Laughlin Electric

"TL;DR - I don't recommend for EV charger installations - high prices and scammy $250 "inspection" fee. I was looking to get a 240v NEMA 14-50 outlet installed in my garage to charge an EV. I called Laughlin based on generally good reviews, albeit lacking ones about EV installation. He was very nice on the phone and said he had to do a precursor “inspection” of the wiring to ensure that it could handle this load for $250. He would not give me as much as a ballpark figure until I completed this. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and agreed to this and he came on the day specified. He was also very nice in person. The inspection was essentially looking at the box and sticking a multimeter in a few outlets to verify the voltage. He looked at the outdoor service. Finally he figured out a rough way to run the wire, albeit with my help the entire time doing things like turning on and off pipes and knocking on walls. It ended with him recommending that I purchase the Romex wire myself on Amazon rather than him supply it due to cost. He then said he’d call an hour later with the quote. When he did call it was $3000 plus the $600 of Romex I’d supply myself for the install which is over double the very highest national average for such work. I was shocked by the price and incredibly disappointed. I knew that the wire run wouldn’t be a simple one. But it’s also not complex enough to warrant twice the highest national average, and I had already had another quote of $1500 prior to calling Laughlin. I also couldn’t help but to feel scammed out of my $250 as if I had known his quote would be so high, I would have passed from the very get go. I’m leaving this review as more of a notice for any others looking for an EV charger install. If that is your objective, I would look for another election as that price. Additionally having to buy my own wire and help determine the run did not feel like a professional experience. If I’m paying for an electrical install I would expect those things to be handled by the professional."

"Wind storm caused a dead pine tree to hit the wires from our house to pole. The anchored wires tore off our house causing damage & the outside electrical panel pulled away from the house as well. Lou came the following morning, rehung the electrical wire, replaced the electrical panel (old was rusted so we opted to replace)., repaired the holes in our siding when reinstalling the anchor, updated the sealant on the entire unit and installed extra wiring so if it happens again (we have 8 40 ft pine trees right next to our house) it hopefully wont pull off the electrical panel again. Luckily there was no internal electrical damage bc the panel stayed on enough to avoid it. We paid $2000 for the work and completely satisfied. Just want people to have an idea what it costs so ppl are prepared. Our insurance company was so happy with lous work and how quickly it was done that they took his cost at face value and after paying our deductible we were able to get $1000 back +more to repair the damage done to the gutter system. Will definetly be hiring lou again when we replace the wiring in our house. Thank you for being awesome!"

"Lou was great! I called him early on a Monday - he answered right away and was able to come that afternoon. He kept me updated on when he would arrive and a heads upon his way! Once here he got started right away and found the issues with knowledge of the best way to handle. He also gave advice on some other issues we were having and the best way to fix them! He called the next day too to make sure everything was still good! Super nice guy and would recommend him to anyone!"

"Over a year ago Lou fixed my lines around the box coming in from the power company due to some wind damage. After I saw his work ethic, patience with me asking 100 questions and the end result, I decided to have him install all of my electric and lights in my new garage I just had built. Again, perfect timing when needed around the other guys pouring cement, etc., same trust/work ethic and answers to my 100 more questions. Will definitely call him again when/if needed."

"Very dependable, great price, and great workmanship. In reference to the review by the so called lady named Kelly. I've used Laughlin Electric numerous times and had very good luck with him. He's very highly professional. I don't understand what you problem is with Laughlin Electric. You think maybe it's your personality? Just saying."