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Martella Electric
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
Super Service Award Winner 2011-2016! On-time AND 100% satisfaction guarantee. Live customer service 24/7. Third-Generation owned and operated since 1955. Financing available. On-time Guarantee: If we are one minute late for your scheduled appointment window we waive our $59 service fee. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If our electrician smokes on your property, uses profanity, leaves any mess behind, fails to use floor savers your service is completely FREE. If you are not happy with the completed, work we will redo the work or refund your money. Certified Tesla charging station installer.
Business highlights
70 years of experience
Services we offer
Residential, aluminum wiring repair specialist, ceiling fans & wiring. We do offer free estimates but have a minimum service call fee of $69., circuit breaker panels, dimmers, fuse panels removed, halogen recessed lights, home electrical inspections, hookups, installations, knob, landscape lighting, low voltage under cabinet lighting, motion sensors, receptacles, repair, security lighting, stand by generator systems, standard recessed lights, switches, tube rewiring, upgrades, wall timers
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.9230 Reviews
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Showing 201-225 of 230 reviews
Scott W.
Oct 2013
martella was hired by the company installing central air in my home which is an older, victorian era house. they discovered an improperly wired panel in the house. scott explained the situation. a new service was required to bring it back code. the installation was performed the next day at $300 less than the estimate. he also checked out the electric throughout the entire. they are not the cheapest, but you pay for what you get.
Myra H.
Aug 2013
We have been using Martella Electric consistently since 1987. They are always the most professional, meticulous, hard working, & honest contractors we have ever had work in our house. They treat your home with respect and the job is done properly the 1st time. We have had to use them to come in when other electricians were used by a General Contractor who would not agree to using them. Then there were always problems which Martella would straighten up for us. They always stand behind their work. In the extremely rare instance where something hasn't worked as expected, they return promptly to identify the issue and fix it. They also have a checklist where they review your electrical system to make sure everything is working as it should. They were the first contractors I ever saw who wore booties on their feet & before that they were willing to remove their shoes or workboots if asked. I cannot say enough about how highly I would recommend them. I believe our continued use of their services over 25 years speaks for itself.
Shirley C.
Aug 2013
The circuit breaker for our first floor blew on a Saturday evening and I
called Martella around 8:45pm. I chose Martella because I'd used them about 10 years ago for my last electrical repair. Their dispatcher said that they do emergency service and quoted me a
price, which was $295, just to come out and take a look. When I accepted the price, she said that someone would call me soon with an estimated time of arrival. When she asked about the problem, I told her that
the circuit breaker had blown and that there was an odor (which my neighbor
explained is a normal thing when a circuit breaker blows). After not hearing
back for an hour, I called again. The dispatcher said that she would message the electrician and that someone would call em back. No one did. Then I called an hour after that and the
dispatcher called me back and said that if I smelled smoke, I should call the
fire department. I said that maybe there was a misunderstanding, that the main
problem was the circuit breaker and that there was no longer an odor. I probably
called 5 or 6 times over the course of 4 hours and nobody ever told me whether
they were or were not coming out. I finally gave up around 1 am, at which time it was too late to start with another company and wait for them to show up. Huge loss of food from my freezer and fridge.
called Martella around 8:45pm. I chose Martella because I'd used them about 10 years ago for my last electrical repair. Their dispatcher said that they do emergency service and quoted me a
price, which was $295, just to come out and take a look. When I accepted the price, she said that someone would call me soon with an estimated time of arrival. When she asked about the problem, I told her that
the circuit breaker had blown and that there was an odor (which my neighbor
explained is a normal thing when a circuit breaker blows). After not hearing
back for an hour, I called again. The dispatcher said that she would message the electrician and that someone would call em back. No one did. Then I called an hour after that and the
dispatcher called me back and said that if I smelled smoke, I should call the
fire department. I said that maybe there was a misunderstanding, that the main
problem was the circuit breaker and that there was no longer an odor. I probably
called 5 or 6 times over the course of 4 hours and nobody ever told me whether
they were or were not coming out. I finally gave up around 1 am, at which time it was too late to start with another company and wait for them to show up. Huge loss of food from my freezer and fridge.
Response from Martella Electric
"Dear Angie's List Subscriber, We are truly sorry that we were not able to deliver service to in your time of need. Unfortunately the system we have in place to privide service to you failed in this case. We appologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and your family. We did not recieve any compensation nor did we deliver any service to your home. Sincerely, Andrew Martella, Owner Martella Electric Company"
Linda R.
Aug 2013
Arrived on time and very professional, but extremely overpriced for what he did, and he really pushed us to buy unneccessary full-house surge protector.
Response from Martella Electric
"Hello (member name removed), When electrical surges enter the home from the PECO electrical system they cause damage to electronic equipment and devices. We performed a circuit diagnosis to determine what the extend of the surge damage was and replaced the GFCI life safety receptacle. Surges can be held in check with a whole house panel protection device. We offer all of our clients this protection. The average home has $6,000 or more of electrioic equipment. Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Heating and Airconditioning Equipment, Televisions, Computers etc. Every appliance in our homes that have a motor inside will send a surge into your electrical system each time they run. The panel protection that was offered and discussed during your service call protects these valuable appliances and equipment from premature failure due to surges. Mike Holmes program Holmes for Homes endorses this protection as well. We can only offer our customers advice in this area and it is ultimately up to them to invest in the protection or not. We only employee electricians who are drug tested, criminal background checked and are professionally trained for your safety and the security of you and your famly. We arrive at the home on time and feature a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We thank you for allowing us to be of service to you and your home. Thank you Sincerely, Andrew Martella - Owner Martella Electric Company"
Richard K.
Jul 2013
They were excellent. They gave me a complete run down of all the work that was going to be done. More than just an estimate, they estimate what it would cost and there was no over runs and no complications and also they seemed to be very skilled electricians. The breaker and all the work done is holding up fantastic.
Mariela S.
Jul 2013
Not well. Didn't like the $69 charge for them to provide a description of the work I wanted them to do.
Response from Martella Electric
"Hello Valued Angies List Subscriber, The dispatch / service fee includes our drug tested, criminal background checked professionally trained licensed electrician to arrive at your home with a fully stocked truck to ready to start any repair that day on the spot saving you time and frustration. We guarantee we will arrive at your home within the 2 hour time slot or the $69 is waived. Regardless of the cost of the repair. Our electrician will review in detail the extent of the repairs and present options at that time. As not every home is the same. There is no cookie cutter approach to any electrical rewire project. The cost to repair knob and tube rewiring can get into the 10's of thousands of dollars depending on how extensive the rewire is. The project can take serveral days to complete as well."
Ginny P.
Jun 2013
The electrician was very friendly and thorough. He spent over an hour examining the existing electric, opening sockets and discussing what he found. I explained that I wanted to update the knob and tube but not have any walls torn open or a complete rewire done. Despite that, I received a message on my phone two days later from the company to say that the work would cost between $20K to $25K. If I was interested, the electrician would come back out with a complete estimate to discuss with me in person.
I'm sure that Martella does excellent work, but the scope of services they wanted to perform for this project was so out of align with what I requested that it wasn't worth me pursuing them as a viable option.
I'm sure that Martella does excellent work, but the scope of services they wanted to perform for this project was so out of align with what I requested that it wasn't worth me pursuing them as a viable option.
Response from Martella Electric
"Hello Angies List Member, Knob and tube wiring in home like yours was installed between 80 and 100 years ago. The installation methods are such that the wiring is comparable to spider webs. It goes everywhere. To rewire a home correctly and safely requires extensive work. To rewire just one or two rooms is not practicle. The average home owner has very little understanding of this type of wiring except that they know it is outdated and can problematic. We gave you a range to give you an idea what the project will eventually cost. We rewire 3 to 4 homes each year bringing these homes up to todays wiring standards. While making small openings in the plaster walls is necessary, we take great care not to destroy walls and ceilings. In fact in most cases we patch the holes as well. Thank you for the opportuinty to provide electrical service to you and your home. Our company is here when you need us if you decide to call on us for service in the future. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Andrew Martella - Owner of Martella Electric Company"
CAROL B.
Jun 2013
Fantastic. Martella has a price list they share with you so there are no surprises. When they installed the dryer outlet they also did a complimentary survey of the entire house and made suggestions and recommendations. I was so pleased and impressed with the professionalism of the electrician (John) that I called them back to do additional work (and will likely be in touch again this summer).
Melody B.
May 2013
I scheduled an inspection with Martella Electric to obtain an estimate for rewiring my entire house. The gentleman who appeared for the appointment was an absolute delight, and he spent 2-3 hours carefully examining the entire house while we discussed electrical work, my neighborhood (he spent part of his childhood there), gardening, family, etc., you name it. HOWEVER, he never sent me an estimate, so I did not have an opportunity to work with him.
Suzanne D.
May 2013
It went very well
Katherine Q.
Apr 2013
Technician Scott Brown came in with a "red carpet" which he put down to wipe his feet, he then put on booties over his shoes. He was dressed in the company uniform so there was no doubt who he worked for. He explained the company's policy, guarantee and pricing. After all the work was done, we went over each repair/installation and he made sure that I was completely satisfied with the work. He also did a free home inspection to see if there were any issues of concern and since I am in the process of putting my house up for sale, this was very helpful to me. Some of the issues I was aware of, others not. I liked the overall professionalism of the whole experience and would recommend their services.
Response from Martella Electric
"Hello [member name removed] We know that your time is very valuable and genuinely appreciate you taking the time to let other members know about your service experience with Martella Electric Company. We look forward to helping you with any new electrical challenges that might come your way. Thank you, Sincerely Andrew Martella, Owner of Martella Electric Company"
Richard K.
Apr 2013
Excellent professional service. Thorough explanations throughout every aspect of the work. Exceptionally clean and careful with the house and the belongings within. A very skilled job.
Erik H.
Mar 2013
Very good experience from initial phone call to finished job. The two technicians were proficient and very neat.
Bonny W.
Mar 2013
Scott arrived at the appointed time and proceeded to tell me about the company, and then proceeded to find out what I needed fixed. We walked through my house as I showed him what I needed done and then he gave me a quote for the work and explained the pricing. He also confirmed that it could be completed that day. Once I agreed to the price he got to work and was done in a couple of hours. I also asked him for quotes on other work I wanted done around my house which he did for me once he was done fixing what I called Martella for originally.
Again it was a very good experience and I plan to hire them for the additional work we need done in our house.
Again it was a very good experience and I plan to hire them for the additional work we need done in our house.
Response from Martella Electric
"Hello Customer, We know that your time is very valuable and genuinely appreciate you taking the time to let other members know about your service experience with Martella Electric Company. Thank you, Sincerely Andrew Martella, Owner of Martella Electric Company"
Peter R.
Dec 2012
Fantastic service and great experience. The technician was very professional and responsive. He went above and beyond to fix our original problem and explain other issues. He charged less than what was originally quoted. I have used 3 electricians. They have (hands down)been the best.
Jim C.
Dec 2012
they were available on the same day and very responsive, would definitely use again.
Diane M.
Dec 2012
the priding policy
Bob D.
Dec 2012
The service tech was on time, courteous, and completed the job quickly and efficiently.I would recommend this company and will use them again when needed.
Stephen M.
Dec 2012
Terry Liddy from Martella arrived at my home on the appointed day and time with all of the necessary tools and equipment to do the jobs that we previously agreed upon. Before beginning his work, Terry reviewed what was required and the cost so I completely understood what was to be done that day. At this point, he began the necessary work required to provide both electric and cable to the location where the TV was to be mounted. As I had requested, Terry was able to install the electric outlets and pull the HDMI cable behind the wall so no wires or cable would be seen by opening 2 small holes in the wall. Following that, a second Martella representative arrive to assist Terry in the remaining work to be done. They then installed an additional kitchen outlet for a microwave and added a home surge protection system at my circuit board. Once the electric and cable wires were run, Terry and his assistant mounted the 55 inch television and the sound bar system.
On a personal note, I found all of the Martella reps courteous and friendly. Upon arriving, each rep place coverings over their shoes so no dirt would be tracked into my home and carpeting. Before leaving my home, Terry reviewed how the home surge protection was installed and how it operated. He also took the time to make sure the TV and sound bar system was working. I could not have expected anything more from Martella. No wires were visible and they left the walls patched where the cables were run. I am aware of additional electrical work that needs to be done and will most definitely make Martell Electric my first call.
On a personal note, I found all of the Martella reps courteous and friendly. Upon arriving, each rep place coverings over their shoes so no dirt would be tracked into my home and carpeting. Before leaving my home, Terry reviewed how the home surge protection was installed and how it operated. He also took the time to make sure the TV and sound bar system was working. I could not have expected anything more from Martella. No wires were visible and they left the walls patched where the cables were run. I am aware of additional electrical work that needs to be done and will most definitely make Martell Electric my first call.
Response from Martella Electric
"Dear Member, Your time is valuable and we are extremely happy that you would take time out of your day to let other members know how happy you are with our services. We look forward to helping you with any further electrical challanges in the future. Thank you, Sincerely, Andrew Martella - Owner Martella Electric Company"
Jeffrey G.
Oct 2012
I emailed Martella on Sunday night and got a call by 11:30 Monday. They were able to make it out in an hour and fix the problem within a couple of hours.
Additionally, the showed other areas of concern that I might want to think about in the future.
Very Professional and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend them and have them out again.
Jeff
Additionally, the showed other areas of concern that I might want to think about in the future.
Very Professional and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend them and have them out again.
Jeff
CAROL B.
Sep 2012
I called on August 30 when my movers discovered that the hookup for the dryer was gas, while my dryer is electric (and there was no line for the electric dryer). They scheduled an electrician to come out the very next day. John (the electrician) was fantastic -- very helpful. He installed the dryer line; suggested and installed whole house surge protector, and did a mini audit of the house. I have already booked them to return to install a grounded outlet in my living room as well as replace 3 ceiling fans.
Response from Martella Electric
"Dear Member, Our team is dedicated to the safety, security and comfort of our clients. We appreciate you taking your time to complete this review. We are delighted to be of service to you and your family. Sincerely, Andrew Martella, Owner of Martella Electric Company"
James T.
Aug 2012
Extremely pleased with the service and employees of this company, very professional and respectful of your home while working, cleaned up after work was completed. Wore shoe coverings and laid floor mat upon arrival into house. Very neat and clean job performed.All work was completed as stated and guaranteed. The cost was given to me before the job was started.Will be calling this company back for more electrical services I want done in the near future.Highly satisfied.
Jennie S.
Jul 2012
Scott the electrician was on time,very professional and actually got to us the day we called.Ceiling fan looks great.
Diana B.
Jun 2012
They were clean, professional, on-time, and did exactly what they said they would. They use standard pricing and explain the charges clearly prior toperforming the work.
Nancy L.
May 2012
It went very well. Terry was neat and professional.He explained exactly how he was going to do the work, and explained the extra cost for the ceiling fan installations.
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FAQ
Martella Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Martella Electric accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Martella Electric does not offer free project estimates.
No, Martella Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Martella Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Martella Electric does not offer emergency services.
No, Martella Electric does not offer warranties.