Founded 2009 • With Angi since September 2009
Big Lou's Electric is an owner-operated, state-licensed, fully-insured, and bonded, electrical contractor for your residential & light-commercial electrical projects. Price based on the scope of work. Discount available for Angie's List Members. Ohio License #EL45444. Free estimates. For fastest response, please call or text, instead of using the Message Center.
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PATRICIA P.
07/25/2022
Deborah R.
05/03/2022
I am having a new furnace installed next week & the only way to get emergency heat right now is to switch the furnace breaker on/off. In doing this the power on one side of basement went off along with the cable. I called Lou who answered his phone (something hard to find nowadays) & Lou advised me to try turning the main breaker on/off again. It worked! He did this all over the phone at no charge. Thank you Lou for being so helpful & honest.
Description of Work
POWER OUTAGE/BREAKER
Category
electrician
Beth P.
04/18/2022
We were able to schedule service in a timely manner. Lou arrived promptly and completed the services efficiently. He is very personable, easy to work with and he can explain the work he is completing clearly. Lou cares about his customers and that speaks volumes about him and his business.
Description of Work
We have had a variety of services over the past 8 years: replaced/rewired service panel, installed an over-the-stove microwave, grounded the water heater, variety of wall switches , and outlets.
Category
electrician, lighting
Jessica I.
08/14/2021
Big Lou saved my bacon after a storm removed my power box from my house and I needed to get it repaired ASAP. I got his number from the city of Rocky River, and he was responsive and courteous. He was out in a matter of a few hours and his work was impeccable. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work
Reattach power lines and box to house after storm.
Category
electrician
Sandra L.
09/19/2020
Jeanne S.
03/17/2020
Lou was great. Pointed out things that were not in compliance. Worked quickly and efficiently and appeared.to be trustworthy. I had a list and was having issues for a while, previous electrician did not complete the job. Did not pressure or panic me. I have more jobs that need to be done, he advised me on what I need to purchase when he returns. He had the Ballists in his truck, which also made it easier for me. I am a single, old, handicapped women so it is difficult to find an honest perso. Arrived on time
Description of Work
replacement of outside meter. replaced 3 prong grounding recepical replaced 4 ballasts and replacement of bulbs, corrected switch wiing to restore proper 3 way switch, replacement of outside electrical transformer h I was sighted by the electric company
Category
electrician
Mike S.
06/15/2018
Lou was extremely courteous and professional from the very first phone call, as well as follow-up ones. He did all the work as stated in the detailed estimate, took the time to explain what he did, and left the premises like it was before he did the work. Because of the nature of the work, he could only give a "ballpark" estimate, which was $1,000-1,500. The final cost was $1,000.
Description of Work
Lou replaced an existing electrical meter outside the house and connected it to the main panel in the basement, including a new "ground" rod, "drip loop" and all necessary wiring.
Category
electrician
Mike S.
06/15/2018
Lou was super responsive, courteous, and punctual. He explained all that he was doing before the actual work was done, then did more than he planned, while staying within the estimated cost. He communicated every step of the way, via phone, since I was at work the day he did the actual work. Can't recommend highly enough.
Description of Work
Replace outside meter and drip loop from electric pole, including ground and some inside breaker box work.
Category
electrician
Charles I.
06/13/2018
We are extremely satisfied with the electrical work that Lou did for us. We contacted him to do the electrical grounding on our above ground pool as well as an electrical panel. We contacted him, on short notice and he was able to do the work right away for us. He is very reliable, friendly, neat, and reasonable. Best experience that we have ever had with a contractor. Wish they all were like him. Overall class guy and we would recommend Lou to anyone needing a quality, dependable electrician. You won't be disappointed! Chuck & Jodi -North Royalton
Description of Work
Electrical grounding completed for an above ground pool and also electrical panel
Category
electrician
Matt N.
05/18/2018
We got a call back the day after we called. Lou basically told us that he didn’t have time to waste on sending an email for an estimate or to give a starting rate and what the hourly rate cost was.
Description of Work
We needed an estimate for an outlet that was damaged by a fridge from Home Depot-Home Depot asked us to get estimates to repair the damage.
Category
electrician
Steve M.
02/05/2018
Alfred L.
12/30/2017
Rose B.
12/04/2017
Jacqueline B.
09/06/2017
I left a voice mail message to check availability for moving wires for front door light from soffit to next to the door. My home is being resided, and the front of the house is being worked on. Realizing I was calling to check last minute availability, I asked for a return call, even if unavailable. I also needed a doorbell rewired. Lou called me back. He did advise I would be looking at 2 weeks out. He was very professional and graciously answered some technical questions for me. I appreciated the return call and his advice.
Description of Work
Moving wiring from soffit to next to front door. Rewiring side doorbell.
Category
electrician
Veronica P.
08/14/2017
Fine. He was able to squeeze this small job in on the same day we called him and completed it at the agreed-upon price, which we considered a little on the high side, but paid in order to get this done quickly.
Description of Work
Install GFCI receptacle and switch in place of regular receptacle and switch.
Category
electrician
Stacie K.
07/21/2017
He did an excellent job. I will definatley use his services again.
Description of Work
He replaced my parents electrical panel in just one day. He is friendly and professional. He knows what he is doing. He is easy to get in touch with, and responds back promptly to answer questions.
Category
electrician
NANCY W.
05/16/2017
What a life-saver! I called Monday morning. Lou responded immediately. He said he couldn't make it out until the evening, because his day was already booked solid. He said he would definitely come out. But, he also understood that I was nervous and needed it fixed quickly. He told me to try other electricians to see if they could come earlier and then just call him to cancel the evening appointment. He also had me send pictures of the breaker box, so he would make sure the brought all the necessary parts. After reading all his reviews and talking to him, I didn't want to call another electrician. About 7:00 pm he texted to say he was still on his last job and it would still be about another hour. He arrived shortly after 8:00 pm. He quickly found the problem and fixed it. He also offered to do an electrical inspection of anything else that I may have been concerned about. He found an unused sub-panel and removed it. He tested wiring, outlets and anything else that I pointed to. He was fast, professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. He took the time to answer all my questions and explain things so I could understand. I will definitely use him again! I already have a quote for installing a new line, ceiling box and ceiling fans.
Description of Work
I needed quick service when the breaker for the in-ground pool tripped and I wasn't able to reset it. I needed the breaker replaced before the pool turned green.
Category
electrician
BOB W.
04/25/2017
The work went very well. Lou was very thorough, helpful, friendly and professional. He was able to handle a couple of difficult installations.
Description of Work
Replace breaker panel, replace several light fixtures, replace several outlets with GFCIs, run new wiring from basement light fixtures and install new switch to control them.
Category
electrician, lighting
W Jeff G.
03/29/2017
Lou fixed the issue in the garage right away but our din.basement issue was not easy to solve right away. He fixed it in a follow up vist and only charged a very nominal fee. I picked him because after reading all the other reviews, and his honesty and integrity seem to be consistent. Lou is a great guy who does great. work.
Description of Work
We had an issue in the garage, Den, and basement lights. We have a centurey home with a lot of work done by the previous owner who was well meaning but in experienced.
Category
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
Sue K.
02/14/2017
We cannot say enough about the superior service we received from Big Lou, from troubleshooting a sudden power outage (including an immediate service call to our home on a weekend evening) to the electrical work performed. So professional - Lou is a very hard worker who is prompt, efficient, personable and skilled. He explained the problem and the work needed, answered all of our questions during repairs, and gave us a very fair price. Would definitely recommend - thanks, Lou!
Description of Work
Replace outdoor electrical meter base and connections; replace indoor electrical panel, upgrading from fuses to breakers; install two ceiling fans.
Category
electrician, ceiling fans
Chris R.
08/23/2016
All the work that needed to be done was done in a professional and timely manner. Big Lou is a great guy who located and repaired the problems all at the end of a long day. Will definitely use Lou again. Thanks Lou!
Description of Work
Power needed to be restored to a sunroom and a few rooms in the basement. Involved repairing/replacing outlets and work in the breaker box.
Category
electrician
Marie P.
07/19/2016
John T.
06/24/2016
Great. Lou is an easy-going, smart guy who works hard but maintains a great sense of humor . Very personable and easy to work with.
Description of Work
Lou installed a whole house ground, both to the water meter, as well as a ground rod. He also installed GFCI outlets outside, in the garage and kitchen, and corrected some previously done electrical connections that were not within code.
Category
electrician
MICHAEL P.
04/24/2016
Woke up on a Saturday morning to one "phase" of my electrical service not working. I wasn't sure what the problem was at first, and I left messages with two electricians. Lou called me back in under an hour and after I described the problem, he advised me to call the power company. The power company was already aware of the problem and it was resolved soon after I reported it. Lou followed up with a phone call the next day to see how things turned out. I thought he was very thorough and professional and would definitely consider him for an electrical issue that is my responsibility.
Description of Work
Provided advice on an electrical problem that turned out to be a power company issue.
Category
electrician
Janice J.
02/03/2016
Big Lou responded promptly and provided an estimate. The price was competitive and he was very professional. Once we decided to go with Big Lou, he kept in touch to let us know when he could complete the job. He arrived on time and completed the work as promised. Will definitely use his services in the future.
Description of Work
Installed an outside light and an outlet in the garage for the garage door opener.
Category
electrician, lighting
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