Ace Electric Company Inc
About us
Ace Electric Company, Inc. is a Richmond based electrical contractor specializing in residential and commercial electrical service. Opened in 1966, we are a family owned and operated company with an average of 60 employees. We service many industrial buildings and work with various schools, churches, universities, and organizations in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Whether we are installing a switch in your kitchen, changing out your parking lot lights or wiring a new construction building, there is no job too big or too small for Ace Electric. We are a Class-A contractor that is licensed, bonded, and insured as well as a member of the Better Business Bureau. We offer 24 hour emergency service and also specialize in generator installation. Feel free to check us out online at www.aceelectriconline.com or call to speak with us today at (804) 266-2429.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Residential & commercial electrical service, exterior lighting, generator installation., new construction or restoration, parking lot and pole lighting
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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It is always a pleasure to have them work in my home. They show up on time, work diligently to complete the job, and clean up. They also wear booties.
I had an assistant who was present for this job. We were both there when I asked about the hourly rate. I was told $75 per hour. That's high, but I agreed to it. They were so slow, that I had to constantly ask how many hours they had put in and how many more they expected. In the middle of the job, I asked for a bill, so I would have a handle on the total. The first bill made sense and I was fine with it, though it was expensive. At the end of the job, the second bill I received for the remainder of the work was shocking. I could not add parts and labor and regenerate the figure. I phoned to discuss the bill and the owner and someone else came to the house. They provided me with details, for the first time explaining that on top of their hourly rate, I also would have to pay for their travel. Then the owner told me the labor was $85 an hour and not $75 (can we really assume the electrician didn't know what they charge for his labor?). We then tried to add up travel charge, parts and labor and it still wasn’t quite adding up.
I still was NOT happy with the total. Keeping in mind what the job was, do you think a total $1495.60 sounds fair??? That's for and quot;Install 2 outlets in a kitchen backsplash, move 1 cable outlet, install 1 light above kitchen sink, and install 1 chandelier in hallway, wiring it to existing switchand quot;. They ended up settling for $1283.35, which is far more than average for installing 2 outlets and one chandelier and moving a cable outlet. I think it's absurd. You?
However the bill I received was twice what I expected. Upon questioning the bill I found out that I was charged the full hour for the first guy who told me he didn't have the breakers and spent no more than 30 minutes. I also thought the markup on the breakers was excessive. After talking with the owner I was able to reach an agreeable settlement on the amount owed.
Overall, good work, punctual, but on the expensive side. I still recommend them.
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