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Barney's Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

About us

Barney's Electric is a family owned and operated electrical repair and service contracting company. Owner Barney Messenger has over 30 years experience and works every job! We have been servicing residential and commercial customers in the DFW area since 2001. We are fully insured and licensed for our customers safety and protection. We comply with all Texas State laws and requirements. Free Estimates call 972-771-9464, Emergency Service Available call 214-282-5842

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Complete house rewire, outlets and circuits, data and communication lines, breakers and fuses, lighting design and repair, security lights, landscape lights, exhaust fans, code corrections, smoke detectors, ground fault interrupt circuits, new construction, remodel construction, lighting design and repair, surge protectors, outlets and circuits and kitchen hood vents.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.889 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
3%
3
1%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 89 reviews

Jeff K.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very punctual and to the point. He replaced a faulty breaker, found the problem and was out in 20 minutes.
Description of Work: We had been having intermittent problems with our electricity coming off and on. Came out within 30 minutes, found the problem and explained we needed to call our electric company to replace the meter.

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
$200

Julie Y.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We recently had some remodeling work done to our home and I was concerned and I was concerned about a dimmer switch and ceiling fan. I called Barney and he walked me through it over the phone instead of coming out to my house for a needless service call. He called me back quickly and was very professional on the phone. In this day of ripoffs, he was certainly a breath of fresh air. We will certainly use him the next time we need electrical work done.
Description of Work: Barney gave me some advice over the phone and saved me a service call.

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

John T E.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They showed up with all the parts and tools that they needed, completed the job, cleaned up after themselves, and were finished in less than a half hour. Good work, well done. Fast and thorough.
Description of Work: Repaired/replaced electric meter base.

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
$700

Philip S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
As always, I secure several bids for any job, and Barney's was the most reasonable. Of the three bids, another electrician was about 600 dollars higher than Barney, and Rockwall Electric charged me 70 dollars and gave me an estimate for four thousand six hundred dollars for exactly the same work (I made a list I quote to each bidder). Well, any fool alive can make the decision to go with the lower bid, but it was more than that to me. Barney is just a down to earth guy, and his sidekick completes the pair - two dedicated guys serious about what they do and doing it right. They made arrangements for the trenching and ensured it took place the same day they laid the conduit and ran the lines, and the trench was filled in before the end of the day. Given the rains here lately, that took coordination. And the best part? It all worked the first time. Not many of the providers I have gotten from Angies list perform as expected the first time around. This one did.
Description of Work: Ran two circuits from the house out to a new gate, some 149 feet, and then wired new lights, power outlets, and a photo couple at the pole. One of the circuits was to feed the gate opener and another was for lights and 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
$2,000

Donald C.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Barney's has done work for us before. After our previous experiences with Barney's there was no question as to who to call when we needed this work. Barney responded same day we called and came out for estimate. Price was great and Barney's started the work three days later. A truly professional job and done within the agreed upon time. Great crew, great service, great price. Great experience. We would certainly recommend Barney's to everyone.
Description of Work: Added electrical box and service for a newly purchased hot tub.

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
$1,200

Linda M.
12/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He responded quickly, figured out the problem and had the repair done, all within 5 minutes. He did an excellent job and knew what he was doing. We had no problem with him. We went through Angie's list or the cost would have been $239.00. We were thankful for the $39.00 discount, but in the future we will check with friends and see if we can save money. We are retired and need to spend our money wisely.
Description of Work: Replaced a GFCI outlet.

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

$200

Michael G.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Barney called back promptly and was at my house the same day. He resolved my issues quickly. Very knowledgeable. This was a great service experience. I will definitely call Barney for future electrical work.
Description of Work: I called Barney to come out and give me an estimate on repairing my landscape lighting that had quit coming on at night.

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

Kenneth D.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Took a few unites to do. Disconnected thebrekers, cut the wires and sealed the hole
Description of Work: Disconnected hot tub wiring.

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
$175

Michael Y.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I sent an email on Sunday explaining my pool equipment power supply was out. Received a reply email shortly - on Sunday - that he would call Monday. He called 7:30 AM Monday and was at the house by 8. Confirmed the CB was fried. After repair if that, using a third person, performed reset and showed me pump motor problem. I asked for some quotes on optional work. Quotes provided in two days. Not sure if prices are high or not, but will definitely consider Barneys if we go forward on projects. Visit and repair was $200 which was expected for any electrician to just come out.
Description of Work: Confirmed failed circuit breaker and replaced. Located and confirmed source causing failure. Identified repairs needed out of his scope.

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
$200

Larry S.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It?s my pleasure to compliment and strongly recommend Barney?s Electric! Barney and his crew epitomize everything you would expect from a professional electrician! They were responsive, courteous, dependable and extremely thorough in their diagnosis of my electrical problem. I was impressed by his quick response and willingness to work my request into his already congested schedule. I was equally fascinated by his ability to troubleshoot an electrical system that was not familiar to him. He was able to quickly isolate and resolve the problem! Barney?s confidence and expertise was evident in his methodical approach to the problem and I was extremely pleased with his work and price. I have added Barney?s Electric to my Rolodex with a ?Big Bright Star? and will be using his services for all my electrical needs going forward. I will also happily recommend his services to neighbors, relatives and friends.
Description of Work: Diagnosed short circuit and resolved problem!

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
$200

Ayessa B.
09/2014
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He showed up after one of his earlier call without an actual scheduled time. He looked around, quickly found the circuit breaker that had tripped. The guy spent a maximum of 20 minutes at my house and then charged me $175 for resetting a tripped circuit breaker. I felt like I had just been ravaged, and although I do have a few choice words for this guy, I hope that folks just take my advice and stay away from this scam.
Description of Work: This guy came to my house to check a circuit that had gone out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$175

Response from Barney's Electric
I would like to respond by saying when you phone I advised you to check all the breakers to ensure there were none tripped. I also advised you of my service fee. When I arrived I discovered your breaker box was mislabeled and the tripped breaker was located in your sub panel . While we were there're we also addressed issue with your dimmer and replaced the bulbs in addition we also installed a gfi cover. I have over 30 experience so some jobs are not time consuming. My fee is very competitive with others. Again we are sorry you were dissatisfied with our pricing

Belinda S.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great. Very professional and efficient. Don't really know if it's a good price or not. Never had this kind of work done before.
Description of Work: Emailed owner. We needed him to put a plug in the wall over the fire place mantel for my parents who just moved here from Arkansas. Its where they are putting their TV. He called and came out to look at the next day with his assistant. Went to the upstairs unfinished bedroom to see if they could run a wire down the wall. Said they could. Came back the next day and put in outlet. It took about 30 minutes. They were very friendly and quick.

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
$250

Mary D C.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I can't say enough wonderful things about Barney and the professional service he provides! We have used Barney for the past 15 years and he has made electrical repairs as well as done new installations at our home. Today I am enjoying new recessed lighting in my master bedroom closet after Barney and Brian installed new fixtures on Monday. As always, Barney was prompt, efficient, and provided helpful information/guidance about our electrical needs. : )
Description of Work: Installed three new recessed lights in master bedroom closet; provided guidance/recommendations about suitability of lights I had purchased for this project.

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

Patricia J.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Barney called me on Sunday to find out what the problem was. Asked me to fill out a work order which I did. He called Monday morning, as requested, and he and his helper were at the house by 10:30 that morning to take care of the problem. He even fixed the fluorescent light in the kitchen that I hadn't told him about until they were here. They worked quickly, professionally and carefully and completed all the work in about an hour. I think their charge was very fair for all the work they did.
Description of Work: found why the electricity was off in one area of the house; replaced some electrical receptacles; fixed fluorescent light by replacing ballast and putting new bulbs in

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
$200

Marie E.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very prompt and I haven't had any issues with them.
Description of Work: I have used Barney's Electric for electrical work.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Mark Z.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
First class operation. No surprises, quotes a price and does the job in a very professional straight forward manner. He has done several jobs for us at our old and new house, all the work has held up and is problem free. Barney listens to what the client wants, asks questions to ensure it’s done right, and then goes above and beyond to get it done. Very reasonable rates and doesn't charge a fee for an estimate. HIGHLY recommend Barney…
Description of Work: Install a several plugs and light switches on its on circuit.

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
$450

Alan D.
04/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
From start to finish Barney's Electric did a great job. Barney met me at my house to give me a quote for service and I scheduled him to come out the next week. Barney and his crew showed up on time, went right to work, and got the job done in less time than we had discussed. I work by the motto to underpromise and overdeliver and Barney did exactly that!
Description of Work: Installed two very large outdoor ceiling fans, outdoor electric outlets, and security lighting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Kathy D.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Barney's Clectric rewired my kitchen for a remodel. He added six recessed lights and replaced wires where needed. Barney is very prompt and professional. I had to call him to return after the cabinets were installed to move a light and he responded immediately and fixed the problem. I would recommend Barney's Electric for any electrical needs.
Description of Work: Rewiring and adding lights for a kitchen remodel.

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
$2,500

Roberta S.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He phoned and was able to come a day earlier than my appointment, which I appreciated. He & his assistant needed to assemble my new fixture which wasn't easy, but the task was accomplished and the result was very nice.
Description of Work: Removed old and installed new light fixture.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Jason K.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He initially asked to call me back, but I touched base in the morning. Not a great start, but he was respectful and it was an honest mistake. After sharing with him my situation, he talked me through the process and explained how I could instead of hard wiring, I could attach a "pig tail" to the wiring and simply plug it in like any other electrical device. Certainly something he didn't have to tell me. I appreciate it when a vendor puts your needs first, even if it means less work for them. He was a good guy who is very knowledgeable and takes care of his customers. I would recommend him,
Description of Work: Hardwire electrical for hood over gas range.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

James F.
11/2013
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Two hours before Barney's was to arrive, I received a phone call from Barney saying that On the Border needed him to fix an electric panel...and obviously that revenue would be greater than a kitchen light install, therefore Barney was not going to arrive for his appointment. Unfortunately, this is the day before Thanksgiving and Barney's suggestion to call someone else to complete the work is not likely as it is nearly impossible to find same day availability. So despite the fact that we set the appointment with Barney last week, going into the Holidays we are left with a large light kit sitting in the dining room. Safe to say my lighting and wiring projects on my list WILL NOT be completed through Barney's Electric and I'd recommend everyone do what Barney suggested and "call someone else".
Description of Work: Barney's Electric was hired to install a light fixture over the kitchen island and a new wall switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$325

Response from Barney's Electric
It is unfortunate we had to cancel your appointment but the other call was an emergency and safety issue. It is rare that I have had to reschedule or cancel an appointment due to another client. In this case they had an emergency and could not operate. I am a small company and work every job so therefore I was forced to cancel. I would be glad to reschedule you for tomorrow which I realize is after the holiday. Again my apologies for the inconvenience I caused you.

Jennifer B.
11/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I left a message at the business and the owner returned my call within a half an hour. That hardly ever happens!! We received a very reasonable estimate for the work we wanted done. He came out the next week with a helper and did an excellent job in a surprisingly short time. We were very pleased with the whole experience and will definitely use Barney's again for our electrical needs!
Description of Work: Installed an outside outlet, a conduit and a junction box for an outdoor fan-also fixed an outside 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
$375

Chris P.
11/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
In both of my experiences with Barney, he has been very punctual, friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Barney came to our house a few months ago because of lights randomly not working at various times. After a thorough search and investigation, he discovered that screws for every switch in our breaker box were loose. They tightened everything and fixed the problem. When I recently smelled an electrical burning smell in our house, he was my first call. He came out within 30 minutes and did a thorough investigation. It ended up being an HVAC issue, but he knew to point us in that direction.

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

Harry H.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Barney was willing to give me a quote over the phone. Most places would not even give a range of costs without sending a serviceman out for a $75 charge just to give a quote. Barney arrived on time (even a little early), did the job and was very courteous. I would use him again.
Description of Work: Install 110v service in kitchen area

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
$240

Claudia H.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Barney did a great job at our home installing dimmers and fixing an outdoor sensor. Thanks a lot for the good work!
Description of Work: Installig dimmers, fixing outdoor sensor, adding adapter.

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
$370

Response from Barney's Electric
Thank you for the opportunity to work for you. We appreciate your business and you taking the time to post a review. We look forward to assisting you with any electrical needs in the future.

Contact information

998 Holli Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087

http://www.barneyselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Barney's Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Barney's Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Barney's Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Barney's Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Barney's Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Barney's Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Barney's Electric offers warranties.
Barney's Electric offers the following services: Complete house rewire, outlets and circuits, data and communication lines, breakers and fuses, lighting design and repair, security lights, landscape lights, exhaust fans, code corrections, smoke detectors, ground fault interrupt circuits, new construction, remodel construction, lighting design and repair, surge protectors, outlets and circuits and kitchen hood vents.

Contact information

998 Holli Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087

http://www.barneyselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM