I've been using a mostly residential/small commercial guy for a while now but he's starting to become unreliable. Can anyone recommend me a good electrician in the BR area? I just want someone reputable and honest that will get the job done without killing my wallet.

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Posted by LSUBoo

Knoxville, TN

Member since Mar 2006

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:16 am to Gugich22

I use Buffalo Electric for a lot of work, commercial though... not sure if they do smaller residential projects.

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Posted by kingbob

Sorrento, LA

Member since Nov 2010

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:18 am to Gugich22

Doyle Electric

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Posted by foj1981

Baton Rouge

Member since Nov 2013

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:19 am to LSUBoo

Call JD Electric. Father/son business. Very fair and does great work and reliable

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Posted by jbgleason

Bailed out of BTR to God's Country

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:21 am to Gugich22

I feel your pain and will be watching this for feedback. I am damn sick of every guy I hire to work on something telling me how busy they are and how they had to make time for my job. We are in a building boom right now and the guys are in demand but that doesn't justify them sticking it to homeowners and not bothering to show/not finishing jobs. I guess when the boom is over I will make it a habit to beat them down on price and not be home when they show up to do a job by appointment.

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Posted by doubleb

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:33 am to jbgleason

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I feel your pain and will be watching this for feedback. I am damn sick of every guy I hire to work on something telling me how busy they are and how they had to make time for my job. We are in a building boom right now and the guys are in demand but that doesn't justify them sticking it to homeowners and not bothering to show/not finishing jobs. I guess when the boom is over I will make it a habit to beat them down on price and not be home when they show up to do a job by appointment.

The problem is they can't serve two masters, and unless you give them a lot of business you will be down in the pecking order.

If you want quick service, and I guy to jump when you need him to jump you will likely have to pay more unless you are a big time contractor.

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Posted by Gugich22

Who Dat Nation

Member since Jan 2006

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Posted on 10/22/14 at 11:45 am to foj1981

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Call JD Electric. Father/son business. Very fair and does great work and reliable

Thanks...this is what I'm looking for. Just doing some maintenance work around the house. Not a full blown project meaning I don't need any wire pulled or even any fixtures replaced.