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Ferndale
McChesney Electric, Inc. is a family-owned electrical contractor on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, established in 2003 and serving the Detroit Tri-County area. The company says its team brings more than 45 years of industry experience and that its electricians are fully licensed and insured.
Residential services named on its site include electrical service upgrades, generator transfers, circuit panels, under-cabinet and security lighting, surge protection, interruptible service and general electrical repairs. It also does commercial electrical work and lighting projects.
McChesney is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Michigan and lists the Better Business Bureau among its associations. It is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., accepts major credit cards, checks and cash, and lets customers pay invoices online. It holds a 4.7 rating on Google from 61 reviews.
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