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Sterling Electric logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Sterling Electric

Fort Wayne, IN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #88Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 125 electricians · 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other electricians (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Sterling Electric is better than 89% of electricians.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 93% of electricians.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Sterling Electric is better than 83% of electricians.A
83
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 96% of electricians.A
96
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Sterling Electric is better than 100% of electricians.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 74% of electricians.B
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Customers hired Sterling Electric for 8 kinds of job.

Sterling Electric for electrical panel replacement or upgrading

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.56
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$2,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$1.9k–$4.3k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 60/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical panel replacement or upgrading”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#103 / 104
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Electrical panel replacement or upgrading”

Chad5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I really like the service and the way they work through what's the best option for us. They also think how things will work for us down the road and prepare us for that.

Paid $3,500–4,000Reasonable priceRemodelingGround wire installationElectrical wiring installation
Sadie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Sterling did a great job from start to finish. We were doing a home addition and they were very thorough by asking what all our needs were and by sharing options. Then, they were very prompt to get the work done at a very reasonable price. They were professional and kind and well educated.

Paid $2,000+Great priceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installationElectrical panel replacement or upgrading
Mark8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I recommend Sterling Electric very highly and without reservation. All service was prompt and professional. I have a hundred year old house with knob and tube wiring that needed a whole house rewire. They did a great job of minimizing the number of holes needed to access the old wiring. They worked quickly and…

Paid $2,000+Great priceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installationElectrical panel replacement or upgrading
Jackie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I've used Sterling Electric for several jobs over the last few years. They are extremely knowledgeable and work efficiently. Repairs included removing knob and tub wiring, replacing light fixtures, wiring repairs after a storm took out two rooms of a house, switch and outlet replacements, etc. I couldn't ask for…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installationElectrical outlet & switch relocation
EricaLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Prompt response from initial inquiry. Super professional and on time. Great work and made us feel important. I'll never go to anyone else. Jim was just amazing.

Electrical panel repairElectrical panel replacement or upgrading+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
LeeLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Allen did a bang up job! Very pleased and would recommend highly!

Light fixture installationOutdoor lighting installationElectrical outlet & switch installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
CaitlynLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Everyone was great to talk to and work with. All the work met my expectations and I'm very happy with how everything went. Very fair honest people and price was extremely fair. Overall very happy I chose sterling to help us!

Electrical panel replacement or upgradingElectrical power restoration+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brandon1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceElectrical panel repairElectrical panel replacement or upgrading
Ghost2 years ago★

Rating only, no written review.

Electrical panel replacement or upgrading− Responsiveness

Price

$415-13% vs typical electricians

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 34%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 3%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Light fixture installation22$196–$811
Electrical wiring installation18$410–$1.7k
Electrical outlet & switch repair17$114–$415
Electrical outlet & switch installation16$248–$958
Electrical panel repair9$209–$888
Electrical panel replacement or upgrading9$1.9k–$4.3k
General repairs8$93–$415
Electrical outlet & switch relocation8$224–$807

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