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Capital District Electric
4.9(
153
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Capital District Electric was the first place I happened to choose on here and I’m glad I did. Eric got back to me within a few hours and was able to come over the same day. He was polite and professional the entire time. He got right to work, explained the issue, got a new part, and installed it the same day. He moves fast and is focused on getting the job done. When he installed the new breaker, he even cleaned up a ground wire that we didn’t know was just hanging in the old box. I’m very happy with his work and will definitely use him in the future."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
John Betlem Heating & Cooling Inc - Electrical
4.7(
157
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

John Betlem Heating & Cooling is a 3rd generation company founded in 1941. They provide Residential HVAC, Electrical and Insulation Services to Rochester, NY and the surrounding towns. John?s slogan that still holds true today is to do ?whatever it takes? to satisfy customers.\n\nJohn Betlem is a premier family operated solutions provider, passionately committed to the health, safety, and comfort for all they serve.

82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
4.5(
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric was founded over 25 years ago to provide friendly, efficient service to residents and businesses across Buffalo and Western New York. The largest family-owned and operated business in WNY that understands the challenge and frustrations that can occur with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical emergencies. Community voted the # 1 company in 716 and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our day one focus has never changed: 100% customer satisfaction. We take the time, every time, to ensure our customers are left happy and satisfied with not only the quality of our work, but with the entire T-Mark experience.

Multi-Unit Install
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Reid McMichael
4.8(
20
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I know a little about wiring, but he certainly knew what breaker to bring & knew a lot about wiring despite his seeming young age. I put his # on our phone list."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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KWD Electric Inc
4.5(
46
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, Ken is a stand up electrician. He walked us through everything and gave his opinion on the job and the best way to handle it all. His work is clean and professional. Ken was easy to work with and he was extremely personable with out little 3yo handyman. We would hire and recommend Ken to anyone who wants an honest and well done electrical job."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
138
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used A-Star last summer. It went very well. From the salesman to the installers, everyone was very professional, very accommodating, and very punctual. The installation was done in the end of August 2014. When I initially contacted them, summer was just around the corner. As you can imagine, they were booked solid for installations through almost the end of summer, however, they loaned me 4 or 5 (I don't remember exactly) brand new window units to put throughout my house until they could complete the installation, and at no additional cost. I was very pleased with their service. Recently, an issue arose with the thermostat that affected our ability to use the Central Air. They came as soon as I called and serviced it at no charge being as that it had been installed less than a year ago. They offer service plans in connection with the manufacturers warranty, and they were significantly cheaper price wise than all the local competitors. I will continue to utilize their company and service, as well as highly recommend them to others.
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Red Carpet Treatment
Furnace
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
2 W's Plumbing
4.4(
75
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband dealt with 2 W's...He said they arrived early (nice!) and did the job- replacing an anode rod- quickly and efficiently. The electrician that came with him was able to complete that work as well as additional jobs that we had- installing a florescent fixture and adding outlets in several locations.. Overall we are pleased and would recommend 2 W's to others."
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 New commercial Water Heater and expansion tank

+27

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Principio Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

"Principio Electirc was the BEST service/home repair business that we have ever dealt with! They were exceedingly prompt to respond, very knowledgable, professional, thorough, easy to interact with, and complete. Two other recommended electric businesses had unsuccessfully attempted repairs on our particluar problem before Principio. Principio correctly diagnosed, repaired, and monitored our electrical problem in record time for minimal cost. I will choose them again without hesitation not only for the quality of their work, but also for the kind of people they employ! (This is totally honest since Service Magic was my only link to them!)"
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
43
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Serving Dresden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High Tech recently re-brownstoned the co-op that I live in on 83rd Street and did an amazing job.  The price that we got from High Tech was about half of what we were quoted from the next lowest bidder, but the work ended up being so beautiful that people walking by our building are stopping to take photos.  High Tech reconstructed all of the old brownstone details that had been worn off and totally lost over the years.  These guys were artisans and asked me for very old photos of the building, which they used to re-create the designs of the building details.  It took a bit longer than I expected but It turned out so great!!!  I never expected that they could bring our building back to it's former glory, especially given the reasonable price.   Come walk by and take a look.
A couple of years ago High Tech had done our stairs, which also came out beautiful.  They got the detail right on that too.  The brownstone stairs look so nice, they have rounded edges like the most expensive brownstones have.  But again High Tech's price was the most reasonable of the bidders.  The have also done some other smaller jobs for us such as re-pointing and again I was very satisfied with both the quality of the work and with the price.
Oh, I almost forgot.  The electric company did some work on our block and chipped tiny bits off of the new stairs and High Tech came and repaired it at no cost.  I was very impressed with that since it totally above and beyond.
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Wood Stoop
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brownstone stoop and facade restoration

+20

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Dresden, NY

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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