Ed is the best. Completely professional, prompt, and gets the job done correctly. No hassle whatsoever.

Showed up on time, worked quick and efficiently. Top notch would definitely use them again

Ed and his amazing team rewired our whole house and we'll never worry about blowing circuits or starting an electrical fire again. They did a great job of bringing our home up to code and providing insight into what could be done to improve our electrical system. They were all professional, helpful and friendly. Every day our home was left neat and clean. We were able to stay home while they did the job because they kept our necessities functioning. read more

My boyfriend was tasked with to get us an EV outlet, "like yesterday." He called 1-Step Electric and not only did they install the outlet but they did a full panel up grade. In a world of, "I gotta guy but he is super busy," I was SHOCKED at the team these guys have! Anyone who has decided to get an EV know everyday adds up $$$$ with charging! Worth every dollar! read more

I needed a panel upgrade and a friend of mine highly recommended I gave 1-Step Up Electric a call. They did not disappoint! My house is old and it was a very challenging project. Eddie knew exactly how to go about it. He was very proactive, within hours he had already started the paperwork for permits. He was an excellent communicator thought the entire process. Very reasonably priced. Left everything immaculate when the job was done. I highly recommend him. read more

Ed and his crew have done several small jobs on my 1962 home (installed new wiring and conduit for a dual control swamp cooler, repaired a broken circuit in the kitchen, and other small jobs). I first found Ed because I was having trouble finding an electrician who would take small jobs, and he came highly recommended. They are friendly, licensed, and know what they're doing. Also, they do not upsell and have very reasonable rates. I have never called another company since I found 1-Step Up, and it's been over 10 years. They get the job done! read more

Extremely professional service. A knowledgeable electrician in his craft. Ed came out and gave me an estimate and was able to do the job right after the quote in 100 degrees weather. I appreciate your professionalism and will continue to do business with your company. Thanks for the outdoor post lamp, much appreciated. read more

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I hired Ed to install a new fan and recessed lighting. Ed is an excellent electrician--professional, tidy, and respectful of my home. He and his partner, Cesar, did an outstanding job. I'm thrilled to have found a reliable electrician for any future needs and will definitely call him again. I rated Ed and his team five stars and will highly recommend them to all my friends. I'm very satisfied with their service. read more

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Eddie replaced my breakers and resolved the issues quickly. Other electricians sold my wife an AC disconnect but the breakers were burning. Eddie fixed it under 30 mins and charged much less than anyone. read more

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I had Ed install my Tesla wall connector and he did an amazing job!! Came out and gave me a quote right away and installed as soon as I was ready! Very knowledgeable and honest electrician, will definitely use him for all my electrical needs going forward. Even charged me less than his original quote read more

Ed and his crew did an amazing job upgrading our panel and installing a Tesla charger. He is very knowledgable and experienced. Also he and his crew are very friendly and left the work area clean. I definitely recommend everyone to call 1-Step Up Electric for any electrical work needed. read more

I was referred to Ed (owner) by my HVAC contractor. He was very helpful, timely, and explained what he was doing as he moved along. He did a lot of work for me, including a panel upgrade which needed to be moved and remounted , installation of 2 garage door lights, patio lights, shop lights, GFI's, indoor lighting, swapping switches and cleaning up mickey moused wires in patio and garage. Ed's prices were very reasonable and I will definitely use him in the future if needed. read more

Prodded by a recent article in my Family Motor Coaching Magazine (FMC Aug 2018) about adding a residential RV electrical box, I decided to add 50 amp RV service. None of the electrical contractors mentioned this service in their resumes and my magazine had devoted much of the article to ensuring the importance that the electrician knows what he's doing and the consequences of extensive damage to your rig and appliances if done wrong. The article listed the NEMA codes for both 30 amp and 50 amp service and warned that industrial / welding connections are the same amperage but are wired completely different. They said it was very important that the electrician knew what he was doing. After reviewing Yelp I decided to contact 1-Step Up Electrical due to their high ratings and being local to my area. I contacted the owner Ed and he came out later that day to review and give a quote. Ed mentioned that he was very familiar with RV wiring and it would not be a problem. Having the warnings from the article in my mind I thought it prudent to confirm the NEMA code anyway just to make sure. The NEMA code for 50 Amp RV service is 14-50R. Another electrician came out on the scheduled day and in less than an hour had our connection completed. I had to tell him which way the plug is positioned (round pin up) (RED FLAG WARNING) and I asked him to check the amperage to ensure there were 120 watts per side and 240 for both. I did not have the coach at the house to check that the plug matched but everything else checked out so I paid him and sent him on his way. The magazine article had also addressed the problem of faulty electrical boxes encountered in campgrounds by recommending testing the connection for proper wiring before plugging in to avoid damage to the RV and appliances. I bought an in-line 50 amp Connection Tester / Surge Protector on Amazon which arrived a couple of days after the RV connection was added. Guest what - the plug and the connection were completely different (see pictures). I-Step Up had installed a 50 amp industrial connection not the RV connection requested. I called Ed received an apology and the tech came out promptly and put the proper connection in. All good now and thank you for rectifying the problem quickly. The point of this review is just to warn the consumer to not take things for granted and for the contractors to make sure they know what they are doing when working with various connection configurations. read more

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Ed and his crew did a fine job rewiring our circa 1925 bungalow in Redlands. They were careful to minimize damage to the lath and plaster walls and the price was reasonable. Also, the job was completed on time as per the agreement. read more

Based on numerous positive reviews, I was optimistic on scheduling an estimate for a home project to install a new line for exterior porch lights, etc.. Unfortunately, I had to call to follow-up on a scheduled visit after an hour of a no-show. I appreciate Ed was apologetic for double-booking and he'll come-by/follow-up after a few hours to finish up a current job. Unfortunately, I never heard back from Ed. I hope others have a better experience with 1-Step Up Electric than I did. read more

Had all the circuits in the house upgraded. No issues with the work- he was responsive, timely, and polite. The only reason for the 3 stars is once the work was completed I couldn't get a hold of him for copies of the permits... I've been trying to contact him for a couple months now. read more

Great service and awesome staff! We called 1-Step Up Electric for two outlet installations behind our wall mounted televisions. Ed, the owner was quick to answer and accommodating to our early morning schedule. When his staff arrived for the appointment, they were quick to understand our needs and went straight to work. Between the two rooms, they took the time to cover any furniture and cleaned up after the job was done. Their credit card machine was down so it was exciting when they told us we could pay with Venmo, which made the whole transaction seamless! If you are needing an electrician, believe me there are several to choose from, but read these Yelp reviews carefully and you can quickly weed out the guys that are in it for the money and those like 1-Step Up Electric that are in it because they are proud for their trade and fair about their prices. read more

Ed installed a whole house surge protector for me at the panel. He is very responsive and does professional quality work at a very reasonable price. read more

The owner, Ed Verdugo came to my home to do a few repairs. He added an electric box out by the pool and made sure the wiring was safely fixed to the fence and cemented into the ground. He showed up when he said he would and completed the work. He had good communication with me and made sure his work was up to my standards. I appreciated his customer service. read more

We called to have an estimate on installing electricity to a covered patio for three outdoor fans and an electrical socket installed. In addition, we wanted to replace two light/fans and a ceiling canned light in our master bath. Ed Verdugo returned the call within one hour and came out within two days to provide an estimate. He was honest and fair with his bid. The next week he and his crew installed everything we asked for plus repaired an additional lighting outlet box. They were professional, polite, and cleaned up after they were finished. We will definitely contact Ed for future work that we need. Thank you Ed! read more

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1-Step Up was able to send out an electrician on the same day as the request for service. The electrician was prompt and courteous and was able to install my very modern chandelier which had fixtures and attachments he'd never seen before. Instead of installing two GFCI outlets as I had previously requested, he showed me why he only needed to install one, thus saving me some extra cash. Overall, the service was everything you'd hope for--a complete job on the first try done by a professional on the same day I made my phone call. I will be calling them again for any electrical problems. read more

3/22/2019. Tony and Joseph did an amazing job installing four front porch lights. The quality and time they put into the job is phenomenal. Thank you again 1-Step Up Electric. You nailed the project better than I ever expected. I highly recommend these guys. Top notch gentlemen. Thank you Ed and crew. I will definitely be calling you guys out again for any future needs. read more

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1-Step Up Electric really came through with a complete re-wire on my 1930's house. This was no easy task but The 1-Step Up Electric team were up for the challenge. They completed the job and did a great job. Any concerns were immediately addressed by the owner Ed, and taken care of. If you want the job done right, give 1-Step Up Electric a call. read more

Quick, efficient & very reasonable. I appreciate the measures they put in place for COVID safety. I will definitely keep using them for any jobs that come up. read more

Contacted them to come out and replace my residential fuse box. He said they can replace it and get it working the next day. The guy never showed up so I contacted him, he said he has to come out and take a look at it and then get the permit which will take at least a week while we don't have power! Why didn't you say that in the first place dumbass. read more

Called up Ed again, for my Mr cool DIY mini split a/c setup. Although he's busy, he was able to fit me in, showed up on time, and quoted me fairly for the work. I started this project but just didn't have time to finish it. He worked with me to get my project complete. Really easy going person to work with. Now i'm sitting nice and cool, working from home! read more

Very responsive (came within in a day to diagnose), great service, very thorough, great at problem solving as well. They are also super friendly. I trust all my electrical needs (outdoor and indoor lighting, security camera install, everything) to Ed and the 1 Step Up Crew! read more

My video flood lights were installed. He gave me an eta over the phone and arrived at the time he stated. He already had experience installing the device. He also quoted me an estimated time frame as to how long he would take to install it. His quote was accurate with no surprises. I will be using hire this company again. read more

Ed and his team made an appointment for me within a week and installed two very high tech units in my home. A bathroom fan that has lights, music, and remote functions. The other was a Bluetooth fan in my master bed. They were professional, knowledgeable and efficient!!!! He even advised against adding more lights to my bathroom. Talk about good ethics! My go to crew for anything electrical from now on. read more

The house we moved into had a lot of poor electrical work done by the previous owner. There were so many potential fire and safety hazards. They carefully went through the house and found what needed to be fixed. They also took pictures and explained the problems to us. Since they fixed the problems there have been no problems. I would highly recommend them for electric work. read more

Great and fast service. I needed an out door electric box installed. It cost $150 and got done the following day after I called. They were on-time and super professional. They exceeded my expectations and walked me through the entire process. I will definitely use them again for needs I might have. read more

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I needed my bathroom vanity light fixture replaced, and bathroom vent replaced, 1stepup electric came out the same week from Redlands to Huntington Beach they took care of everything in less than a half a day, great pricing great work, very clean and professional very happy with the work!! read more

Called Ed for some electrical issues on our rental property in Running Springs. They showed up on time and knew exactly how to solve each problem we had. Their prices were very reasonable. Highly recommend and we will use them again. read more

What a pleasure to give 5 stars to Ed Verdugo, and Phong of 1- Step Up Electric. We needed an outside outlet, and had been waiting for some other electricians to "get back" to us, but never did... Not only did Ed get back to us, but was apply to do the job sooner than expected. We very much appreciated his knowledge, attention to detail, and pride in a job well done. We especially appreciate that there were no surprises. There was total clarity on how, and what was to be done, and no additional charges. Installer Phong must have the same code of ethics. The job was completed perfectly, in a timely manner, and the grounds were left clean. Both Ed and Phong are very personable, and it was a pleasure to deal with them. I love local companies who offer such commendable service... thank you Ed, and Phong. read more

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This company made an appointment at 3 o'clock by 630 they kept telling us they are running late we told him we would wait we never heard back the rest of the night I would not recommend this company to anyone read more

5 days after an electrical fire, we experienced another power outage which freaked me and my husband out. We called Ed on a Friday evening after hours to see if he could help. He was there with one of his employees in less than two hours. He was so knowledgeable and helpful and made us feel very safe. He and his staff were at my home for an entire week trying to diagnose the issue. They were all so friendly and thorough and did an amazing job. Any time we called him, he answered and showed up if we needed him. There isn't anyone else we will call but 1-Step Up for any electrical needs! read more

2nd time I've had the opportunity to have Ed and his crew out at my house, and this time it was for a doozy. A solar/reroofing company, who will remain unnamed, cut a main line in my attic that knocked out power to a bathroom and my master bedroom. They tried to fix it, but ended up leaving me hanging. One call to 1-Step Up Electric and Ed himself showed up for a free estimate, and after quoting me a price, he and his crew showed up 2 days later and banged out the entire job, including adding some freebies for no extra charge, at the quoted price. They worked solidly for over 9hrs and when they left, everything worked perfectly. Ed is honest, funny, and a contractor I trust, which is rare given the industry. I HIGHLY recommend their crew and consider them to be my go-to electricians going forward. They also came Covid PPE prepared, which I appreciated. read more

Ed was great! My rental house on cypress needed the main panel replaced. One step up took care of it, at a decent price, and it was done FAST. There was one small issue afterward that ended up being unrelated to his previous work and he fixed it for free anyways. Thanks! read more

We were having some electrical issues and found 1-Step Up Electric on Yelp . They had great reviews and they did not disappoint! They came out on a Sunday and even showed up a little early...that in itself was a shock! Fong was very personable and verified our problems. He got right to work. He fixed our issues with ease and completed the work within an hour. If you want a quick and professional job, use 1-Step Up Electric!!! read more

The comedy duo of Mike and Alex from 1-Step Up spent all day with us at our recently purchased cabin in the woods, performed some tough requests which included very tight crawlspace work, identified issues we may want to address in the future, and charged a very reasonable price. Very pleasant, friendly guys who knew their stuff. Highly recommended. read more