Marshal Electric

Reading the positive reviews here put me at ease with dealing with the right person for the job, which is why I chose Joel at Marshal Electric.

There have been droplets of water from condensation coming down from the bathroom exhaust vent during the winter months, so much so, that part of the ceiling around the exhaust fan was wet. Apparent ceiling damage and mold would be imminent.

Joel came by and took a look at the whole thing and it was obvious that the duct work itself needed to be replaced and well as the positioning of how the duct vents up into the attic and out to the roof. The previous owners/builders who had set it up was done poorly and inefficiently. Basically the whole thing needed to be redone and done properly and this is exactly what Joel had delivered.

In addition, he provided a new super quiet fan which now performs much better than the previous one I had. More importantly, I don't have to worry about condensation and leakage problems as he re-did the duct work and sealed everything up properly.

Joel was very efficient with his time, did a great job, cleaned up properly afterwards, and charged a fair price. I would definitely recommend him.

We had Joel previously do some work for us installing a bathroom fan, had a good experience, and chose to use him for our basement update to a legal suite. Joel was easy to work with, was reasonable with pricing for our scope of work, and performed good quality of work. Electrical scope included adding a sub panel, wiring for additional laundry, kitchen appliances, 6 interconnected smoke alarms, upgrading a bathroom fan and rewiring the entire basement. Final inspection came up with only minor fixes which were promptly addressed. Our project ended up spanning 7 months so billing was done well after work was completed but overall was well communicated.

Joel was very thorough in explaining everything involved in replacing my 28-year-old bathroom fans. Originally, in my ignorance, I thought it was as simple as removing the old unit/motor and screwing the new one in (you know, like 20 minutes a fan, right?), but that could not be further from the truth. This type of job takes time to do right, that's all there is to it. The new fans have larger venting/ducting and my old ducting that connects to my roof needed to be replaced, regardless, because it was so old and you need to make sure that the new fan is sealed up completely so that no dangerous moisture gets into your attic, which is crucial in our freezing winters, as damage could occur quickly if some hack does this job in a rush or poor workmanship. Joel was up in my attic, checking everything out and making sure he had all the right pieces to retrofit the new fan to my older home. It's a much messier job than I thought it would be (the job is, but Joel kept things clean and tidy), so I'm glad I had someone experienced tackling this and not my jack-of-all-trades brother, as I don't think it would have ended well had I sourced him (sorry bro!). Do not attempt this on your own if you are not an electrician who has done this many times before. My old fans are the originals that came with the house, they were the cheapest model the builder could have chosen, unsurprisingly, and were not only very loud, they didn't clear out steam very effectively, or other, ahem, odours. Time for them to go. The Panasonic product that Joel chose for me was truly excellent, I'm told it's the product of choice for electricians as its durability is renowned, and, if something goes wrong, parts are easy to find so servicing should not be a problem for the next couple of decades (removing the possibility of ripping out the whole unit and starting from scratch). So, you could get a lesser quality product (as I'm often tempted to do), but I need these fans to last at least 20 years (and stay quiet), especially since replacing a unit is so labourious that I don't want to repeat the process in 5 or 10 years. Anyways, the pricing differential was not much given the expected lifetime of the product. I'm glad Joel didn't let me get away with a cheaper unit, like the one my builder installed. Now, let's talk about how awesome this fan is: it's so quiet I sometimes have to double-check that it is on. I can finally hear my thoughts again while I'm in the washroom, lol. And the amazing thing is, it moves so much air volume that I have yet been able to fog up the mirror when taking a shower. My better half sometimes takes 25-minute HOT showers and her too, has yet to fog up the bathroom mirrors. AMAZING! If you really want a premium upgrade, Joel can get you a fan with a moisture sensor and it will automatically turn off and on as needed, depending on what's happening in the washroom. I didn't opt for it, but still cool to know that it's a possibility if you want the ultimate in fan convenience and energy savings (or have very forgetful people in your household). Joel stands by his work, he is friendly and conversational and will patiently take the time to answer as many questions as you may have for the job, so you are feeling confident about everything before he commences. Marshal Electric stands by their work, is very thorough, priced extremely fair and won't screw you around with outrageous quotes (when it comes to this type of thing, if you buy cheap you will buy twice, so don't do it!). I wouldn't hesitate to call them for the next job around my house and neither should you.

We removed the suspended sunshine ceiling and placed a ceiling light. Opens up the kitchen and gives better light. Joel was very thorough and clean. He was punctual. Definitely would recommend Joel and will use him in the future.

Joel installed recessed lighting ,new ceiling fixture outlet,ceiling fan,bathroom fans with new venting and upgraded several electrical outlets,interior and exterior. We are very pleased with his work. Joel was very helpful and we appreciated all of his suggestions. We would not hesitate to recommend Joel to our friends and family. We will definitely contact Joel for our next project.

Joel was able to provide a full service new installation of a bathroom fan and range hood in completing both the electrical and venting requirements in an older home. His cost was quite a bit better than having to hire two companies to complete the work. I am totally satisfied with the cost and the work completed.

A few months ago, my wife and I were looking to replace an aging bathroom fan and were struggling to find the right contractor for the job. After visiting the Home Stars website, we found Marshal Electric and contacted Joel directly.

At first, we were hesitant to hire someone for this job based solely on reviews; however, once we spoke with Joel (who explained the process and costs up front), we knew he was the right guy for the job. Not only did Joel complete the job for the price initially quoted, he treated our home like his own and seamlessly replaced the bathroom fan and duct line in less time than was quoted.

Not only is the fan itself very quite, but the workmanship and professionalism Joel brought to the job was top notch. We will be hiring Joel and Marshal Electric for another job next month!

I was overly pleased with Joel's work. He is a very kind person.
He does excellent work in a timely manner and a pleasure to have around. I live in a sixty year old house and Joel upgraded the electrical. He put in a range outlet, range hood fan and counter receptacles for the basement suite. He also wired in smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors and upstairs laundry appliance outlets. I will be calling Marshall Electric for my next project.
Thanks Joel.

Joel provided many different electrical services for me including: interior light fixture installations; updating interior plug ins and light switch plates; adding a NEW exterior plug to the front of my house; updating and replacing the exterior plug to the outside of the back of my house; moving my dishwasher and fridge to dedicated single electrical lines; and adding additional electrical outlets through out the house. In addition, Joel also discovered a leak in my dishwasher line that would have caused much damage. I must also note that I changed out my bathroom and hallway light three times until I found the one i was satisfied with. Joel was extremely patient throughout this process. I added many more services after his initial quote and quite often found myself running to Home Deport leaving him alone in my house. There was never any worry. Joel did not charge me until all work was completed and this ran over the course of one week due to MY scheduling issues. Joel is extremely professional and polite and I would not hesitate to use him again and will int he future for my further electrical updates. In addition, his fees are VERY reasonable. If you would like a phone reference please do not hesitate to ask Joel for my contact info. FYI, i live in the university area in an 85 year old house.

We hired Joel from Marshal Electric to install a new bathroom fan a few months ago, and then again a few days ago to install an outlet for our new dryer. The work was done quickly and it is quality work. A reasonable price too. Joel went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the end result. We are very happy we went with this company!