Ben's Electrical Service

Serves Kenner, LA

35244

Hired 261 times

1 employee

48 years in business

$90/service call

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Herman Hirschey Jr
Completed on 6/21/2019

Introduction

As for electrical, my specialty >>>>> Quality...as a former electrical contracting company owner, I have a wealth of experience and electrical knowledge, over 42 years designing - bidding - installing the job etc. All our previous jobs were supervised or completed by me. I take pride in "doing a good job", now as a semi retired master electrician, still serving clients that have used me for over 25 years. Repairs, replacements, troubleshooting electrical problems. No permit work. Terms & Payment: payment is due at time of service or completion of job, Payments can be made in cash, check, money order, credit cards only through PayPal. Larger jobs will have terms in the contract. What do I like best about my job? Helping people get electrical problems solved. It's very rewarding to walk away knowing the repair should last a long time.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Prices vary greatly on what needs to be done, and what is entailed in completing the job. The only thing we can set price wise is an hourly rate, the rest depends on the project.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Listen to there needs and concerns, then show how I can make their life better by helping them.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Yes, mostly through trade magazines. The right information source is important.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I think it's in my blood, it certainly is a family thing starting with my dad's uncle that had a white hall phone number [ WH 98 ] and wired the Florida Ave Housing Community in New Orleans , he taught my dad, my dad taught me and my brother. I worked with my dad since about 10 years old.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Mostly now, residential repairs and light commercial. In the good ole days, we worked in hospitals [ Veterans Hospital & Stennis Space Center Medical Offices] , gas stations, new homes, 7-up soft drink plant and many more.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I helped a retired lady replace ceiling fans and a couple of fixtures at a very discounted price. Also Worked on behalf of a benefactor for "Common Ground Relief" after hurricanes Katrina / Rita, also got the first "Medical Center" in the lower 9th Ward wired and open helping the residents.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Ask a few questions to determine how long you have done electrical work as a decision maker, not just a robot following orders.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

I wish customers knew the countless hours of continuing study to keep up on the electrical field.