Mister Sparky of Northern Delaware is a locally/owner run and operated business. We specialize in all facets of residential and commercial electrical services. We understand the value of building life long relationships with our customers. Workmanship guaranteed. Prompt reply to your request.
"I called Mr. Sparky because I had 2 external outlets and 1 internal outlet not working (I found out later they were on teh same circuit. After setting up an appointment, Cody O. was dispatched to my home. He introduced himself and explained he would be looking at the outlets I called about and doing an evaluation to determine what, if any, other electrical needs my home had. He looked at the outside outlets and the garage outlets (but didn't test them, which I thought was odd) and explained they were on the same circuit. He looked at the breaker panel and the outlet beneath it. He asked about the smoke detectors and other electrical appliances in my home and wrote up 3 quotes. Each quote included enrollment in their maintenance plan and a varying number of electrical upgrades. The costs started At $4000 for all the bells and whistles to $2500 for about half the bells and whistles to $835 for just the outlet upgrades and the maintenance plan. I told him I would need to discuss it with my wife because we were not planning on that large an expense at this time. He encouraged me to call him that evening to get the repair scheduled since I needed the outlets fixed quickly. He then charged me the $75 service fee for coming by. After he left I spoke to a friend who recommended a master electrician in the area who came by looked at the outlets and tested them, checked the same panel and outlet beneath it in the basement but when he looked at the outlet, he noticed the GFCI had tripped and pushed it in restoring power to the 3 outlets in question! He was in and out of my home in 15 minutes and had solved the problem whereas Cody was there for an hour and was so busy trying to upsell me, he couldn't be bothered to fix the actual issue. I spoke to a manager a few days later and expressed my displeasure and he understood my frustration and refunded my service fee. He also offered to come by himself and make the upgrades himself at a discounted rate for my inconvenience! I appreciate the attempt to make things right when service didn't meet the expectations. I may give them another shot some other time."
Victor K on June 2024
Mister Sparky of Northern Delaware is a locally/owner run and operated business. We specialize in all facets of residential and commercial electrical services. We understand the value of building life long relationships with our customers. Workmanship guaranteed. Prompt reply to your request.
"I called Mr. Sparky because I had 2 external outlets and 1 internal outlet not working (I found out later they were on teh same circuit. After setting up an appointment, Cody O. was dispatched to my home. He introduced himself and explained he would be looking at the outlets I called about and doing an evaluation to determine what, if any, other electrical needs my home had. He looked at the outside outlets and the garage outlets (but didn't test them, which I thought was odd) and explained they were on the same circuit. He looked at the breaker panel and the outlet beneath it. He asked about the smoke detectors and other electrical appliances in my home and wrote up 3 quotes. Each quote included enrollment in their maintenance plan and a varying number of electrical upgrades. The costs started At $4000 for all the bells and whistles to $2500 for about half the bells and whistles to $835 for just the outlet upgrades and the maintenance plan. I told him I would need to discuss it with my wife because we were not planning on that large an expense at this time. He encouraged me to call him that evening to get the repair scheduled since I needed the outlets fixed quickly. He then charged me the $75 service fee for coming by. After he left I spoke to a friend who recommended a master electrician in the area who came by looked at the outlets and tested them, checked the same panel and outlet beneath it in the basement but when he looked at the outlet, he noticed the GFCI had tripped and pushed it in restoring power to the 3 outlets in question! He was in and out of my home in 15 minutes and had solved the problem whereas Cody was there for an hour and was so busy trying to upsell me, he couldn't be bothered to fix the actual issue. I spoke to a manager a few days later and expressed my displeasure and he understood my frustration and refunded my service fee. He also offered to come by himself and make the upgrades himself at a discounted rate for my inconvenience! I appreciate the attempt to make things right when service didn't meet the expectations. I may give them another shot some other time."
Victor K on June 2024
Family Owned and Operated for over 26 years. Whether you need wiring upgrades in your home or emergency lighting installed at your office, our team of contractors has the experience to handle all jobs. You can trust the reputation behind our name - we bring years of expertise to our business, and we guarantee satisfaction with all work we perform
"Fantastic ? I will keep contact information? Definitely Satisfied?"
Arletha W on October 2022
Family Owned and Operated for over 26 years. Whether you need wiring upgrades in your home or emergency lighting installed at your office, our team of contractors has the experience to handle all jobs. You can trust the reputation behind our name - we bring years of expertise to our business, and we guarantee satisfaction with all work we perform
"Fantastic ? I will keep contact information? Definitely Satisfied?"
Arletha W on October 2022
Our mission is to be an electrician that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They were extremely patient and went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with the work. Would definitely hire again for future needs and would recommend to others!"
Nancy E on May 2025
Our mission is to be an electrician that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They were extremely patient and went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with the work. Would definitely hire again for future needs and would recommend to others!"
Nancy E on May 2025
Bright Electrical Solutions is local family owned and operated Electrical company servicing the greater New Castle and Kent county since 2016. All Residential services and light commercial installations. Affordable, Accountable, dependable, honest and professional.I have 15+ in this industry and I have had my master electrical license for 4 years.
"Brett and his apprentice Nick was prompt, courteous and efficient. Drop clothes were placed to protect the floor and the furniture. The job was done in a timely manner and they took care afterwards to clean up their work area. I would definitely use Bright Electrical Solutions again in the future."
Cassandra R on January 2024
Bright Electrical Solutions is local family owned and operated Electrical company servicing the greater New Castle and Kent county since 2016. All Residential services and light commercial installations. Affordable, Accountable, dependable, honest and professional.I have 15+ in this industry and I have had my master electrical license for 4 years.
"Brett and his apprentice Nick was prompt, courteous and efficient. Drop clothes were placed to protect the floor and the furniture. The job was done in a timely manner and they took care afterwards to clean up their work area. I would definitely use Bright Electrical Solutions again in the future."
Cassandra R on January 2024
Victor Electro, Inc. is a family owned business for almost 30 years. We have numerous clients in the commercial and industrial industries but decided to branch out to residential to expand our customer base. We are licensed and insured in the states of PA,NJ, and DE. Mainly, we have only done residential for family members and friends, but want to help other homeowners achieve their electrical needs as well. I'll offer fair pricing with, most importantly, the guarantee that everything will be done right and safe.
"Excellent experience, job done as per expectation ๐ ๐ ๐"
pramod k on February 2025
Victor Electro, Inc. is a family owned business for almost 30 years. We have numerous clients in the commercial and industrial industries but decided to branch out to residential to expand our customer base. We are licensed and insured in the states of PA,NJ, and DE. Mainly, we have only done residential for family members and friends, but want to help other homeowners achieve their electrical needs as well. I'll offer fair pricing with, most importantly, the guarantee that everything will be done right and safe.
"Excellent experience, job done as per expectation ๐ ๐ ๐"
pramod k on February 2025
WELCOME TO CHADDS FORD CLIMATE CONTROL! Chadds Ford Climate Control offers a broad range of skilled services to create a more comfortable, productive, and rewarding home and work environment. We promote superior efficiency, convenience, and accessibility through proven effective equipment and procedures. Our certified technicians bring you safe and viable solutions to the design/build, retrofit, maintenance, and repair of all types of heating and cooling systems, including ductless and geothermal, air quality improvements, thermostats, back up generators, water heaters, and electrical and plumbing services.
"Everything was Great, Very Professional Company.Would Hire again."
Ed P on December 2020
WELCOME TO CHADDS FORD CLIMATE CONTROL! Chadds Ford Climate Control offers a broad range of skilled services to create a more comfortable, productive, and rewarding home and work environment. We promote superior efficiency, convenience, and accessibility through proven effective equipment and procedures. Our certified technicians bring you safe and viable solutions to the design/build, retrofit, maintenance, and repair of all types of heating and cooling systems, including ductless and geothermal, air quality improvements, thermostats, back up generators, water heaters, and electrical and plumbing services.
"Everything was Great, Very Professional Company.Would Hire again."
Ed P on December 2020
4 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE APPLIES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
4 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE APPLIES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
Leones Comp founded by Joseph R Leone, has become a leader in the rapidly growing IT support and computer repair service industry.
Leones Comp founded by Joseph R Leone, has become a leader in the rapidly growing IT support and computer repair service industry.
Home Improvement, Remodeling, Building
Home Improvement, Remodeling, Building
Electrical business that is available for subcontracting work as well as individual residential or commercial service calls or installation.
Electrical business that is available for subcontracting work as well as individual residential or commercial service calls or installation.
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.