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Nichols Electric & Plumbing

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Steve Nichols and we have been in business serving the Rochester area since 1984. I take pride in making my word stand for something. We will return phone calls and show up on time for the scheduled appointment. We put the word "commitment" back in the construction industry. We start all jobs with customer satisfaction in mind. When you call Nichols, Electrical, you can be confident that you will get the best service in the area. Our trained staff brings you more than superior electrical service and bring you peace-of-mind knowing that your family or business are safe. Please give us a call so we can prove to you that you will have an electrician for life. In Rochester call (585) 427-9310.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential electrical work, panel boxes, paddle fans, yard lights, pools & hot tubs, lights, outlets, telephone, cable TV, data lines, roof heat cables & security systems.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Reviews

4.9576 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 576 reviews

William S.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve arrived on time for the inspection and completed it in a timely manner. I had questions on some work I want done. He checked it out and gave me an estimate on that. I am having him do the other projects I want done. We have used Steve in the past on our last house and have always been very satisfied with him.
Description of Work: Whole house electrical inspection on home we recently purchased.

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

Randy G.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time , answered all questions and completed job in less than an hour . Also was told to call them back if any issues came up as the result of their service call. Emailed me bill and receipt. Very thorough from start to finish.
Description of Work: Complete removal and disconnection of electrical outlet in Kitchen so new backsplash could go over and cover it. Also replacement of non working switched overhead light receptacle 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
$115.4

William B.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Perfectly. Our room looks fantastic with better lighting.
Description of Work: Recessed lights

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

June T.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Nichols responded quickly and the job was done efficiently. Considering it is winter and quite cold I had a few reservations but the job was done before the house cooled below 65 degrees. Great job!
Description of Work: A new circuit box had to be installed and moved outside (per RGE regulations).

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
$1,650

Nancy J.
01/2017
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was not done. Mr. Nichols insisted that his offer stated that there needed to be access space above the ceiling. I never saw that stipulation in the offer and, when I checked it again, it made no mention of above access. so, job was cancelled.
Description of Work: Installation of 4 recessed lighting fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Samar A.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were on time. They called prior to arrival. They explained everything as they were doing it.
Description of Work: Electric panel move/change

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
$1,100

Marilyn S.
11/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had the power in 3 rooms unexpectedly go out last night. I called Nichols Electric and talked to Steve this morning. He was able to schedule me an appointment for this afternoon and showed up well inside the stated time. Steve checked the panel box and all outlets in the outage area, found the problem and was able to fix it and remedy the situation. I found him to be very pleasant and professional and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an electrician and would absolutely use him in the future.
Description of Work: Checked all outlets that were not working and replaced the one that had caused the power outage in 3 rooms.

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
$100

Sue M.
11/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great! Very professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Run electricity to a newly installed utility shed. Dig trench and run electricity back to circuit box in house.

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
$800

Brian F.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
The two men who came out were very professional and efficient. They got the work done in no time and the price was exactly what was quoted over the phone, no surprises. Thanks Nichols Electric, I will call again!
Description of Work: I had two new lights installed

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

Clark C.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was satisfied with their service.
Description of Work: They did electrical work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian H.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
very punctual. job completed quickly with no problems. changeover with new panel in just over 2 hours.
Description of Work: new service

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike M.
10/2016
4.0
lighting
  + -1 more
It went good, it was great. We didn't pay more. They were extremely professional and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: We purchased a big deal from them for $379. They put in four recessed lights in our living room.

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
$379

Robert B.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fantastic! Setting up appointment for estimate is so easy on the Nichols website. Steve was on time, very professional, the estimate was issued via email and the job was scheduled 2 days later due to a cancellation. The 2 electricians were on time and were very professional and had all the work finished in about an hour. We will definitely be using Nichols Electrical Contracting again. We used the Angie's List coupon.
Description of Work: Move hard wired smoke detectors to their own circuit, install 5 new hard wired smoke detectors (we supplied) and install new outdoor flood light fixture (we supplied).

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
$255

Catherine L.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve at Nichols Electrical Contracting was outstanding. He was easy to contact, friendly and knowledgeable. After obtaining several estimates for this job, Steve offered us the most reasonable price by several hundred dollars. We appreciated the clarity and respect with which Steve explained his process to us. We are 100% satisfied and plan to call Steve in the future for any of our electrical needs.
Description of Work: We wanted to replace our breaker box unit and upgrade electrical input from 100 to 200 amps.

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
$1,025

Dawn L.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I found the owner, Steve, to be professional and courteous. I was very impressed with his responsiveness and his willingness to work within my budget providing options but not subjecting me to a "hard sell". The crew did a great job, they communicated well and cleaned up completely! I would absolutely recommend this company and would use them again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights into family 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
$400

arthur R.
05/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve Nichols has been to my home a few times now, doing everything from installation of a backup generator system to panel box repairs to adding light fixtures. Steve and his crew are honest and their prices are very reasonable. Once Steve came over and told me that I didn't need certain electrical work that I had thought I did. He saved me quite a bit of money. I highly recommend Nichols Electrical for everything electrical. He is honest, and shows up on time, and very responsive.
Description of Work: Installed an attic fan switch in the garage.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Joseph S.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I spoke with the owner, Steve last week after looking for a contractor on Angie's List. We first had some discussion on possible causes for this problem. Through an excellent conversation, the final determination for a solution was to run a separate line which I agreed to have done. I also inquired about other electrical work that I would be interested in obtaining quotes and recommendations. Today, Scott came out to install the new line. This was done very quickly, efficiently, and cleanly. During his work, Steve also came out to talk about the other areas for work in which I am interested. I am very pleased with today's work. I would recommend them as an excellent electrical contractor. Steve did not try to over-sell me on anything. In fact, during our first conversation, he was attempting to find a less expensive solution first.
Description of Work: Ran a new electric line into the garage which will be used for the refrigerator located there. We had a problem with the circuit that was being used connected to a gfi switch which recently began tripping quite regularly.

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

Scott H.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The installer was a little late but was done quickly, probably less than 30 minutes. The only thing I didn't like was that he was just going to install it and leave, I had to stop and ask him about the unit, "How do I know when it fails and what do I do?", that sort of thing.
Description of Work: Installed whole house surge protection.

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
$175

Cindy D.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I have engaged Nichols Electrical several times between mid 2014 and early 2015. I initially purchased a coupon from Angie's list for 2 light fixture installations, and Steve and anyone I dealt with was extremely helpful. I ended up having an issue where one of the fixtures didn't fit the space, and I needed to bring them back in when I replaced it, and they were very accommodating. I ultimately had them in to replace several older dimmer switches, and they did a great job with that, as well as help with issues I was having with dimmers using LED lights. They have a great team, offer answers to questions, are prompt and courteous and a general pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Ceiling light installation Dimmer switch replacements LED light assistance Service provided ran from $75-$100 depending on what I needed, but very cost appropriate.

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
$100

Terry I.
03/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Had to reschedule a few times due to weather (They had to get on roof and use hot tar), because of that they did the microwave on it's own breaker for free. Everything went very well.
Description of Work: installed outdoor meter, ground, and outdoor outlet. Removed old circuit breaker panel, moved location and installed new circuit breaker panel with surge protection. Also put microwave on it's own breaker

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
$1,800

Mark S.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Workers were prompt, courteous and thorough. Replace old light and installed new one in approximately 15 minutes with no issues.
Description of Work: Replace old fluorescent kitchen light with a new ceiling light with globe.

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
$75

Todd Y.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were on time and did a nice job. They asked questions to make sure the lights were placed where I wanted them to go.
Description of Work: They put in six recess lights.

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

Tim S.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve and his team did an excellent job. Great work done well, on time and at a fair price.
Description of Work: Remount TV and install recess outlet Run new pipe under deck to re-feed outlets Install 110 CFM Ultra silent exhaust fan with light. Kids bathroom Install 110 CFM Ultra silent exhaust fan. in powder room Cut drywall Patch drywall in power room Replace bath light fixture

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
$1,000

Terri T.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent service and communication. I have used Nichols several more times.
Description of Work: I thought I needed a new panel. Steve was honest and told me I didn't but suggested a whole house surge protector instead. Saved hundreds.

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
$200

LORI E.
01/2016
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Appointment for service call was made for the next day. I was given a window of 1 - 3 pm for the appointment. They arrived at 1:30 and were done in an hour. Very efficient and polite. I will definitely use again!
Description of Work: removed ceiling fan from a 12ft ceiling and replaced with a new fan that I purchased

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
$190

Contact information

2900 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

http://www.nicholselectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
12000192493
Trade License Locale
New York
Trade License Authority
New York: Department of State
Trade License Expiration
03/14/2026
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Generator,
Water Heaters,
Pool and Spa Service,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Nichols Electric & Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Nichols Electric & Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, Nichols Electric & Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Nichols Electric & Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers warranties.
Nichols Electric & Plumbing offers the following services: Residential electrical work, panel boxes, paddle fans, yard lights, pools & hot tubs, lights, outlets, telephone, cable TV, data lines, roof heat cables & security systems.
Ask for details.

Contact information

2900 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467

http://www.nicholselectrical.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed