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Towles Electric Inc

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Business started in 1978, support Delaware Apprenticeship Program, support local youth sports teams, we have 24 hour emergency service calls .

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
47 years of experience

Services we offer

Aluminum wiring corrections and pool wiring, SATV, alarms, computer tech support & air cards., digital phone, full line of telecommunications products, hot tub hook-ups, solar sales and installation, stand-by generators, video phones, wireless

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.010 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
10%
3
10%
2
10%
1
10%
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews
Jay L.
Oct 2022
4.0
$302
I gave these people high marks with their work. I give them a low rating for their prices. My Story so you can be the judge: My GFCI (General fault circuit interrupt) outlet in the kitchen went bad.The right side button was stuck inward and the outlet as well as the other three outlets in the kitchen were not working. I was feeling sick that day.I took a covid test to make sure it wasnt covid,which turned up negative,but went positive 24 hours later. So I hired these folks to take care of the problem.THey were here for about 40 minutes,give or take a few. Very professional,no complaints in that department. My final bill , including a 5% senior citizens discount was $302.10. This is for 1 receptacle. I dont like giving bad reviews and have only done so a couple of times,but to me that was very pricey for what was done. So you make the decision based on my words. Would I hire them again? Not at that price.Nope. I did eventually get covid , so I was sick the morning they came out.It took weeks for me to figure out and come to my senses to realize what I did. Im embarrassed because the problem is something I could have fixed myself. Thats my peace. I have the receipt for proof and will probably put it in a picture frame for a reminder. Again,the 2 that came out were very professional. 10-10-2022

Ned B.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
unknown

Debbie W.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
the guys were very courteous and efficient. Cleaned up when the job was complete.

Peter K.
May 2015
1.0
$250
INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND TO LOW...  CAME BACK FEW DAYS LATER WHEN I COMPLAINED , SAID WANTED $30.OO PER HOUR MORE TO ADD ONE FOOT LONGER WIRE AND RAISE LIGHT HIGHER!   TOLD ME MAY TAKE 2,3,4 HOURS.NOTE ALL SUPPLIES WHERE SUPPLED BY  ME......  TOLD TO LEAVE WILL NOT PAY ANY MORE MONEY PERIOD. TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE  OF ME A SENIOR CITIZEN!!!!!!
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"The light was installed as per his request when he called in the work order, it was also installed at to the manufacturers recommendations. The customer indicated that it was a remove and replace only, not a relocate. The customer left the light outside for us to install and left his home. He called when he returned and wanted the fixture raised aprox 10' up for no charge. The walls inside the building were finished which meant that they would need to be fished and an estimate was provided to RELOCATE the light, which was not what he originally asked for. The customer was unreasonable and not willing to work with us. We also gave him a refund of $50.00 and that was still not good enough for him. We will not accept this person as a customer in the future and shared his info within our network as a problem customer."

Marie B.
Jan 2015
3.0
unknown
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"The customer was upset that we did not purchase her new LED bulbs from a big box store. As an electrical contractor in Dover we try to support the local supply houses who have worked with us since the business was opened. They are a bit higher than the box stores, but they offer customer service that the other stores do not. At times we have purchased bulbs from those stores and they have failed in a very short time period and we found out that they were factory seconds that were supplied to the big box stores. Since then we only buy bulbs from local supply houses. [Member name removed] wanted us to credit her the difference in price, we did not we charged her our standard shop rates and mark-up. We tried the best we could to meet her schedule and respect her requests. We pride our selves on our customer service and thought that we had all come to an agreement after we discussed the paperwork and the bills. I'm sure that we did everything we could to make this customer happy especially since her husband is respected surgeon. I'm sorry to hear that she will not hire us again, I guess I need to find a new surgeon as well. I try to support the businesses and professionals that support us."

Joan L.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
I can always count on Towles Electric to do the job right the first time.  They also coordinated this job with the gas company as this is a natural gas whole house stand by generator that was being installed that requires an electric and gas company  to perform work. They are punctual and clean up everything when done. Their work always passes inspection the first time. This job required the outside installation of the generator plus an electrical run from the garage, into the basement, all the way across the basement and back outside to meet the generator. It was a very long electrical run.
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"Thank you [Member Name Removed], always a pleasure."

Jim W.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
unknown
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed]."

Joshua L.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
unknown
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"Thank you Accepted response to ."

IRA N.
Jun 2014
2.0
$2,550
They offered the best price out of 4 contractors.  They installed a new electrical box with upgraded electrical service,  from a 150 amp service to a 200 amp service.
The problem is with their trenching to lay the underground wires.  They cut 4 of my irrigation lines and told me they had repaired them.  They did not, I had to call an irrigation specialist to do the repairs.  They did not fill in the trench they dug.  They over laid it with dirt and told me it would settle in on top of the pipe and wire!  The first rain we had the yard had a long line of holes about a foot deep.  I called them to complain and they sent the same 2 men that  caused the problem  in the first place.  They covered with some dirt, but the gash of 2 feet long is still there waiting for someone to step in it and break their leg!
I have been calling and getting their answering service all week complaining about their men not repairing the cut irrigation lines and no one has called me back.
I would not recommend this company!
Response from Towles Electric Inc
"Customer did not know where septic or irrigations lines were located. We did cut lines on both systems. We repaired cut septic lines ourselves and customer said he would take care of irrigation lines. Backfill was piled over trench and settled after first rain, once customer complained we returned and raked more dirt into hole and customer signed off that he was satisfied. Several attempts were made to call back customer but he does not answer his phone and screens calls. I would not do work for this customer again and will share his negative attitude with other contractors we network with. We always try to make our customers happy but sometimes things happen. We did try to resolve the problems for [member name removed] but we feel that no matter how much we do he will not be satisfied."

Dwayne K.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Showed up on time and did a good job.

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FAQ

Towles Electric Inc is currently rated 4.0 overall out of 5.

Towles Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Towles Electric Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Towles Electric Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Towles Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Towles Electric Inc offers emergency services.

No, Towles Electric Inc does not offer warranties.