RU Electrical Service, Inc.
About us
R U Electrical Service, Inc. was established in 1989 as a residential electrical contractor. We entered the Commercial-Industrial-Residential Service field in 1995 when awarded a contract for maintenance of electrical cranes & equipment at the Indianapolis Water Treatment Co. That same year we picked up several Restaurant electrical maintenance accounts [Burger King, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Bravo Cuchina]. We expanded on our residential service in 1996 through advertising. Building a large customer base in which we aim to keep as return customers by providing a personal touch with service oriented approach to customer satisfaction. Our commercial construction experience includes but not limited to; auto stores [Advantage Auto, Tires Plus], Churches [Faith Lutheran, Fortville Christian via Callahan Construction], Restaurants [Cancun Mexican, Cazula’s, China Buffet], Retail stores [Dollar General, LoveSac, Elizabeth’s, Portrait Innov] and Laundromats [E-Z Clean]. We own, maintain and operate our 55’ bucket truck, providing parking lot lighting maintenance and pole placement. We contract parking lot lighting repair service for Herff Jones, Sam’s Distribution and Mann Properties. We hold Electrical licenses for the City of Indianapolis, City of Lawrence, City of Anderson, City of Shelbyville, City of Muncie all in Indiana. We are insured and bonded as required by the licensing boards previously mentioned.
Business highlights
36 years of experience
Services we offer
& apartments; residential & commercial electrical repair, Electrical contracting, basement finishing, commercial & retail build-out, houses of worship, new home, parking lot lighting, remodeling, residential, restaurants, warehouses
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
5.034 Reviews
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Paul S.
Feb 2018
Estimator was on time, thorough, and easy to schedule both the estimate and installation. Crew was professional and friendly. The estimator did identify a couple code issues related to a sub panel that the hot tub service would connect to and included fixing them with their quote for a very reasonable price. No other estimators identified the code concern. The final installation was very clean considering the location in relation to the main electrical service to the house. Installers walked through the work they completed after they finished and explained the operation of the outdoor electrical panel. They left extra long cable since the hot tub had not yet been installed to make sure the cable reached the final destination of the tub.
Patricia D.
Mar 2017
The lighting recommendations have provided me the comfort of security I expected. The work was completed timely and professionally. I had used RU Electric previously and had the same satisfaction of their work and pricing. They have installed dimmer switches, replaced lighting and installed additional power access outlets to meet my personal lifestyle. I would highly recommend this company for ANY residential electrical service.
BARRY F.
Dec 2015
Each time we have used RU, they have been respectful, un-obtrusive, and efficient. They have gotten the job done right.
Rhonda A.
Sep 2015
best experience by far with a service. We sent them our inspection list of items needing to be completed via email and they gave us a quote. Came out within a week and completed the items.
Christine S.
Aug 2015
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LINDA W.
Mar 2015
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ANDREA M.
Mar 2015
I have used him several times and Darwin is just great! He helps me think through the design and is very helpful in the entire process. I will continue to use him again in the future.
Anne S.
Oct 2014
Awesome. They were on time, very friendly, hard workers, and had it done in a few hours. They coordinated with the hot tub delivery people so it could all be done in one visit. I will definitely use them again.
Thomas B.
Jun 2014
Darwin came and conducted the estimate. He was right on time courteous and very likeable. He provided us with a prompt estimate with no "hidden" charges. He then sent two of his employees to do the work which we had to schedule a few weeks later. They were both prompt and in uniform and worked neatly and efficiently. The labeling on the new electrical panel was a bit confusing to us so we emailed Darwin. They came right back out that same day and relabelled the panel so it made more sense to us. Very happy. Strongly recommended.
Lindsey V.
Jun 2014
They did good. It was fine and they completed the task. It was difficult to schedule; it was hard to get them call us back and they finally did and it was fine. They came when they said they would. They did a good job.
Charlotte S.
Jun 2014
They did work for us. We had some lights put in. The quality of their work overall was amazing. I would give them "A's" across the board. They were nice. They came in and they were courteous. They were quick and when they came in they did exactly what they said they were going to do and did not mess around as they came prepared and I like that. It was good.
BRIAN J.
Dec 2013
I have used this company a few times now and I simply cannot say enough good things about them. If you are using another electrician for work, I would suggest that you fire them immediately and give these guys a try. They are super nice, fast and do great work. I have a brand new custom home in Fishers, and will never use anyone else for anything that has to do with electricity in the future. In this particular case, Darwin was able to determine the issue with my new power theater chair and fix it quickly. I then needed a light switch replaced and he was able to do both things quickly and efficiently. He is great tow irk with and a super nice guy.
Beverly O.
Sep 2013
They checked figured out what was wrong as electrical outlets in both our bathrooms and in our gargage weren't working. Turned out it was a receptacle in our garage that was broken and causing the breaker to trip.
ANNETTE R.
Sep 2013
They came out to look at my fuse box because another company told me I needed to replace it and I wanted to second opinion. They said if it isn't broke down fix it.
BRIAN J.
Jun 2013
Darwin came to my home on two occasions and was always on time. They got right to work and did an outstanding job. Very polite, respectful and clearly knows what he is doing. I plan to use this company for ALL future electrical needs inside and out. Don't make the mistake of calling anyone else, take my word for it!
Brenda P.
Jan 2013
Very well. Came at time designated even in a snow storm.
Barbara I.
Jun 2012
Great as lights and fan were not consumer friendly to install.
ANDREA M.
Jan 2012
It is essential to work around the weather and the horses. Darwin came out several times to judge the footing for his equipment, because he had to bring a cherry picker in to do the arena lights. He actually did the work on a very cold and snowy day because the ground was frozen. He and his crew always clean up after themselves, which is especially important when you have horses walking around.
Karen K.
Jun 2011
I had my windows washed, and a part of their service was the replacement of bulbs in my outdoor flood lights. When they tried to replace them, they said that the lights would not stay in the fixture. I called RU Electrical and set up an appointment. He stated on the phone that the fixtures might be rusted out, so I bought new ones just in case.
RU arrived on time. He first looked at the back porch light, and found that the bulb was broken off. We decided to replace the fixture anyway as the original was old. When he looked at the flood light, he found that 1) there was no junction box, and 2) when lights were replace previously, the threads were stripped. He took pictures to show me the lack of a junction box. He then changed out the flood light fixture.
He also noted that my outdoor electrical plugs had broken covers, and we agreed that he would repair them at a future time.
It was a great experience. He was very professional, and I feel better knowing that my flood light is now up to code. I would definitely use them again for any electrical needs I might have.
RU arrived on time. He first looked at the back porch light, and found that the bulb was broken off. We decided to replace the fixture anyway as the original was old. When he looked at the flood light, he found that 1) there was no junction box, and 2) when lights were replace previously, the threads were stripped. He took pictures to show me the lack of a junction box. He then changed out the flood light fixture.
He also noted that my outdoor electrical plugs had broken covers, and we agreed that he would repair them at a future time.
It was a great experience. He was very professional, and I feel better knowing that my flood light is now up to code. I would definitely use them again for any electrical needs I might have.
Robbie C.
May 2011
We have used this company before and were very pleased with the work they did, therefore, we called them back. A line had been severed from tree and stump removal. They spent most of the time locating the wires, but once found, had us back in business before we knew it. They also left extra line so the landscapers will see it but can move it around before it is buried again.
JAN V.
Jan 2011
Overall, the experience went very well. They were prompt in coming out to get the work done, which I appreciated. Also, the electrician was knowledgeable, and completed the work in a timely manner. The price was reasonable. I'm happy with their services and I'd recommend them to others.
Sue V.
Nov 2010
Great price and service. Came next morning after calling the evening before. Quick service.
Barbara M.
Sep 2010
We used R. U. Electrical Services at our previous home and were happy with them. We appreciate their punctuality, neatness, and professionalism. Darwin Bird is easy to communicate with and understands the scope of the project. We will definitely use them again for any future needs.
Karen K.
Aug 2010
One of the lights on my garage was shorting out. I called RU, and they were able to come out the same day. The problem was that I was screwing the light bulb in too tightly and compressing a tab that was shorting out the light. I also asked for an estimate to place the garage lights on a switch rather than on a sensor. Since I have drywall, they offered a solution using a relay system. The electrican was great, very professional, and did a fine job of figuring out the problem. The service charge was $70, and the diagnosis and estimate was another $70. I thought that $140 was a bit high for the services provided.
KAREN B.
May 2010
I know their price was reasonable and they did a good job.
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FAQ
RU Electrical Service, Inc. is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
RU Electrical Service, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, RU Electrical Service, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
No, RU Electrical Service, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RU Electrical Service, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, RU Electrical Service, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, RU Electrical Service, Inc. does not offer warranties.