This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Your Plumbing, Electrical, and Air Conditioning fixed right at the speed of light. Is your home at a standstill because of a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical issue? Reach out to Universal Home Experts today and receive fast, on-time expert repairs from their team of trusted technicians. Since 1992, we have helped homeowners throughout the Houston metro area. No matter how big or small Universal Home Experts can get it done right We provide you upfront price before any repair and all work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing system troubleshooting, evaluation and repairs; water heater inspection and replacement; Electrical, troubleshooting & repairs, breaker box upgrades; Air conditioning system check, airflow analysis, air quality solutions, filtration with bacteria prevention, system repairs and replacement
Services we don't offer
Tenants, rental units, commercial properties or apartment complexes
They were good. He was polite and he did the work well. He explained what needed to be done and they did a decent job.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Universal Home Experts to fix the heating system unit and do a maintenance check.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Holly F.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Very smooth process. The appointment was arranged and the technician was on time. They had to make some changes in the electrical box because we have an older house but that was easily done. We used to have power blips during every thunderstorm but that has mostly gone away since the install. Of course it doesn't prevent blips that happen when the power in the neighborhood is affected but it has reduced the local blips in the house that cause the computer UPSs to trip, etc. If you have a lot of electrical equipment (computer or audio) this is good peace of mind.
Description of Work: Installed a whole house surge protector
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
Sherry W.
04/2014
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I haven't had any issues with their work at all, although the price does seem a little high and they're always offering to replace things that they say might go wrong. I just ignore most of it in favor of waiting until there is a problem unless it's a safety hazard. Overall, they've been very professional and extremely competent. I just don't have any way to compare their prices for the work. It seems expensive to me, but I've had less expensive contractors out for this kind of work and they've done a bad job, so I'd certainly hire these people and recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced ductwork for central a/c, repaired a/c unit, repaired wiring problems and fixed wiring issues. Has fixed issues with a/c and heat, and we took out a service contract which gives us discounts and also assures prompt service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
David K.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Ryan B. was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the electrical issue we were having in our home. The work was reasonable and completed very quickly.
Description of Work: Replaced the CFI unites in our home and reset the electrical 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
$1,200
Matthew P.
04/2014
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He was extremely knowledgable and performed the work well. But then, after finding some more issues that were some concern, it quickly grew into a multi-thousand dollar estimate for repairing every issue. I felt that even though this was delivered with upmost professionalism and extreme expert knowledge - I still felt like all the repairs he suggested were extreme. So I havent done any others. Would consider using them for isolated issues in the future.
Description of Work: fixed an outlet that was getting hot. bad wiring and old house contributed to failing plug. Did a whole house assesment for any other issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$179
JOAN B.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
Company called me last month to schedule visit. The original appointment was canceled by the company because it was too cold to do a good check. I worked them to reschedule at a good time for me. They called me the day before to confirm appointment. Said technician would be out in the morning between 8 and 9. Jesus Arteaga came right on time. Was courteous, neat, and very efficient. Did everything necessary. I am very comfortable with his work. Will continue with the contract with this company for next year
Description of Work: Performed complete summer check of AC.
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
$179
Mary S.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
I received service within 2 hours of my call, on a Friday, nonetheless! Technician was in uniform, drove a company vehicle, so was easy to identify him when he arrived. He was efficient, and informed me ahead of time, each step of checking on working parts and then replacement. Cost was very reasonable! I will be using Universal again!
Description of Work: Tested my non-working doorbell, and replaced with new one
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
$134
Amy H.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
Excellent service received from Luis. He was knowledgeable, professional and effective in the job that he did.
Description of Work: Furnace part.
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
James W.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, computer repair
+ 0 more
Ryan B. arrived promptly, assessed the situation, provided an estimate, and began the work in a very professional manner. His expertise was obvious from the beginning. I highly recommend Universal Home experts for any sort of home wiring needs. I will certainly be using them in the future.
Description of Work: Installed a network interface panel, and installed a Ethernet cable in master bedroom.
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
$1,319
Keith O.
03/2014
1.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
We refused the service and contacted another electrician to do the job.
Description of Work: We called for an estimate on taking down an existing chandelier and hanging a new one. Our foyer ceiling is 20 ft high so we wanted a professional to do the job. We were told it would cost $59 just for them to come and provide an estimate, However the estimate came out to be $2700 for one fixture!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$59
Response from Universal Home Experts
I appreciate this member for giving us an opportunity to install his chandelier. We met his wife at the home to discuss their options. Now, having been in business for over 20 years, I prefer that the chandeliers I install NEVER fall out of the ceiling. I am sure you would agree. I am not saying that you cannot insure that your chandelier will NEVER fall out of your ceiling for 300 bucks, which I understand is what they paid to have it done; I just do not see a way of doing that correctly. This was quite a job and even included renting a hydraulic lift for $500 When hiring a contractor, I understand you are trying to qualify them by something tangible like price. But have you tried comparing the integrity of the contractors? Do they have tens of thousands of incredibly happy customers, what is the length of warranties, do they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on workmanship, have they been in business long enough that they are no longer an unemployed experiment and will be solvent enough next year even to honor a warranty? Having been in business for over 20 years, I have come behind many, many, many contractors. The story from the homeowner is always the same: “I chose the cheapest contractor and he ...... (Fill in the blank): never finished, it stopped working immediately and he will not return my phone calls, a city inspector looked at the worked and it was never permitted and he was unlicensed... I should have called a real company from the beginning." When you hire Universal Home Experts, you are hiring a company that has been working to be the most trusted home repair company in Houston for over 20 years. We know exactly what it takes to deliver to you a home repair service with integrity that will leave you with peace of mind. We are established so that we do not need to cut corners to appear cheap because we are desperate for work. With tens of thousands of happy customers and over 50% repeat business rate, when you call us you too can expect a professional and responsible service experience.
Jennifer L.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The service was great. My electrician was Josh. He was professional and polite and explained his findings and resolutions in detail as he went through the work. He was very thorough and completed the work timely. I was provided a few options in pricing before the work was started, all based on a flat rate which was good; no hidden fees.
Description of Work: Inspect breakerbox and wiring connections for shortage and then re-wire electrical outlet (Kitchen)
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
$431
MARY & JOHN W.
03/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They did a good job. They were very professional. They were punctual as well.
Description of Work: They put in a new electrical box and put in new wires for out dryer.
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
Stephen H.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
+ 1 more
I WILL REVIEW THIS WHEN THE WORK IS DONE
Description of Work: AT THIS POINT THE SERVICE WILL BE TWO DAYS IN THE FUTURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALIST LUIS MACIAS, WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY, HE WAS PUNCTUAL AND EXPLAINED THE TWO ISSUES WE ARE HAVING WITH OUR DUCT-WORK AND DRYER VENT WITH KNOWLEDGE AND PRECISION. OUR ATTIC WAS BREACHED BY SQUIRRELS AND RATS AND THEY CHEWED AWAY AT THE AIR DUCTS AND THE SQUIRRELS CAME IN THROUGH THE DRYER VENT ON THE ROOF. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BATTLING A MITE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THE MITES MAY HAVE BEEN GETTING IN THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM. ITS A BIT PRICEY BUT I'M OF THE MIND THAT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. IT PAYS TO USE THE BEST.
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
$8,000
KIMBERLY L.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Company is good. Called before they came. Did what they said they would do.
Description of Work: Repaired the outside wiring to the house that was supposedly fixed by a different company two years ago.
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
Stephen H.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
GILBERT OF UNIVERSAL HOME REPLACED THE MAIN PANEL AND ADDED A SURGE-PROTECTOR, SECURED THE METER AND GROUNDED IT, ALL THE OUTLETS AND SWITCHES WERE REPLACED AND PROPER GFI OUTLETS WERE INSTALLED AS NEEDED. THE WIRING THAT THE PREVIOUS HOMEOWNER DID HIMSELF WAS BROUGHT TO CODE AND THE DANGEROUS ISSUE UNDER THE COOKTOP IN THE KITCHEN WHERE AN OUTLET RATED FOR 220 WAS DISCONNECTED AND LIVE WIRES WERE LEFT UNPROTECTED WAS RESOLVED. THIS ELIMINATED THE FIRE AND ELECTROCUTION HAZARD. GILBERT AND HIS CREW OF ONE GUY (HIS NAME ESCAPES ME) DID AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB FINDING ALL THE ISSUES AND DISPATCHING ALL THE ELECTRICAL INCONSISTENCIES. GILBERT IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL IN HIS DEMEANOR, AND AN EXTREMELY HARD WORKER, VERY CONSCIENTIOUS WITH THE QUALITY OF HIS WORK. UNIVERSAL HOME TRULY GETS THE BEST PEOPLE. THEY ARE A BIT EXPENSIVE BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Description of Work: WHEN WE MOVED INTO THIS HOUSE, (IT WAS USED) WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR ELECTRICAL PANEL. GILBERT THE ELECTRICAL METER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE WAS NOT GROUNDED AND PULLING AWAY FROM WALL, THE MAIN PANEL WAS OVERLOADED AND BURNED, THE OUTLETS WERE ARCING, AND WIRING THAT THE PREVIOUS HOMEOWNER DID HIMSELF WAS NOT TO CODE. THERE WAS A DANGEROUS ISSUE UNDER THE COOKTOP IN THE KITCHEN WHERE AN OUTLET RATED FOR 220 WAS DISCONNECTED AND LIVE WIRES WERE LEFT UNPROTECTED. THIS WAS A FIRE HAZARD AND AN ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.
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
$15,000
Ann B.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
very Smooth considering the mess
Description of Work: Installed new breaker Panel and preformed circuit restorations
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
Austin B.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
It was fine. They showed up on time. They got the job done in about an hour. The scheduling was easy.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $49 for Spring A/C Tune-Up and 15-Point Safety Inspection.
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
$49
Sharon H.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They did a great job and were very good to deal with. They also installed a new system in a rental property I owned and they did a great job there as well. I would recommend them with no hesitation.
Description of Work: They installed a totally new air-conditioning/heating system in my house.
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
$10,000
Judy P.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
Extremely professional. Gave options for work. Not pushy-explained and showed what needed to be done. We will use Luis Macias and Gilbert in the future.
Description of Work: Electrical and air conditioning 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
$6,000
Derrick C.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Ryan B was an excellent help and easily identified the issue and was able to replace the switch on the spot. Would definitely recommend as the company was extremely helpful on the phone, provided great service, and promptly fixed the issue.
Description of Work: Replaced a faulty switch from a botched homeowner chandelier installation.
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
$135
JOHN H.
02/2014
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
David was the service person and was very professional, and able to diagnose problem and repair it. The electrical receptacle behind the dishwasher was defective and needed to be replaced. This diagnosis and repair was accomplished in 1-1.5 hours. My only negative comment was the price. $450 to replace a receptacle was very excessive. $300 of that was to pull the dishwasher out from the base cabinet (2 screws and simply pulling it out - 5 minutes). I will try another electrician in the future.
Description of Work: Fix electrical issue at dishwasher.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$450
donna P.
02/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Joshua and Mike were great. Installed everything as ordered on original contact. They cleaned up after the installation and I will be calling them back to do some more work soon. My home was over 30 years old with orginal electrical wiring.
Description of Work: Installed new outlets and led lighting
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
$3,400
Daren H.
02/2014
5.0
phone wiring, landline phone service
+ 0 more
Our phone service was down, but AT&T insisted that they were delivering phone service to our home. We called Universal Home Experts out to get us going again. Ryan Brady, a UHE Technician came out and performed a thorough inspection and determined that the wiring where AT&T delivered signal to our home had been disconnected on our side of the interface and reconnected it. The entire experience was professional from start to finish. I would definitely recommend UHE and it was a pleasure to work with Ryan! D. Hicks
Description of Work: Phone wiring - inside home. Troubleshoot and repair.
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
$59
Gretchen S.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it was fine. He did a normal inspection and made a few recommendations of things to do. It was fine from what I can remember, it was several years ago. The recommendations he made would have cost more, but I decided not to do them. It was a Big Deal price so it was excellent.
Description of Work: I used Universal Home Experts formerly Universal Wiring for a whole house electrical safety inspection.
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
$74
Stanley I.
01/2014
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
When they left, we didn’t have power in that part of the house still. We had another service provider come out and look at it and they said the work that was done by Universal was not the correct. I wasn’t pleased, but they were cordial and nice. The work was incorrect and they charged us.
Description of Work: I purchased a $179 Big Deal for a diagnostic service call. They responded quickly to the purchase of our Big Deal. We had a power outage in one part of our house. They came out and looked at it and charged to diagnose the problem. They told us what needed to be done and charged us to do that too.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Universal Home Experts
I appreciate this member for giving us the opportunity to diagnose his repair. We did not meet this member personally, he lives in California. We met with his tenant. so I can understand how posting this review one year after we provided service his memory is a bit hazy. There were many things wrong with the electrical system at this rent house. To satisfy the coupon we found the problem in the kitchen and replaced a faulty gfci outlet as a part of the coupon. I guess he was hoping to get free work because he declined to have us repair the other parts of the house that were not working that we provided repair options for. We performed the work even though on the Angie's List Big deal details it is specified that this is for homeowners who reside in the home and not for commercial or rental property.So the work we performed was correct. it was the work that we did not perform that was incorrect. Before you slander someone you should choose to use correct facts. When hiring a contractor, I understand you are trying to qualify them by something tangible like price. But have you tried comparing the integrity of the contractors? Do they have tens of thousands of incredibly happy customers, what is the length of warranties, do they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on workmanship, have they been in business long enough that they are no longer an unemployed experiment and will be solvent enough next year even to honor a warranty? Having been in business for over 20 years, I have come behind many, many, many contractors. The story from the homeowner is always the same: “I chose the cheapest contractor and he ...... (Fill in the blank): never finished, it stopped working immediately and he will not return my phone calls, a city inspector looked at the worked and it was never permitted and he was unlicensed... I should have called a real company from the beginning." When you hire Universal Home Experts, you are hiring a company that has been working to be the most trusted home repair company in Houston for over 20 years. We know exactly what it takes to deliver to you a home repair service with integrity that will leave you with peace of mind. We are established so that we do not need to cut corners to appear cheap because we are desperate for work. With tens of thousands of happy customers and over 50% repeat business rate, when you call us you too can expect a professional and responsible service experience.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Lighting,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Filtration and Softening
FAQ
Universal Home Experts is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Universal Home Experts accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Universal Home Experts offers free project estimates.
No, Universal Home Experts does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Universal Home Experts does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Universal Home Experts offers emergency services.
Yes, Universal Home Experts offers warranties.
Universal Home Experts offers the following services: Plumbing system troubleshooting, evaluation and repairs; water heater inspection and replacement; Electrical, troubleshooting & repairs, breaker box upgrades; Air conditioning system check, airflow analysis, air quality solutions, filtration with bacteria prevention, system repairs and replacement
Tenants, rental units, commercial properties or apartment complexes