Welcome to Vandergeest Electrical Contractors, serving the Greater Philadelphia area and the Main Line for over 6 years. As a trusted local business, we understand the importance of finding reliable and professional home services. That's why we are committed to providing top-notch electrical services to homeowners like you. Specializing in knob and tube re-wires, service upgrades, landscape lighting, recessed lighting, smart home integration, panel replacements, and full home re-wires, we have the expertise and experience to handle all your electrical needs. Our skilled team is equipped to tackle any task, big or small, with precision and efficiency. At Vandergeest Electrical Contractors, we take great pride in our work and strive to exceed our clients' expectations.
"Mike and his team are GREAT !!! Very professional and a very quick response to my companyâ s needs, We can now move forward with our great warehouse lighting ! Thank you team V electric !!!"
Frank C on May 2024
Welcome to Vandergeest Electrical Contractors, serving the Greater Philadelphia area and the Main Line for over 6 years. As a trusted local business, we understand the importance of finding reliable and professional home services. That's why we are committed to providing top-notch electrical services to homeowners like you. Specializing in knob and tube re-wires, service upgrades, landscape lighting, recessed lighting, smart home integration, panel replacements, and full home re-wires, we have the expertise and experience to handle all your electrical needs. Our skilled team is equipped to tackle any task, big or small, with precision and efficiency. At Vandergeest Electrical Contractors, we take great pride in our work and strive to exceed our clients' expectations.
"Mike and his team are GREAT !!! Very professional and a very quick response to my companyâ s needs, We can now move forward with our great warehouse lighting ! Thank you team V electric !!!"
Frank C on May 2024
Strickland Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"The technician was prompt in his response and completed the work the next day. Everything is working well ,now."
Marilyn M on September 2018
Strickland Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"The technician was prompt in his response and completed the work the next day. Everything is working well ,now."
Marilyn M on September 2018
With over a decade of plumbing experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We focus primarily on outdoor sprinkler plumbing through the spring and summer months and service all other plumbing needs throughout the rest of the year. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"We hired Steve to install our kitchen backsplash and we couldnâ t have asked for better results! He was super thorough and I really appreciated his attention to detail. We decided to go with a herringbone pattern which we knew was challenging but he went above and beyond our expectations & will 100% be hiring him again for future projects!!"
Nicolette K on August 2024
With over a decade of plumbing experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We focus primarily on outdoor sprinkler plumbing through the spring and summer months and service all other plumbing needs throughout the rest of the year. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"We hired Steve to install our kitchen backsplash and we couldnâ t have asked for better results! He was super thorough and I really appreciated his attention to detail. We decided to go with a herringbone pattern which we knew was challenging but he went above and beyond our expectations & will 100% be hiring him again for future projects!!"
Nicolette K on August 2024
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Excellent work, very diligent, and adept workers. Craftsmen like work when job was complete. Took all trash and debris with them when they completed the job. Would recommend ZARZA to anyone and everyone!"
Byron W on April 2025
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Excellent work, very diligent, and adept workers. Craftsmen like work when job was complete. Took all trash and debris with them when they completed the job. Would recommend ZARZA to anyone and everyone!"
Byron W on April 2025
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"Fast, friendly service. Job was completed in a timely manner. Highly recommended."
Bryan D on March 2025
Since 1922, The Longacre Company has been a trusted name in Bally, PA, serving over 10,000 satisfied customers with premier HVAC, electrical, plumbing & kitchen/bath remodeling services. As a locally owned business, we uphold honesty and integrity, providing services our customers can count on. Our services include water heater repair and installation, water softener systems, leak detection, sump and ejector pumps, hot water boilers, whole house repiping, bathroom plumbing and drain cleaning. We also specialize in commercial plumbing and gas line services, ensuring top-notch solutions for every home & business. Trust The Longacre Company for all your plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and remodeling needs?where quality meets dedication since 1922.
"Fast, friendly service. Job was completed in a timely manner. Highly recommended."
Bryan D on March 2025
John Burke Electric, LLC, is a family owned and operated business that specializes in providing excellent high quality electrical services in southern PA. We have over 20 years of experience and look forward to earning your business!We offer a 10% discount to any previous customers,and also any senior citizens.
"Good but high priced"
Lee F on September 2022
John Burke Electric, LLC, is a family owned and operated business that specializes in providing excellent high quality electrical services in southern PA. We have over 20 years of experience and look forward to earning your business!We offer a 10% discount to any previous customers,and also any senior citizens.
"Good but high priced"
Lee F on September 2022
DeCenzo Electric is a residential/commercial service and repair company. We provide quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
"The next time you're looking for a professional electrician you can trust call John Dicenzo from Methuen. He is licensed and insured with experience to complete your projects. John is polite and pleasant and communicates with you on what has to be done safely. You know you're paying a fair price with no hidden fees when his work is completed. Honestly when you choose John Dicenso electrician, You're getting more than fair prices and Superior electrical services. John is committed to excellence."
Vivien b on July 2024
DeCenzo Electric is a residential/commercial service and repair company. We provide quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
"The next time you're looking for a professional electrician you can trust call John Dicenzo from Methuen. He is licensed and insured with experience to complete your projects. John is polite and pleasant and communicates with you on what has to be done safely. You know you're paying a fair price with no hidden fees when his work is completed. Honestly when you choose John Dicenso electrician, You're getting more than fair prices and Superior electrical services. John is committed to excellence."
Vivien b on July 2024
GEN3 Electric specializes in repairing, updating and servicing your home's electrical wiring and lighting for indoor and outdoor residential buildings in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As licensed contractors, our prompt response, honest pricing and respect for your home ensures your 100% satisfaction. Financing options available. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Watch us on YouTube, read our blogs.
"Professional, thorough, quick, and courteous."
Roslynne C on December 2024
GEN3 Electric specializes in repairing, updating and servicing your home's electrical wiring and lighting for indoor and outdoor residential buildings in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As licensed contractors, our prompt response, honest pricing and respect for your home ensures your 100% satisfaction. Financing options available. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Watch us on YouTube, read our blogs.
"Professional, thorough, quick, and courteous."
Roslynne C on December 2024
CSBElectrical LLC has been dedicated to this craft for over 28 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!
"good clean job and price"
greg m on December 2024
CSBElectrical LLC has been dedicated to this craft for over 28 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!
"good clean job and price"
greg m on December 2024
Custom Electric, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Timely and professional"
Anne D on December 2022
Custom Electric, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Timely and professional"
Anne D on December 2022
A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.
Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.
A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.
The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.
Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.