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JL Electric

Electrical Service, Lighting Service, Exterior Lighting Service,

About us

Family owned & operated serving Business/Residential/Light Industrial satisfied customers for 15 years. Estimate free of charge. Licensed/insured/registered w/PAHIC # 504013, as well as Licensed Master Electrician in PA, providing a full range of electrical services. Two locations: Macungie, PA 18062 servicing Berks, Lehigh Counties as well as Barnesville, PA 18214, servicing all of Schuylkill county. My clients' electrical safety is my highest priority. All work done with integrity. All payment check made payable to James P. Lake, and forwarded to our accounts payable address: James P. Lake 171 Chee Street Barnesville, PA 18214

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
24 years of experience

Services we offer

New & existing homes - wired & rewired, troubleshooting, panel upgrades, electric heat, code violations, service upgrades,outdoor lighting, lightening surge protection, full service generator installation

Services we don't offer

I do not do wrought iron work, water heaters or water pumps.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
Reviews
4.959 Reviews
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5
93%
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Showing 1-25 of 59 reviews
Jonny V.
Aug 2023
1.0
Unprofessional and unresponsive. We reached out to JL Electric for a variety of electrical projects we wanted done around our house. We booked an in-person estimate and took off work to be home for the appointment. JL called to reschedule the appointment the day before due to a fire/flood at another house which took priority (understandable). We took off work again to be at the rescheduled appointment-- but they did not show up. We called them several times and left a voicemail, and they returned our calls hours after our scheduled time saying they "completely forgot" about us, to reschedule for the next morning. We decided to see what their estimate would be based on the decent reviews, but we were already skeptical of their work based on this experience. When we finally received the estimate (approximately 3 days after our appointment), we tried to schedule a time to get the work done on 8/9. As of the time of this review, we have yet to hear from them about whether they even want to do the work, despite several emails on our part trying to reach out to them. Even so, we have lost confidence in them and will not be going with their services.

Jin C.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
James is awesome! I called around for an estimate. Some contractors were not available for a while. Some wanted a hefty fee just to give a quote. Yet another quoted me a ridiculous price. James was extremely responsive, very fairly priced, and very professional. He was polite and completely the work with quality. I was on the phone when he finished. He was very considerate and did not want to interrupt me. He left quietly with the invoice on the table. He truly deserves the A rating. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great electrician!

David B.
Apr 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$167
Quick and professional. Installed new mini-breakers and EMP Shield. He even tightened all the screws in my 33 year old electrical box. Never a loose screw here!

Victor S.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Fantastic. Septic company left (and they didn't think it was the pump). I called James and he came right away. Checked all the circuits and decided that the electric line that was in the ground for 27 years, and under the stone home, was at fault and also sized too small. During the troubleshooting, the power in the line actually stopped working. He ran a temporary line from the panel to the pump (120 feet) and the next day with help ran a new line from the panel, through the basement ceiling, through the stone walls, and outside into a new trench to the septic well and pump. He upgraded the circuit breaker to the proper size, and also recommended replacing the alarm power line as well. A lot of difficult work, very professionally done. And while he was going through the house, fixed two other annoying electrical issues,

Bruce S.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They have done small jobs, and some very large commercial jobs for us. We are more than satisfied and will remain loyal customers. I only have really good things to say.

Walt R.
Sep 2018
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$302
I don't want to call them back because they may want to charge me to correct the wiring . Everything is in working order .

Nicole B.
Jun 2018
2.0
$6,000
Horrible. He wired switches incorrectly, we had discrepancies in the way he was wiring things. He was dishonest about what he was supplying and cheated us out of refunds for products we never received.
Response from JL Electric
"Client had all work done within scope of job. Mr. [Member Name Removed] was up and running in timely fashion, and the courts threw out the "not refunded" part as he was refunded accordingly. As for price, would have cost more if our company wasn't more then fair."

David N.
Jul 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Everything was as expected

Clifford S.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
James described when he would be available for this small job and actually called back to schedule when he said he would call back. He was prompt, personable, and answered my questions. The work was performed quickly and cleanly. I would hire James again.

Philip B.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work was done in a timely and professional manner.

Ben S.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,300
They were way out of my budget. I didn't expect the price to be so high. I was just trying to get an idea on what it would cost. When I got that I just stopped getting estimates because it was way over what I could spend. 

He gave a pretty detailed email estimate. He didn't come here, were just spoke over the phone and email. I would probably call him back but I would get some other estimates because he's not very close. 

I spoke directly to the owner so I did like that I wasn't just talking to some technician.
Response from JL Electric
"Im sorry ,I think you may have wrong company , This is not anywhere near our service area!!"

Kristen B.
Jan 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We didn't have anything done by them. I would use them in the future.

Pamela G.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jamie was wonderful. Spent time walking through the job with me, offering ideas and explains our options. Suggested a couple of stores to visit for hardware. Very good experience.

Jackelyn S.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Jamey does excellent work! He is extremely responsive and professional. We had a lamp post downed during a storm, he was able to disconnect the wiring and made recommendations on safe replacement. He also replaced 2 outdoor lighting fixtures which where were original to the home. He took the time to explain what he was doing and interjected safety information during the entire process. We did not hesitate to book him for additional projects. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, personable, professional, who is concerned about your safety and the quality of his trade look no further than Jamey. We do NOT have 1 negative about our experience.

Robert T.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
I had reached out to another contractor and paid $40 for a ridiculously high estimate. Contacted JL and was told I would only pay for the time the job took and he gave me a very reasonable ball park estimate over the phone. They did a great job installing my ceiling fan and re-wiring the switch. They also fixed a few other minor things and gave me some tips to troubleshoot an issue I'm having with my pool light. Very reasonable prices, great work, and quick response time. I have found my contractor for any future electrical work.

Susan R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,295
I was very satisfied with this vendor. He is honest and trustworthy, did the project on schedule, was very professional with his work, and made the finished product attractive and tidy looking. Price was fair and reasonable. I will definitely look to him for any future electrical needs.

Joseph B.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Susan C.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$845
Wish I had found Jamie years ago. He squeezed in this job, allowing me to have the kitchen counters completed a bit earlier. He and his helper arrived on time, got right to work and installed very nice lighting under the cabs over our kitchen counter. I was looking for lights that wouldn't be visible and would give a medium white color. They look just great. He takes the time to explain everything he's doing. They worked straight through until the job was done. We will definitely use JL Electric for any future projects.

Todd B.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
They were prompt, very knowledgeable and priced fairly. Couldn't ask for more.

Charles B.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Service was exceptional.  I emailed for information on Sunday and had a call less than an hour later.  James even came out that same day to give me an estimate.  During the estimate he was very helpful in finalizing what I wanted done and how I wanted it done.  He helped offer several suggestions to ensure I only need to do the work once and that it would be prepared for the future when I finish the basement further.  This way I would not be wasting money on future renovations to change it again.

When he performed the work, other than running a little late everything was perfect.  The work was professional, done quickly, and turned out exactly how I hoped.  James was personally professional and considerate of the home and ensured that he was being careful when entering and exiting so that nothing was damaged or tracked into the home, and no walls were marked up or hit.  The cost was about what I would expect and did not think it was too cheap or too expensive.  The quote and what I was charged in the end also matched and I feel I got my moneys worth.

Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the work and the speed that it was done in (I am not normally easily impressed).  I won't hesitate to use James again in the future and I would highly recommend him to others.



John K.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Quick call back and scheduling. Once they arrived they got right to it.

Dr. V.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Sandra F.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
unknown

Sean O.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
The same day I called Jamey for an estimate he and his crew were able to provide the estimate and complete the installation at the same time. Very professional and courteous. Will call JL Electric with any future electrical needs. Thanks

Karen S.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
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Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

PA054013

Trade License Locale

Pennsylvania

Trade License Authority

PA

Trade License Expiration

12/31/2017

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FAQ

JL Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

JL Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check

Yes, JL Electric offers free project estimates.

Yes, JL Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, JL Electric does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, JL Electric offers emergency services.

No, JL Electric does not offer warranties.

JL Electric offers the following services: New & existing homes - wired & rewired, troubleshooting, panel upgrades, electric heat, code violations, service upgrades,outdoor lighting, lightening surge protection, full service generator installation

I do not do wrought iron work, water heaters or water pumps.