The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 12 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830
"Quick response, friendly, reliable and displayed a fantastic woek ethic. Luminous electric will be my go to for any electrical repairs. Thank you Shane!"
Barb A on May 2025
Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 12 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830
"Quick response, friendly, reliable and displayed a fantastic woek ethic. Luminous electric will be my go to for any electrical repairs. Thank you Shane!"
Barb A on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We hired BenChat Investments LLC to do some painting in our sunroom a few months ago. On the date schedule, Joe and his crew showed up on time and tarped off all areas to create a controlled work environment which we appreciated. I've delt with other contractors before and Joe with Benchar Investments definitely has the best communication regarding his process. We would definitely recommend them to friends and family. "
Vanessa H on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We hired BenChat Investments LLC to do some painting in our sunroom a few months ago. On the date schedule, Joe and his crew showed up on time and tarped off all areas to create a controlled work environment which we appreciated. I've delt with other contractors before and Joe with Benchar Investments definitely has the best communication regarding his process. We would definitely recommend them to friends and family. "
Vanessa H on May 2025
Langan Electric 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.
"I called Langan Electric to upgrade our breaker box. They did a great job! I also appreciated that they were able to do the work on a Sunday, when the interruption to our electricity would not disrupt our work from home. The new breaker box works great, and I?m relieved that we have enough power for anything we might need."
Giulianna L on February 2025
Langan Electric 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.
"I called Langan Electric to upgrade our breaker box. They did a great job! I also appreciated that they were able to do the work on a Sunday, when the interruption to our electricity would not disrupt our work from home. The new breaker box works great, and I?m relieved that we have enough power for anything we might need."
Giulianna L on February 2025
We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!
We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."
Daniel C on January 2019
We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"We hired Mike initially to fix the drywall and paint the interior of the condo that we were planning to move in. He was very easy to communicate from the beginning to the end, showed up on time and worked hard every day, did a thorough job that did not miss any details and gave us a very fair price. Because we liked him so much, we ended up hiring him for other jobs including plumbing, lighting, installing appliances and cabinet painting. Throughout this process, he was trustworthy, very knowledgeable in his work and tried really hard to accommodate my schedule. Although we were on a tight schedule, we were able to move into our apartment on time because of his excellent work ethic. I would definitely hire him again and highly recommend him for any home improvement projects."
Daniel C on January 2019
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
A & J Contracting Company, LLC is Pittsburgh's premier professional home improvement company operating as general and specialty contractors in the finish and rough carpentry industry. We are most famous for the beautiful custom kitchen and bathrooms we design and remodel for both our residential and commercial clients. You will find that we are a dedicated small business enterprise committed to providing quality construction services and on time service delivery within budget. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Pittsburgh's true professionals. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
"I donâ  t know where to begin to say how satisfied I am with A & J Contracting! I needed my basement renovated ASAP and Mr. Anthony met with me in a timely manner explaining in great detail the work he would perform and how pleased I would be! Let me tell you he did NOT disappoint because he and his partner Mark performed what I call a â  miracleâ  in renovating my basement and went above and beyond my expectations!!!! Iâ  ve shown many the before and after pictures of what I now can call my family room and the response each time was how â  beautifulâ  of a job Anthony did!! If you are in need a great contractor donâ  t look anywhere else but A & J Contractor and call Anthony NOW! My family still canâ  t believe what A & J Contractor did with that old and in bad shape basement!! Very professional and the many years of experience really was on display!! Thank you again Anthony and Mark for restoring our basement!! Iâ  ll definitely be utilizing them in the future and wonâ  t have to look elsewhere!!"
Steven K on May 2021
Here at Jeffers & Leek Electric, Inc., We are a Family owned business with over 30 years of experience. we are known for our prompt and friendly service. We take great pride in dealing personally with all of our customers. We provide honest and fair consultations.
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Robert O on April 2025
Here at Jeffers & Leek Electric, Inc., We are a Family owned business with over 30 years of experience. we are known for our prompt and friendly service. We take great pride in dealing personally with all of our customers. We provide honest and fair consultations.
"job completed"
Robert O on April 2025
We are locally owned and operated. Our services range from small to more significant, such as new service, home surge protection, and EV chargers. We are a professional and affordable service. License and insured. Thank you for choosing us!! We appreciate your business
"Alex arrive in time on Saturday morning , he has upgrade our panel from 100 to 150 amp. Work done very professional and affordable . I highly recommend "
keena t on April 2025
We are locally owned and operated. Our services range from small to more significant, such as new service, home surge protection, and EV chargers. We are a professional and affordable service. License and insured. Thank you for choosing us!! We appreciate your business
"Alex arrive in time on Saturday morning , he has upgrade our panel from 100 to 150 amp. Work done very professional and affordable . I highly recommend "
keena t on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"Excellent job installing an electric vehicle charger. Very neat and efficient, and made helpful suggestions about the best location in the garage."
Jeffrey T on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"Excellent job installing an electric vehicle charger. Very neat and efficient, and made helpful suggestions about the best location in the garage."
Jeffrey T on February 2025
The majority of local building authorities require permits for new electrical installations, including basement outlets. These requirements ensure your installation meets safety standards, particularly important in basement environments where moisture exposure is possible. Professional electricians generally handle permitting as part of their service. Permit fees average approximately $50, though this varies by municipality.
Your circuit's capacity determines how many outlets it can safely support. High-power basement appliances like freezers, dehumidifiers, or workshop equipment may require dedicated circuits rather than sharing with multiple outlets. A qualified electrician can evaluate your electrical panel to determine whether additional circuits are needed for your basement outlet project.
Yes, the National Electrical Code mandates GFCI protection for outlets in unfinished basement areas. These specialized outlets, which cost around $240 installed (compared to $230 for standard outlets), automatically cut power when they detect ground faults, providing essential protection in potentially damp environments. This small price difference represents a worthwhile investment in basement safety.
Professional electricians can typically complete a basic outlet installation in approximately 1-2 hours, assuming straightforward access to existing wiring. More complex installations requiring new circuits or panel modifications will take longer. Multiple outlet installations become increasingly efficient, with each additional outlet requiring less time than a standalone installation.