Founded 2000 • With Angi since October 2005
GEN3 is essential, open and operating during regular business hours during COVID-19. We are taking extra precautions, including following CDC guidelines, to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees. We will also be offering No-Contact appointments.
We are your friendly neighborhood home experts for electric, heating & air. We are focused on providing homeowners great service. Voted Best Electrician by Philly.com Reader's Choice Award 2016 and Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2012 are only two of the great honor that reflect our customer focused values.
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2022 Super Service Award
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Joe H.
02/20/2023
Brittany N.
01/15/2023
Quality of their work is excellent and their technicians are very skilled in their craft. Would recommend that they communicate up front better and explain their plan before starting, to make sure they and the customer, are on the same page.
Description of Work
Upgraded 200 amp system, meter, and a couple electrical outlets. Home surge protection device
Category
electrician
Cost
$5,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Rich M.
01/11/2023
Chris E.
12/31/2022
Roberta H.
11/30/2022
I purchased new appliances and thought it would be an easy install but then again things are never easy when your house is 150+ years old. On delivery day I learned that the stove, dishwasher and a blower underneath the stove were hardwired. GEN3 sends one of their awesome techs, George, to come out and give an estimate. I was impressed with his knowledge and reassurance that he could complete the job that I scheduled for him to return the next day to do it. He was on time and after donning work booties and reviewing the work with me, he went right to work. Afterwards he went over the completed projects with me then cleaned up his work area. I would definitely hire George from GEN3 again for future electrical issues.
Description of Work
Install 2 new outlets, remove blower from underneath stove
Category
electrician
Cost
$1,099.7
Hire Again?
Yes
Roberta H.
11/18/2022
Mike D.
08/17/2022
Fred H.
08/10/2022
Ashley F.
07/12/2022
Fred H.
06/29/2022
Matthew B.
06/03/2022
My neighbor had a mini split installed, the contract left trash / litter all over our street and left without cleaning it up. I am personally disgusted by their lack of professionalism and how they're adding to the trash problem in Philadelphia. I have pictures and video of them throwing the trash on the ground to never be picked up.
Description of Work
Installation of Mini Split
Category
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention, [Member Name Removed] . We have escalated this to our management team and will be addressing it with all employees. GEN3 does not condone littering or disrespecting the neighborhoods our customers and employees live and work in every day.J. H.
04/10/2022
We used Gen3 in the past for a small job and were pleased, so we decided to use them to replace our old knob and tube wiring. Our technicians were nice and friendly. But there were a lot of problems. They did not sufficiently clean up after the work they did each day. We had to clean up ourselves, and our home was full of dust and debris. The workers scratched our floor, dented some kitchen cabinets, took a chunk out of a wall, and did a sloppy job patching up the holes they made during the job. They missed one of our outlets, so we'll have to rewire that one ourselves. They damaged our outside flood lights, and we had to replace them. They did not label the circuits on the new sub-panel they installed. And, I'm sorry to write this, but they used our bathrooms every day for more than just urination. I felt like our home was abused.
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Description of Work
Rewiring of most of the house
Category
electrician
Cost
$21,000
Paul R.
02/22/2022
Smooth transaction. Jordan, the technician from Gen3, came out and assessed my request. Provided me with a clear, concise overview of the work to be completed and quoted me the cost for replacing 4 overhead lights. Approved the costs and work was completed within 2 hours.
Description of Work
Outdoor overhead light replacement
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes
Gayle M.
02/19/2022
Highly recommended. Communicated regarding appointment VERY OFTEN, on time, professional staff--Brian Smith--listened & very helpful. My fav--did NOT try to upsell or sell me anything I did not want. Offered choice, gave estimates, and when we chose the cheaper route agreed right away. THAT is my idea of excellent CS.
Description of Work
Check the safety of and replace an old track lighting system.
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the 5 star review and recommendation, [Member Name Removed]! We pride ourselves on honesty and excellent customer service and we're thrilled that you agree! We always provide multiple options so that homeowners can decide what they're most comfortable with at a price point that works for them. Thank you again for choosing GEN3 for your electrical projects!Ann L.
12/27/2021
I've used Gen3 in the past and have always had outstanding service. On this visit, I had the pleasure of working with Corey. He was professional, respectful, and followed Covid precautions. Repair went very well, and have already scheduled my next visit. Highly recommend!!!
Description of Work
Covert high power to lie power
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael M.
08/12/2021
Everything went great. The technician was professional, friendly, and did high quality work. I was very happy with the outcome.
Description of Work
Fixed broken flood light and three way light switch. Installed whole home surge protector.
Category
electrician
Cost
$859
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Great news! Thanks for the 5 star review!Robert A.
07/19/2021
Kaitlyn M.
04/15/2021
I had my panel and external service replaced. Cindy helped with scheduling and arranging for the inspection afterwards. On the day of the scheduled work, Evan arrived promptly, did a great job with the work, and answered all of my questions. Evan had also been out previously to give the quote for the work and was very thorough in his inspection and explained the reasons for all of his recommendations. Previous owners of my house had hired contractors that did some shoddy work. While Gen3 is not the cheapest quote you will find, they do their work properly and to code. I would definitely recommend Gen3 to others needing to do electrical work.
Description of Work
Electric Panel Replacement
Category
electrician
Cost
$3,900
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thanks so much for sharing :)Diane B.
03/09/2021
charles D.
03/09/2021
terrible. was scheduled for a monday & the saturday before they called saying we need to pay the service of $80 before they come out. when apptment was made, the service fee was never mentioned. told them the fee would be paid when they showed up but then the just rescheduled & tried to get us to pay the fee before coming. too many bad experiences with contractors - they get paid when the work is done. if they want payment before even showing up, not the contractor for us and they clearly were not for us.
Description of Work
issue with electrical outlets
Category
electrician
Service Provider Response
Thank you for your feedback, [Member Name Removed]. Dispatch fees are a standard for us at GEN3 in order to guarantee an appointment. The $79 fee is credited back to any work performed on the same day over $250. We hope you found another company to work with.Tarita B.
01/18/2021
Matt was very professional and he took his time and explained everything he was doing. It really put my mind at ease.
Description of Work
Electrical socket repair
Category
electrician
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for sharing! So glad you had a great experience with our technician, Matt!Susanne C.
12/31/2020
Great. Pleasant. Efficient. Explained identified issues in a straightforward manner. Got the job done. Practiced safely. Would definitely recommend.
Description of Work
Replacing attic fan and fixing electricity to oven
Category
electrician
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much for sharing about your great experience with GEN3!Will J.
12/11/2020
Corey and Ed were personable and polite electrical professionals. They showed up on time, worked hard and cleaned up when they were done. I received a text both mornings when they were on their way and they kept me informed as they progressed through the job. At the end, they walked me through the completion of the items on my invoice and explained the next step of having a finisher scheduled and then an inspection. I received a call from Nicole at Gen 3 later that evening to schedule the appointment when the finishing touches would be taken care of a few days later. I would recommend Gen 3 Electric to anyone looking for licensed electricians who know how to treat their clients.
Description of Work
Upgrade of electrical panel and wiring to a workshop
Category
electrician, home security systems
Cost
$6,100
Hire Again?
Yes
John C.
11/25/2020
Bob M.
10/30/2020
I put my home rewiring project out to bid and got the best/most comprehensive bid from Gen 3, and hired them. I paid a 30% deposit as requested and paid the balance at the end of the work on 10/26/2020. Gen 3 sent me text messages well in advance reminding me of the visit. The electrician and his assistant came at the appointed window of time. The electrician said the work would take about six hours. He was impressively accurate. When the work was completed, I used a check list on the description of work and checked the items off as the electrician explained each one with confidence and knowledge. I was especially impressed with his demeanor -- pleasant, cooperative, professional. I am happy to name him here: Gordon Coleman, lead install electrician. His assistant's name was Robert. I found Gen 3 on Angie's List, so you deserve a portion of my praise as well.
Description of Work
200 Main breaker circuit panel; two eight-foot copper ground rods driven into the earth; copper grounding to the water meter with safety bonding
Category
electrician
Cost
$4,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
We really appreciate you taking the time to share this wonderful review, [Member Name Removed]! We are so glad you had an exceptional experience with GEN3 and we hope to work with you again in the future!Other Information
Services Offered
Services Not Offered
Things you won't experience with GEN3 are phones that are not answered. Job cost that rise after the work has started. Rude and unpleasant technicians. Confusing customer experiences. Tail light warranties. Unsafe work that puts your family at risk.
Licensing
Licensed
- Trade License Number
- PA015898
- Trade License Locale
- Pennsylvania
- Trade License Authority
- Pennsylvania: Home Improvement Contractors
- Trade License Expiration
- 07/01/2023
Insured
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves.To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page.
We are actively performing full services. We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.
Health & Safety Measures
We will wear masks and gloves when we visit your home
We will sanitize the workspace and all areas touched
We offer estimates and quotes using video calling
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.