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JOHN POTTER

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEE.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

ELECTRICAL.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

5.067 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 67 reviews

Jim J.
12/2022
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
John has done all my electrical work for years. His work is excellent. I’ve recommended him to every friend and family member who needed electrical work, to everyone’s satisfaction. He is super friendly and easy to work with and absolutely honest. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Lighting installation. Previously installing switches and fixtures and updating our entire electrical service.

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

Jacob T.
05/2019
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John is what everybody hopes for when you hire somebody to do work. He works extremely hard to get you in quickly, he is efficient, extremely friendly, and honest. He will go out of his way to help you find ways to reduce costs for a project (like offering to find a used piece of equipment once, suggesting that we dig a trench if we wanted to, etc). He does great work. We have been using him for years and recommend him to everybody we know!
Description of Work: Changed electrical panel, ran power to garage, put in under cabinet lights, and other odd projects over the years

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

Luke C.
04/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was great. Called on a Saturday. He came out Sunday to price the job and returned on Friday to install the new outlet. Ended up charging me less than quoted priced because job finished faster than expected. Already lining him up for some more work.
Description of Work: New outlet installed

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

Rita G.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The best. This is the third job I’ve called John for. Couldn’t ask for more.
Description of Work: Needed 220 for new lathe and several 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

john H.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job figuring how to get behind the wall studs.etc.
Description of Work: Re-wiring to code an old house in hard to reach area.

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

Joan M.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The job was done quickly and very professional.
Description of Work: We had a heater fan installed in our Master Bath. John as always did a fantastic job and was prompt and courteous. This is our second review and I am pleased to give John all A's! We will certainly keep him as our electrician

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

Joan M.
09/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was prompt and pleasant and professional. His work was done quickly and the price was very reasonable. We will have John back for more work soon.
Description of Work: We just bought a home and needed various electrical jobs done.

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
$900

Gloria M.
08/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I'd just give him all "A's", I like him. I would use him again.
Description of Work: Installed new lights.

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

Susan S.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John is prompt, an excellent communicator, and very fair in his prices. He does not include a trip charge in his billing, and his estimates are spot on. I recommend him highly and cannot imagine hiring anyone else to do future work on our home.
Description of Work: John rewired several outlets for us, installed new electrical service in a remodeled kitchen, and installed hard-wired smoke detectors and CO2 monitors in hallways.

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

Christine W.
04/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
John did a great job with everything. He's efficient and his prices are good.
Description of Work: Installed bathroom fan with timer switch, replaced a damaged light switch, replaced dimmable light switches to be CFL and LED compatible, installed multiple light fixtures.

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
$280

Paul E.
03/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John came on a Sunday (which was great for us!) and was able to complete the job in under an hour from start to finish, which included removing and re-installing the medicine cabinet below where the new fixture was installed.
Description of Work: We had John in to install a new light fixture and switch in our bathroom.

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
$90

Brent C.
05/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John is professional, personable, knowledgeable and reliable. I would give him an "A+" if I could. I recommend him highly and would use him again without needing to look for any others. Simply a great, responsive job by a very fine worker
Description of Work: John changed our outdoor light, our dining room light, a bedroom light, troublshot and fixed a closet light, He added a switch to our basement light so we wouldn't have to go back upstairs to turn it off, he changed the light in our laundry room and added a switch (so we no longer have to 'turn on' the light by screwing it in) and he changed the light by our furnace. He did an amazing, professional job at a great cost

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
$350

Brad C.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John was very responsive. Worked my job into his schedule, including working late and on weekends. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Wired our basement with outlets, smoke detectors and lighting. Brought the electrical up to code.

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
$2,100

Paul R.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called John and explained what I wanted done and indicated it might be a problem getting power to the places I wanted them. John came to our house the same day, looked at the situation and said he could do it. He gave me a cost estimate on the spot and we made an appointment for the work. John showed up on time and finished within the time frame he estimated. He is very professional, respectful of people's property and cleans up after the work is done. The cost was the same as his estimate. We are very pleased with the result. The outlets are conveniently located and no wires are visible.
Description of Work: I had John install electrical outlets in the back of a wall to wall, ceiling to floor, built-in bookcase.

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
$120

Aaron P.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Scheduling a job appraisal and work date was quick and responsive. Prompt work with good quality. Installed 6gauge wire on request due to consistent high amp load.
Description of Work: Ran a new 50A line to the garage to install a 14-50 outlet for an electric vehicle charger. Rewired main box to make room for new breaker. Installed the charger and even provided a charging cable organizer.

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
$376

Alison B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was prompt, got right to work and taught me the correct way to fix a tandem breaker. He was upbeat and professional; he clearly knows his craft. I will definitely call John again for electrical work!
Description of Work: Called John on Super Bowl Sunday, I was in the dark and asking for a Monday morning appointment to fix a tandem breaker that would not reset. He arrived early and immediately identified the issue. He gave me clear instruction on resetting tandems.

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

Catherine C.
12/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our experience with John was fantastic. He came when he said he would, completed the work in one day, and cleaned up after himself. He was extremely personable and from what I can tell, delivered high quality work. In fact, we were so impressed with both his craftsmanship and price that we are now considering having him back to do our family room! A+!
Description of Work: Installed LED recessed lighting, totaling 7 cans (1 eyeball). Installed 1 dimmer switch, 1 regular switch, and 1 switch to control the eyeball. It should be noted that he installed the lighting in a room that provided crawlspace access.

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
$950

William H.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great. We've had John do work at our house on several occasions. He comes when he says he will, he's friendly and professional, he's clear on his pricing, he sticks to the estimates, and he does good work for a fair price.
Description of Work: replaced switches and electrical sockets, installed under cabinet kitchen lights, installed new outdoor electrical socket.

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

Rita G.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John came on time for the estimate and emailed it to me. We had some correspondence about the type of plug needed for my lathe and a couple of other things. Then I got tied up and didn't get back to him for almost 2 mos. We agreed on a date and time for the work to be done, he came on time. He had one of the most pleasant demeanors I've encountered. Very nice man. His work and cleanup were impeccable and he charged me less than the estimate. I also learned some things because he was happy to let me watch what he was doing and answered questions. I'm happy to have an electrician I can count on. Would highly recommend him to anyone and will definitely use him again if needed.
Description of Work: Needed basement and garage wired with 220 outlets. For that, I needed a new sub-panel, wiring, etc. John's estimate was between $200-400 less than the other 2 contractors I had price the job. I asked about tying an additional regular outlet to one that was already there and he did that for me in addition to the estimated work.

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
$700

Gloria M.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
He came when he said for the estimate, he came when he said for the work. He charged me less than the estimate and he came back when one of the fans made a noise. He was helpful and professional and I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: John put in and vented two bathroom exhaust fans.

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
$400

Cassandra B.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John provides prompt, professional service at a really affordable price. He responds to calls quickly and when he arrives he does a an efficient and thorough job. We really value his work and his advice. You never feel that he is trying to and quot;selland quot; you something extra -- he's even saved us money by suggesting better alternatives to get the job done. We can't say enough good things about John and his work -- we trust him and would happily call on him again.
Description of Work: John has worked on our house a number of times -- from installing a light fixture and preventing blown fuses to installing a new outlet and childproof outlets in our nursery.

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

Craig M.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
John was very professional, and very responsive. Called him on Thursday and he came out to give a quote on Friday morning. The quote was acceptable and he was able to install a dedicated outlet in our basement for a chest freezer. John consulted us on locations and preferences throughout the process. Would highly recommend him, and plan to use him again.
Description of Work: Install 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
$125

Michael H.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
John was very fast to respond to a message left requesting a time to come out and provide an estimate for a basement lighting project. He came on the date that we set up and provided his ideas and estimate. We made a reduction in the number of lights from his original estimate as we got closer to the work date with no problems. John showed up on the date he agreed to do the job and he called as he was working suggesting we add back in some lights out of his concern we might not be happy with the reduction in fixtures we asked for. We went with his suggestion and it turned out to be the right decision, for sure. We would make John our first call for any work in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for electrical.
Description of Work: Tear out of some existing old lighting in our basement cieling, installation of new can lights and all wiring.

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
$1,000

Robert P.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
John is great. My confidence in service providers has been renewed. He responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, did the work in a timely manner and charged what he quoted. Because we didn't have all three ceiling fans here at the same time, John came twice to finish the job. There were no trip fees, no minimum cost. Since then I have ordered a new dining room light and had the vent fan fixed and John is more than willing to come and take care of these smaller jobs. It was a great experience.
Description of Work: installed 3 ceiling fans, three outdoor lights, fixed an outlet, assessed a vent fan and removed for service.

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
$225

william G.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
when i called him he always returned my phone calls right away. showed up on time and finished the job on time and even cleaned up after himself.This is the secound time in a year i have used him. I was going to have him change a fan in another bathroom. He showed me how to take it apart and look up the modle number so i could order another motor out.and instaill it myself saved me abunch of money.
Description of Work: installed bathroom ceiling fan, rewired neutral's in eletcical box, reran grounding wire, and changed a 220 electrical outlet to 110

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
$404
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Contact information

3537 BASALT LN, Madison, WI 53719


Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

JOHN POTTER is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

JOHN POTTER accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, JOHN POTTER offers free project estimates.
No, JOHN POTTER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JOHN POTTER does not offer a senior discount.
No, JOHN POTTER does not offer emergency services.
Yes, JOHN POTTER offers warranties.
JOHN POTTER offers the following services: ELECTRICAL.

Contact information

3537 BASALT LN, Madison, WI 53719


Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM