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Leader Electric

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

About us

Top rated NYC licensed electrical contractor serving all 5 boroughs of NYC. All types of wiring for residential, commercial and industrial clients. New work, rehabs, renovations, troubleshooting, violation removals, meters, panels, lighting and lighting control systems, power for receptacles, appliances, HVAC, UPS, motors, motor controls, generators, theatrical lighting, data networks, CATV, CCTV, security and fire alarm. No job too large or too small. We perform service calls and routine maintenance services. Maintenance contracts available.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
19 years of experience

Services we offer

HVAC, All types of wiring for residential, CCTV systems & intercoms., audio & video systems, boilers & chillers, branch wiring, commercial and industrial clientele: New construction or upgrades, feeders, fire alarms, generators & ups systems. Low voltage wiring for: phone & data networks, lighting, lighting controls, lighting design, motors and motor controls, panels, receptacles, rehabs, renovations. New installations, repairs and maintenance services for metered services, security systems

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6270 Reviews
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Stewart B.
Jan 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Excellent job! Everything was very well handled. Joe, the technician, completed the job quickly and efficiently. I will definitely be using them again and would highly recommend their services. Stewart

Ed S.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Super great guy! Fast, and came well prepared. And took necessary covid preparedness.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking your time to give us feedback. We are always happy to hear when we have provided excellent service! We try very hard to make sure that our electricians are top notch. It's great to hear that we are succeeding. Thank you! Agnes Fairey HR Manager"

Matheus M.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
I had reached out to four other electricians beforehand that didn’t show up! So when I encountered Leader Electric’s professional service, quick and someone who actually showed up, I was already happy. Then, Maxim’s work quality was so good that it made me certain Leader Electric is the only company I’ll be reaching out to for anything electric in NYC.

Donna R.
Aug 2020
5.0
Switch and outlet didn’t work efficiently and he had to come back for another fee
Response from Leader Electric
"We're pleased to hear you were satisfied with our service. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback."

Brian G.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Work was done fast and professionally. The trouble shooting only took 10 minuets. Cost was very reasonable.
Response from Leader Electric
"Thank you for taking the time to rate us. We're happy to know you were pleased with our service. We'd love to serve any future needs."

Juan P.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$779
Job went very well, and the quote was fair and accurate. Travis understood my needs and and answered all of my questions. Max showed up on time and was very professional. Over all I am very pleased with their services and will consider them for future electrical work.
Response from Leader Electric
"Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to know you were happy with our service. We'd love to serve you again in the future."

Sonia F.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were professional, nice and price was reasonable compared to other companies I called. I love their work. I recommend them to anyone. They're excellent. They receive top praise from me.
Response from Leader Electric
"Good morning Miss [Member Name Removed], We are extremely appreciative of your review and support. It's been an honor and a pleasure to be able to meet your expectations and needs. If we could able be of service, please feel free to give us a call, we are here to help. Thank you, Steven"

Soner N.
May 2019
2.0
$330
They contacted me after listing my needs on Angies list, and we spoke over the phone. the representative went over their pricing and answered my questions, however he failed to ask of me what i felt should have been asked. I pretty much just told them what i wanted done and there was no other questions from them. When i asked if they would have the materials on hand to perform the job as i didn't want to absorb costs associated to not being prepared, all he responded with was that the vehicles are stocked with most of the things they would need. He was more focused on getting me to sign a credit authorization form with personal data in an email as well as an agreement that i understand their formal literature in regards to their expectations. When i stated that in the past other companies i've used just provided the invoice and charged my card with me present, his reply was that they are an established company and they follow their procedures. Well i signed and returned all authorizations (nervously but didn't include the ccv on my cc as a precaution). It turned out that they didn't stock a standard box for an outdoor receptacle that was on the work order to be replaced. They wanted to charge me for the 35 minutes it will take them to go to home depot to get a standard round box as the old one i had was an older square style incompatible for the ring camera... I simply said i'm not willing to pay for that time and if i'm not accommodated there is no need to start the work. They absorbed the cost and did the work to my satisfaction, i later return to my computer to see an email from them (leaving names out) stating that they don't appreciate me playing games with them and not to expect any more handouts from them.... They also ignored the fact that i wanted to add a 3 way switch to my order and ordered the technician (who i feld did a good job) to not accommodate my request as there are other scheduled stops for him.. (on the phone and email i clearly said if i was happy with the tech i would also like to complete the 3 way switches). If you don't mind signing your rights away that ultimately enable them to provide you with sub par customer support and over charge you for their poor planning (unsure if it's intentional), then you may get a good tech but i've only seen one of them and i won't be returning to them.

Joel F.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$206
Leader was great. The electrician arrived within 2 hours for this very urgent problem and tracked down the issue methodically to a bad connection in an overhead light that had been corroded years ago. The issue occurred after I changed a bulb and probably disturbed the bad connection. I have old aluminum wires (1941 house) and the method of connection back then is some sort of glue and electrical tape that had deteriorated. The company was very professional and responsive. The costs was clearly laid out in advance. I will definitely use them again!

Jeff R.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
They fixed it

Hasani B.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360
They did an excellent job. They installed a new ceiling fan and fixed the wobbling in one of my other ceiling fans.

Christian B.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I've been really happy with Leader's work; everyone seems very competent and easy to work with. Easy communication by email and phone, very responsive. They are a little more expensive than some other companies but it's worth it because their work is top-notch; would definitely hire again.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], We appreciate that you recognize our commitment to quality work and customer service. Looking forward to working with you again. Thank you! Agnes"

D E.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
On time, quick phone response, very nice person. I would recommend.
Response from Leader Electric
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm happy to hear that you were pleased with our services! All the Best, Agnes"

Mechthild S.
Jun 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
After initially not responding + then rescheduling me twice, the actual work was great. After the electrician fixed the garden light he put on shoe covers to not dirty our floor. That care really impressed me.
Response from Leader Electric
"Please enter what you would like the response to look like:[member name removed], I'm sorry about the initial delay, but I'm happy to hear that we made up for it and that you are happy! Looking forward to working with you again. Agnes"

Richard H.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
We have to open the walls to find the problem. TBD.

Barbara R.
May 2018
1.0
$639
My experience with Leader Electric was horrible. My primary reason for hiring Leader was to put in a recess wall outlet for my TV. Josh,the service manager asked me if I wanted them to mount the TV while they were putting in the recess wall outlet. I hadn't thought about that and ASSUMED they knew what they were doing. My mistake! It took the tech, Nabil 4 hrs to put a "simple" mounting bracket. There were no complications, 2 screws in the stud and 2 butterflies in the wall which Best Buy had to replace the screws as the tech put regular screws, NOT butterfly screws. This should have taken no more than 1 hr to mount and 30 - 60 minutes to put in the outlet. - The tech took 2 unreasonably long breaks, one to go to Home Depot to buy the part they should have had in the van as the tech knew that he was putting in the recess outlet. That was the reason I needed an electrician in the first place. The form I signed said that it would be a "short" trip to the van to get a part or pay a meter. 1 hr 40 min of break is NOT reasonable and I should not have had to pay for that. Agnes, not sure what her title was, should not be dealing with customers as she was CONFRONTATIONAL and RUDE saying that they can't carry every part in the van.She had ZERO customer service skills. I am well aware of that a tech cannot carry every part in the van as I managed a business that had service techs and know exactly what goes on. The tech would get as much info as possible before they went to the office so that they were as prepared as possible. This was a no brainer. The tech knew what needed to be done and should have had the part. If I had been told I needed them I could have bought them. I am sure I would have paid half the price that I was charged. There were a couple of other small things that I needed to be taken care of which took about 1 hour. Thanks to my handyman I would have been charged an additional hour as he stopped the tech from tearing down my cabinets to replace under the counter kitchen lights. The place was a mess when he left. The tech put a dent in my newly refinished floor and Agnes made light of it taking no responsibility or apology for the damage. I had scuffs all over the floor where the service tech worked as he did not remove his shoes. I asked him 3x to be respectful of the floor. Bottomline, at tops I should have been charged no more than 4 hrs for what was done. Agnes thinks she did me a favor by discounting the inflated charges which I should NOT have been charged because the tech took 3 additional hours to do the mount. Leader should not be offering to install TV mounts if they do not know what they are doing and they clearly DID NOT. I could have had my handyman do it for significantly less, however I thought this tech was suppose to be proficient in placing a bracket. Obviously that was not the case. I was charged for 7.5 hrs of time and they charged a separate fee for the first hour which should have been included in the 7.5 hrs over overcharge, $1,227. They inflate the price and discount it like they were doing you a favor. As a new customer I was entitled to $100 discount. After a heated discussion with Agnes she adjusted the price to $639. I would absolutely not recommend Leader Electric.

Iris M.
Mar 2018
3.0
$275
Pro was professional and pleasant. He identified the problem and spoke with his office to schedule a follow up visit to complete the job. The office called to schedule the follow up appointment on the same day a nor’easter was due. The office said they would reschedule. After 2 weeks with no follow up I contacted another company.
Response from Leader Electric
"I sincerely apologize for the delay in services. You are a valued client and we normally make every effort to attend to you very quickly. I'm sorry that we had to postpone your appointment due to the weather conditions making it unsafe for us to drive. I did try calling you a few times to attempt to reschedule this and I never got any response. I apologize for the missed connection. This is certainly not the norm for us and I hope that we can regain your favor and continue to work with you in the future."

Philip S.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Done well and on time.

Cheryl M.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The tech was nice, polite and knowledgeable. He was late, but had been given the wrong address by the dispatcher. Thankfully there was no major damage and the tech did not need more than the hour. ($190./HR.) I was also happy for the senior discount. Also, there is a notice of terms and conditions for hourly work that had to be signed before the tech was sent out.

Nicolette L.
Dec 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Our electrician Hans is great--a true master electrician. He was confident, focused, responsible, punctual, precise, and meticulous. He called to let us know when he was arriving. He went the extra mile in describing each step of his work, making us feel like we were truly in good hands. He insisted on cleaning up thoroughly--he even asked to use our vacuum cleaner and removed trash from our apartment. He was well prepared for the job; he didn't have to leave the site to get extra materials. If he did have to get something, it was in his van. Hans is an absolute professional. We would hire Leader Electric again because Hans represented the company so well. We will ask for him specifically for future work! Office staff at Leader were courteous, friendly, and helpful in providing estimates and setting up the job. They could have done a better job communicating with us changes in the timeline of the work schedule in advance (which is why we rated a B for Punctuality).

Rezwanul I.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I scheduled the appointment with Christian. He was professional and worked hard to accommodate our schedule. The electrician that came to my house was named Hans. He came to my house on time and was excellent. The work was done in about 2 hours. I found the cost to be reasonable and the work completed was very good. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician.

Daniel Y.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Technician arrived on time and was very professional. Provided his findings in a timely manner and offered me options on a solution. Grateful one of his options was in the interest of saving me on billable hours.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], We always appreciate hearing back from our customers. It's especially gratifying to hear that you were happy with our service! Pleasure doing business with you! Agnes"

Teddy D.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He was very professional and did a fantastic job.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], It's always gratifying to hear that we did a good job! Thank you for taking your time to let us know! Looking forward to working with you again, Agnes"

Norma D.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for your positive feedback! Looking forward to working for you again. Agnes Fairey"

Peter E.
Aug 2017
1.0
They told me it was going to be a one day job. It ended up being a 4 day job. Each time they came they made mistakes (leaving a huge mess, installing faulty sensors, etc.) The techs were unprofessional and unsupervised. I ended up have to pay my Super extra to come back again, and again, and again to keep an eye on them. The service and follow up was spotty. I ended up spending a bunch of time on the phone over multiple days to hound them in order to make sure the job was completed. I would not hire them again.
Response from Leader Electric
"[Member Name Removed], I'm sorry that things didn't go as smoothly as usual. You had indicated that we didn't need additional insurance, when we actually did, so we weren't allowed to enter the building. We went out of our way to return the next day expecting to work a full day, but your super unexpectedly made us leave at 3:30. That gave us no time to clean up, as we would normally do. We returned as soon as possible. Unfortunately, 2 of the sensors were defective, so we replaced them at no charge for time or material. It would have helped if you had been there. In any case, we completed the work, everything you had asked for was provided. It took us extra time for which you were not charged. I'm sorry that it wasn't enough to please you."
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FAQ

Leader Electric is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Leader Electric accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Leader Electric offers free project estimates.

No, Leader Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Leader Electric does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Leader Electric offers emergency services.

No, Leader Electric does not offer warranties.