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Meyer Electrical Services Inc

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

About us

Meyer Electrical is an electrical contractor in Bethesda, MD. At Meyer Electrical our customer service goal is to provide the most effective solutions for home improvement or commercial repair. Our truck is fully stocked with materials and tools, and we are always ready for any type of electrical work. 4 employees. Additional DBA - Meyer Electrical Services Inc.

Business highlights

34 years of experience

Services we offer

& AFCI Circuit Breakers., & Data, Baseboard & Floor Heaters, Basement Wiring, Circuit Breaker Replacements, Code Violations, Electrical Services - Fuse Box Replacements, Exhaust Fans, Fixtures, GFIC Safety Outlets, Hot Tubs, Indoor & Outdoor Lighting, Inspections, Maintenance & Repairs, New Additions, Outlets & Dedicated Circuits, Panel Upgrades, Phone, Plugs, Security Lighting, Smoke & CO Detectors, Standby Generators & Preventative Maintenance, Sub-Panels, Surge Suppressors, Switches, TV

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.7268 Reviews
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SARAH N.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Everything went smoothly. No complaints.

Yoonmee C.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$209
The electrician was on time and did the work efficiently.  I had some questions about how the wiring worked, and he helpfully answered my questions.  It was a pretty straightforward job and everything was smooth from start to finish.  I bought my own smoke alarm/CO detector, so I paid only for labor.  I am very happy with the services performed.

Sandra O.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
unknown

Cindy's E.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
They did all they said prompt no cmplaints

Phil B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
The electrician faced a problem well below his skill-level: the laundry dryer lacked power because of a loose connection at its back. He tightened the connection, made sure the dryer was getting correct heat, apologized to me that I had to hire a professional to do a basic task, and charged me only the service call rather than labor as well.

Karen K.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Mr. Meyer did an excellent job; all phases of the project were done well and completed in a timely manner. He was professional and thorough; he explained what he was doing and why and kept us up to date on how things were going. We are happy with the work Mr. Meyer did and would engage his services again.

Timothy B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$358
The room did not have a ceiling fixture because the light switch was connected to the electrical outlet for a floor lamp in the room.  The technician installed the ceiling fan electrical box in the ceiling and wiring to the wall switch with minimal dry wall cuts.  Then the technician installed the ceiling fan and wall control switch for the fan and light.  The technician was very professional and friendly and did an excellent job.  I am extremely pleased with the work provided my Meyer Electrical Services for the price.

Debora L.
Aug 2014
3.0
$168
Charged an additional $39 after we spoke on the phone and he did not mention that when we discussed fixing my garbage disposal. He should have communicated better and been clear about the the price when we spoke. If he would have told me about the additional $39 before he did the work I would have called to get a refund.
Response from Meyer Electrical Services Inc
"Ms. [member name removed]. We highly appreciate your feedback for our services and we are glad you chose our company for your electrical needs. Also, we would like to address your dissatisfaction regarding the service and the price. Initially, you have purchased Angies' List Deal for the "Whole-House Electrical Inspection", which thoroughly explains what type of services will be provided. As you can see, the scope of work described does not include the cost of materials and an installation of the switch, which we found to be defective. Therefore, an additional charge was applied once the issue was accessed and resolved. We hope this helps. Thank you."

Jill K.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
It was a great experience. Scheduling was easy. Walt got back to me the same day and the technician fixed the problem the following morning. Our halogen light was not working and the technician diagnosed the problem (the dimmer switch) quickly and replaced our switch. My only issue is that it cost $150 to fix a simple problem but that price might be standard. Next time I will probably call 1 or 2 other companies for a price comparison. It is likely I will use Meyer Electric again.

Emma N.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
I was very happy with Meyer Electrical.  A representative answered my phone immediately and gave me an estimate on the phone that proved to be correct. I scheduled the work for later in the week and the work was done well. Prompt, professional, and high quality work over all.

Maria J.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,338
I spoke to and worked directly with the owner of the company, Walt Meyer. This was great because I wanted the person who was doing the installation to be the same person who would initially assess the work because my service entry cable was starting to
deteriorate and I didn't want any "surprises" upon starting the job. Walt was fabulous. His estimate was about mid-range of other estimates that I had received but the warranty he offered was very good. He was very professional, courteous, very detailed, and responsive to my questions. Walt explained the process step-by-step, which I really appreciated due to the condition of the old existing equipment, and he was always accessible by phone and email.
Walt and his associate Ben kept on schedule, tested and labeled each circuit, and also gave me the warranty books (you?d be surprised at the number of contractors who fail give you the warranty information). Meyer Electric obtained the necessary permit and coordinated the inspection (we passed inspection without any issues). 
He conducted each phase of the job, from scheduling and estimating to installing and coordinating inspection, at the time he promised he would and at the price he said he would. Working with him and his company was a breeze and I would highly recommend his company to anyone and I would hire him again.


Claudia D.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
unknown

John L.
Jun 2014
4.0
$250
unknown

Barbara U.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$168
unknown

Ruth B.
Jun 2014
5.0
$160
unknown

Jonathon K.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
unknown

Peggye M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
The young man was punctual, professional and proficient. This is our second time using this company and would call them again if needed.

Geoffrey J.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
unknown

Candace G.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Walt Meyer, the owner of Meyer Electric, was very professional, courteous, thorough, reasonable and responsive.  I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone considering purchasing a generator.  And I would definitely do business with him again.

Rudy S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
I think he does very good work. If I have a problem, he takes care of it right away. Everything is running fine.

Kathleen D.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
This was the second time I used Meyer Electric and I am going to have them complete a third project. While trying to diagnose which wires were incorrectly in my B-vent chase, my brother removed some drywall and found that my dryer line had not been installed to code and was damaged.  This was a fire hazard.  My brother exchanged several emails and photos with Walt, who guided him on drywall to remove to make the job easier and less costly.  There was a particular spot where Walt said it was very important to make a hole, because as Walt suspected, the renovation company from which I bought the house did not follow a logical path.
Walt's associate, Ben, arrived at my home promptly at 7 am as scheduled.  Ben is very professional and diligent.  He replaced the dryer line according to code.  Ben also helped us solve the problem of getting wires out of my B-vent chase.  He went into the attic and re-routed wires so that they were out of the chase in the attic.  He then provided my brother with a plan for removing them from the chase in the basement, because he had to go to the next job.  My brother followed his directions and it worked perfectly.  There was no need to drill through the house or run additional wiring outside as my brother feared.
I prefer dealing with smaller companies like Meyer Electric.  There seems to be better quality control, the prices are reasonable, and there is more attention to detail.  My brother called Walt today about another project that needs to be done, and he got back to him promptly with a plan and price. 
My only complaint is that he doesn't take credit card payments.  I think having this payment option is important.
Response from Meyer Electrical Services Inc
"We highly appreciate your business and value your opinion. Additionally, we would like to share with you that now we accept credit card payments (VISA, Discovery, Master Card). If you require any electrical services in the future, please rest assure we can accommodate your needs and offer you the most convenient form of payment. Thank you."

Gina M.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Walt Meyer was wonderful to work with.  He took the time to do a thorough estimate that I was able to use to compare with other estimates.  His was the most reasonable and the clearest.  He answered my questions, made suggestions for problem areas and adjusted the contract as I made additions. 
He was patient and prompt in every interaction.
Walt and another electrician, Ben arrived early to complete the job (6:50am).  They were thorough, they gently moved what needed to be moved, they cleaned and swept when they were done.
I have to say that I was most impressed by two things they did.  They took the time to answer my questions which may have seemed simple but I honestly understood the first time they explained things.  The other thing was that while on the job they discovered a pipe that made an short job a long one because they had to work around the pipe.  I appreciate the fact that they didn't give up and problem solved to make it work.  You don't get that kind of service from someone who doesn't care about doing the right job the first time. 


Joan G.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,139
Perfectly. Walt and Ben arrived promptly, completed the job efficiently, and left their workspace neat.   I recommend this service without hesitation.


Victoria V.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Walt was super responsive and got over there within a few hours (showed up early!) and did a great job. Our tenant commented on how nice and informative Ben was and everything is back in working order. Also, he called to explain the issue and the best way to fix it.

Tim O.
Feb 2014
1.0
$2
My experience with Meyer Electrical Services Inc. (Walt Meyer, specifically) has been awful. I hired him to do a "heavy up" - to replace our 100 amp panel with a 200 amp panel. In the course of doing so, he discovered that the capacity for the clothes dryer line was for only 15 amps but it needed to be 30 so I hired him to come back out and fix it. Then the inspector came out and reviewed Walt's work and concluded that, for separate reasons, both the heavy up and the dryer line fix were not code compliant so they both flunked inspection. This meant that the new panel could not be connected to the grid until the work problems were fixed and passed inspection. This caused me to be a bit annoyed but not overly worried because I figured that Walt would come out and take care of it and it wouldn't be a big deal. That's when I discovered some unpleasant things about Walt. Walt called me after the inspector gave him the news and immediately let me know that it would cost me extra money for him to come back out and bring the jobs up to code. Thereafter, we exchanged a series of emails in which Walt, at various times, blamed: me, the inspector, my new dryer and/or Home Depot (where I bought my new dryer) for failing the inspection. In communicating with Walt, I was never really sure if he was deliberately misunderstanding the situation, or, if he just didn't get it. My expectation had been simple: that he would do work that was code compliant. But he challenged me to find where in my contract it said that his work had to be code compliant. I really couldn't believe he was making this argument or even wasting his time making it. Unfortunately, in the case of the dryer line, I had just emailed my request that he come back out to fix it. And he had emailed me back with the cost and date/time he would do it, and that was it. There was actually no formal contact but I had trusted him in good faith to do it correctly. Eventually, I asked Walt point-blank why he didn't tell me (ahead of time) that the dryer line would require a $110 permit (an unpleasant surprise) and whether he had been aware that current code requires you replace a three prong outlet with a four (which is one of the reasons the inspector had cited the work as not code compliant). His answer: He didn't know about either the permit requirement or the current code. Which is incredible. And pitiful. And worst of all is that he feels no embarrassment, or sense of obligation, towards his customer that compels him to try to make things right. I'll have to hire another electrician to clean up his mess. When I first met Walt he seemed like a nice guy and I like hiring small contractors. But beware, he has proved himself to be unreliable, untrustworthy, irresponsible and (somewhat) dishonest. Almost 1 month after the heavy up and my new panel is still not connected to the grid. When I relayed to Walt that I planned to write a review of his work and present readers with the facts he wrote back: "I don't take threats lightly." I'm not really sure what he means by this but, it should go without saying, I really regret meeting this guy.
Response from Meyer Electrical Services Inc
"[member name removed]. First of all, we appreciate your business and your time. We do recognize your frustration with disapproved inspection report due to incorrect dryer installation. As I was trying to communicate to you, we did not install your dryer nor did we install the cord; therefore, we cannot be liable for the work done by others (Home Depot in your case). Moreover as you were originally aware of, we discovered your undersize dryer branch wiring in the midst of the "Heavy-Up" process. Hence the cost of the replacing the undersized receptacle and the cord was not reflected in the contract. You disagreed with the suggested cost of the corrective matter stating that it should be a part of the "heavy-up" cost, while it was not. Please keep in mind that nowhere in the National Electrical Code can it be found that an upgrade of the outlet pertaining to your situation and an obtaining a permit for this type of service is a mandatory. Indeed, it is an optional upgrade done at a customer or an electrician discretion although we realize that an electrical inspector approves the job and in no way do we try to question his interpretation of the NEC. Apparently, it is impossible to predict an outcome of the electrical inspection in terms of an inspector's interpretation of the electrical code and the fact that an electrical inspector is the authority having jurisdiction (Article 100 of the National Electrical Code), which assumes that any electrical inspector can place his own judgment against a matter, and we, electrical contractors, have no control over it other than the scope of work mutually agreed and affirmed on the contract. Moreover, it is stated on the contract that "Additional repairs, corrections or upgrades... identified by the local electrical inspector shall be charged separately IF required". Your denial to cover additional charges resulted after the inspection did not comply with the terms of the contract; therefore, no additional service was provided. To reassure you, I am Licensed Master electrician with many years experience for the similar types of projects. All my completed work was/is in compliance with the current electrical code and I am confident in my own professionalism. Finally, please recall, I was trying to explain to you through emails that the inspector failed the "Heavy-Up" part of the project solely due to missing few staples above the electrical panel (very minor fix comparing to the entire "heavy-up" process and per the NEC does not possess a potential hazard). Needless to say you were aware of that fact that the space constraint disallowed us to swing a hammer in to space and place those missing staples. As we discussed, once you allow us, we guarantee that we will be back to fix it. We hope everything stated above sufficiently explains our actions. Thank you."
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FAQ

Meyer Electrical Services Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Meyer Electrical Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Meyer Electrical Services Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Meyer Electrical Services Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Meyer Electrical Services Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Meyer Electrical Services Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Meyer Electrical Services Inc does not offer warranties.