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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 326-350 of 576 reviews

Thomas D.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve and son were very efficient. Got the work done quickly and as promised. Steve works well with using email and responds quickly. I like he is up to date with his communication and andriod device to keep his information.
Description of Work: New panel box and breakers. GFI outlets in and out doors. Direct wired basement lights to switch instead of extension cords.

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
$970

Christopher M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
While his son fixed the switch and replaced the outlets, Steve went to work installing the exhaust fan. He called me in to inform me that the fan was in good shape and only needed a cleaning. So instead of a costly installation, the fan was cleaned. It works perfectly and we saved over $200 dollars. We found them to be prompt, courteous and efficient. When I paid our bill, I told Steve that we would definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Nichols Electrical was contacted to perform a variety of electrical services including replacing painted over outlets, replacing an exhaust fan in the master bathroom and fixing a light switch stuck in the "on" position. Steve and his son arrived on time and went to work right away.

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
$120

todd K.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve gave me an estimate in advance for work on a new home we purchased. Based on past experience with other electricians, it was quite reasonable. He and his son arrived on time and got right to work. He was not sure when they started if they could finish everything that day, but they did which was great as we are moving in soon. Everything was done neatly and professionally. What really impressed me was his honesty. I thought we needed to upgrade our panel. That would have required moving the RGE meter outside - very expensive! Steve was confident our existing panel could handle everything we were doing including the new big appliances. (I had one contractor tell me the panel did need replacing!). I trusted Steve's expertise and am confident we will not have issues when we move. We will use Steve going forward with our electrical needs. Very impressed with the price, service and work.
Description of Work: Grounded 13 indoor outlets; installed two outdoor motion detector flood lights; installed three 220V outlets; fixed exiting outdoor floodlights; installed a gfci outlet in bathroom.

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
$744

marc S.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve did a great job and installed the motion sensor in a timely manner. The price was great and I even used the coupon without any problems.
Description of Work: Nichols installed a motion sensor in the backyard.

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
$140

Bruce W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very well; fair and reasonable pricing. Could have been neater in sweeping up some small debris near a couple of outlets that were installed.
Description of Work: Changed outlets, installed GFI's, trouble shot non-functional switches and fixtures

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

Seana M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent - service above and beyond our expectations
Description of Work: Repaired faulty wiring, installed lighting fixtures

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
$110

Ben S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The pool was installed about a week before Steve could do the wiring so he lent us an adaptor so we could run the filter. He arrived for the work at 9AM and had everything done by noon. Steve is very professional, his rates are very competitive. It's a pleasure to find such a professional. We will be calling him in the near future for more electrical work in our home.
Description of Work: Steve ran the wiring for an above ground pool and ran new wiring for a ceiling fan in our bedroom and installed the fan.

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

Marc I.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve and his assistant arrived promptly and worked efficiently. They were in the house for maybe an hour. The outlets all worked beautifully when they were done. We received a detailed electronic receipt before they left. I would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Repaired two outdoor outlets and three kitchen outlets as well as a pocket light in the kitchen.

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
$80

Jan H.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Excellent. Steve Nichols and his son were very professional, punctual, neat and pleasant. From the beginning, the quote was done professionally. He was very knowledgeable and his suggestions were helpful. His quote was clear and offered choices. He confirmed the appointment, they showed up on time, did the work quickly, neatly, and exactly as he said they would. I highly recommend Nichols Electric and I plan to ask them back to do more work.
Description of Work: Install a new ceiling fan, wiring and switch in bathroom. Run wiring to install new ceiling light receptacle and wall switch in another 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
$390

Tracy L.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
Steve and staff were very knowledgeable & professional. Great timely response & on time. Fair pricing. I woukd highly recomend this electrician to family & freinds.
Description of Work: Electrical work in home, getting up to code with GFI replacements, updates, & fire alarms in all 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
$750

Mary B.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called and they just happened to have a cancellation, so they came that same day and fixed it in no time at all! I highly recommend this company!!!
Description of Work: Fixed a wall plug in my kitchen and the switch in my dining 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
$175

Lon M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fast, accurate, friendly service. Exactly what I was hoping for. I could have done the work myself and have done so in the past. Steve did the job in probably one tenth of the time it would have taken me and I have the assurance that the work was done to code and is guaranteed, too. Also, I did not have to deal with the cleanup afterward.
Description of Work: Extended wiring in several room, installed lighting fixtures inside and out, whole house surge protector installed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Janet S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Not much to tell. Electrician arrived on time, installed the surge protector and left. He was tidy, efficient and polite.
Description of Work: Installed whole house surge protector

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
$175

Tom W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was the second time I used Nichols Electrical due to the fact that I was pleased with the result the first time. This was the first time Scott came by (Steve came by himself the first time). Scott was very prompt, swapped out 4 light fixtures, and sent me an email invoice. I was extremely satisfied with the price and quality of the service, and will use them again in the future. They also take coupons from Angie's list, which is a plus.
Description of Work: Replaced three lights in my kitchen, hallway and bathroom.

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
$164

Michael B.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve's price was very competitive with the other vendor that I had contacted. He walked me through the details of what he would do and how the installation and inspections would be handled. Once I signed with him he would take care of every detail and he was true to his word. Steve and his son arrived on time and took about 5-6 hours to complete the job. They cleaned up the work area and explained what was to follow in terms of inspection. When I asked Steve for a price quote I had forgotten to included an extra outlet in the basement for my dehumidifer and the fact that I also needed a 220 breaker in the new panel for the AC. Steve provided these at no extra cost to me which he really did not have to. He was easy to work with and I would recommend him to my friends.
Description of Work: Installed a new 200 amp electrical service replacing my old outdated fuse box. Added 1 additional outlet for a Basement dehumidifier.

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
$1,325

William P.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Arrived on time; all work done same day so only out of service for only 6 hrs.; very professional; price beat other estimates by $300-400.
Description of Work: Replaced electrical service with 200 amp service with riser; all new breakers and meter

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
$1,300

Gail H.
06/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I didn't spend extra from that big deal I purchased for Nichols Electrical Contracting. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Nichols Electrical Contracting did the whole house search protection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Carol D.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Steve Nichols and his son arrived as promised, completed the work efficiently, and disposed of the old lights and boxes. They worked so quickly and quietly, if it weren't for new, working lights, I'd hardly know they had been here! I definitely would use their services again, and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Nichols Electric replaced several exterior and interior lights and installed security lighting in backyard

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
$625

Todd S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Steve and his son arrived on time and quickly took an assessment of everything that needed to be completed. They provided a couple of options for our new ceiling fan. They completed the work in less than 2 hours, and even troubleshot a bad outside plug. Turns out it was related to an inside GFI, but the fact that he quickly knew the likely cause, and fixed it in minutes was FANTASTIC. Steve initially provided a quick quote over the phone, and his quote stayed true through the completion of all the work. Each area was left as it was when they arrived - you wouldn't know they were there except for our new ceiling fan. I would use Nichols Electric again, and they will be my first call for any electrical work in the future.
Description of Work: Nichols Electric installed a new ceiling fan, disconnected service to an attic fan, and created dedicated circuit for a dishwasher.

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
$340

Julie M.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am revising my earlier review, which was less than positive, to a much more positive one due to the responsiveness and professionalism of Steve. Initially, there was a miscommunication about the nature of the work, but Steve was very prompt and professional in responding and quickly returned to our home to complete the job to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Remove non-working wall fixture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Matlack A.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Nichols Electrical Contracting came on time, he did exactly what he was supposed to do, it was a very easy process, and he threw in a surge protector for the box because he didn't have to lay extra ground wire like originally thought. I will use Nichols Electrical Contracting because he's going to be out here next week to do more electrical work.
Description of Work: Nichols Electrical Contracting installed a new electrical panel box for me.

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
$1,250

Geoff F.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve and his son were very professional in every aspect. Communication of quotes ahead of time were prompt. They arrived precisely on schedule to do the job and worked very diligently to get the job finished in a timely manner. Steve was able to complete the hot tub work despite encountering some difficult problems. Overall, I was very pleased with their work and the manner in which they conducted business. I would use them again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Steve Nichols and his son completed electrical work at my son's home in Henrietta to bring a hot tub installation up to code and several other minor electrical improvements.

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
$430

Chester G.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
rep was timely and dfficient. While this was an Angie's "Deal" for about $400, I subsequently learned that if I bougt the two fans on the internet and paid the company's regular hourly rates the cost would have been less than $250.
Description of Work: Install bathroom ceiling air vents

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Deborah M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
great... they were a little late but when they showed up, they were quick, efficient, nice and did a great job. If you are looking for an ethical contractor who will do what they say they will on time and on budget -- as well as being a very nice person... then Nicols is the contractor for you. He came with his son who is equally as hardworking.
Description of Work: checked all the wiring, installed new plugs, installed electrical for garbage disposal, made sure all electrical in the house is safe, much much, more

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
$700

Jennifer P.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Steve was prompt in returning our call for an estimate in April and came out within three days. The estimate was thorough and sent within a day. Steve and his son completed this large job in 5 hours and were extremely efficient and professional. We will definitely work with him again.
Description of Work: Installed 4 ceiling fans and 2 bathroom ventilation fans (and all wiring), installed new circuit and outlets in garage, and new external outlet on back of the 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
$1,255

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