You can count on Brighter Connection to provide you with high quality electrical services for your home and office. Whether you need electrical services for your new home, want electrical upgrades for an existing home, or just need a little electrical help, the professionals at Brighter Connection are here for you. No job is too big or too small for us. In fact, we are able to handle any electrical request you have professionally from a thorough electrical inspection to a lighting design.
Additional services: Low Voltage Services includes: Networking, TV/Telephone, Security Camera's, and Fire Alarm's.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Electrical - New Construction, Design & Build, Remodels, Repairs, Additions, Service Changes, Code Compliance, Landscape Lighting & Solar Panels.
Great job. These guys love lighting. Helped w selection of lighting as well as did the work. Passionate about what the do. High quality
Description of Work: All electrical re full bath remodel
Rating Category
Rating 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
ED C.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Rob was the electrician for a deck/pergola project we were having done through LaBonte Construction. Rob was professional and personable, explained all the work he was going to do first. He cleaned up after himself, even sweeping up after cutting drywall to install a new light switch. Rob will be back working on two other projects in our house through LaBonte Construction and I have no doubt they will be done without concern. I will make sure to contact Rob for all our electrical needs in the future.
Description of Work: 2 outlets on outside deck, new light switch inside, 3 sensor lights in driveway and garage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris P.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 more
Job went well, expected time to complete was accurate. Not all parts were brought to the job site which was disappointing.
Description of Work: Added additional breaker to box and direct wiring to two external outlets, two post lights and switch. Breaker was GFI breaker for outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
MURIEL P.
06/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Rob did an excellent job for us. I researched and ordered the track lights and bulbs, keeping his advice in mind, and he took care of the wiring and dimmers. Then kiln venting system installation required some planning and skills beyond that which one would expect from an electrician. Rob set it all up very carefully. The basement is vastly improved with the lighting as well. Rob is very busy, but he is worth the wait!
Description of Work: Wired and installed LED track lighting with dimmers. Installed kiln venting fan and some outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Karl H.
05/2014
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Never returned a voice mail I left for Rob on 5/5. I cant quote on his services but I can say that he did not return a voice mail
Description of Work: Never returned a voice mail I left for Rob on 5/5. I cant quote on his services but I can say that he did not return a voice mail
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Brighter Connection
Sorry for the mix up. I can't say I remember receiving your message. I checked my notes dating back to the date that you thought you had called and I have no information on you. Either you have me mixed up with a different company or I made a simple mistake.
Connie M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent service, great trustworthy person. Have already set another appointment in the future for him to come back and do some overdue electrical work.
Description of Work: When I phoned about my electrical problem he asked very good questions and tried to help solve it over the phone. The problem was a bit too detailed so he made a trip to my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
ED L.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
low price but extremely proftessional
Description of Work: repair circuit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$78
Robert B.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Anyone looking for a master electrician that is knowledgeable and confident (but not arrogant), trustworthy, and very reasonably priced, need look no further than Rob Gruen. I have just gone through the moving process and had some sticky code compliance issues and really needed a good electrician. While he does have a very busy schedule, he came over the day I called and explained what I needed to do. He was really on my side and made a real effort not to sell me on work that I didn’t absolutely need. I’ve met with both good and mediocre contractors as a result of the move to a new home, but none have impressed me as much as Rob. He expertly installed a 200 amp service and resolved about 10 issues caused by my prior worker. I used him based on his excellent Angie’s List ratings and he exceeded my expectations. I look forward to using him on my new place.
Description of Work: They installed a 200 amp service and resolved about 10 code compliance issues. They also put in about 20 outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,450
Mary D.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
He was great! Polite, clean, and did nice work.
Description of Work: He fixed my outside light, added a GFI outlet, replaced a doorbell button, and added a few other outlets also.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
Naomi C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The service provided was good, prompt, and an estimate given before work began. Most of all he gave a very honest assessment of what we could do ourselves and save money, and what he could do that day. We plan to use this service again.
Description of Work: checking out a problem with a steam shower switch and outdoor lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Carole M.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Satisfactory experience on first hire and so hired again. Said he was slow to schedule the first visit only because he was busier than usual due to the 'big deal' offer.
Description of Work: This was second time we used Brighter Connection. On this trip he installed a chandelier we had bought elsewhere. The job required going on ladder into tight attic space, installing wiring and box in correct location and then hanging the light. The previous month I had answered his 'Angies's List Big Deal' offer for LED undercounter lighting. I was pleased with the lights he provided and installed at that time in the kitchen for $299.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Barbara T.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Scheduled in advance, expect him to be on time so be ready! Excellent work.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor electrical outlets. Rob also rewired our bathroom when we remodeled. We have used on three occasions, and always satisfied.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Judith O.
11/2012
2.0
electrician
+ -1 more
As I remember, it took him a long time to come out. He said it was because the order for the lights hadn't come in. We discussed where to put them. He was actually helpful with that. However, he couldn't figure out what to do with all the excess wire. He wadded it up under the cabinet, so when you stooped down, or sat on a kitchen chair, you could see this huge wire wad, completely spoiling the ambience I was hoping the lights would create. I hated it. Months later, a handy man came for a different project, but I paid him extra to drill a couple of holes in the back of the cabinet to thread the wire through. It's now lovely but no thanks to the original installer.
Description of Work: Under cabinet lighting. I have no idea of the date, but it was quite a while ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$299
Response from Brighter Connection
I wish I would have known there was a complaint. Like this job and every job I do, I always make sure to get the customers input before I start a project, I get input while the project is in progress and I get input when the project is 100% done. That's exactly what I did for you. I went over the installation process with you and I showed what it was going to look like before I actual did the install. You seemed very happy with installation of the LED lights. If you were unhappy with the look after the install I would have had no problem coming back to fix the problem for free. I really wish you would have contacted me to say you were unhappy instead of posting it on Angie's List. Like I said, I would have fixed it for free even though we agreed on how the install was going to be done. Rob Gruen Owner/Founder
Laura H.
10/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Our experience with Rob was great. We called about a week in advance for the work and he was able to get the job completely in a timely fashion. We also had him look at our main floor bathroom, which we plan on remodeling next year, and a few other "weird" old house electrical things and he was more than willing to answer our questions. We were very pleased with Rob's service!
Description of Work: My husband and I had Rob install a new suspending dining room light fixture in our 1920's bungalow.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
WILLIAM L.
07/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
He is very thorough, has good plans and recommendations, and available when I needed him. He is a good guy.
Description of Work: I did use Brighter Connection services. The service guy did illumination for my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
BOB S.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Rob is competent, professional, prompt, and I would call him again anytime I need electrical repairs or work done.
Description of Work: Rob is very professional from start to finish. I'd recommend him anytime. He did work for me several years ago, and again in October 2011. I've been very pleased with both his work and his pricing. This past October, he installed several duplex outlets for me, as well as a timer on an exterior garage light. When he was finished, I asked if I could use his ladder to change my front porch light, and he offered to do it for me. Fortunately i wasn't the one up on the ladder - as what I had feared would happen, did. The fixture was rusted and quite old, and needed to be replaced. I bought a new one and Rob came back and installed that for me about a week later.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Sylvester S.
01/2012
3.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I would recommend them to others. They don’t take credit cards. The guy did a couple of thousand dollars’ worth of work and then I find out that I couldn’t take out my credit card. I wasn’t happy about his professionalism because I had still had a code violation after he did the work. I still have problems with the city and the work. I will not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used the services of Brighter Connection for electrical work last year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from Brighter Connection
There are 2 sides to every story. The fact that you are having problems with the city has nothing to do with Brighter Connection. Before I rebuilt the electrical service on your house I explained to you that you need to keep the fence that you wanted to build 3' away from the electrical service I was building. I even drew you a diagram to help you understand what I was talking about. The electrical inspection did not pass on the first inspection because the fence was built to close to the electrical service. Once you built the fence correctly the electrical inspection was passed. To keep facts straight, I did less than $1,000 worth of work for you (not a couple thousand). We do not except credit cards nor do we advertise that we accept them. I'll let my 7 years of being on Angie's List speak for itself. Rob Gruen Owner / Founder Brighter Connection Inc
Diane A B.
10/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
prompt service....very likable person, cleaned everything up....I would highly recommend him for your electrical needs....I will definitely call him again!
Description of Work: Had to have ceiling light fixtures in basement replaced....he actually rebuilt them using the current boxes because he liked how they were put in and he just took them apart and put the new parts in them...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Tom M.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Rob takes the time to explain everthing and left the area cleaner than when he got there. This is the second time I have used him and would do so in the future.
Description of Work: Rob replaced all old breakers with new ones. Charges were exactly what was estimated. He cleaned up the wires in the cabinet and double checked everything.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$315
Kristi B.
09/2011
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
Overall it was great! Rob is patient (I had alot of questions) and very professional. I will continue to hire him for all of my electrical needs.
Description of Work: This is the second time I've had Rob work on my house. This time he installed exterior lighting and updated the electrical outlets. He also remedied an interior electrical problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
MIKE AND ADELE E.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Rob arrived right on time and set about running the new circuit. He completed the job in close to the two hours he estimated. He then looked at two outlets that were not working correctly. He replaced one and removed one that was incorrectly wired - I asked him to do this rather than run another circuit. He was very professional and left all areas clean.
Description of Work: Rob ran a new circuit to an over-the-stove microwave and replaced one outlet and covered another that was not working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Medhi V.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He had to do a lot of drilling. I liked him for his quote. It was very accurate. He broke down the cost of everything. He gave me a week and a day's time when he was coming. He did a very good job.
Description of Work: I used the services of Brighter Connection for electrical work. I last used them in December 2010. They changed our outlet to temporary outlet in our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Angela G.
03/2011
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The people who lived here before us did some home wiring that needed to be redone. We actually contacted three companies and heard back from two. We were able to get in touch with this provider first. He quoted a pretty reasonable price compared to what we had looked at. We went ahead and set it up. He seemed very honest and straightforward. He was also knowledgeable about the work. We talked about the quote with him before he even gave the quote. His quote was half the price of another price we had gotten, and he did a great job. We mentioned to him that we thought the other quote was high, and he agreed. He didn't try to gouge us or anything. It took a while to get a hold of him, but that was probably because it's a smaller company. He was here when he was supposed to be.
Description of Work: They updated basement wiring to code. They also extended access to a certain part of our basement and put new breakers in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Robert S.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
During a prior visit, Rob had identified some issues with two kitchen GFCI breakers. Prior homeowner was a do-it-yourself type. When our kitchen light fixture needed repair, we also wanted to have the GFCI issue fixed. Rob was personable, efficient, and asked good questions to made sure we had enough power in the kitchen areas should various electrical things run at the same time (mixer/cooktop vent, etc). We are glad to have a quality licensed electrician with fair prices to call when these issues arise.
Description of Work: Replaced some GFCI breakers, repaired faulty kitchen light fixture
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Ryan D.
02/2011
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
The job went pretty well. The cost was right. The workmanship was good. They held to the timeline. The staff was very personable.
Description of Work: The wired the walls. They also installed a lighting fixture, a new fan, and a breaker.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Plumbing,
Holiday Decorating,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems
FAQ
Brighter Connection is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Brighter Connection accepts the following forms of payment: Check