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Ahmad Electrical Service
4.9(
53
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ahmad was a true professional!! He came in and looked at what I wanted done and was able to start and complete the light/ceiling fan repositioning in the same visit. He was kind and very informative and made my electrical installation safe (which it wasn’t before). Thank you for your kindness and for explaining everything to me so now I know what to look for and what questions to ask in the future!!!"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CRH Electric
4.9(
61
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Showed up on time and fixed 3 electrical issues and added an outdoor outlet as well. They showed me the issues and walked me through repairs and pointed out a couple of minor compliance issues that were easy fixes. Overall, they were professional and thorough with my repairs. Good work and very fair pricing. I would definitely rehire them!"
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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J & M Electrical Services
4.9(
53
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very busy time of year for electricians, but I got a quick response to come out for a quote. After giving the okay and scheduling, electrician came out on-time, completed the wiring and checked an outlet that had given me trouble (and replaced it!). Very efficient, polite and the work was well done. I've got other electrical jobs on my wish list and J&M will be my go-to for them all."
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+1

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Electric Solutions Of Richmond LLC
4.6(
43
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electrical Solutions was wonderful and I can't recommend them enough! David answered the phone when I called and was able to get someone out the next afternoon (no easy feat, every other company I called told me it would be a month or more before they could come out!) And it's not because this is not a busy company, his phone was ringing off the hook! He just understood how important it was to get someone out soon and made it happen for me. I expected to have to clean up after the electrician was done, but I could not have been more wrong! The electrician completely cleaned up after himself and left everything as neat as a pin. I had no idea what the job was going to cost (as I mentioned, I was practically desperate) and I was thrilled and so grateful when I got their bill. Very, very reasonable for the work done. I will never call another electrical company and I recommend you don't either!"
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+12

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
LT Electric
4.5(
135
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This company came to my resident and gave me and quote that I felt was good for the service. I did not have hime to install due to other issues that needed to be done before I can have any electric service done, but one I am ready, he will be the company I will allow to install and complete the service."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Star Servco, Inc.
4.4(
473
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Star Servco (Mr. Sparky) was a pleasure to work with. Our electrician, Matt H, installed a brand new breaker box and whole house surge protector as well as fixing a short circuit outlet and a few other issues around the house. He did a great job for a great price. Highly recommended!"
Panel Replacement
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Water Heater
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+4

Response time1 day
375 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Chesterfield
4.6(
55
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He went on to explain why I was having other electrical problems and the solutions. He showed me why in a way I could understand., and didn't try to upsell for more buisness."
Low voltage lighting
Low voltage lighting
Panel change out
Panel change out
Panel change out

+8

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Chesterfield
4.6(
64
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First and foremost I must start this review by saying if you are looking for electrical work in your home you can stop your search now because Mr. Electric is the guy to use. I have had great experiences with people coming to my home before but Brian absolutely blew them all away with his top notch service. He is by far the most professional, curtious, friendly, honest, and hard working individual that I have ever used for work in my home. I left Brian a message after discovering an electrical issue in my home and not only did I get a call back within 15 minutes but due to an opening in his schedule he told me he could be at my home to diagnose my issue in 30 minutes!!! This was huge for me because I was worried my issue might be a fire hazard. After arriving and inspecting my home Brian not only diagnosed the issue he actually took me and showed me where my issue was coming from as well as showing me what it was doing and explaining why it was happening. Per my request he also inspected the rest of my home as well as under my house to see if I had any other issues. After his inspection we sat down and went over everything and he broke it down into things he thought I really needed and recommendations that I might want to do even if it was later on down the road. I want to make it’s very clear that he DID NOT ever act like a pushy sales person or try to over sell anything to me that I didn’t want to get done at that time. He layed everything out and gave a detailed explanation on why he thought each was a necessity or a recommendation plus gave me all my options and simply let me make my own choice based on his expert knowledge. I ended up choosing 3 things that I agreed needed to be done. When he came back (just 2 days later) to do the work I could not be happier with how things look and the quality of work!! MOST IMPORTANTLY above the already excellent service when he went to complete some work in the attic that he discovered during the inspection (that was not up to code and was a fire hazard) he was able to use just half the parts he thought he was going to need. Even though I had to agree to pay a specific price and I would have been none the wiser he told me that he didn’t have to use all the parts and cut my total bill by $140. That is honesty and good character at its finest. I would not only recommend Brian to friends and family but if I heard a complete stranger mention needing an electrician I would go out of my way just to recommend him. Thank you for the great experience Brian!! I will definitely use you for all my electrical needs now and in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Puckett Electrical Service
4.8(
96
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simply put, Scott does electrical amazing work. Not only was he fast, his work was precise and cleanly executed. Showed exceptional electrical knowledge (as expected) and was very thorough in pricing, in the work. Saved me quite a bit of money for DIY suggestions too. Even went as far to replace a broken switch during a Bathroom lighting install! My wife and I plan on hiring again no questions asked."
Replaced solar lights with real low voltage lights.
Installed some mini recess lights to enhance this customers picture.
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in Chester, VA

To select and hire an electrician for your light switch installation, start by evaluating candidates as you would for any skilled position. Ask detailed questions, request a written quote, and verify their licensing credentials. This careful screening prevents unexpected fees and ensures every aspect of the installation, including any drywall repairs, complies with code.

A light switch can malfunction due to compromised wiring or overheating conditions. Faulty connections and excess heat diminish the switch’s performance. If you hear crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when toggling the switch, this indicates active electrical faults that pose a safety hazard and demand immediate professional inspection. Prompt attention prevents further damage and ensures reliable operation.

Installing a light switch takes 30 minutes or less, on average. The installation time depends on the switch type, with dimmer switches requiring additional time compared to standard on-off switches. While the hardware replacement might be completed in 15 minutes, it's essential to adhere to safety protocols, like turning off the circuit breaker and verifying there's no power, for a safe and code-compliant installation.

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