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Avatar for Mosby Electric
Mosby Electric
5.0(
40
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeLightning Protection - Install or Repair+12 more

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job replacing Control 4 light switches with 3-way and 4-way toggle switches. Due to the way the Control 4 switches were installed it took them a little longer than planned to get the new toggle switches installed, they only charged me the original quote. Very friendly and courteous. Definitely would hire them again"
Home Automation Project
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Powers Electric
4.0(
55
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Despite the bad weather this pro showed up and quickly corrected the problem with the generator. He was concerned the weather could cause a power outage and did not want to leave me without heat or lights. Very professional."
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
First Class Home Repair, LLC
5.0(
69
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brett was exceptional at installing my hardwired EV charger. He was professional, efficient and I will definitely be hiring him again for future work. He left no mess behind after completing the job and went above and beyond by helping reinstall the existing unfinished drywall panels on the ceiling that I had removed for this work to be completed. I highly recommend him."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Lightning Electric
4.9(
82
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+10 more

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lightning Electric was excellent! I needed a circuit added to my garage for an EV charger. I also needed a sub-panel added so that I could add more circuits to my house as needed. Sarge and Abdul were meticulous in their work. They cleaned up after themselves. The new circuit and the sub-panel are working great so far. They had to overcome a couple of issues. First, the circuit had to be run from the NW part of my basement to the SE corner in the garage. No easy task with a finished basement. They did a great job figuring out how to do that with minimal cutting of the drywall (only drywall in the garage needed to have a couple of small holes. Nothing in the finished basement. Second, I noticed that the outlet box was installed too low so the EV charger might hit the door of the car when I opened it. Sarge quickly moved the outlet box up so that it was no longer an issue. Overall, I was very impressed with their professionalism. It was a great experience! I would hire them again for future electrical needs."
Full Residential Electrical Upgrade: Transition from Knob-and-Tube to Modern Wiring, Installation of New Devices, Recessed Lighting in Living Room and Basement, and Dedicated Washer Line
Electrical Project (For Outdoor Gazebo Ceiling Fan
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+42

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RS Lightning Protection
4.9(
81
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality work, very professional. Took the time to explain how the system works and even installed the system to accommodate future gutter installation. I have already forwarded this companies information to a friend in another state. Thanks Richard...!"
Carriage house concealed
New home
Storage building
Beau
Grain lake system

+12

Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

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