Now booking · Southern Tier, N.Y. & Northern PA
The electrician who answers his own phone.
Panel upgrades, generator hookups, troubleshooting and repairs for homes, shops and businesses within an hour of Owego. You deal with Eric from the first call to the final inspection. Every price is in writing before the work starts.
- Free estimates
- Flat written quotes
- Insured
- Permits handled
We propose to furnish the following work:
| No. | Description of work | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replace 100A panel w/ new 200A panel | ✓ |
| 2 | Label every circuit, neat & legible | ✓ |
| 3 | Permit + inspection included in price | ✓ |
| 4 | Haul away old panel, clean up | ✓ |
What we do
Residential & commercial work, done properly.
Panel upgrades & replacements
100 to 200 amp upgrades, plus Federal Pacific, Zinsco and fuse-box replacements. Sized for the heat pump, EV or shop you're planning next.
See panel workGenerator hookups & transfer switches
Interlock kits, 30A and 50A inlets and transfer switches. Plug in, flip two breakers, and the furnace and well pump are back on.
See generator workTroubleshooting & repairs
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, warm switches.
DetailsGarage, shop & barn wiring
Subpanels, 240V tool circuits and real shop lighting.
DetailsInspection & home-sale fixes
Fixes for the electrical list on a buyer's inspection, before closing.
DetailsNew circuits, lights & outlets
Kitchen and appliance circuits, recessed lights, ceiling fans, GFCI and USB outlets, doorbells and EV charger circuits.
DetailsCommercial service work
Shops, offices, storefronts and rentals: repairs, LED lighting, new circuits and fit-outs, scheduled around your hours.
DetailsHow it works
No runaround. No surprise bill.
Call or text
Tell Eric what's going on. Photos of the panel or problem usually get you a price the same day.
Written quote
One flat price for the work listed, good for 30 days. Reply "OK" by text to approve.
Work done right
Done to code, labeled and cleaned up. Permits and inspections are handled when the job needs them.
Pay when it's done
Due when the work is finished, unless a deposit was written on the quote.
Why people call back
A small shop, on purpose.
When you call Prestons Electric you reach the person who does the work. There's no dispatcher, no salesman and no sub sent out in his place.
You talk to the electrician
Eric answers the phone, quotes the job, does the work and stands behind it. If something isn't right, you call the same number.
The price is the price
Quotes are flat and itemized, and permit and inspection costs are listed on the quote. The total you approve is the total on the invoice.
Left better than found
New labels in the panel, staples where they belong, and the drywall dust swept up. The work looks right after the cover goes back on.
Moore Business Forms, Inc. · Elmira, N.Y.
Recreated from the family's original Prestons, Inc. statements.
The name on the door
Named for the family mill.
Prestons, Inc. ran a feed mill in Canton, Pennsylvania. Farmers brought in grain to be ground, and the mill kept their accounts on paper forms printed in Elmira.
Prestons Electric borrows the look of those statements and order forms on purpose. They came from a business where you knew who you were dealing with, the terms were printed at the bottom and the work was done right the first time. That's still how this business runs.
Recent work
From the job book.
Listed by town only.
| Job No. | Town | Work done |
|---|---|---|
| PE-4500 | Nichols, N.Y. | Generator interlock kit + 50A generator inlet. New 50A breaker, 6/3 feed, permit & inspection. |
| PE-4501 | Apalachin, N.Y. | Kitchen electrical work + doorbell install. |
Service area
Within about an hour of Owego.
Tioga, Broome and Chemung counties in New York, and Bradford and Susquehanna counties across the line in Pennsylvania.
Questions
Before you call.
Still not sure? Just text. You'll get a straight answer.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. Call or text (607) 354-1012. For most jobs a few photos are enough to give you a price. Bigger jobs get a visit. Every quote is written, flat-priced and good for 30 days.
What area do you serve?
The Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, within about an hour of Owego: Tioga, Broome and Chemung counties in NY, and Bradford and Susquehanna counties in PA. Full list here.
Do you pull permits and schedule inspections?
Yes, when the job needs them. The permit and inspection cost is shown on your quote, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
How do I pay?
Payment is due when the work is done, unless a deposit is written on your quote. Larger jobs may need a deposit to order materials.
Can I approve a quote by text?
Yes. Reply "OK" by text or email and it counts the same as signing the quote. It's also your go-ahead to schedule the work.
Do you do farm work?
Farm and agricultural electrical work is handled by our sister business, Prestons Farm Electric. Garages, shops and barns at a home are covered here. See shop & barn wiring.
Free estimate
Tell me what's going on. You'll get a straight answer and a price in writing.
Call, or text a photo of the panel, the outlet or the problem. I'll tell you what it needs, what it costs and when I can get there. The quote is good for 30 days.