Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645

Electrical, Lighting, Landscaping - Lighting

About us

The Electrician has been in business since 1987. We specialize in residential electrical projects, but have the ability to handle big commercial jobs. WE DO NOT DO GENERATOR REPAIRS. We pride ourselves on providing quality work at an affordable price. No job too big or small we have a team to handle them all. Contact us for a quote today!

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We do any electrical service. Panel Updates, Hot Tub/Spa Wiring, Holiday Lighting Circuit, Lighting install, Outlet replacement to name a few. Anything else please ask.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8123 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
0%
3
1%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 76-100 of 123 reviews

Jeffrey F.
05/2025
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
Great job.
Description of Work: paddle fans
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris B.
01/2024
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went great.
Description of Work: Replaced three fluorescent lights with LED, upgraded four outlets to GFCI.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$945

Lee G.
07/2023
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
smoothly and efficiently
Description of Work: changed smart switches and light fixture
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Alison C.
09/2022
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Work was efficient and affordable
Description of Work: car charger

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Alexander F.
06/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fast on time will work w again
Description of Work: Bathroom light

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Carlos S.
03/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent work and service.
Description of Work: Panel extension

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda C.
02/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. Job well done
Description of Work: New electrical outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maria C.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Install new outlets in master bedroom and ground existing ones in bedrooms and attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

mark R.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No issues with work
Description of Work: Ceiling fan. Electrical outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Chris C.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Good service.
Description of Work: Corrected wiring for one switch and replaced other bad switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Raman S.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
without any issues.
Description of Work: installation of ceiling fan in our bed room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lara C.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were friendly and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Needed a fan installed and light switches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tiffany B.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Prompt, friendly and courteous customer service. Quality and efficient workmanship. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Wiring repaired, two light fixtures replaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Tiffany B.
01/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great job - clean and friendly. Got everything done and were quite knowledgeable!
Description of Work: 2 hard-wired lighting fixtures needed to be installed/replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Claire M.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. There were a few confusing situations resulting from the shoddy work done many years ago by others that was not up to code, but they did it in a reasonable amount of time. They kept me apprised of what they were doing and why, which was also helpful.
Description of Work: Needed a light switch moved from outside to inside. Small job, but they did a nice job. They had to cut into the plaster wall in a couple of spots and fix some very shoddy work done by previous workers in order to ensure that it was up to code.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

Lawrence J.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I'm glad we did this as it makes a significant improvement.
Description of Work: we had an outdoor floodlight put into the back of the house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Ronald de D.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Diagnosed and fixed the issue within an hour. The team of 3 electricians were fast and very courteous.
Description of Work: A group of electrical outlets stopped working on the 2nd floor of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah H.
11/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rich and Vinny were always on time(sometimes early) and very knowledgeable and professional. I was faced with an emergency at a unit and a tight work schedule, but Rich rearranged some things to work within my limited schedule and emergency. Would definitely recommend them and will use again. -Sarah H.
Description of Work: Used twice. First time I needed some wiring updated in the upstairs unit along with dedicated lines for the fridge and dishwaher. The second time i needed a GFI replaced in the kitchen that supplied power to another outlet and the oven.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eileen W.
11/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rich responsiveness and work ethic are refreshing. He and Vince quickly worked through my list of items and gladly answered any questions. Rich and Vince’s experience and knowledge speak volumes; this is a service you can trust to do the job correctly. Their friendly demeanor made it a pleasurable work experience and I will be using them for future projects.
Description of Work: Trouble shoot pendant lighting, fix improperly installed wiring, install porch sensor lighting, remove old garage wiring and install new switch and outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
Good people can't wait to go back and complete the job when the parts come in for the kitchen lights

Christopher C.
10/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent, Rich was able to show up on short notice (1 day) since my current Electrician had an emergency. He was prompt, courteous, and professional. I would hire Rich again for any work electricial work.
Description of Work: Replace a difficult pendant light over the kitchen sink, Install hardwired LED Strip lights under the kitchen cabinets, Install two 6" recessed can lights in a plaster ceiling with a dimmer, Install a GFCI outlet on a new kitchen island, and lastly fix a breaker panel that had work done with shortcuts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$895

Response from Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
It was a pleasure working on [Member Name Removed]'s project

Heather E.
09/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Rich bailed me out by making a short-notice visit to keep us on schedule for municipal inspection of our reconstructed porch. While he was here, he rewired some of our kitchen switches to allow more options in selecting lights to turn on or off, and quickly installed a new outlet in the bathroom. During their two visits Rich and his workman were friendly without being overly chatty, while working efficiently and leaving no mess. I really appreciate his scheduling flexibility and also the promptness of his response to texts. Would definitely recommend him for prompt quality work. I like the simplicity of his business model - no fuss, work done directly by him and not a nameless crew, clearly a professional who knows his stuff. Would make three suggestions: 1) name the Angie's listing something besides "Electrician" because it's difficult to pick this company out from the rest of the listings; 2) announce labor rate up front; 3) confirm precise location for installed fixtures. Although the two new outlets are installed in the areas we discussed, it was clear after the fact that we different ideas about where the exact best place would have been. The locations are okay, and will not be a problem; perhaps a lesson for me next time.
Description of Work: Installation of lighting fixtures and new outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,025

Deborah S.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rich Apolito and his assistant, Vince, showed up on time. Both were extremely pleasant and professional. I had questions and concerns regarding some electrical issues. I also wanted to make sure my home was to code. They checked the plug receptacles. Several GFCI plugs needed replaced. A switch to ceiling fan was replaced to make it work again. My doorbell and the electrical box in the home was replaced. When examining the breaker box, Rich found one switch which needed replaced to bring box to code. Apparently, Comcast had used one of their universal switches which won't pass an inspection (beware). They explained how certain switches in a room corresponded to different plugs. I have to say, they were very patient with me, as I got quite an education on electrical wiring. I feel confident that I am living in an electrically sound home now, thanks to Rich and Vince and their many years of experience. It was a pleasure to have them in my home, and I will call them again if I ever need electricians again. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: Code inspection and requested, as well as, necessary repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Holly B.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a simple job and it went really well. Rich and his coworker were nice, knowledgeable and professional. It took them not even 10 minutes to trouble shoot and replace the switch. Unfortunately the color doesn't match. They offered to go to Lowe's and get a switch with a matching color but that undoubtedly would've added to the cost. This means that I still have to switch it at some point. My only suggestion would be to stock up his truck with the basic supplies better.
Description of Work: Replacement of the 3 way kitchen light switch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Monica N.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Rich was on scheduled time, courteous and completed the job efficiently. I was pleased with the service. Thank you Angie's list for providing his information.
Description of Work: Minor electrical repair of porch lights

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

John V.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. Rich Apolito showed up on time and solved my basic problem in less than 15 minutes. A previous contractor was unable to fix the problem in three hours. He was courteous, friendly, professional and competent. He was also able to fix problems left by the previous contractor within 1 hour. I will certainly call him for future electrical problems.
Description of Work: The electrical service to some of my kitchen outlets was interrupted. I needed trouble shooting and repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Contact information

445 Pierina Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15243


Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA154548
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
08/14/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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 State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers emergency services.
Yes, Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers warranties.
Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645 offers the following services: We do any electrical service. Panel Updates, Hot Tub/Spa Wiring, Holiday Lighting Circuit, Lighting install, Outlet replacement to name a few. Anything else please ask.

Contact information

445 Pierina Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15243


Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM