Sherrill Co. is one family, one building and one phone number that has been answered by a Sherrill for more than four decades. Thomas Sherrill Jr. opened the doors at 4754 Miller Rd in 1984, and the business has never moved. It's still run by the family today.
We're a small company on purpose. It lets us answer our own phone, send crews we trust and check back after every job. It's also why so many customers in Columbus, Phenix City and Auburn ask for our guys by name.
Sherrill Co., LLC
4754 Miller Rd
Columbus, Georgia
Est. 1984
Our one and only location
There's no investor group or national brand behind us. Just a Columbus family, a shop on Miller Rd and a crew that has stuck around for a long time. Here's how a small shop has stayed a family owned electrician in Columbus GA for more than four decades.
1984
Thomas Sherrill Jr. opened Sherrill Co. in north Columbus in 1984. From the start, the focus was on what matters most to the people who call an electrician: quality work, honest service and relationships that last longer than the job.
More than 41 years later, he still leads the company as president and CEO, and that same focus still decides how we do things.
42 yrs
Plenty of electrical companies have come and gone around Columbus since then. We stayed put. The shop at 4754 Miller Rd has been our one and only location since the first day, and that matters more than it sounds.
When you call about a job we did years ago, you're calling the same place, and there's a good chance you're talking to the same people. That kind of staying power is hard to fake.
Today
Thomas Sherrill III joined the business more than nine years ago and now runs day to day operations as COO. He's the people person and the one who handles most estimates, so there's a good chance he's the Sherrill you talk to first. Sarah Sherrill has kept the office running for more than 11 years, covering billing, documentation and scheduling.
Around them is a crew that stays. Supervisors JR Owens and Eddie Sims have been with the Sherrill family for 18 and 17 years, and our newest apprentice is learning fast in the field.
"From Tom Sherrill down, everyone was super nice, helpful and professional." Keith Seeley, Google review
Always
The work has changed a lot since 1984. Today we install EV chargers, smart doorbells and LED lighting and maintain standby generators, alongside the outlets, panels and rewiring we’ve always done.
What hasn't changed is the way we work. We take the time to understand what you need, we do it right the first time, and we treat your home like it belongs to a neighbor, because in Columbus it usually does.
The people who answer your call and the people who show up at your door. Small team, long tenure, and the family name on every truck.
90+years of combined experience
across the team
President and CEO
It all started with him. Thomas opened Sherrill Co. on Miller Rd in 1984 and still leads the company today, more than four decades later.
COO
The people person and the estimates guy. Call about a new project and he's probably the first Sherrill you'll talk to.
CFO
Covers billing, documentation and scheduling, and keeps the office running so the crews can stay on the road.
Supervisor
An expert on all things electrical. Nine times out of ten, JR can walk into a home with a problem and walk out with it fixed in an hour or less.
Supervisor
More than 17 years with the Sherrill family, and he knows his way around most attics in Columbus.
Head of Security
Holding down the fort at the shop on Miller Rd. Say hello if you stop by.
Growing bigger has never been the goal. Bigger companies need call centers, rotating crews and sales targets, and every one of those puts distance between you and the people doing the work. We've kept Sherrill Co. at a size where the family still knows every job on the schedule.
Staying local keeps us honest, too. The families we do electrical work for are the same ones we see around town, and a company that has been at the same address for 42 years can't disappear when something needs a second look.
It's also why we'd rather you call than fill out a form. A few minutes on the phone with a Sherrill tells us what's going on, what to bring and whether it's an emergency. That personal first conversation is how this business has worked since 1984, and it's how we plan to keep it.
Four habits we don't compromise on, and what our customers say about each one.
Call during office hours and you talk to a person, not a phone tree. After hours, the emergency services line picks up. We'd always rather talk it through with you than trade emails.
"Answered any questions I had."
Brandon Curry, Google review
We find the real cause instead of patching the symptom, and if we spot something unsafe while we're there, we tell you about it.
"They also informed me of a loose wire breaker box that could have caused problems."
Brandon Curry, Google review
Show up when we said we would, work clean, and leave the place the way we found it, minus the electrical problem.
"Showed up on time, didn't leave a mess."
Brandon Curry, Google review
A few days after the job, we call to make sure everything is working the way it should. If something isn't right, we come back.
"Called a few days later to make sure all their work was working."
Keith Seeley, Google review
You shouldn't have to take our word for it. Both of our contractor licenses are public record, and you can look them up yourself in a couple of minutes. If a company won't give you its license number, that tells you something.
Georgia electrical contractor
EN008188
Covers our work in Columbus, Fortson, Cataula and every Georgia town in our service area.
Verify with the Georgia Secretary of StateAlabama electrical contractor
02198
Covers our work in Phenix City, Smiths Station, Opelika, Auburn and the rest of our Alabama range.
Verify with the Alabama boardEV charging
Tesla and Qmerit
Certified installers for home and workplace Level 2 chargers.
EV charger installationGoogle reviews
4.9 rating
From 90+ reviews by local customers, and we'd like to keep it that way.
Read our reviewsQuick answers about who we are, how long we've been here and how to reach the family.
Talk to a Sherrill(706) 569-7518
Yes. Sherrill Co., LLC was opened by Thomas Sherrill Jr. in 1984 and is still run by the Sherrill family. Thomas Sherrill Jr. is president and CEO, Thomas Sherrill III is COO and Sarah Sherrill is CFO.
Since 1984. That is more than 42 years of electrical work in Columbus, all from the same building at 4754 Miller Rd, which has been our one and only location from the start.
No. We work out of one shop at 4754 Miller Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, and serve about 40 miles around it, including Phenix City, Auburn, Opelika, Fortson and Cataula.
Yes. All of our work is done by our own crew under Georgia electrical contractor license EN008188 and Alabama electrical contractor license 02198. Both licenses are public record and can be checked through each state.
Nearly everything, for homes and businesses: electrical repair, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, generator maintenance, lighting and ceiling fans, landscape and security lighting, and commercial wiring. You can see the full list on our services page.
During office hours, a member of the Sherrill family or our office staff answers the phone, not an answering service. For new projects and estimates, you will usually talk with Thomas Sherrill III. After hours, the emergency services line connects you to someone who can help right away.
Yes. Plenty of our customers ask for JR or Eddie by name, and we do our best to send the person you know when the schedule allows. Just mention it when you call.
Call the main office at (706) 569-7518, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, or the emergency services line at (706) 566-3994. You can also email service@sherrillcompany.com or send the request form on this page.
