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Trim Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Trim Electric Inc has been serving the Houston area since 1978. Still family owned and operated, Trim Electric has earned the trust of thousands of Houstonians by giving A+ rated service for all of those years. We enjoy serving Angie's List members and really hope that you give us a try! We are both Residential and Commercial electricians.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We are a full service Residential & Commercial Electrical Contractor. Trim Electric has been in business serving the Houston area since 1978 and is still Family Owned & Operated.

Services we don't offer

New Home Construction - Electrical

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7243 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
7%
3
5%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 243 reviews

John B.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We are so happy to have found a reliable, professional electrician. Michael is a pleasure to work with- he has a vast knowledge of most jobs, but also takes the time to learn something new if need be. Our exterior landscape lighting was not working and Michael took the initiative to look into whether or not it would be covered by warranty, but was able to fix it with a new part. We were impressed with how Michael took the time to make sure we weren't buying an expensive new part if it wasn't really needed. He is honest and forthcoming and we will definitely be calling again! Thank you!
Description of Work: Installed can lighting in bathroom, wired exterior outlet for TV, fixed landscape lighting.

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
$600

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for writing such a thorough review! We pride ourselves on the electricians we have working for us and are happy that you had a positive experience. We have times when our new clients get nervous about having us out on a "time and material" basis but this allows us to do some of the extra things that other electrical contractors don't do. Thanks again for the fantastic review!

Carol S.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I wish I had checked Angie's list and seen the $20 off for Angie's List members, but I have used them before and knew they were good!
Description of Work: Needed a new switch in kitchen. Mitchel was wonderful. He changed out the switch and made recommendations for updating the rest of my switches and outlets. He answered all my questions and could not have been more helpful!

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
$109

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you so much for the nice review! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Ken A.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Trim responded to my email promptly and scheduled a technician to visit. Michael came out (on time and called prior to arriving). I explained the jobs. I was concerned their policy of charging by the 1/2 hour would result in slow work and an inflated bill. I worried about nothing. I think Michael had the ceiling fan quicker than I could have unpacked the item. He then installed the outlet, which is in the laundry room and has a laminate backsplash. He warned of the possibility of cracking the backsplash but was able to install the outlet perfectly. Very pleased with the entire experience. Highly recommend Trim Electric
Description of Work: installed ceiling fan, installed electrical outlet

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
$250

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We really appreciate that you took the time to write such a thorough review. We pride ourselves on our work and even though we have been working in the Houston market since 1978 we still have some new clients concerned with our "time & material" rates. This used to be the way most service companies charged but most have gotten away from that model and charge a flat fee for services now. Sadly we feel that flat fee can cause major issues with customer service because many of the technicians working for other companies have to up sell because they work on commission. Our Trim Electric electricians are not sales guys and they get to the job and get right to work. If they see electrical code issues they will definitely bring them up and make suggestions, but for the most part our service calls go very smooth. For remodel projects or Electrical panel replacements we definitely give free estimates but for most small projects we do the work on a "time & material" basis. This works very well for our clients and I think our Angie's List reviews demonstrate this. Please remember that we provide service calls for Residential and Commercial clients. Thanks again! Trim Electric Staff

sydney B.
01/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
this was second time i have used trim and this time Ruben and Matt were great! had to repair bad neutral from centerpoint to house and i had them relocate sevrice into house and rewire and replace main breaker plus some in house wiring that was not right when i purchased this house. i will all ways use Trim and will ask for Ruben and/or Matt they are the best and i have had others here biding on this job and they were bad - one was really a rip off - ALLSAFE ELECTRIC. s blume
Description of Work: replace bad neutral from centerpoint to house move service out of neighbor's back yard to new location in yard rewire from service to main breaker expanded with larger breaker panel and oher in house wiring repairs

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
$6,000

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We appreciate the nice review and look forward to serving you again in the future! Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Henry W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Replaced a faulty gfi outlet under a home warranty.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thanks! Happy New Year! Trim Electric Staff

Matt W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The electrician was on the early end of their 3 hour window and was very professional. He fixed the items in need of repair efficiently and was courteous and responsive to the questions we had aside from the repairs and thorough in his responses. He gave complete assessments of the work provided and the problems that required repairs. I highly recommend Trim Electric and will call them again for future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Trim Electric repaired a malfunctioning light switch, installed an outlet in master closet and consulted on additional questions related to light fixtures and switches in the home.

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

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We appreciate that you took the time to write a review for us! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Janet T.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
All in all, the repair took less than fifteen minutes. And I was given a $20 discount for mentioning Angie's List.
Description of Work: Four outlets had gone out in my kitchen and dining room. Michael quickly identified the problem as one outlet which had been shoddily wired and had now come loose. He replaced the socket, and all the rest went back up.

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
$89

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We love our Angie's List clients! Thanks for the review! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Steven K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I discovered several outlets were dead after new kitchen cabinets were installed. I was really afraid the cabinet installers had nicked the wiring in the kitchen island that would require tearing the island apart. Trim scheduled the appoint for the next day after I contacted them. The electrician (Mike) arrived ahead of schedule and was excellent. He quickly identified the problems and got everything sorted out. Mike did a great job and I"m planning to use Trim again in the near future.
Description of Work: Rewired kitchen island outlets and converted a 240 outlet to standard 120. Also replaced a circuit breaker.

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
$415

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Glad to hear we were able to make everything work for you! Thanks for the nice review! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

ELAINE R.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It turned out very good. They were pretty professional in contrast to others that I have used in the past. Their pricing was fair. I didn’t have any problems at all with them.
Description of Work: I had a power outage. They installed a new power line in the backyard.

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
$1,500

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We are thrilled that you were happy with our service! Thanks! Trim Electric Staff

ALAN S.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It turned out outstanding. The price was fair and they came when they said they were going to come. They got the job done in a couple of hours. The owner of the company followed up closely on the work done.
Description of Work: The rewired my electrical box outside.

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

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank You! We look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Trim Electric, Inc.

MALCOLM G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought they did excellent work. I was well pleased with them. They did the work as I expected, and it was done in a timely manner. I would hire them again. I thought their rates were reasonable. They were responsive and showed up when they said they would be there.
Description of Work: I had a load center replaced in the house. They also put some pigtails on aluminum wiring for the ground fault interrupters.

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

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for the nice review! Please let us know if you need anything else. Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

JAMES R.
10/2013
4.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They were fairly prompt. If I needed that service again I would have them back.
Description of Work: The installed a ceiling fan.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for the review! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Lee M.
10/2013
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
I found them through Angie's List. They sent out their workers and asked us to take them out for an hour and do whatever we needed them to do. I don't know whether they would give us an estimate but what we had them do was pretty straightforward so I didn't really think much about it. It was done in what I expected it to be. I don't have a real good comparison for price but I have had other similar work done before and they were not super great but they weren't bad either.
Description of Work: We used Trim Electric Inc to install some ceiling fans.

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
$150

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review! Yes, Ceiling fans we install on a "Time & Material" basis. Typically our clients have pre-purchased the ceiling fans so when we get to their home we get right to work and get the installation done pretty quickly. In the early days when ceiling fans became popular, our owner was known as the "Ceiling Fan King" because of the number of installations he did. Since 1978 we've definitely installed thousands! Thanks again - Trim Electric Staff

Andy P.
08/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called to get an estimate to have about ~5 light fixtures installed and was told I would be charged $125 for the first half hour and and $65 per half hour thereafter, plus materials and that it would take 1-2 hours per fixture. They would not come give an actual estimate. Seems way overpriced and an unreasonable pricing policy. Not interested.
Description of Work: No work performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Trim Electric Inc
We are one of the few electrical companies in Houston that still works on a "Time & Material" basis. On the type of service you were requesting we gave you pricing over the phone and the price we quoted was worst case scenario. Our job is to finish as quickly and efficiently as possible and we've proven that we consistently do this for our clients. Please read the amazing Angie's List reviews that we have received or look at our 34+ years of service to homeowners in the Houston area. We understand that many potential clients want to know exactly how much they are going to pay, but installing new light fixtures has its share of hiccups. We might have to rerun new wire for a particular light fixture or the new fixture might have to be braced better because it is much heavier than the previous fixture. Again, our goal is to always get in and out of our customers home in an efficient and timely manner all while making sure that we follow the electrical codes rules and regulations. We've found that giving "time and material" pricing over "Flat fee" pricing has saved potential clients quite a bit of money! Please keep in mind that none of our electricians work on commission... We would have loved having you as a customer so that we could have demonstrated the quality of our work. In the future I hope you reconsider and use our company for your electrical needs. For potential clients reading this response; please keep in mind that for some projects we do send out an estimator. i.e. Home remodeling projects, commercial build-outs, electrical breaker box replacement. The dispatcher will happily tell you whether an estimator is available or if the project is to be quoted on a time and material basis. Regards- Trim Electric Staff

Andrew S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great from my phone call to when Michael, the electrician left. I had called 2 other electricians only to get a answering machine. Brittany with Trim Electric answered the phone. She was very professional and polite. Michael was early and worked hard and fast. I was very happy with his work and speed. Brittany and Michael definitely are an asset to Trim Electric. The other company returned my phone call two days after leaving a message and when Michael literally drove off to his next appointment.
Description of Work: Michael, the electrician, did four things 1. Corrected the wiring for the switch that controls the dishwasher and disposal 2. Installed a dimmer switch I provided 3. Demo exposed wiring in garage 4.Demo outdoor lights removed wiring and diconnected circuit

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
$171.44

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you so much for writing such a detailed review! We look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

MARK L.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The estimate process was professional. Rueben was on time. Explained the job as previously agreed and then went to work. They cleaned afterwards. I was impressed. Will use them again and recommend to friends.
Description of Work: Replaced old Zinsco breaker panel. Installed two new 20 AMP circuits. Identified and labeled new circuit breakers.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We are very happy to hear that the work was completed to your satisfaction!! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Joshua B.
08/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
A power surge took out several fixtures and appliances. He was able to fix all of the appliances and on a second call fixed the refrigerator plug. They came out on short notice and had everything fixed quickly. Will definitely use them for all my future needs.
Description of Work: Fixed a bad plug, kitchen light, ceiling fan and installed a surge protector on my outside breaker 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
$600

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for using our services! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Rebecca B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Called office after receiving a mass mailing they did to secure new customers, came at best time ever for me, junk mail saved my sanity! Adrian, Steve & Alex are the greatest! Do not think I have ever been so happy to see an electrician in my life!
Description of Work: My phone lines were experiencing severe problems, they came out and installed new up to date phone/fax and data lines for my business.

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
$5,000

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for the nice review! Many people don't realize that electricians are experts in pulling cable regardless of whether it's electrical, cable or Cat5. So happy that Trim Electric could save your sanity!! Thanks again - Trim Electric Staff

Thomas W.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Trim Electric was contacted on a Friday and an appointment was set up for Monday at 2:00 - 4:00 pm. They called at 12:15 pm saying they could be here early. Shortly after, the technician arrived and installed the outlet. The work area was thoroughly cleaned up and they were on their way by 1:30 pm. The technician was very professional and we shall use them again.
Description of Work: Added a duplex wall outlet.

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
$105

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to write up an online review for us! We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Angie B.
06/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We did not end up hiring this company because of the length of time it took to get the estimate and the prices were way too high.
Description of Work: I received an estimate for work. The estimate was significantly higher than expected. Also, the job was fairly minor but it took almost a week to even get the estimate even though I was clear we were in a time crunch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,000

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We apologize for any delay in getting a quote back to you. For your quote a specific light fixture was requested which we do not carry in stock; because of this, we had to send it to a group of our vendors, of which only one carried the light fixture you desired. Our goal is to get a bid/estimate turned around in less than 48 hours but I will admit that this is dependent on our vendors turning around pricing in a timely manner also. Our pricing was reflected in only having one vendor to choose your particular light fixture from. In the future please don't hesitate to call us out for another estimate. Our "A" rating average demonstrates our ability to exceed expectations with a majority of our clients! Sincerely - Trim Electric Staff

George S.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Trim showed up on time, spotted the problem immediately. It turns out that the exterior outlets, front and back, on our home are GFCI controlled from an outlet inside the garage. I did not spot that one at all but the electricians saw it as soon as they got out of the truck. Probably the fastest $125.00 that Trim ever made. I have since gone around throwing GFCI circuits and marking what they control. Doesn't harm the circuits nor the house but tells me where to go if and when it happens again.
Description of Work: Reset thrown GFCI for exterior electric outlets.

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
$125

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thanks for the nice review! Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Terri B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great service. Very professional. The only downside is I wish I had printed the coupon for $20 off service. I mentioned I found this company on Angie's list. I do wish I had been reminded that there was a coupon for members. Other than that, I would hire this company again and will refer in the future. Thanks for a job well done! Blessings, Terri
Description of Work: Replaced doorbell and changed electrical outlet

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
$253

Response from Trim Electric Inc
We really appreciate the nice review! I am sorry that you forgot about the online coupon; we put a lot of responsibility on our electricians so it would be unfair to expect them to remember what all of our coupon offers are. Thank you for using us and for taking the time to write a review!

BRIGID B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well from start to finish.
Description of Work: Michael came early, was very courteous, explained the problem with my gfci's in the backyard and fixed it within 30 minutes. Extremely satisfied and would highly recommend them to anyone!

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
$140

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for the nice review and I am glad we could resolve your issue quickly and efficiently! Our electrician's are not paid through a sales commission system but they are rewarded for giving outstanding service. Thanks again, Trim Electric Staff

Virginia H.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We thought that the light fixture in the ceiling was broken. I hate to say how stupid we were but the bulb was just burned out. Needless to say he changed it and checked the rest of the system.
Description of Work: Checked electrical system and did a quick repair.

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

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for the nice review and please let us know if we can be of service to you. Sincerely, Trim Electric, Inc

Marshall T.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well.
Description of Work: In 1993, we moved into a house that was built in 1969. There had been no remodeling of the house so all of the electrical work was what the builder had originally installed. At the visit on September 5, 2012, Trim Electric replaced several outlets were no longer in compliance with the new laws and installed a new outlet in the outside wall of our house so that we could have electricity running from a fountain on our patio to the wall without having to run an electrical cord from the fountain through the back door to plug into the inside outlet. In addition, they evaluated the electrical capacity of our electrical system to the house and gave us an estimate on the cost of providing and installing a new breaker box because the old one does not have enough electrical power to run our oven without blowing fuses. We have used Trim Electric for all of our electrical problems and have always been very pleased with their quality of work, service, and professionalism. I do not hesitate to call Trim for any electrical work needed and recommend them.

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
$500

Response from Trim Electric Inc
Thank you for choosing us as your preferred electrician! We look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Trim Electric Staff

Contact information

2650 Old Louetta Loop, Spring, TX 77388

http://www.trimelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
19635
Trade License Expiration
09/12/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Earthquake Retrofitting,
Generator,
Home Security Systems

FAQ

Trim Electric Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trim Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Trim Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Trim Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Trim Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Trim Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Trim Electric Inc offers warranties.
Trim Electric Inc offers the following services: We are a full service Residential & Commercial Electrical Contractor. Trim Electric has been in business serving the Houston area since 1978 and is still Family Owned & Operated.
New Home Construction - Electrical

Contact information

2650 Old Louetta Loop, Spring, TX 77388

http://www.trimelectric.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM