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"Richard was on time and took the time to go over everything and let me know up front how much it was going to cost. He also was super informative and also let me know about the other services that he offers and was even able to give me a couple of rough estimates on other projects that we are interested in having done. Which was very much appreciated. The job we hired him for to clean our gutters and downspouts was done perfectly and so quickly. He was even able to check a spot on our roof near the chimney that we were concerned about leaking. He was able to recalk it for us while he was up there. Highly recommend Richard with Spellman Home Services. We will defiantly hire him for future projects!!"

Jill Z on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Richard was on time and took the time to go over everything and let me know up front how much it was going to cost. He also was super informative and also let me know about the other services that he offers and was even able to give me a couple of rough estimates on other projects that we are interested in having done. Which was very much appreciated. The job we hired him for to clean our gutters and downspouts was done perfectly and so quickly. He was even able to check a spot on our roof near the chimney that we were concerned about leaking. He was able to recalk it for us while he was up there. Highly recommend Richard with Spellman Home Services. We will defiantly hire him for future projects!!"

Jill Z on April 2025


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AWESOME Electrical Services

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AWESOME Electrical Services

4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We service Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and Butler Counties. Please call or email us to see if your job qualifies for our free onsite estimate. We offer all of our Residential & Commercial customers years of experience with professional knowledge to solve their electrical needs. Specializing in New and Existing Residential Services, Troubleshooting, Interior and Exterior Lighting, and so much more. We strive to give all our customers a wonderful experience with a professional and courteous approach. Please contact us today via email or telephone with your electrical needs.

"Professional, efficient, great communicators, quality work"

Steven B on July 2025

We service Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and Butler Counties. Please call or email us to see if your job qualifies for our free onsite estimate. We offer all of our Residential & Commercial customers years of experience with professional knowledge to solve their electrical needs. Specializing in New and Existing Residential Services, Troubleshooting, Interior and Exterior Lighting, and so much more. We strive to give all our customers a wonderful experience with a professional and courteous approach. Please contact us today via email or telephone with your electrical needs.

"Professional, efficient, great communicators, quality work"

Steven B on July 2025


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Renaissance Electric and Power Systems

4.85(
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Renaissance Electric and Power Systems

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

We are a full-service electrical contractor providing exceptional quality and value-oriented services to residential, commercial and industrial clients of all sizes. The reason we can offer you such a great price is that we get all of our material direct from the manufacturer and as a courtesy we can pass that savings on to you! Our commitment to our clients is unsurpassed. We are easily accessible by phone and email. We recognize the value of your time, and work hard to avoid unnecessary delays. You can rely on our technicians to arrive on schedule and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner. All of our employees have to pass a rigorous background check and are drug tested monthly through a third-party company.

"Faster than expected, addressed the issue, charged reasonable amount. Friendly service, helpful advice, just good all around."

James L on September 2025

We are a full-service electrical contractor providing exceptional quality and value-oriented services to residential, commercial and industrial clients of all sizes. The reason we can offer you such a great price is that we get all of our material direct from the manufacturer and as a courtesy we can pass that savings on to you! Our commitment to our clients is unsurpassed. We are easily accessible by phone and email. We recognize the value of your time, and work hard to avoid unnecessary delays. You can rely on our technicians to arrive on schedule and ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner. All of our employees have to pass a rigorous background check and are drug tested monthly through a third-party company.

"Faster than expected, addressed the issue, charged reasonable amount. Friendly service, helpful advice, just good all around."

James L on September 2025


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Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC

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Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We do 85% residential electrical service from adding a simple microwave plug to rewiring a restoration house for a historic land mark. We only do electrical service work and related tasks. This is just one reason why we are considered experts in the industry. Call us for free phone tech support.

"George and Austin were professional careful and did a terrific job installing our new 2 story entryway fixture. Jan 2025"

Julie S on January 2025

We do 85% residential electrical service from adding a simple microwave plug to rewiring a restoration house for a historic land mark. We only do electrical service work and related tasks. This is just one reason why we are considered experts in the industry. Call us for free phone tech support.

"George and Austin were professional careful and did a terrific job installing our new 2 story entryway fixture. Jan 2025"

Julie S on January 2025


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Pricelight Electric Company LLC

4.87(
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Pricelight Electric Company LLC

4.87(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Pricelight Electric is an experienced contractor. Rewire and new construction specialists. We are licensed and insured in the city of Pittsburgh and in the state of Pennsylvania. Up front pricing with a proposal to review before deciding. No hidden extras. If there are added items to the project, it will be written on an additional proposal for review and approval.

"They responded quickly and provided an estimate in a timely manner then started the job within a few days. Work was completed as promised within the timeline quoted. The team was professional, friendly and did an amazing job on my panel upgrade. Everything is neat and organized and works perfectly. I would highly recommend and use them again for future needs."

Rob D on April 2025

Pricelight Electric is an experienced contractor. Rewire and new construction specialists. We are licensed and insured in the city of Pittsburgh and in the state of Pennsylvania. Up front pricing with a proposal to review before deciding. No hidden extras. If there are added items to the project, it will be written on an additional proposal for review and approval.

"They responded quickly and provided an estimate in a timely manner then started the job within a few days. Work was completed as promised within the timeline quoted. The team was professional, friendly and did an amazing job on my panel upgrade. Everything is neat and organized and works perfectly. I would highly recommend and use them again for future needs."

Rob D on April 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Luminous Electric LLC

4.72(
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Luminous Electric LLC

4.72(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 14 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830

"Great experience - He was very accommodating, worked efficiently and was beyond what I expected. Very great rates!"

Joseph S on November 2025

Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 14 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830

"Great experience - He was very accommodating, worked efficiently and was beyond what I expected. Very great rates!"

Joseph S on November 2025


BN Electric & Comms

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BN Electric & Comms

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With 15 years of experience, BN Electric & Comms has the expertise to handle all of your electrical needs. No job is too small. If you're looking for quality you can depend on, then call us.

"Worker was early completed the job early. Cleaned up the job site"

Linda C on April 2017

With 15 years of experience, BN Electric & Comms has the expertise to handle all of your electrical needs. No job is too small. If you're looking for quality you can depend on, then call us.

"Worker was early completed the job early. Cleaned up the job site"

Linda C on April 2017


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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"I’d really like to take this time to thank rough diamond construction and Nate Miller for a wonderful wonderful job that they did for us. They took my bathtub and made a walk in shower, beautiful job and moved my washer and dryer upstairs where it was a lot more convenient for me and my husband to do laundry. I can’t thank them enough. They’re very courteous. They’re great if you ever need any kind of work done, I would highly recommend them to do the job. Thank you again Nate thanks for everything."

sherry h on January 2026

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"I’d really like to take this time to thank rough diamond construction and Nate Miller for a wonderful wonderful job that they did for us. They took my bathtub and made a walk in shower, beautiful job and moved my washer and dryer upstairs where it was a lot more convenient for me and my husband to do laundry. I can’t thank them enough. They’re very courteous. They’re great if you ever need any kind of work done, I would highly recommend them to do the job. Thank you again Nate thanks for everything."

sherry h on January 2026


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BabyBird Electric, LLC

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BabyBird Electric, LLC

4.69(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

BabyBird Electric is a residential and commercial electrical wiring and repair business that aims to build life-long relationships with our customers by providing high-quality work, old-fashioned customer attention and reasonable prices. We understand gravity of our responsibility to our customers. We respect the level of trust required for you to invite us into your home, trust that we provide you safe wiring and trust that you're getting good quality and value. We hope that you'll keep us in mind for your future projects or urgent repair needs. No job is too big or small...and it never hurts to ask when the safety of your home or business is the issue.

"D J was the electrician who performed this GFCI Outlet replacement and he was top shelve. He was very knowledgeable of the work, kind, considerate and explained everything he was doing. He also took the time to check to see if ceiling fans could be installed into my home which is a manufactured home with very low ceilings. I will not hesitate to use Baby Bird Electric for all of my electrical needs."

Patricia G on June 2020

BabyBird Electric is a residential and commercial electrical wiring and repair business that aims to build life-long relationships with our customers by providing high-quality work, old-fashioned customer attention and reasonable prices. We understand gravity of our responsibility to our customers. We respect the level of trust required for you to invite us into your home, trust that we provide you safe wiring and trust that you're getting good quality and value. We hope that you'll keep us in mind for your future projects or urgent repair needs. No job is too big or small...and it never hurts to ask when the safety of your home or business is the issue.

"D J was the electrician who performed this GFCI Outlet replacement and he was top shelve. He was very knowledgeable of the work, kind, considerate and explained everything he was doing. He also took the time to check to see if ceiling fans could be installed into my home which is a manufactured home with very low ceilings. I will not hesitate to use Baby Bird Electric for all of my electrical needs."

Patricia G on June 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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