If you are looking for an electrician in the Virginia Beach area, Nipper Electric supplies you with the most reliable, skilled work around. Our team of experienced electricians will treat you like family. Here are just a few ways we offer the most dependable work at reasonable prices:NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) affiliated.
We hold state licenses in Electrical, Master Electrician, and Class B Contractor. These licenses help us meet all your needs.
We are a Certified Dominion Virginia Power Lighting Rebate Contractor. We can help make your business or home energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
We have been in business since 1997, giving you over 15 years of experience and skill with a history of customer satisfaction.
We offer Free Estimates
Warranties are available on labor.
We use only the best brands; Cutler Hammer, Generac, Lutron, Square D, G E, Siemens and more.
Clear cut pricing is the standard for all our work. We help our clients budget and know exactly what they are paying for.
We offer 10% discounts to the Military because we feel strongly about supporting those who sacrifice so much for our country.
We partner with the Wounded Warrior Project and Chesapeake Bay Foundation to give back to our military and our community.
We also offer 10% discount to senior citizens, teachers, law enforcement and fire services. We know how hard you have worked for your community. We think you deserve something back for your service.
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If you experience electrical problems, Nipper Electric can help you solve them. We perform many different types of electrical work and service repairs including:Electrical and Technical Troubleshooting Flickering lights or higher energy bills can signify other problems. We find the source of the issue and fix it quickly.
Maintain Equipment- Worn or not serviced equipment is a big drain on energy. We run regular service checks and keep your equipment in top shape.
Check Dedicated Circuits Big appliances need dedicated circuits. We match dedicated circuits to fit new demand.
Upgrade Panels to Code Panels need to meet a certain power level for different buildings and demands. We find the perfect panel to match your need and/or perform repairs.
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Nipper Electric offers Virginia Beach residential electrical work you can trust. Our skilled team of electricians offers a history of skilled electrical work. Our team of electricians has amazing qualifications and experience, such as:Over 15 years of electrical experience
We are members in the NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) .
We use the best brands with a history of excellence, like G. E., Cutler Hammer, Siemens, Generac, and Square D.
Our team holds state licenses in Electrical and Master Electrician, plus Class B Contractor.
Our Clear-Cut Pricing keeps our clients aware of charges so they know upfront how much something will cost.
Warranties are available on our labor.
FREE ESTIMATES are offered to help clients budget.
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Reviews (67)
David J.
Aug 15, 2023
Stefanie J.
Jun 25, 2022
Nipper Electric has a used car salesman providing professional electrical estimates and completing electrical work. He is not an Electrician. Poor management, poorly run business that does not include Trey Nipper. Manager is a bully - again, NOT an Electrician but completing PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL WORK. Beware!
John Finke
May 29, 2022
Nipper Electric installed a whole home standby generator for me. They listened to my needs and concerns and addressed everything. They coordinated permits & inspections with the city. Our power had to be shut down for several hours and they hooked up my portable generator so I could still function while the power was down. They truly provided a turnkey installation. I would highly recommend them for any electrical services.
Taylor Dobbins
May 20, 2022
Ryan was very professional, on time, and did an outstanding job installing the electrical for our new hot tub. The scheduling team also fit us in just a day after the hot tub was delivered with a one-day notice. I highly recommend them for any electrical work you may have. Definitely will be using them in the future as I may need! Service: Electrical wiring installation
Josiah Bell
May 07, 2022
My house is an old one. Built in the 70s. Most of the maintenance on this house has clearly been done by the previous owners. However, Rocky was very friendly, technically precise, and knowledgeable. Any roadblocks he hit, he always had an answer or solution for. I've used this company in the past and I've always had great experiences. Thank you very much Rocky!
Amareshvanga
Apr 21, 2022
Had a simple electrical job and the lady who picked up the phone was extremely nice and worked with us diligently to get us on schedule. Price was also good. The electrician who came to our house was an older gentleman who refused to take off the shoe or wear a shoe cover( it is our tradition to not walk inside of house with shoes and did not want our carpet to get dirty ).
He did not oblige and this turned us off. Then he asked for us to go up and down the stairs to check the trip on our fuse with every light. Hence had an unpleasant experience. I am sorry to say that I would not be doing business with them again in future
He did not oblige and this turned us off. Then he asked for us to go up and down the stairs to check the trip on our fuse with every light. Hence had an unpleasant experience. I am sorry to say that I would not be doing business with them again in future
Aj Guns Aj Guns
Apr 09, 2022
From the get go everything involving Nipper was amazing. We needed a 240 line/outlet installed on our panel for an EV charger, as well as getting a manual transfer switch installed for a generator. Setting up a consultation was super easy. Matt the technician that came out was great. I told him what needed to be done, he took a look at my panel and talked me through everything that needed to be done (to where a non-electrician could understand it).
I had a couple of options for pricing and such so Matt sent me some quotes and we scheduled the appointment. There was some equipment that was backordered but the front office kept me in the loop for the entire process from start to finish. Matt and his other technician (I can't remember his name) came out today to install everything. They did great, efficient work. They explained everything that they did step by step and even labeled our panel for us. 10/10 would work with them in the future if we ever need anything else done.
I had a couple of options for pricing and such so Matt sent me some quotes and we scheduled the appointment. There was some equipment that was backordered but the front office kept me in the loop for the entire process from start to finish. Matt and his other technician (I can't remember his name) came out today to install everything. They did great, efficient work. They explained everything that they did step by step and even labeled our panel for us. 10/10 would work with them in the future if we ever need anything else done.
Jeff Carnahan
Mar 14, 2022
The technician (Austin) was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained the work to be performed, asked me my preferences on applicable items and offered his own suggestions as well. The other associate (Glenn) was polite and helpful. They performed all work requested and I am very happy with the results. They cleaned up before they left. I would definitely use Nipper Electric in the future.
Tim Jones
Feb 19, 2022
Great experience with Nipper Electric. Elizabeth worked with me to get a technician out the same day with some back up dates, really easy to communicate with. Austin was my technician and helped troubleshoot and replace an old breaker that was causing outlets to go out and couldn't trip back on. Also great to support companies that hire Vets.
Timothy Mossholder
Feb 17, 2022
The team showed up early due to a morning cancellation and was able to get the job quoted and complete before the early afternoon. They were quick, clean, and professional, and did a really nice job with the install of an EV charge point. Will use them again if I need more work done! Services: Electrical outlet & switch repair, Electrical outlet & switch installation, Electric car charger installation
Laura M.
Feb 16, 2022
Rocky came out to rewire our dishwasher. He was able to get us back up and running in about an hour. He was friendly and professional, and everything was clearly explained with a full cost estimate before he started working. Couldn't be happier with the the whole experience! Definitely recommend Nipper Electric, and we will not hesitate to call them again if we need them.
Liz Gray
Jan 16, 2022
We had some work done with Nipper Electric- they installed new outlets for our upstairs that kept tripping and revamped our box. The technician was on time, professional, and efficient. He told us he would be back to install an outdoor outlet but he ghosted us. We had given up on him until Austin called us to rectify the situation. He came out and installed the outlet in a timely and professional manor and stated the previous employee no longer worked for them and apologized for the inconvenience.
We appreciate the honesty and work done to ensure the job was complete. He even looked at the work done previously to ensure it was all up to par. Which it was. Great company and would use again and definitely recommend!
We appreciate the honesty and work done to ensure the job was complete. He even looked at the work done previously to ensure it was all up to par. Which it was. Great company and would use again and definitely recommend!
Mary Jane Teall
Dec 30, 2021
Jackie Salesses
Dec 28, 2021
Amy Chewning
Dec 22, 2021
Brianna Nolan Vazquez
Dec 13, 2021
Greg Gordon
Dec 01, 2021
Terrible follow up across the board. 3 weeks to get an hour and a half job completed. I, yes I had to make 7 follow up calls to get service back to complete job. No contact with management or ownership after repeated requests to have them contact me to discuss my displeasure on how my project ( annual home generator service ) was handled. Will never offer them up as an option for home electrical service.
Darrell Ward
Nov 27, 2021
Sam Morris
Nov 21, 2021
Matt did a great job. He is very professional, answered all my questions, and completed the multiple jobs quickly! Price wasn't cheap, but all work was completed properly. I would recommend Nipper electric to anyone seeking out an electrician. Services: Installation, General repairs, Install outlets or switches
Tim Hamlin
Nov 14, 2021
Joe Russo
Nov 07, 2021
Lauren Nowotny
Nov 04, 2021
Definitely stay away! Trey, the owner, is dishonest and unethical. After paying for work and signing a contract, he just decided that they were not going to do the work. They left me without lights, light. switches and with wires hanging out of my walls and ceilings. After pulling our older wires out he didn't put new wires in, leaving me and my kids with rooms with no lights at all.
His workers said he underbid the job and was losing money so he decided he was just going to quit in the middle of the job. He gave a sob story about struggling to pay his guys. I foolishly paid him because I felt bad. Stealing my money was how he repaid me. See the below picture of what he texted me when I asked him to finish the work. I still find it shocking that someone could do this to a single mom with three kids. I now have to pay another electrician thousands to finish what he was already paid to do. Stay as far away as possible.
His workers said he underbid the job and was losing money so he decided he was just going to quit in the middle of the job. He gave a sob story about struggling to pay his guys. I foolishly paid him because I felt bad. Stealing my money was how he repaid me. See the below picture of what he texted me when I asked him to finish the work. I still find it shocking that someone could do this to a single mom with three kids. I now have to pay another electrician thousands to finish what he was already paid to do. Stay as far away as possible.
Kemell Sookey
Nov 02, 2021
Nate Nowotny
Nov 02, 2021
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! We did an entire electrical rewire of our 100 year old home with Nipper. Everything started out great. They gave us a quick turnaround on an estimate and while they weren't the lowest price their price was fair. They showed up when they said they would and we really liked all their workers. Unfortunately, 3 out of our 5. main workers ended up quitting.
We were asked to pay them the remaining balance of the work because they needed the money. We understand how hard it is in the current climate to keep good workers. We didn't hold losing workers against them. The problem is that they then totally stopped showing up. They said they were hiring more people etc and would.
We were asked to pay them the remaining balance of the work because they needed the money. We understand how hard it is in the current climate to keep good workers. We didn't hold losing workers against them. The problem is that they then totally stopped showing up. They said they were hiring more people etc and would.
Patrick O'Leary
Oct 21, 2021
Crew were great (mainly dealt with Austin). Quality work and highly professional. Job consisted of upgrading to 400 amp service (some issues with Dominion on this part of it), whole house generator, and extra circuits run to home office. Services: Installation, Repair outlets or switches, Replace or upgrade panel, Install outlets or switches
Amy Hoye
Sep 19, 2021
I called Nipper Electric for my business because we had some plugs that weren't working. They sent out Austin and we couldn't have been more pleased! Austin worked hard and did an excellent job, was respectful and very knowledgeable, and just a plain super guy! We will definitely recommend Nipper and Austin to others!
Diane Greiber
Sep 09, 2021
Danielle Boatright Raleigh
Aug 24, 2021
Charlene Klugherz
Aug 05, 2021
Zack and Lee were terrific! I had them do some working and install recess lighting throughout my downstairs. They were up front about everything (price, looks, etc), always asked my opinion or permission before doing something, and were so pleasant to have around. Both men were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They kept me fully informed throughout the entire project.
When they were done, they taught me how to use and maneuver the fixtures if I should ever needed to take them down. I am beyond satisfied with the final product and will be calling them again if I need anymore work done.
When they were done, they taught me how to use and maneuver the fixtures if I should ever needed to take them down. I am beyond satisfied with the final product and will be calling them again if I need anymore work done.
Keith R.
Jul 13, 2021
Junior L.
Jul 09, 2021
Awesome. Awesome people. Awesome service. Thank you to Matt and his thoroughness. This company from start to finish was 100 percent professional. We had three large ceiling fans that needed installation and removing the old (poorly rigged) fans was a project. This is where you use that phrase, there's no project to big for Matt! He expertly installed all three fans, and more importantly ensured the fans were secure and safe in the ceilings. You get what you pay for, and this was worth every penny. I will only use Nipper for my electrical needs. Well done.
Sharon Wadsworth Archbell
Jun 29, 2021
Matt T.
May 15, 2021
Billy G.
Feb 02, 2021
Chris P.
Jan 19, 2021
Mark M.
Dec 01, 2020
Eleanor P.
Nov 30, 2020
Richard L.
Nov 02, 2020
THE BEST customer service... we called on the weekend and they not only returned our call almost immediately, but scheduled an appointment for Monday morning. My technician McLean Gerrard was very professional and did an outstanding job finding our issue and recommending services that will cover our needs. Most highly recommended!
Harry Laderberg
Oct 30, 2020
Keely Arnold
Aug 19, 2020
Jason E.
Jun 18, 2020
Jodi G.
Mar 05, 2020
When I initially saw the reviews for Nipper, I thought it had to be fake because they were all positive. We called for an issue my husband just couldn't figure out. My husband can do a lot of electrical work but after days of trying to figure out what particular plug was causing our breaker to trip, he finally gave up. We called these guys and they were able to come out the next day. On time and super friendly. Rocky figured it out and got it fixed! Fair price and just overall felt really good about them. Issue fixed! Call these guys!
Richard P.
Oct 08, 2019
Shawn Landis
Sep 21, 2019
Tommy A.
Sep 07, 2019
Trey Nipper and his team installed led recessed lighting into my home. They removed an old fluorescent light and installed the new lighting without access to an attic. Also added 4 new lights and installed new switches. What I like most about Nipper electric is there friendly staff, pricing, and how clean they left the house. They did this project with minimal dry wall repair needed. If you have been thinking about getting recessed lighting hire Nipper Electric!
Kevin W.
May 29, 2019
A great company to work with. I reached out via the messenger in Yelp (I didn't even know there was one). They worked with me to schedule a good time. While any electrician is going to be expensive, it's important to find one that will wear shoe covers, send a text message with the photo of the technician, and discuss all the options. That was Nipper Electric.
Bruce B.
May 02, 2019
A-OK is an appropriate rating. Nipper Electrical sent a master electrician and a journeyman (I assume?) to repair a breaker fuse that would trip. The two electricians found the problem, a bad light switch to the kitchen lights and replaced the light switch. Problem solved, kudos. The A-Ok part is the pricing: the cost to find, fix the problem was on par with what I pay my lawyer (when extrapolated). Albeit, my lawyer would not be able to repair a light switch, but hey.
I was also offered an escalating service, the premium service was roughly $1100. which would guarantee their service/components for the life (if memory serves). If money is not a concern these guys do a terrific job. Again, the two electricians they sent to my house were first rate, professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. Nipper- no need to call me, tx.
I was also offered an escalating service, the premium service was roughly $1100. which would guarantee their service/components for the life (if memory serves). If money is not a concern these guys do a terrific job. Again, the two electricians they sent to my house were first rate, professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. Nipper- no need to call me, tx.
Brenon O.
Aug 16, 2018
I cannot say enough about the guys at Nipper. Trey and his crew are so kind, responsive, and always there to help. We have called them on 3 separate occasions where our house was in electrical trouble and each time Nipper came out in a hurry to save the day. Their work is top quality and they will offer less expensive options to fix things a better way.
One of their guys even braved wasps and getting stung to finish a job when we lost power! If you want a quality job from someone you can trust, call Nipper. I know there are a lot of good things I'm missing, but call them and you will experience the quality yourself!
One of their guys even braved wasps and getting stung to finish a job when we lost power! If you want a quality job from someone you can trust, call Nipper. I know there are a lot of good things I'm missing, but call them and you will experience the quality yourself!
Colby Owen
Jun 29, 2018
Trey and team were great to work with. Installed outlet in preparation of a new garage door going in mid July as well solved our porch light issue. Our tech, Rocky was friendly and quick with the process. We had an issue with porch light a few weeks later and Trey quickly responded to our concern immediately with Rocky coming back out to finally figure out the issue the next day first thing in the morning! Highly recommend Nipper for all your electrical Home and Business needs!
Brian Parker
Jun 14, 2018
I am extremely satisfied with the work that was done in my home. Trey Nipper was very enthusiastic, helpful, and dedicated to making sure that I got all of my houses electrical issues taken care of in a timely manner.
Rocky was the guy that came to my house to take care of everything. He was highly professional and has a vast amount of knowledge that he was willing to share with me for future Nipper and DIY projects.
I couldn’t ask for better service and I HIGHLY recommend Nipper Electric for anyone that needs electrical work done in the Hampton Roads area. I won’t go with any other company as long as they are around.
Rocky was the guy that came to my house to take care of everything. He was highly professional and has a vast amount of knowledge that he was willing to share with me for future Nipper and DIY projects.
I couldn’t ask for better service and I HIGHLY recommend Nipper Electric for anyone that needs electrical work done in the Hampton Roads area. I won’t go with any other company as long as they are around.
Katie O.
Mar 26, 2018
Zeke F.
Mar 23, 2018
Laura Anne Frick
Mar 14, 2018
Excellent customer service, well spoken and knowledgeable regarding aluminum wiring. We required a home inspection of the panel box, some outlets and general electrical condition of our home. Trey and Rocky provided an excellent write up for our requirements and did not try to sell us on replacing all the wiring in the home, which is what another local company tried to do.
Peter S.
Jul 18, 2017
Mj T.
Jul 18, 2017
Misty E.
Feb 28, 2017
I emailed Nipper Electric to get a quote to install a light in my backyard where there was absolutely no light at all. Very promptly I received a message back from Trey, asking exactly what I wanted, where and the purpose of the lighting. He suggested a floodlight due to the location and because of the wiring of the house. A week later I had light!
The technicians were professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants quality work and a dedicated team thats makes effort to ensure that you get what you want.
The technicians were professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants quality work and a dedicated team thats makes effort to ensure that you get what you want.
John L.
Oct 13, 2016
I called Nipper Electric earlier about an issue in my house. I spoke with Trey who quickly identified it to be a simple fix. Instead of coming out and wasting time and money for both parties he walked me through safely and professionally. Trey and Nipper Electric will get all of my future electrical business. John L. Virginia Beach
Chad Bierman
Chris Dorsey
Contacted Nipper on Monday concerning work needing to be completed before selling my home. I spoke with Jay Nipper over the phone about ensuring all needs were met to ensure closing. After he was able to diagnose my problems over the phone, I had an electrician at my home in less then 4 business hours. Rocky was my electrician and he was on the phone with me 20 minutes before arriving and done with the job in less that an hour. I recommend them to everyone I know!
Philip Poole
Christine Brugh
Trey Nipper and his team were a pleasure to work with. We did a whole house renovation and Nipper Electric rewired the whole house, installed about 100 LED can lights, kitchen and bath lighting, outdoor house lights, reworked our electric panel, and several other parts of the job. Trey was always available and he was helpful in the placement of all of our lights. They were reasonably priced and were easy to work with. We highly recommend Nipper Electric.
Tim Speidel
Mitch Hyskell
They are very quick to respond and very knowledgeable about how to get the work done as quick as possible. I have used them for checking outlets to make sure there grounded to installing breaker boxes and have had very good experiences with all of it. I would recommend them to everyone who need electrical work done!
Edward Reddick Jr.
Chris Mead
Had a few questions about swapping out a dryer receptacle. Most companies I called wouldn't just give advice over the phone. The Nipper electrician I talked to was great. He spent the time to answer my question and gave me some other really good advice for the job. Next time I have a need for an electrician they will be the only company I call. Straight up, honest and helpful.
John Laycox
I called Nipper Electric first because of them having the highest ratings. I spoke with Trey about an issue in my house. He identified it to be a rather simple fix so instead of wasting time or money he walked through a 5 minute deal. He was extremely professional and helpful. Trey and Nipper Electric have garunteed my future business for anything electrical.
Linda Merritt
I had a home inspection in connection with the sale of my home. I searched the top rated electrical companies & decided to go with Nipper Electric based on reviews by customers. Nippers had only positive reviews. My electrician today was Zack & he was extremely knowledgeable & efficient. He took the time to explain everything to me in terms I could understand.
The home inspector had stated my GFCI issues incorrectly. Zack only fixed issues that he verified needed to be corrected. I was so thankful for Zack's level of expertise & am extremely grateful I took the time to research the best...Nipper Electric!! I highly recommend Nipper Electric.
The home inspector had stated my GFCI issues incorrectly. Zack only fixed issues that he verified needed to be corrected. I was so thankful for Zack's level of expertise & am extremely grateful I took the time to research the best...Nipper Electric!! I highly recommend Nipper Electric.