Capital District Electric

Founded 1998 • With Angi since July 2006

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.

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2022 Super Service Award

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Verified Reviews

5.0

(144) Verified Reviews

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Rating Details

Price
4.9
Professionalism
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Quality
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0

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electrician (140)lighting (32)ceiling fan installation (24)landscape lighting (2)
Showing 1-25 of 144 reviews
Kelly M.
5.0
01/31/2023
Great experience, very professional and priced well. I would definitely use their services again for future projects!
Description of Work
New lighting fixtures installed.
Category
lighting
Cost
$275
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review and your business I also enjoyed talking to your mother and aunt thanks again
Lisa D.
5.0
11/11/2022
Eric is very responsive and professional. I sent him a picture of what was wrong. He fit us into his schedule the next morning, because we were under an extreme time crunch, and fixed the issue within 5 minutes. Worth every penny!!
Description of Work
Correct electrical error made by a kitchen remodeler.
Category
electrician
Cost
$100
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to write such a good review hope all goes well in your new location
Luis G.
5.0
10/27/2022
Eric was really respectful, straight forward and professional. Did not waiste any time getting the job done. He cleaned everything up. Couldn't ask for anything better. Would definitely recommend
Description of Work
New Electrical 200 amp service
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] it was a pleasure to do business with you I appreciate you taking the time to write your review
Elaine A.
5.0
03/23/2022
Eric did an excellent job and was very responsive to any requests we had. We have used him a couple times and will continue to hire him whenever we need electrical work done.
Description of Work
recessed lighting and a kitchen ceiling fan
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review hope you and your family are well I appreciate your business
Michelle S.
5.0
11/11/2021
The work was done quickly and professionally. The service from this company is always courteous and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work
Installation of two light fixtures and one outlet replacement
Category
electrician, lighting
Cost
$200
Hire Again?
Yes
Daniel Y.
5.0
03/19/2021
I called to have outlets and switches that needed to be repaired. Eric repaired them quickly and was able to fix several other miscellaneous electrical issues. He did all the work in just over an hour and was neat and friendly. Will definitely call Capital District Electric again and recommend to others.
Description of Work
Outlet and switch repairs
Category
electrician
Cost
$300
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member Name Removed]thank you for taking the time to write such a good review it was a pleasure to work for and meet you good luck hunting
Peggy B.
5.0
02/08/2021
We are really happy with the work. CDE provided great advice to position new fixtures plus what to look for in selecting and placing the lights, outlets and wiring to minimize work to patch ceiling after the install. Definitely knowledgeable and courteous. CDE gave prompt estimates and stayed on budget and schedule. We will definitely use CDE again.
Description of Work
Install new light fixtures and wiring
Category
electrician, lighting
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you and [Member Name Removed] for your business and taking the time to write a review I appreciate it and hope you guys stay well
J D.
5.0
10/07/2020
Very well. And he cleaned up after himself !
Description of Work
Ceiling fan work and a few switches that weren’t working.
Category
ceiling fans
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review i really appreciate it and your business stay well and thanks again
Barry K.
5.0
06/10/2020
Excellent service. Very professional and personable. Eric skillfully fixed a mess of wiring left by a previous installer. And he made all the plates and switches look great. That means a lot. As if by magic, lights and outlets that hadn't worked in years came to life! My wife and I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Eric!
Description of Work
Light switches and outlets
Category
electrician, lighting
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review it was a pleasure to meet you and your wife stay well and thanks again for your business
Erin H.
5.0
06/04/2020
Eric has done work for us on several occasions for various projects. This most recent time he did the wiring and connection for an outdoor kitchen/grill. He is always professional and does excellent work. This particular time he went above and beyond to fix a mistake by the landscape contractor we hired. I was in a jam and he showed up the next day to help me out.
Description of Work
Wiring for an outdoor kitchen/Grill
Category
electrician, ceiling fans
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your review hope you and your family stay well I’m sure I will see you for something in the future
Natalie C.
5.0
04/17/2020
We bought a fan that was too big, and had to exchange the fan for a different, smaller span size. This required him to return a second time to install the fan. He was very accommodating to us. The installation went well and the fan looks and works great.
Description of Work
Replaced a ceiling fan in my foyer.
Category
ceiling fans
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your business and review I always appreciate it when a customer takes the time to write one you and your family stay well
Victoria M.
5.0
01/04/2020
He's absolutely wonderful! Pleasure to work with, very friendly, extremely professional and did a great job.
Description of Work
We had a new electric installed for a wall mounted TV, we had a bathroom ceiling fan put in and we had an additional outlet for an air conditioner.
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write your review I really appreciate it
RP C.
5.0
09/09/2019
My wife and I couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Capital District Electric, and we can’t say enough good things about the owner, Eric Smith. We needed our dangerous Federal Pacific electrical panel replaced (search it). Through Angie's List, we contacted several contractors. Eric was the first to reply and the first to come over to give us an estimate. (One didn’t even bother to tell us they weren’t interested in the work.) We liked Eric right away. He’s professional, polite, and personable. He knows his trade and is very good at it. He was here when he said he would be and gone when he said would be, the place left absolutely clean. His work and work ethic are impeccable. I wish I took before and after photos of the two panels. The original one looked like a square bowl of spaghetti, with twisted wires sticking out the top, sides, and bottom. The new one is perfect with all the wires neatly entering the top. It was nice to deal with the owner of the company, rather than someone who’s just doing a job. It would be a big mistake to make a decision about Capital District Electric and Eric based on the two lowest ratings on this site. Obviously they didn’t have work done, and one doesn’t appear to apply to this contractor. They should be taken down. And No, we’re not related to Eric.
Description of Work
Replace Service Entrance and Panel
Category
electrician
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to write such a great review I enjoyed working for u and your wife I truly appreciate your business and review
maria Y.
5.0
08/20/2019
Eric was on time, professional and did a great job!
Description of Work
Thermostat installation and outdoor lights
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review I really appreciate it and your business
stephen S.
5.0
08/09/2019
A fence installer cut into the house service entry wires with a jackhammer. The fence crew understandably refused to continue and left. I called Eric and even though I still had power, he came within an hour to evaluate, concerned it was an emergency, after normal working hours. Early next morning he came and completed the repair. Access was very difficult and required a lot of digging. Finished the job by mid-morning. Excellent service all around and well worth the fee.
Description of Work
Repair damaged service entry wires
Category
electrician
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

I really appreciate your business and the time you took to write such a good review thanks again Eric
Richard F.
5.0
04/28/2019
Eric was awesome. Timely, professional, friendly, reasonably priced, and did a fantastic job.
Description of Work
Installation of electric in home for electric car
Category
electrician
Cost
$950
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your review, glad I could help thanks again for your business
Norma S.
5.0
03/30/2019
Very happy that we chose Eric from Capital District Electric through Angie's list. After calling 3 other electricians in our local area that either did not return calls, or show up, Eric responded within hours, and we had an appointment scheduled within a week. Work was done as promised on time and within budget! Once I decide on some new fixtures, we will be calling Capital District Electric again. Thank you!
Description of Work
Install Electric outlets in basement
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] it was nice to meet you and your husband
Aimee M.
5.0
03/29/2019
When Our previous electrical contractor got too busy with commercial work, we found Eric on Angies List. What a find! Eric is now our go-to guy for all things electrical. He is honest, knowledgeable, shows up on time, prices are reasonable, stands by his work- everything that you could ask. Look no further!
Description of Work
Eric did a couple of small electrical jobs for us- fixture rewiring, installation of motion detector light
Category
electrician, lighting
Cost
$200
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review whenever someone takes the time to write a review I really appreciate it
Caryl S.
5.0
02/19/2019
On time, very knowable, hard worker, recommended
Description of Work
Fixed circuit problem
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed] I appreciate it
Thomas T.
5.0
01/22/2019
Excellent. Professional. We will definitely use him again.
Description of Work
Install GFCI outlets, etc.
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for taking the time to write a review I appreciate it and your business
Leo C.
5.0
10/23/2018
First time with Capital District Electric. Eric found a way to get the job done despite some unanticipated issues. Reasonable priced and professional service. Will be doing business with him in the future. Highly recommended.
Description of Work
Ceiling fan installation
Category
electrician, ceiling fans
Cost
$160
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your review [Member Name Removed] I’ll see you on wed
Nicholas Y.
5.0
10/18/2018
Showed up the next day and fixed the urgent problem. Showed up the next day and finished the outdoor lamp, and help prepare the underground electrical wire to endure the hardscaping we’re doing.
Description of Work
Had an urgent need to repair a damaged outlet, and also had an outdoor lamp that needed troubleshooting. He fixed a bad light socket while he was at it.
Category
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you nick for taking the time to write a review I appreciate it thanks again for your business
Ellen R.
5.0
10/04/2018
Eric Smith never disappoints. He shows up on time, is efficient without being brusque and ALWAYS finds a way to get the job done. The last part is what I MOST appreciate about him. As a single mom managing a job, a house and a family, I just like to get the job done without a hassle. Eric will find a way and he's a pleasure to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALWAYS.
Description of Work
installation of interior light fixture
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your business and review [Member Name Removed] I appreciate both
Linda C.
5.0
10/02/2018
Dan was excellent I hired him again thanks Angie list

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Review for Capital District Electric - 450 Central Ave, Albany, NY - 37441758
Description of Work
Replace a halloway light
Category
electrician
Cost
$150
Hire Again?
Yes
Marsha M.
5.0
09/17/2018
Dan called within minutes of my posting, arrived on time and completed the job in a quick and professional manner. I am completely satisfied and would use their services again. Thanks Dan!
Description of Work
Lighted switch installed indoors for an outdoor outlet.
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

450 Central Ave Ste 66276

Albany, NY 12208

Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Albany license # 392
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FAQ

Capital District Electric is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Capital District Electric is open:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Capital District Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

No, Capital District Electric does not offer free project estimates.

Yes, Capital District Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Capital District Electric does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Capital District Electric offers emergency services.

Yes, Capital District Electric offers warranties.

Capital District Electric offers the following services: Electrical, Replace Outlets, Switches & Upgrades, Heat Installs, Hooking Up & Wiring Solar Panels.