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          South Alabama Electric has 2 locations, listed below.

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            • South Alabama Electric

              762 Holcombe Ave Mobile, AL 36606-4241

              BBB Accredited Business
            • South Alabama Electric

              PO Box 6129 Mobile, AL 36660-0129

              BBB Accredited Business

            Business ProfileforSouth Alabama Electric

            Electrician
            Multi Location Business
            BBB accredited business

            At-a-glance

            Customer Reviews

            1/5stars

            Average of 1 Customer Reviews

            Customer Complaints

            This business has 0 complaints

            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            Accredited Since: 2/20/1995

            Years in Business: 40

            Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

            Overview of BBB Rating

            Products & Services

            This company offer complete electrical service for residential and commercial customers, such as, new building electrical, remodeling, repairs, wiring maintenance,
            surge and lightning protection, generators, service upgrades/panel changes, etc.

            Business Details

            This is a multi-location business.

            Find a Location

            South Alabama Electric has 2 locations, listed below.

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              • South Alabama Electric

                762 Holcombe Ave Mobile, AL 36606-4241

                BBB Accredited Business
              • South Alabama Electric

                PO Box 6129 Mobile, AL 36660-0129

                BBB Accredited Business
              BBB File Opened:
              2/20/1995
              Years in Business:
              40
              Business Started:
              1/1/1984
              Business Incorporated:
              4/29/1987
              Accredited Since:
              2/20/1995
              Licensing Information:
              This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
              BBB records show a license number of 01800 for this business, issued by Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. The expiration date of this license is 6/30/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              Alabama Electrical Contractors Board

              2777 Zelda Rd

              Montgomery AL 36106

              (334) 420-7232

              https://aecb.state.al.us/Default.aspx

              Type of Entity:
              Corporation
              Business Management
              • Mrs. Bonnie Walther, Bookkeeper
              • Mr. Alvin Wilson, President
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Mr. Alvin Wilson, President

              Customer Contact

              • Mrs. Bonnie Walther, Bookkeeper
              • Mr. Alvin Wilson, President
              Additional Contact Information

              Fax Numbers

              • (251) 478-7833
                Primary Fax

              Phone Numbers

              Email Addresses

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              Customer Complaints

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              Customer Reviews

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              Most Recent Customer Review

              Michael F

              1 star

              06/09/2021

              Let me first say I did not have work done from this business. Mainly because they said they didn't have time for new customers. I was told that it would be 30 days minimum before they could do anything and I wasn't even offered any type of wait list or way to at least acknowledge that I had contacted them to possibly schedule something. This is relation to a $6000 job as well so if they can't do that I imagine they can't do anything at that price point or less. So I just want to say that, while I'm sure they do solid work, if you are a new customer and have an issue that needs solving quickly I wouldn't bother with them.

              South Alabama Electric Response

              06/09/2021

              We are VERY SORRY we could not help Mr. **** with his electrical needs. Due to shortage of help, recovering from two hurricanes, and other contributing factors we are unable to keep up with the work load that is coming in. We have been in business for almost 40 years and have never experienced this kind of demand. We are now scheduling jobs 30 days out. We do not offer to put anyone on a waiting list, because most people or companies do not want to wait that long. We have spoken to several other electrical contractors and other businesses and they seem to be experiencing the same issues. We always try to do a professional job whether it is a small residential or large contract job. Our decision not take on new customers at this time was not an easy one to make. We hope to be able to start taking on new customers again very soon. We hope Mr. **** can find someone to take care of his electrical needs at this time and we are very sorry we could not help him.

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