Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Very professional and very helpful! Went out of his way to make sure I have everything I need."
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Done as wished,on time,politely,a very professional job."
+5
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1971
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
+10
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"He was prompt, courteous, and thorough."
+6
Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
At Shear Electric (Veteran owned and operated), we bring power, precision and pride to every job we take on. Built on hard work, integrity and a commitment to doing things right the first time, we provide reliable, safe electrical services for residential and commercial clients.\n\nWhether its a small repair or a full scale install project, we approach every project with the same grit and attention to detail that defines the blue collar work ethic. We don't cut corners-we wire them tight, safe and built to last.\n\nThe mission is simple: deliver dependable electrical solutions, stand behind our work and earn the trust of every customer we serve. When you hire Shear Electric, you're not just getting an electrician-you're getting a company that shows up, works hard and gets the job done right the first time.
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