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    Business ProfileforCurrent Electric Company

    Electrician
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.6/5stars

    Average of 10 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 11/22/2017

    Years in Business: 41

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Current Electric Company offers residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting services. Services include whole house wiring, repairs, breaker boxes, code compliance, electrical panels, new outlets, new circuits, ceiling fans, new lighting, outdoor shed wiring, accent and landscape lighting, air conditioner wiring, hot tub hook-up, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2942 N 117th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222-4106
    BBB File Opened:
    11/12/1998
    Years in Business:
    41
    Business Started:
    3/1/1983
    Business Started Locally:
    3/1/1983
    Business Incorporated:
    1/1/2001
    Accredited Since:
    11/22/2017
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Charles R. Smith, Owner
    • Craig A. Michels, Owner
    • Brandon R. Barlament, Owner
    • Ron Engle, CFO
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Charles R. Smith, Owner
    • Craig A. Michels, Owner
    • Brandon R. Barlament, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Charles R. Smith, Owner
    • Craig A. Michels, Owner
    • Brandon R. Barlament, Owner
    • Ron Engle, CFO
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (262) 786-7856
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

    Industry Tip

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    Customer Complaints

    3 Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    10 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    andrew b

    1 star

    10/09/2024

    City was requiring me to have an electrical inspection and sign-off to make sure work was done to code. Called Current Electric because their website explicitly says they offer this service. The phone operator even told me how they do this all the time and they actually run a special on it. So they came out, did an inspection and quoted the work needed to bring kitchen up to code. I agreed to the work and paid the bill up front since they are a 'reputable' company. They installed 2 outlets, re-installed range fan and separated lighting/outlet circuit. They charged another $500 to redo the ducting and inlet for the range fan but told me afterwards that it was not needed. They did not reimburse me for the service they didn't do. And after 2 weeks of calling and emailing the office to get inspection documentation saying everything was fixed up to code, they will not provide it. Their website ads for electrical inspection are a scam to get in to do work but will not provide any meaningful documentation. They also charged a $150 permit fee and in the 1.5 weeks to complete the work, they did not fill out the permit until I repeatedly called them about it and even did final inspection with the building inspector to which he told me they never even filed the permit. And then I still ended up hiring another electrical contractor to do the inspection and work they would not do. I would have had more respect if they simply walked away and had not taken the job rather than charge me for work not done and then still not get me any closer to resolving what I originally called them for. To their defense, the electrician did very professional work. installed outlet into glass backsplash and cabinet and absolutely no repair work was needed afterwards.

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