor was prompt when we agreed on a date and time for the estimate. He provided the estimate the following day. We agreed on the price and work to be provided. He was prompt on the day of installation. He worked very efficiently and cleaned up completely when finished with the installation.
Description of Work: Boden ran an underground line from inside my house to where my pump was located by my waterfall. The panel box was on the far side of the house and he ran the line and then put in underground conduit and a weatherproof box.

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
$800

Matthew M.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I was very happy with every single service Mr. Boden performed. He is a pleasure to talk to on the phone; he returns calls promptly and is dependable in arriving for estimates and for scheduled work. And he is a super-nice and fair person. The story of the larger job he did for us one year ago is that he and his sons arrived on time in the morning and worked all day. They were professional, positive, efficient, and skilled. All the outlets, the range hood, and the fans looked amazing. Because of the great work he and his family did for us, I called him for the smaller job he did for us recently. I didn't even call anyone else. All the light fixtures he installed for us on this job look great, and I was very pleased with the cost of the work. His pricing is very straightforward. I will use Mr. Boden for any electrical work we need, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is very skilled and trustworthy.
Description of Work: I have used Mr. Boden's services twice--once on the date indicated above and once a year before that. The services performed one year ago included having a non-vented range hood wired/installed, four ceiling fans replaced/installed, several outlets installed and several replaced. The charge for this work was roughly $1000. The serviced performed on 11/15 of this year included the installation of five light fixtures and the replacement of one grounded outlet in the bathroom. The charge for this work was 285.00.

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
$285

Douglas S.
02/2012
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Owner came out to look at the job but never returned an estimate, written or verbal.
Description of Work: No services were performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


David F.
05/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bob Boden Electric is excellent. Bob took the job on short notice, he was prompt and did an excellent job. He helped me sort through the buyer's inspection report and made suggestions on how to proceed. He completed the work in a timely, professional manner. He did all of this in a very personable and engaging manner as well. Great, reliable, knowledgeable service provider.
Description of Work: Bob installed new GFI circuits in the basement, re-did an electrical panel and grounded some plugs.

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
$580

NANCY M.
02/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
I've used them for probably 20 years and he is usually out a couple of times a year. He is responsive and he does really nice work. He may be expensive but I don't care because he does it right. He is a very good electrician and he shows up on time and does everything exactly the way I want it done. I haven't compared his prices but some people have told me that he is expensive.
Description of Work: I used Boden Electric to install a light on the garage.

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

Suzanne C.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
a walk-thru of the property was performed, bob boden provided a detailed estimate, work was scheduled and done in a timely and professional manner. his workers were curteous and our place was left in good condition. the installation of the panel was done neatly and clearly marked. all of our fixtures were nicely mounted. bob provided suggestions to our project and offered opinions to save money. he is glad to do anything you want but does provide good guidance.
Description of Work: new service panel, dedicated ac circuits, new outlets, hard-wired smoke detectors, clean up old bad wiring issues, install of ceiling fans and light fixtures

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Mary Beth R.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very responsive. Was here when he said he would be. Was available with very short wait time. Price was competitive, and work was quality. I'd use him again.
Description of Work: Rewiring multiple outlets in basement that were done wrong.

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
$200

Jack R.
02/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Boden Electric after losing power in 1/2 of the circuits in my house. Bob Boden himself answered the phone, not a voicemail system. We agreed that he'd come the next day to do an estimate. He called back shortly after to see if coming the same day would be okay. He gave me a very reasonable estimate. The next day the work began and was completed. The job consisted of replacing about 15 feet of buried power cable. This involved trenching out the old cable, replacing the electric meter base and installing new cable. I was without power for about 5 hours while the old cable was removed. This was necessary because of the condition of the old cable, the insulation was entirely gone for about 5 feet. A clear safety issue if it was kept 'hot'. I thought taking the power down was a great idea. The job was done quickly, thoroughly and (as far as I could tell) well. Bob was cognizant of the fact that I needed to have power restored asap, but was careful about the safety aspect. Bob also was concerned about how well the grounds could be 'restored' since all the dirt had frozen over night. His crew did the best they could. Everything has worked fine since and I'm very happy with the job Boden Electric did. If I need electrical work in the future they are my 'go to' guys.
Description of Work: Replaced underground electrical power cable.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Megan P.
01/2009
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. The job took about 4 days. They were very hardworking and pleasant to have around. They genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do and it shows in their work.
Description of Work: Updated electric throughout, added recessed lighting and fixtures.

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

BRIAN H.
09/2007
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were happy with service and happy with the prices but prices could always be cheaper. They also could have been a little more professional and consistent as sometimes they were a little slow to return a call.
Description of Work: A small crew rewired my 250 square foot bathroom in about five days including the outlets five lights, five boxes, all new wiring for the switches and wiring on a hot tub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,225

ROBERT N.
09/2007
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I have used this company before and I will use them again. I think they do a good job and really know their stuff. He always shows up on time and does the job he was hired to do. He is fair on the pricing and takes everything into consideration when charging for a job.
Description of Work: Boden Electric replaced five ceiling fans 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
$225
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Contact information

132 VALLEY VIEW DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15215


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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

BODEN ELECTRIC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
BODEN ELECTRIC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, BODEN ELECTRIC does not offer free project estimates.
No, BODEN ELECTRIC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BODEN ELECTRIC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BODEN ELECTRIC offers emergency services.
No, BODEN ELECTRIC does not offer warranties.
BODEN ELECTRIC offers the following services: residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs

Contact information

132 VALLEY VIEW DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15215