Current Electric Co

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Since 1983, Current Electric Co. has been providing homes and businesses throughout Milwaukee and surrounding areas expert electrical solutions. From whole home rewiring and service panel upgrades to lighting installation and outlet replacement, our highly trained electricians have you covered. We take the time to deliver unparalleled workmanship and customer service every time. Our local and skilled electricians work quickly and cleanly to restore your electric system as soon as possible while using cutting-edge products and techniques to ensure long-lasting and energy-efficient solutions. With years of commercial and residential electric experience, no job is too big or small for our highly trained team.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Serving all electrical needs, new construction, remodeling, maintenance & repairs, low-voltage -data, cable & phone, design, build, site & landscape lighting, generators, fire alarms, lights, switches & outlets, solar energy.

Services we don't offer

Ask for Details.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available

Reviews

4.7981 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 251-275 of 981 reviews

MARY M.
01/2014
4.0
generator service
  + -1 more
Have not actually used services yet. Could not complete without filling in so did so to the best of my ability. Will fill in when they actually perform services.
Description of Work: I called CURRENT ELECTRIC CO.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan M.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I purchased a $299 deal for electrical work which was worth much more than that. It was explained to me that the work wasn't by the hour but by the project. Jim Drott came over and I gave him my list of projects which he checked out and gave me a listing of the cost for each. Then I chose the ones I wanted him to work on at this time. The $45 trip charge was subtracted from the $299 and I chose to add $60 worth of work to the remaining credit. Jim did a good job of explaining everything that needed to be done and doing the projects I wanted done. I would hire Current Electric again.
Description of Work: Installed dimmer in dining room, replaced bathroom light fixture and replaced smoke alarm.

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
$359

Karen R.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything went well without a hitch. Bob was prompt, courteous and professional. He covered his boots so he wouldn't track snow in my house. This is the third time I have had Current Electric and have been satisfied each time.
Description of Work: I had Bob for this visit. He wired and installed an exhaust fan w/light in bathroom. I also needed a separate switch for the fan, which Bob took care of. He crawled into the attic because I have trouble with mold exposing itself on the bathroom ceiling. He upgraded the exhaust piping in the attic so there was proper venting.

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
$535

Christopher B.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went well. I actually did not need the service I called them from but I had them fix a few other minor issues. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend.
Description of Work: Added a couple outlets and checked an outlet for proper amperage

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
$195

JOAN K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I loved them. I have used them before. They finished all the work in less than an hour. Shortly after they had come out for this service, we had an emergency and the owner came out right away. The owner was very nice and actually cared a lot.
Description of Work: They removed the track lighting in the kitchen and installed updated track lighting, and they changed the light fixture on the ceiling in my powder room.

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

DENNIS M.
12/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
For X-mas that year they sent me a discount coupon magnet for future work. Above pretty much says it all for me.1/2012
Description of Work: They came into a 124 yr. old surprise. On the surface, it appeared to be a two-three day project. Thing went fast and well the first day. The second day things got bad. Trying to put the double wall outlets in on the outside walls became a cost disaster for them. When he opened up the wall, he found bricks below the floor level. When he went to the basement he found bricks above. He had to guesstimate the length of a drill to accomplish the work. Ultimately, they absorbed the cost of 3, $70.00 drill bits. Three days turned into ten days, with one WORKER doing all this work by himself. I was available constantly to answer questions and offer advice. After completion, there was a glitch in the kitchen with 2 units in conflict. HE came back and added a new circuit, to more evenly handle the load of a laundry in a kitchen, while making a meal.

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
$1,007.6

Joanne J.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 1 more
I live in a 30 year old condo and I was working to update my bathrooms. One of the bathrooms did not have any heat source which meant it was always cold and damp. I thought a wall mounted space heater would help and I called my favorite Electrical Contractor, Current Electric. So for your projects big and small I can definitely recommend this great provider. The project was more complicated than it sounds because Jon had to drill through the ceiling in my entry way closet to fish a new electrical line to the bathroom. Jon would not give up which I appreciated because he had to go through the ceiling in several rooms to get to the bathroom wall outlet. Thankfully he had an assistant helping and after many tries they got the line into the bathroom. That was only the beginning of the challenges for Jon. Next a previous owner had installed a fancy wall covering near the outlet which I wanted to keep. Jon installed everything perfectly. Nothing was chipped or nicked which was great because I didn?t have any spare tiles. They also installed several new light fixtures as part of this project. Jon is an expert at what he does and the whole project turned out great! These are wonderful people to work with as their office is easy to schedule with and the field guys are very, very dependable.
Description of Work: Installed new light fixtures and also ran a new higher voltage line so they could install a wall mounted space heater in my small 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
$705

Valentina B.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were super responsive and went out of their way to get the job done in a short window as the house was being SOLD!
Description of Work: They did various switch repairs and took down a big chandelier in the front hall.

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
$500

KEVIN C.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service was excellent. Jon called ahead of time and was on time, he diagnosed the problem quickly and made all the repairs in about an hour. Also examined other older switches and sockets that he recommended that we consider upgrading in the near future. Jon was personable, friendly and answered all my wife's questions. We will certainly call Current again for any future electrical work.
Description of Work: Figured out that our electrical problem was caused by a bad switch that blew out an electrical outlet and a circuit breaker. Replace the switch, the outlet and the circuit breaker.

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
$145

DIANE H.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Replaced and upgraded electrical junction box that met code for 2 ceiling fans in 2 different rooms. Replace 2 bathroom exhaust fans with ones that are quiet and now both have lights as well.
Description of Work: I used CURRENT ELECTRIC CO.

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
$1,615

Gwynne K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Terrific! Used $200 off coupon, which greatly reduced final cost. Called and immediately scheduled an appointment, was given all details (who was coming, when, what to expect). Repair person arrived promptly, had shoe covers for going in and out, and respected our wishes to keep doors closed because of our indoor cats. He explained work to be done, went over work when finished, was courteous and thorough. He worked quickly and efficiently (not spending extra time to bill hours, something we have experienced in the past). They are our new electricians!
Description of Work: Put in new outlet in basement for freezer and fixed back hall light.

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
$167

Jacqueline H.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Our old light switch did not match the one we bought and when we tried to replace it on our own, we discovered that the new light switch did not match the old one. Also there was not enough wiring in the box to make a change. The electrician Dan assessed the problem, gave us an estimate and proceeded to replace the switch and extend the wiring. In addition, our appointment was moved up when an opening became available so we did not have to wait another week.
Description of Work: Replaced a light switch in basement.

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

Adam S.
12/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Trouble shoot electrical issue, was done quickly and was a VERY Simple issue (A switch had been flipped that I didnt know existed) but $175 cost remained regardless of how simple it was and how much other work that I was having done. Installed additional outlets on the upper level of the house. One location behind my desk and in a corner of the house required an external conduit and box. this was not done very well as the box is quite loose and additional holes were rough patched at a later date. many things on and around the desk were knocked over and not picked up (including antiques and hard drives!). In each of my young childrens rooms, there was leftover hardware (screws, broken tabs, washers wire ends, etc). with a 1 yr old, that is a problem. And lastly, as the install was on the top floor, there were a number of lines run through the attic. when i reviewed that area it was the messiest yet. insulation was strewn all over and large gaps remained uncovered by the roll-in fiberglass which is so important in my old house. That plus the boxes and things that were up there were covered in debris and old insulation. its as if he threw the insulation all over depending on where he needed to go and very hastily threw it back to the easiest spot from where he was standing. A nice enough guy, and the simple pricing seems like a good idea but the cost to quality relationship doesn't seem to match.
Description of Work: Trouble shoot electrical issue (intermittent no power) Install 6 new outlets

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

$650

Annette K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentlemen was very informative and helpful. He tested out different electrical systems outside of our house. He was very honest.
Description of Work: We thought we needed a new electrical box so he tested those out.

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
$111

Steve R.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
A kitchen light fixture was repaired and they looked at the bathroom fixture and recommend we replace rather than repair this fixture. The tech was punctual. He covered his feet which i thought was a nice touch. He got right to work. Everything was done to my satisfaction. I had some trouble understanding their pricing scheme when i asked about future work, but the tech gave me written quotes on the things i wanted done. Great job!
Description of Work: .

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
$111

Glenn D.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Was able to work with Electrician to save $ Was great to work with.
Description of Work: Had extra circuits run to a 2nd floor Apt.

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 S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Punctual, courteous, professional, and no surprises. Couldn't be happier!
Description of Work: Added a circuit for a microwave, added outdoor outlets, and also added a light on a basement stairway.

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
$1,100

Paulette M.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, generator service
  + 0 more
He was punctual and timely, I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: He installed a new thermostat, and replaced 3 exterior light fittings. He also noticed that I had new smoke alarms and volunteered to install them for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Shannon F.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We originally decided to get this work done due to an Angie's List coupon ($200 worth of service for $99) and are familiar with Current Electric. We were very satisfied with their communication, scheduling, promptness, professionalism and ultimately their quality of work. What caught us off guard was the price for the work, which I feel we should have inquired about before purchasing the coupon. I thought the coupon for $200 of service would have covered the majority of the work, but then to see that we needed to pay an additional $295 on top of that was a bit shocking (no pun intended). As I stated, they did their job well, but I think the price was a bit on the higher end for a pretty basic install. The outlet was installed literally 10 feet (or less) from the circuit box on the outside of our home. We would use them again, but only if we inquired about pricing first so we would know what to expect so we could fit it into our budget. If they have flat rate fees, they should inquire about the work being done before scheduling so customers can anticipate costs more accurately.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor electrical outlet on seperate circuit.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Barbara F.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The installation went great, he arrived on time. Very willing to consult on where to put it. His personality was so upbeat and laid back, yet very professional. I am very happy with the job, and I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor GFI outlet. Since the distance exceeded the 2 feet, it cost a little more. The outlet location was my choice, and I paid the extra money willingly.

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
$179

JAMES B.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were great from the beginning. I asked for an hour lead time call and received on exactly an hour before Bob arrived. We went through all the projects I wanted done. Bob went to his truck and priced out each job. We then went through them together and decided he'd do four of the seven that day. He fixed a faulty attic light, rewired a triple switch, fixed a badly connected basement light and installed an outdoor security light. He also left me the pricing for the other three projects I will do with them in the spring. Overall, a great experience and Bob even made friends with Murphy, our cocker spaniel!
Description of Work: Provided detailed estimates for a laundry list of small electrical projects

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
$388

Carol E.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Originally they were scheduled to come on Monday 11/11/13 around 10:00 but Jim, the electrician was held up at his first appointment. Current Electric sent Derek, another electrician to get some of the work done but he could not complete the roof vents because it had snowed that day and it was too wet. He came back with Todd on Friday 11/15, arrived at the time promised and completed the work in a short amount of time. Derek and Todd were very professional and they did a great job. I am very satisfied with Current Electric and would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Installed an exhaust fan, vented it out the roof along with another exhaust fan that I already had in another bathroom. Demo'd some old wiring and installed a vanity light and 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
$700

Mark S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great, Kevin and Mike were extremely nice. Neither took a break during both full days. The work looks great
Description of Work: Upgraded electric and installed a surge protector. Placed a light in a closet

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
$2,700

Sheila S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I was not familiar with this company but purchased their "Big Deal" offering on Angie's List after reading the positive reviews. I'm so happy that I did. Dan was great to work with and answered all my questions about adding an additional circuit to my box for the kitchen microwave. He was thoughtful about how to bring the new line up to t the kitchen and the project was completed quickly and cleanly. Dan took the time to talk about any other small electrical jobs that I may need to take care of in the future. I highly recommend this company and will use them in the future!
Description of Work: I needed an additional circuit for my kitchen.

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

Diana P.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It turned out pretty good. I paid about $60 more and that was it. This is the third time I've used them. They're really good.
Description of Work: We used the "Big Deal" that we purchased for the services of Current Electric. They replaced a ceiling light and an outdoor light and replace a non-functioning light switch in the 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
$171

Contact information

2942 N 117th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

https://currentelectricco.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

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,
Ceiling Fans,
Home Security Systems,
Generator,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Appliance Repair,
Basement Remodeling,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Phone Wiring,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Current Electric Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Current Electric Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
No, Current Electric Co does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Current Electric Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers emergency services.
Yes, Current Electric Co offers warranties.
Current Electric Co offers the following services: Serving all electrical needs, new construction, remodeling, maintenance & repairs, low-voltage -data, cable & phone, design, build, site & landscape lighting, generators, fire alarms, lights, switches & outlets, solar energy.
Ask for Details.

Contact information

2942 N 117th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222

https://currentelectricco.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM