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Woodhyrst Inc

6105 OLD ROUTE 8
4.61(
18
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Approved Pro

Woodhyrst Inc

6105 OLD ROUTE 8
4.61(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
122 local quotes requested
52 years of experience

Founded in 1973, Woodhyrst has grown to be one of the outstanding environmental air and power solution companies. Staffed by seasoned electrical professionals, the company has accepted environmental challenges from coast to coast. Woodhyrst represents only the finest power solution manufacturers. From single unit installations to turn-key operations, the Woodhyrst professionals are prepared to meet your needs and find practical, economical residential and commercial power solutions. Woodhyrst, Inc. services all of our products that we sell. Our services include installations, repairs, and maintenance of our products. With 24/7 technical assistance, they ensure uninterrupted power for their clients. Owner Ralph Jockel and his team provide preventive and emergency maintenance services, guaranteeing reliable and efficient power solutions tailored to your needs. Contact them at 724-625-1515 or email Ralph at [email protected] for more information. Visit their website at Woodhyrst, Inc..

"We had a generator installed several years ago and very happy with it and all the service that they have done over the years."

Coney H on June 2024

Founded in 1973, Woodhyrst has grown to be one of the outstanding environmental air and power solution companies. Staffed by seasoned electrical professionals, the company has accepted environmental challenges from coast to coast. Woodhyrst represents only the finest power solution manufacturers. From single unit installations to turn-key operations, the Woodhyrst professionals are prepared to meet your needs and find practical, economical residential and commercial power solutions. Woodhyrst, Inc. services all of our products that we sell. Our services include installations, repairs, and maintenance of our products. With 24/7 technical assistance, they ensure uninterrupted power for their clients. Owner Ralph Jockel and his team provide preventive and emergency maintenance services, guaranteeing reliable and efficient power solutions tailored to your needs. Contact them at 724-625-1515 or email Ralph at [email protected] for more information. Visit their website at Woodhyrst, Inc..

"We had a generator installed several years ago and very happy with it and all the service that they have done over the years."

Coney H on June 2024


Goodside Electric

4.88(
65
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Approved Pro

Goodside Electric

4.88(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

We specialize in full home re-wires. We value high levels of customer service, so for fastest response please call us directly at 412-712-2920 so we can help you with your electrical needs! License electrical contractor

"Excellent customer service, very professional, Warnie replied to my request quickly and was able to come give a quote the same day with upfront and reasonable pricing. He offered better resolution to what I was initially asking for and completed the job sooner than promised. Excellent service, will be working with Warnie for all future electrical projects."

Malikah G on December 2024

We specialize in full home re-wires. We value high levels of customer service, so for fastest response please call us directly at 412-712-2920 so we can help you with your electrical needs! License electrical contractor

"Excellent customer service, very professional, Warnie replied to my request quickly and was able to come give a quote the same day with upfront and reasonable pricing. He offered better resolution to what I was initially asking for and completed the job sooner than promised. Excellent service, will be working with Warnie for all future electrical projects."

Malikah G on December 2024


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Maple Leaf Contracting

725 Garden Street
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

Maple Leaf Contracting

725 Garden Street
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ethan & Chris are the BEST. We've had them do so much around here over the past 5 years: Complete bathroom remodel, painted whole interior of house, wiring, handcrafted a frame for an stained glass window, plumbing jobs, resided the shed, and new gates for our fence. This summer we are sitting down with Chris to design a craft room and kitchen. Facebook page you can see some of the work. "

Chris P on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ethan & Chris are the BEST. We've had them do so much around here over the past 5 years: Complete bathroom remodel, painted whole interior of house, wiring, handcrafted a frame for an stained glass window, plumbing jobs, resided the shed, and new gates for our fence. This summer we are sitting down with Chris to design a craft room and kitchen. Facebook page you can see some of the work. "

Chris P on April 2025


Alpha

4232 Gladstone St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Alpha

4232 Gladstone St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Alpha, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Alpha, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


Affordable Painting & Repairs

931 O'Connell Boulevard
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro

Affordable Painting & Repairs

931 O'Connell Boulevard
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."

Daniel C on January 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."

Daniel C on January 2019


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The Margroff Company

339 Shaffer Lane
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

The Margroff Company

339 Shaffer Lane
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

"Fantastic company! They went above and beyond."

Dave P on August 2019

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

"Fantastic company! They went above and beyond."

Dave P on August 2019


Oakmont Electric

5 Garfield St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Oakmont Electric

5 Garfield St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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


BN Electric & Comms

5335 Baptist Road
4.88(
54
)
Approved Pro

BN Electric & Comms

5335 Baptist Road
4.88(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 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


A & J Contracting Company, LLC

118 Foxtail Drive
5.00(
21
)
Approved Pro

A & J Contracting Company, LLC

118 Foxtail Drive
5.00(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"

Steven K on May 2021

A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"

Steven K on May 2021


"they were the most affordable service of the many places i had received quotes from and the inspector was pleased with the work when he completed his mandatory inspection. they are (were?) cash only at the time of services rendered however and did not lead with that at any point through Angi messages, our phone conversations, on the quote invoice, or on their website"

John Y on June 2025

At Gemini Electric, we pride ourselves on our personal attention to each and every homeowner. You will have the same person give the estimate and complete the work.

"they were the most affordable service of the many places i had received quotes from and the inspector was pleased with the work when he completed his mandatory inspection. they are (were?) cash only at the time of services rendered however and did not lead with that at any point through Angi messages, our phone conversations, on the quote invoice, or on their website"

John Y on June 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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