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Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
Electrical Service, Lighting Service, Exterior Lighting Service,
About us
The Electrician has been in business since 1987. We specialize in residential electrical projects, but have the ability to handle big commercial jobs. WE DO NOT DO GENERATOR REPAIRS. We pride ourselves on providing quality work at an affordable price. No job too big or small we have a team to handle them all. Contact us for a quote today!
Business highlights
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
38 years of experience
Services we offer
We do any electrical service. Panel Updates, Hot Tub/Spa Wiring, Holiday Lighting Circuit, Lighting install, Outlet replacement to name a few. Anything else please ask.
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
10%
Accepted Payment Methods
- American Express
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
Our recent projects
- 6
Assorted photos uploaded by Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
- 2
2022100 amp Panel replacement
Electrical Service
Reviews
4.8123 Reviews
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Lee G.
Jul 2025
Electrical Service
We have an old knob and tube wired ceiling light. The light shorted recently. I read electrician reviews here and am so glad I chose Rich. I described what happened on a call and he scheduled a visit the following week. He had me pick up a replacement ceiling light before he stopped by. Rich and Vincent looked at our main box the morning of the appointment and our sub panel. He and Vincent fixed the wiring issue and installed the new ceiling light. We talked about a couple other jobs. We are going to schedule him for some work on our weather head. Rich explains things clearly and provides options. I really am glad we found him.
Ray V.
May 2025
Electrical Service
Our mast was torn down by a tree limb and he came out quickly and expedited the whole situation.
Jeffrey F.
May 2025
Ceiling Fan Service
Great job.
Collin D.
May 2025
Electrical Service
Rich was very nice, prompt, and explained why he did what he did. He was also $1,600 cheaper than other quotes I got from other companies. I will be calling him next time I need an electrician.
Kelley W.
Mar 2025
Electrical Service
On time, comprehensive and clear communication, tidy workspace, good value.
Ben S.
Feb 2025
Electrical Service
Rich was very good. He was extremely helpful in solving issues caused by a previous installer. He went above and beyond to finish the job, even coming back an extra day to do so. Would highly recommend.
Amanda K.
Jan 2025
Electrical Service
Rich is great! Very knowledgeable, quick, and honest. Reasonably priced and great work! Will be having him come back for a few more jobs soon! Highly recommend!
Pam B.
Dec 2024
Electrical Service
He was prompt. Affordable and efficient! We will use his services again!+
Julia D.
Jun 2024
Electrical Service
Rich was the first to call me and I really appreciated the quick call, his professionalism, and his attention to our issue. He got to our place as soon as he could and fixed our main breaker in 20 minutes. We are keeping his name for future work we may need done.
Chris B.
Jan 2024
Electrical Service
Went great.
David B.
Aug 2023
Electrical Service
Rich and his partner did an excellent job. They clearly knew what they were doing and performed the work very efficiently and in the amount of time and at the price that Rich quoted me. Communications prior to the work being performed were very good. Overall I was very satisfied.
Dave C.
Aug 2023
Electrical Service
I would definitely hire Rich again. I got 3 estimates from Angi's list. And he was the lowest. He also was the first to get back to me. He and his worker did an excellent job. Another thing I like is. He is the one that does the job. And not a completely different person.
Lee S.
Jul 2023
Electrical Service, Ceiling Fan Service
Installed attic fan - excellent and neat job. Reasonable price. I am a senior and would highly recommend to other seniors. Dependable and honest.
Lee G.
Jul 2023
Electrical Service
smoothly and efficiently
Gary S.
Jun 2023
Electrical Service
he comes out and found that the motor was bad when he investigate. He gave me the part I needed for the motor. He came out today then installed the motor in the fan. I was over charge, I paid $600 plus I bought the attic fan and light fixtures. He was here for over 2 hours only. The experience were ridiculous.
Response from Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
"The original agreement was $325 minus the cost of a thermostat from diagnosis of homeowner. I spent 1 1/2 hours with two guys total charged him $200 that day when his part came in two of us went to his home went up in his attic in a foot and a half of insulation remove the motor rewired the thermostat Fix the recessed light that was diagnosed the first time installed a new LED hardwired installed a new switch total of $400 with a total of one hour and 45 minutes for two men. Total time for labor was six hours and 30 minutes job cost $600 total. I’m not sure there was anything I could do to make him happy. He wanted me to deduct the cost of the motor for what reason I don’t understand. It is not my fan."
Jian Y.
Nov 2022
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
The service is done but the process is not pleasant. Leave a mess and a lot of finish work that I need to do by myself. Won’t hire again
Response from Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
"I installed the outlet where he asked me to but unfortunately the plumbing for the sink was in the wall so I had to install the box above that hole. I cleaned up my mess completely. The customer was supposed to supply materials but when I got there he still had to go to Home Depot so I sat in my truck for 25 minutes twice because his credit card didn’t work the first time I’m not sure if there was anything I could do to please him"
AARON B.
Oct 2022
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
Rich replaced an exterior light fixture on our church building. He responded quickly to our bid request, set up a time to call me to discuss the project, and gave me an initial estimate. After examining the project he actually came in under his initial estimate. Rich got the project completed quickly, and when we had an issue (a faulty fixture - no fault of his!) he came the next day and replaced it with a new fixture. He also followed up to make sure everything was working well. We will definitely consider Rich for future work!
Alison C.
Sep 2022
Electrical Service
Work was efficient and affordable
Cheryl N.
Jan 2022
Electrical Service, Lighting Service
Definitely would recommend. Rich and his assistant did a great job at a great price. They fixed multiple electrical issues on our 1940's home that we had just purchased. Some items were just updates like changing a dryer plug from a 3 prong to a 4 prong but others were safety issues such as changing an outdoor outlet to a GFI. We found Rich to be straight forward and easy to work with. We will not hesitate to call him for future electrical needs.
Deborah K S.
Jul 2021
Electrical Service
Rich was wonderful. He promptly called back and set up an appointment for the next day. He arrived when he said he would and immediately went to work. We had an issue with the light switch that affected other lights in the bathroom. He diagnosed and repaired the switch. I would highly recommend him.
Noreen H.
Apr 2021
Electrical Service
The two gentlemen were very professional. First off, I actually got a call back quickly when I left a message. He arrived when he said he would, and to me that was amazing. Contractors can be unpredictable. The work performed was done very well and they even cleaned up. I really trusted and appreciated what they said about my old wiring and what needed to be done. I will definitely call them again soon for more work.
L G.
Dec 2020
Electrical Service, Generator Installation
Rich was excellent he was knowledgeable and efficient and fair-minded and his pricing. I would strongly recommend him to anyone for both electrical work and the minor changes to a generator. He solved two other small electrical problems for me that were wiring oriented.
John C B.
Dec 2020
Electrical Service
I purchased a deal for 2 hours work. He returned my call the next day and we set up a time for him to do the work. He arrived on time and installed 2 electrical outlets where i wanted. Great job, good price, and would use him again.
Lynn H.
Oct 2020
Electrical Service, Ceiling Fan Service
I submitted my request on a Sunday and received a call back very quickly. I was able to get scheduled for the next day and Rich was on time and completed the work in under an hour. I was also very impressed that he did not replace two of the outlets that I thought were bad and instead took the time to explain that they were both still good and just needed to be reset. I guess I was not pushing hard enough on the reset button even though I had tried several times. I will definitely use Rich again when I need electrical service.
MARILYN R.
Oct 2020
Electrical Service
Rich was able to fit me into his schedule right away. Completed the job quickly and efficiently. He and his staff very amicable.
Licensing
Insured
Licensed*
Trade License Number
PA154548
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
08/14/2026
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FAQ
Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers emergency services.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers warranties.
Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers the following services: We do any electrical service. Panel Updates, Hot Tub/Spa Wiring, Holiday Lighting Circuit, Lighting install, Outlet replacement to name a few. Anything else please ask.
Contact Information
445 Pierina Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Service Hours
| Sunday: | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Monday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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