Foster electric is great! The work they did was perfect and they follow up in a very timely fashion. A company that actually cares about their customers. I'd actually rate 6 stars because they went above and beyond.

Foster Electric
Foster Electric at a glance
Customers frequently highlight the company's punctuality, professional demeanor, and fair pricing for services such as breaker panel upgrades, rewiring, and outdoor lighting installation. Reviewers often note that staff members explain electrical issues clearly and complete work efficiently. However, a few low-rated reviews criticize the lack of cleanup after jobs, property damage that went unrepaired, and instances of poor customer service or damage caused by improper footwear.
- Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews (87% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 46 Google reviews (37 with written comments, 1 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 5, 2026.
- Service: Ceiling Fan Installer serving Gary, Indiana.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Star ratings
46 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars4087%
- 4 stars24%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars12%
- 1 star37%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 37 written reviews
- Praise6997%
- Complaints23%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude1623%
- Speed & response1623%
- Price & value1521%
- Quality & results1014%
- Would recommend710%
- Honesty & trust46%
- Communication34%
What customers talk about
We read 37 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“A professional, confident, expert electrician who was also kind, considerate, and honest.”
“The work they did was perfect and they follow up in a very timely fashion.”
“😂 The price was reasonable compared to other electricians.”
“Keep up the good work guys your quality shows through in your work and in your customer service and satisfaction.”
“) will be my #1 go-to for any electrical work I may need in the future.”
“When I called the first gentleman I spoke with was so honest about everything and told me what he thought about my electrical problem but I had to wai…”
“I explained our situation, and he squeezed my Mom in for the following week.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
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Customer reviews
4.6 ★★★★★ 46 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
They were great I'm not a smart person and they explain everything to me and even took the time to Kidd around with us and they made me. proud I'm going to have them finish the rest when I can afford it like them they left me to make payment They may have been great but the dimmer switch went out like a month after they put it in i owe them some money but they need to fix the dimmer switch
- Price assessment: Overpriced
They replaced our 1960's original breaker panel in our Highland Home and grounded our panel! Great Pricing! They worked fast and efficiently. Great family business and will use again if we need any additional electrical work done! We will certainly recommend to friends and family.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Ground wire installation, Electrical panel replacement or upgrading
Hi my meter burn up and I had service contracts with Indiana American Water which I don't recommend anyone purchasing. They sent out Foster Electric. I would not recommend them because they don't clean up after the work is completed and they destroyed my gate and part of my fence which they knew they did and didn't fix. Hire Foster Electric at your own risk!! Non professional to the 90th Power!!!
Poor customer service
Foster Electric, Inc. (Fred S.) will be my #1 go-to for any electrical work I may need in the future. My experience today was not only unexpected but also the best news I could have imagined. I was informed by my plumber that I would need electrical work done (approximate cost $400-$800) before the plumbing work ($7000+). Foster Electric came to my home for a few estimates, inspected my existing electrical issues, and found NO ISSUES. I'M GOOD TO GO FOR THE PLUMBING WORK TO BE COMPLETED. I was definitely in shock. Not only did he not take advantage of a senior citizen, but he also gave me insight into a couple of other issues I thought I had with my setup. Again, he found there were no issues. A professional, confident, expert electrician who was also kind, considerate, and honest. I'm a repeat customer. This made my year.
**Update 7/1/25** Had another storm that took out the security light. Called Foster’s to come out. It’s a family business, and the father/grandfather usually comes to give you an estimate. He’s down to earth, and I love that he’s old school. He is still moving and working with his family now. It’s good to be a part of a foundation. So Mark came out to fix the light, and he was done in no time, and the price was phenomenal. They’re still economical, and do great work. He said that we should be good to go for some time!! Thank you for always doing great work!!🥰 So my parents have been using this company for electrical issues for some years. My Dad passed in 2018, and my mom continues to use their service. We had a huge thunderstorm, and lightening struck, and caused the power outlet to go out. We called to make an appointment, but they were two weeks out. I explained our situation, and he squeezed my Mom in for the following week. They came out within the time frame given, checked, and let us know right away what the problem was. They changed out the socket, and was out in less than 45 minutes!! Talk about wow!! They didn't try to get extra hours, they came, they saw, and they fixed!!😂 The price was reasonable compared to other electricians. I'd definitely recommend their services. We've used them for our security cameras, the security light outdoors, and a ceiling fan. Each time was a job well done!!
Family owned makes for good business. I've used them numerous times and been pleased every time.
Been using them for 20 years! Fair pricing... quality work. Recently they replaced a dusk to dawn light but in the past they rewired my entire house. It's a very old house...and there was plenty of frustration along the way...but they got it done and did it right!
After having a plumbing pipe burst in the downstairs bathroom, the drywall needed to be torn out. After the demolition, the wiring of this bathroom was a complete disaster. I called Foster Electric on Thursday afternoon. Joe and Kobe arrived the next day and corrected all the issues in a timely manner. Both individuals were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Their work is neat and clean. I would gladly have them back out again if necessary and will be recommending Foster Electric to anyone in need. Thank you for the overall experience and I greatly appreciate all of the effort involved.
Business details
- Address: 8344 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322
- Phone: (219) 838-2218
- Website: fosterelect.com
- Service area: Gary, IN