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Avatar for CW Electrical Services INC
CW Electrical Services INC
4.6(
565
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The entire experience was great from start to finish. The price was reasonable and within what I would expect to pay for the scope of the work. In order to upgrade my service the power company had to be called to disconnect power then CW electric did their work, then the work had to be inspected by a 3rd party, and finally, the power company had to come back and reconnect the power. CW electric coordinated all of this. Michael came out promptly at 8 AM on the install date, had the power company there 10 mins later to shut off power, and promptly went to work. They estimated power would be off for 6 hours. Michael had it back on in 5, got the work inspected, and was out the door at the 6 hour mark. He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and even offered advice when I asked about some future renovations I am planning on. I also love the new Leviton electrical service panel which is a nice bright white instead of the usually boring grey. IT has large easy to identify and switch breakers. They are green when on and red when tripped. Also, when I had a question after the install; CW electric returned to fix an issue that turned out not to be a problem after all. I recommend this company and would definitely hire them again and probably will in the future."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AWESOME Electrical Services
4.8(
81
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just like their name says they were awesome. Fast professional job, everything was explained to me. Would hire again, in fact I did for more electrical services."
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+21

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
BN Electric & Comms
4.7(
57
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Electrician called me immediately after I filled out the form on Service Magic. He was able to come and replace a bad switch i had within three hours of my having spoken with him. He was polite, professional and finished the job quickly and at an excellent price. I was very happy with the speed and quality of the service and would definitely use BN Electric again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
4.7(
134
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased a deal for 2 hours work. He returned my call the next day and we set up a time for him to do the work. He arrived on time and installed 2 electrical outlets where i wanted. Great job, good price, and would use him again."
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+4

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for LiveWire Service Group, Inc.
LiveWire Service Group, Inc.
5.0(
27
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Livewire was perfect. They contacted me quickly after I visited Home Advisor, they showed up for the estimate on time, and they were equally punctual when they performed the service. I would highly recommend Livewire to anyone seeking electrical work in their home."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeffers & Leek Electric, Inc.
4.2(
465
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to get us on the schedule within days and went above and beyond to help us with projects at our new home. I would definitely recommend Jeffers & Leek for your electrical needs."
Panel Upgrades
Recessed Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting
Ceiling fan installation
House Rewire, Knob and tube Removal

+11

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Luminous Electric LLC
4.4(
606
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saw installed a new electrical panel box and circuit breakers in my home. They are reasonably price, the work is outstanding, very professional and Courteous group. After hiring another group to fix my electrical problems and bring over charged I will only hire Saw for electrical issues again."
Fan
Fan
Pendants
Transfer switch
Chandelier

+13

Response time9 hrs
509 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! George was able to schedule me the day I called, identified the issues and solved one of the failures, identified the non-electrical root of the other. He explained what was going wrong, which I much appreciate. I've been needing to have a reliable electric repair service. I found one and he will be the first I call next time there is a problem!"
Crystal chandelier
Kitchen remodle
Existing kitchen.
Response time6 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baby Bird Electric, LLC
4.6(
37
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Working with BabyBird Electric has been an all around great experience. Rick is very knowledgable and explains in detail the work that is going to be preformed. We bought an older home with electric wiring of just about every type back to knob and tube. The work was extensive and Rick has walked us through each step with consideration for safety, cost, and aesthetics. The work included install of a new upgraded service, and essentially a rewire of the entire home. With other renovations underway and the serious challenge of solid brick walls, Rick has creatively solved problems and greatly improved the quality of our home. If you appreciate excellent customer service, high quality work, and the the personal touch of a family run business you won't be disappointed with BabyBird. We highly recommend."
200 Amp Service Upgrade
Affordable Light Rewire
Affordable Light Rewire2
Affordable Light Rewire3
Affordable Light Rewire4

+67

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pricelight Electric Company LLC
4.6(
155
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Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Price Light Electric to investigate why a few of our outlets had stopped working. Our house is wired in a strange way from when it was built, but Paul's guys were able to track down the issue. They were very nice and punctual. They took their time finding the problem and coming up with the solution. Much to our surprise, since it was a small job, they were able to complete the work that day. I was able to text Paul to schedule which was very convenient, and he got back to me very quickly! We had an incredible experience with Price Light Electric, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone who is in need of an electrician."
Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical service projects in Carnegie, PA

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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