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W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc.

Electrical, Lighting, Generator,

About us

Electrical Contractor

Business highlights

79 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services including service upgrades, energy-saving lighting, troubleshooting electrical problems, ceiling fan & lighting fixture installation, receptacles, switches, dimmers, hot tubs, landscape lighting, whole-home generators, etc. We can install your fixtures or ours. We provide free estimates for customers in Central Virginia.

Services we don't offer

repairs on generators not purchased from us.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.54 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

delores K.
04/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was explained that a letter was needed for the insurance companie from the start and that there was no power in the house. They told me what it would cost per hour to check and possible fix the problem.. The technicians came on time and found the problem with in an hour, they needed to replace parts that they did not have on their truck. They came back 45 minutes later and was finished within 15 minutes. The problem began when the technician wrote up the bill, he charged me from the time they left their office 45 minutes of time, then they charged me for the 45 minutes that they needed to go find and get the parts that were needed to complete the work. Lastly the letter I asked for from the begining was not recieved untill I pushed and pushed for it. The first letter was just like a reciept, and I had to re-explain for the umteeth time what I needed. Finally they got it rght. During this process i did not recieved return call from Fred as promised. I would be told that he would call me and he never did. Now Ii still need an upgrade, but they will not be the ones to do it. It was frustrating not geting return calls promised. Also, they should have made it clear that charges begin from the time they leave their office, i wouod have called a company closer to me.
Description of Work: They were to analyze and fix if possible the elecrical problem, and write a letter to the insurance company explaning what caused the problem and what they suggest as professionals be done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$242

Susan P.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Timely, professional, and we couldnt' be happier. Would definitely use again, as well as recommend to others.
Description of Work: My husband and I had a whole house generator installed in our 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
$9,000

Yvette B G.
08/2008
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
The lamppost stopped working the previous weekend. Thought it might be burnt out bulbs, but that was not the case. Contacted W.L. Wachter requesting their service. Arrived promptly the day after my call and completed the repair in less than one hour. The photocell had gone bad. Thankfully, this was not a major repair. But even though the job was small, the company was very professional and responsive.
Description of Work: Repaired lamppost.

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
$100

ROBERTA J.
07/2006
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We are satisfied with the electrical work and all the recess lighting they installed. They had to refuse some old wires and replace it with new wires. The electricians were very experienced with all the electrical work they did. The price was reasonable for their service.
Description of Work: We had some electrical work installed by the electricians, recess lighting and some lights installed under the counters.

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
$540

    Contact information

    PO Box 11024, Richmond, VA 23230

    www.wachterelectric.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Electrical,
    Lighting,
    Generator,
    Energy Efficiency Auditing,
    Ceiling Fans

    FAQ

    W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. offers emergency services.
    Yes, W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. offers warranties.
    W.L. Wachter Electrical Contractor, Inc. offers the following services: All residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services including service upgrades, energy-saving lighting, troubleshooting electrical problems, ceiling fan & lighting fixture installation, receptacles, switches, dimmers, hot tubs, landscape lighting, whole-home generators, etc. We can install your fixtures or ours. We provide free estimates for customers in Central Virginia.
    repairs on generators not purchased from us.

    Contact information

    PO Box 11024, Richmond, VA 23230

    www.wachterelectric.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed