Cole Electric Inc. is a full service electrical contractor serving the Southside area of Hampton Roads Virginia. We specialize in upgrading or repairing your electrical service, whether it is something major, like a fuse box to breaker box conversion, or a simpler improvement like installing a new ceiling fan. Your home's wiring, breaker box, and all its components, must be reliable and safe. By choosing Cole Electric, you are getting a team with decades of experience improving and repairing existing electrical systems. We pride ourselves on a quick response time, customer safety, excellent service and top quality work at a fair price.
I called them and they stopped to give an estimate the same day. They were very honest and detailed about the work needed done. They let me know that it would be less holes in the wall and cheaper if we completed work the day the door was installed. Once I had a date of installation I returned their call. They fit me into their schedule without hesitation. I was at work during install. They made sure to call me and let me know they were finished. They did not think I would be happy with the porch light that was installed but wanted to get my opinion prior to payment. I agreed that I had purchased a light that did not fit. They told me to choose a new one and they would install it for me. Once I found the light and called them, they were here right away. This is one of the best companies that I have ever used and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I had french-ed doors installed on the back of the house. Prior to the doors being installed we had to get electric sockets removed from wall. They removed and had to run e;electric around the door being installed. They also installed a light switch /inside outlet/ outside outlet and 2 porch lights.
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
$600
Diane B.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We had nothing less than a perfect experience with Cole Electric, their employees and their services. Within the hour of placing a request on Angies List, I received a call from the company. Remarkably, within about a half hour of this call, on a very hot Friday afternoon, after 4:00 PM, we had an electrician and his helper at our home. They assessed the problem and identified another minor issue. Although they did not have the exact part we needed for a permanent fix, they provided a temporary solution that got us through the weekend. They did not ask for payment, since they needed to return, but agreed to be back early the next week to complete the repair. To my surprise, we received a follow up call on Saturday morning, checking to see that the temporary fix was working satisfactorily. Try to name a single company that cares enough about their customers to follow up like this these days! And on a weekend! We were also informed that the part we needed would be ready on Monday and that we'd get a call to schedule and finish the installation. Guess what? Exactly as promised, we got a call from Cole Electric the very first thing Monday morning and the electricans were here 20 minutes later. The employees were punctual, professional and very focused on getting the work done. Needless to say, we are very pleased with Cole Electric. We will call on them again, if needed in the future, and will make it a point to refer them to friends and family.
Description of Work: Assessed problem with main electrical breaker serving our home.
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
$295
Alan F.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Honestly, the crew worked like army ants, replacing the breaker box, removing part of the deck that was in the way, fixing the initial wiring issue under the house, and even doing a few extra electrical chores not contracted for but they tossed in that work for free. They were nice guys, pleasant and interesting to talk to, knew what they were doing and did it quickly. They were at our house at 7:30 - took an hour off for lunch - and finished up all of the work and left at 2:30. Scott, the owner, was professional over the phone, sincere, gave understandable and knowledgeable information and opinions, and, judging from the crew he sent out, runs an outfit one can trust. We would not hesitate for an instant recommending Cole Electric to family or friends. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed by the work they do, and, frankly, buy the guys then send out.
Description of Work: We identified Cole Electric on Angie's List and called for a relatively minor problem. The exceedingly experienced man they sent out told us what we needed, and added that our breaker box (dating from the 1970's) was identified as a fire hazard back in the '80s and we need to replace it soon. We contracted them the next day, and the work crew came out in a matter of days - on time and ready to 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
$1,900
Scott W.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
Fantastic experience. The crew showed up promptly at 7:30 am as scheduled. They were courteous, efficient, and noted some additional things that were not up to code that my inspector missed. They took the time to walk through the entire house with me and were quick to communicate things as they came up. In addition to bring everything back up to code, they also installed wiring and switches for ceiling fans in three of the bedrooms. They completed all the work I requested and cleaned up promptly. Will definitely use them again for any electrical work I need.
Description of Work: Repaired a number of electrical deficiencies our home inspector noted prior to the purchase of a foreclosed home.
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
$2,265
SHAWNADEE J.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The crew of four men showed up when scheduled and went to work right away. They were very professional and answered my questions and let me know what was going on during the whole process. I was the only one home and they needed to access the garage. I couldn't move the motorcycles out of the garage and they were able to help me get them moved out and then back into the garage when finished. When the job was complete, they cleaned the area up and walked me through the completed jobs. They were very polite and we had great conversations the whole time they were at the house. I would definitely have them back again. I do like that Cole Electric hires Veterans (as we are a military family).
Description of Work: Installed two ceiling fans with three-way switches, installed new exhaust fan in bathroom and installed new lighting above dining room table (did not have lighting where I moved the dining room table).
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
$955
Dennis O.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
A team of 4 came out on the first day to repair/replace a recessed light that was flickering on and off. They also were rerouting a cable outlet from the old location to where we needed it (we needed to get the cable from behind our stove). They also needed to create a new outlet for the future home of a microwave above the stove. The latter led them to the panel and the discover of the flaw there. One day one, three of them were at one time or another in the attic of our ranch style home dropping lines down to the openings that were newly created or into the old light fixture as it was damaged from the excessive heat - they suggested that we switch to LED lights to prevent a repeat of damage to the remaining fixtures. While they were in the house they put down drop clothes and then at the end of the job they came back and cleaned up not only the kitchen but the garage where they had to access the attic. They were sociable but we have had other trades people that spend way too much time not working. In this case they quoted a price and that was what was charged, rather than the number of hours growing, leading to a higher bill. They returned the following day to replace the electric panel. It took them about an hour less than they originally estimated and again cleaned up after them selves. They fully marked the box and made a point of showing me what they had done and what it would look like if a breaker kicked in. Again, the fully cleaned up after themselves. The next day the inspector came out and passed the work.
Description of Work: Originally we called them out for some minor work but they found that our electrical panel was burning itself up starting with the breakers for our hot water heater. They were able to show me the actual temperature of this breaker (105) and others not yet effected - 60, I think.
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
$1,800
Lisa F.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, water heater repair
+ 0 more
They were great. He made sure that he got to the house that day so it wouldnt be raining. It was a same day appointment!
Description of Work: We switched from gas to electric water heater. They put the electrical box in and hooked up to heater
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
$300
Michelle S.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Cole electric is an outstanding company. I called them on Thursday and they were at my house the next day. This was not an emergency; however, they responded quickly and provided a full day of electrical work. They are always on time and very professional. They clean up after themselves and assisted with moving furniture/replacing it in the original spot after the work was complete. This company has highly skilled workers that provided the service I wanted in a short amount of time.
Description of Work: Installed new lighting in two rooms. Ran new wiring to microwave and other appliances. Crawled under the house to run new electrical lines. Fixed an electrical shortage within the house. Several small projects as well.
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
$1,495
Phyllis C.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They've done so many things earlier and they are pretty capable. I trust them that they know what they are doing when it comes to electrical. They are fairly responsive.
Description of Work: They came in to put an outlet.
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
mary Z.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It went well. I was only looking to have 2 new outlets installed but they job increased in size and cost when it was determined that the electrical panel needed to be replaced in addition. I was grateful that they were able to do all of the work in one day. Much of their work was done outside and in an unheated garage on a day where the temperatures were 15 degrees outside. The electricians were professional and maintained great communication throughout the job. The owner followed up afterwards. It was a good experience and I would definitely use Cole again.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical panel and installed 2 new outlets in the kitchen.
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
$1,995
Sharon B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were knowledgable and arrived on time. They have good price and they cleaned the area up well. They are very accommodating.
Description of Work: They came and changed out some plugs and replaced two receptacles outside that were not working.
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
$175
Hollens R.
02/2015
5.0
lighting
+ -1 more
He showed up when he said and it took him about an hour. He fixed it and it looks great. It works great.
Description of Work: They came out to replace a light socket.
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
$180
Donna L.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Great service! Would call again as I need an outside outlet and light fixture installed.
Description of Work: Hired to fix 4 electrical outlets but checked them all and fixed 5.
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
CHRISTY C.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent. Scott and his team were very attentive and thorough. The estimate came in at about the same number as other estimates, but what tipped the scales in their favor was attention to detail during the estimate and the concise advice offered. This was an old house and I went into this not knowing what needed to be done (other than knowing the fuse box had to go!). I really appreciated Scott's advice - instead of asking me what I wanted him to do, he told me what he saw as the priorities to make the wiring in the house safe. This was exactly what I needed in this case. I am living overseas and so the house is vacant. Scott was excellent at keeping me informed as work progressed. I will definitely use this company for future electrical work.
Description of Work: Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps, Replaced old fuse box with new breaker-style electrical panel, installed new sub-panel on third floor, replaced most wiring in basement and third floor, tested all receptacles and replaced covers, 6 new dedicated circuits for window air conditioners, serveral new grounded circuits for electronics and new two exterior outlets. Inluded all permits.
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
Michelle S.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It went great. They found several outlets in our old home that were not up to code and a potential fire hazard. They were punctual and very professional. I was very pleased with their work and the manner in which they completed the job.
Description of Work: Replaced the circuit breaker, added several electrical outlet boxes and conducted a complete electrical survey of the house.
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
$1,400
Tracy L.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Called Cole Electric because I had a number of outlets and corresponding appliances in my kitchen that weren't working. They were able to come out within an hour (on a Tuesday afternoon). Mason and his helper (Cliff, maybe?) were very nice and professional. They found the issue in my kitchen within 30 seconds (there was a GFCI outlet hiding behind my microwave that had tripped). In order to get my money's worth, I had them check out a couple of flickering lights in my living room. The source of the problem was a bad breaker and an aging electric panel. They replaced that breaker and another one. While they were here, I asked them to update my outside outlets to make them GFCI, and to check in on my bathroom outlets because they weren't tripping right either. Mason gave me a lot of information about the electrical in the home, and had a lot of advice about what to do going forward. It was a pleasant experience, and priced right. I've already recommended them to two people personally.
Description of Work: Resolved an power issue in my kitchen, diagnosed flickering lights in living room, and replaced a handful of outlets to make them all GFCI.
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
$275
Daniel B.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
Cole Electric was great. We had Cole's team handle installing new can lights in our new house before we moved in and it made a huge difference. Timliness Because we had a rushed closing, we were very happy that Cole was able to have his guys come out and start work on the house the next business day before we started moving all of our stuff in. We called Cole on Thursday, closed on the house on Friday, got the quote on Saturday, and work began Monday. They took four days to get such a large job finished. Each day, they arrived early and worked until the late afternoon. Quality of Service We are very satisfied with the quality of the work. We were convinced into installing LED can lights as opposed to conventional, and we couldn't be happier. As our family room has vaulted ceilings that would make it very difficult to change bulbs, so the LEDs are worth it for convenience alone. The lights were all installed flush with the ceiling, and they made sure to check with us to determine the location of switches before they installed them. We also had them install three fans. The fans all look and work great. Professionalism Cole's team worked in a very professional manner. They had three guys working, so they were able to coordinate when drilling holes to ensure that they didnt drill any unnecessary holes. They were all very polite, and seemed to enjoy what they were doing.
Description of Work: Install 27 LED can lights, install 3 ceiling fans, rewire switches, install dimmers and timers, install new attic fan
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
$5,000
Art R.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Cole Electric came to the house to provide an estimate for work we wanted done. The technician also and provided answers to many other questions we had concerning other projects we are looking to do. We selected Cole Electric based on the professionalism of the technician, the answers he provided, as well as the company's many positive marks on Angie's List. The workers showed up on time on the day selected and installed a new, 200A Square D QO breaker panel and replaced twin breakers with standard breakers. They also ran a new water heater pipe ground wire and added a Square D QO surge breaker for home surge protection. Additionally, they ran a new circuit and conduit and added a new breaker for an existing outside sump pump, which had been electrically installed incorrectly by a previous electrician and was unsafe. Cole submitted and obtained a permit for the breaker panel and sump pump wiring related work. The workers were very polite and very professional, explaining everything they were doing when asked. The entire job was done in less than a day and they cleaned up after themselves. We will certainly use Cole Electric Inc. for ALL of our future electrical requirements in the future.
Description of Work: Replaced/upgraded electrical panel, installed a whole home D QO Surge Protector, installed a dedicated line and breaker for an outside sump pump.
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
$2,190
John B.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I am in the process of selling my house and received the discrepancy list from the buyers home inspector. There were a couple of elecvtrical concerns that needed to be addressed so I found Cole Electric Inc on Angies list. The reviews were good so I called them on Friday 3 October to discuss them making the repairs. I spoke with Scott Cole explained to him what was needed and emailed him a copy of the home inspection so that he could see exactly what was needed. Scot told me that his electricians would be at my house the next morning to make the repairs. Promptly at 8am the electricians showed up i walked them through the house to point out where the receptacles and breaker box were located. The got to work and were done in 30 mins. Mason showed me exactly what they did to make the repairs compliant with the home inspection. The electricians were courteous, professional and very knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable with the service they provided and would highly recommend anyone needing electical work to contact Cole Electric Inc.
Description of Work: repaired electrical discrepancies from home 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
$175
Michael J.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Went very well. Care was coordinated well with phone calls and timely arrival and warning call ahead of time. Technician explained what he was doing and did a thorough job which fixed the problem.
Description of Work: checked outlets/switches for short
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
$150
Andrew R.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Turned up promptly did an excellent job. Team were professional and polite.
Description of Work: Installed Washer/Dryer Power
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
$225
Stephen G.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
+ 1 more
Steve Cole was very responsive in sending a team for the rather urgent work. Though the job was modest, he was great in fitting me in. Most importantly, the communication was always responsive, and I never felt "brushed off". Mason and Steve were great. They were usually early, so more than punctual, and very good at explaining what they were doing. I have seldom felt so confident in the work being done. I am more than thrilled with the work. I would definitely use them again, and can only recommend them to the highest level. Electricians are never inexpensive, but you get what you pay for, and I could not be more satisfied. They are a small company, so they are extremely busy; but they are worth the wait.
Description of Work: Many repairs to bad wiring, lighting problems. Installation of floor outlets in family room and living room. Installation of three ceiling fans with multiple function wall controls, installation of under cabinet kitchen lighting, over cabinet lighting, pucks in cabinets, ceiling lighting, two outdoor sensor security lights, multiple dimmers.
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
$5,725
Ron N.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
After seeing the reviews on Angie's List, I contacted Scott Cole and asked for an estimate. He sent Mason and Steven to check it all out and provide the estimate on a Friday. On the following Monday, they arrived on time and completed the work. I was charged exactly what Scott said I would be charged, and that is refreshing. They were careful to keep everything clean, and they explained what they were doing every step of the way. After years of dealing with many electricians, I can finally say I have found one I intend to stick with. They will replace my electrical box in September, and I have every confidence in their competence and professionalism. I highly recommend Scott Cole and his team!
Description of Work: Cole Electric replaced all our attic fans.
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
$675
Sandra C.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans, electronic repair
+ 1 more
Excellent! We were really pleased with the work they did and how professional and efficient they were. They were great and I would use them again. The biggest thing was that we wanted them to check out circuit box because it was an older home and we wanted to make sure that it was okay. They could have told us, "You need a whole new box and replace it for $1,000." But he looked at it and said, "You don't need a new box and you don't have to do anything with it." I was impressed that he didn't take advantage of us. They came up, it was like 100 degrees and it was really hot and they had to go up in the attic and put the ceiling fan and fixtures. They came out very quickly when we called and they came out the next day; they were very quick and very prompt. They are our electric guys now.
Description of Work: They installed three ceiling fans, they also ran a new circuit for a refrigerator and they run a new joint for the garage door opener.
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
$995
David C.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, water heater repair
+ 0 more
They're good. They were on time. They gave us a quote and they stuck with the quote. There was nothing left when they left. It looked much better than it did when they came.
Description of Work: We used them. They put in a new electric hot water heater.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
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FAQ
Cole Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Cole Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Cole Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cole Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Cole Electric Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Cole Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Cole Electric Inc offers warranties.
Cole Electric Inc offers the following services: Residential & commercial professional electric & installation including, emergency repairs, upgrades, panel box replacements, room additions, fuse box replacements, custom recessed lighting & rewiring.