Ramon was a pleasure to work with. Immediately I could tell he knew his stuff and his prices are very competitive. He is an all around great guy, I can not recommend him enough. He puts himself in your shoes and is always willing to talk things out and explain pros/cons. He takes pride in his work and it shows because he is a master of his craft. I had a unique situation where I initially had Ramon do a whole house rewire behind drywall. Then due to finding more problems (mice) I changed the scope to remove all the drywall. I got to see his impeccable wiring work. Most contractors would have not taken the time and effort to do clean work behind drywall. I have had many tradespeople come in and comment how impressive his work is. I've scheduled more work for him just because his work is so impressive and I want to take advantage before he gets too busy. read more

I highly recommend Boyes Electric. They recently installed an EV wall charger in my garage and did a great job. Communication was excellent, they performed a detailed load calculation (including a call to run me through it), and they secured all the necessary permits and inspections with the town ahead of time. My electrician Oscar arrived right on time and was professional, competent, and friendly. I really enjoyed working with them and plan to call them again for future projects. read more

Angel is the BEST. The power went out in my neighborhood and that killed the connection to my backyard workroom. Angel came out quickly, figured out the problem and explained it really well, and started the work right away. it looks Great and the workroom has power again so that I can make the deadline for my latest project! Also Angel is super nice and kept me updated on progress. Boyes Electric is my go to for all things electrical now! read more

Boyes Electric installed new track lighting for us in our living room and family rooms. After giving us a thorough onsite estimate, they arrived to do the job. We didn't have all the right parts for the fixtures we had ordered and they helped us understand the correct parts that would be needed. Then they waited patiently for us to reschedule once the parts arrived. We have extra high ceilings that required a telescopic ladder to reach, but it was no problem for Raul and Dylan when they came back the second time to do the work. They were very knowledgeable and skilled even with our extra high ceilings. They brought all the right right equipment and made sure all our furniture was properly covered and protected with plastic before they started. They did a great job with the installation and once they were done, they patiently worked with us to position each of lights on the tracks the way we wanted them. They were very neat, leaving everything exactly as they found it when they finished the job. We had gotten other quotes for less money, but Boyes made us feel confident that they could get the job done right and they did not disappoint. Raul and Dylan did a great job and we would hire Boyes again in a heartbeat! read more

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These guys are amazing! We recently purchased a new home and had some issues with our circuit breaker after moving in. An entire wall in our kitchen went out, leaving us without power for our refrigerator. While we were able to salvage some of our food via a crafty extension cord, we still needed power back ASAP. We called over a dozen different local Oakland electricians. Most responded "too busy," or gave us availability two weeks out. Boyes, however, was able to come over the next day to take a look. Upon arrival, Omar quickly determined the root issue (a loose wire). He was able to fix the circuit in about 30 minutes, and we're back to normal. Best of all - the final price came a bit lower than their rate, which was already super reasonable. I can't recommend Boyes enough if you're in need of quick and affordable electric work. Thanks, fellas! read more

Angel Villasenor did a great job. I have a rental house in Davis, CA and the tenants damaged 2 outlets. Angel spent the time examining the existing conditions in regards to grounding, type of wiring, how the outlets are wired to the main circuit breaker...etc. After careful assessment, he informed me of my options and the costs related to each option. When installing the wiring under the house in the crawlspace and replacing the receptacle, he made sure not to damage the hardwood floors and drywall. I greatly appreciated the care into not damaging the existing wall and floor. I cannot speak for all technicians of Boyes Electric, but Angel Villasenor did a great job on this repair. I hope this review helps your decision making. read more

I was in desperate need of an electrician on a Friday evening after accidentally cutting some wires I should not have cut. I called Borin at Boyes Electric and he offered to come out on last minute notice to fix it even though he was in Oakland and would have to drive out to Oakley during rush hour, a horrendous drive during traffic. He came over earlier than expected despite traffic and the problem turned out to be a lot easier than it initially seemed. I asked him to look at another electrical issue on the other side of my house and he was able to fix that too. He was friendly, personable, and priced fairly, especially considering the time of night he came out. I will definitely use him again if I need detailed electrical work done in my house. He was honest, reliable, and very careful to make sure all work was done correctly. Call Boyes Electric first before you call anyone else. read more

I've contacted Borin and his team for three separate jobs already and they have always done outstanding work. Borin is truly a professional, honest, easy to talk to, and does great work. I appreciate that he explains to me what he's doing and the entire process that goes with it. I'd highly recommend this company for all your electrical needs -Dustin read more

These guys are amazing. From first contact with Sal, to the installation crew and finalizing all the work with Borin, the customer service and craftsmanship was top knotch. We hired Boyes Electric to replace our old fuse box with a new 200amp breaker box, add recessed lighting to our living room (including ground rod), install a Nest thermostat to an old furnace, hardwire a Ring doorbell and remove a living room sconce. They're customer service was great, price came in lower than competitors (we got 4 different bids) and they're the only company we talked to who also patched holes! They also went above and beyond diagnosing our Nest thermostat and handled all permits/communication with the city and PG&E, so everything was up to code. They're clean, courteous were by far the best contractors/electricians we've ever worked with. We'll be using Boyes Electric for all of our future electrical projects, thanks guys! read more

Polite, professional, somewhat responsive but may take a couple of days for a call back. When they were were here for inspection/evaluation and follow up repair work they were amazing. The only complaint is communication by returning phone calls in a timely manner. read more

The management and crews at Boyes Electric were OUTSTANDING. We had a complete re-wiring and installation of a new sub panel for our 90+ year old house. Our old system was a mix of outdated wiring and knob and tube. The Boyes Electric team were always on time, gave us a detailed itemized list of our services, made great recommendations for added features like closet lighting, ran a clean jobsite , were COVID-safe and ALWAYS courteous! Their estimate was very reasonable and they met their schedule. On top of all that, the work was MINIMALLY INVASIVE, and they successfully saw us through the permit process. We HIGHLY recommend Boyes - they are the best! read more

I have an apartment that was built in 1960. One outlet started sparking and the fire dept cut outlet and tapped up. Sal come out to fix the outlet and told me that loose outlets can cause a fire so I had him quote total replacement of three units. The quote was fair and I went ahead to replace all outlets. The technicians was on time and professional. They spent 3 days replacing all the outlets. Great team. I will use them again. read more

I called Boyes for an estimate for my project in Alameda. They asked if I'd prefer a phone call or an in-person visit, I decided in-person and they gave me a date and a 2 hour window, several days later. The estimator was a no-show after the 2 hours and when I called, they said "oh, he must have written my phone number down wrong and decided not to come." So, they didn't do any work for me but first impressions, attention to detail and customer service were poor. I waited over 2 hours for those guys to show and decided to go elsewhere. read more

Contacted Boyes Electric for a consultation on a commercial property in Oakland measuring 30,000 square feet. On 06/27/2022, they dispatched an agent, Sal. The Sal arrived late. When he arrived on site,  I texted him that I was waiting, and he responded that he was on the phone with a call. I remained patient. He finally examined my panels and informed me he would have a bid within two to three days. I waited for the bid no response. I was required to call the office three times to request that Sal send me a bid. Sal called me after my third call to the office and said he would have it by Monday (it's been three weeks since he arrived for the consultation). Today is Monday, 7/18/22. No bid. It was a waste of my time. If they are unresponsive to submitting a bid, I will not entrust them with the job, as they may also be unresponsive to the job itself. read more

Borin is the top tier type of electrician you would want to work with. He is prompt, dependable, clear on communication, clear on expectations, has reasonable prices, and he is friendly, too. He changed out a broken duct system in our house with a solid diagnosis of issues and fast service. I will be asking for his help again on our next project to add power to another outside unit. The only reason I'd be hesitant to write a great review is because great people like this get swamped with projects once word gets around. Then how will I get his great work anymore :-) Update: he worked on another project, this time adding power to a shed in the back. He did excellent work yet again. I will be using Borin and Boyes Electric for all future projects. I've already started personally recommending his services to others. read more

5 stars for my experience with Sal and Boyes Electric. Sal came out to assess my electrical job the same day. He was super on point with all the details pertaining to the job. Before he left, he provided me with a rough estimate of what the job would cost. I received the detailed full quote later that same day and they were available to do the work a few days later. read more

Ramon came out to give us an estimate for low voltage lighting in our yard. We already had an existing system. But it wasn't work. Ramon explained why it wasn't working and gave us options for either repairing it or replacing it. We elected to replace it. WOW! The work is outstanding. Our backyard is beautifully lit now, bright and welcoming. Ramon did a great job, on budget and in less time then he quoted. The quality of the workmanship is excellent. I cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

Fabulous service, loved that Borin is local to our area, and his workers are all EXTREMELY polite and conscientious. Would use them again in a heartbeat. Understood we couldn't spend much, and did what they could. Upgraded our system and put in an attic exhaust fan which has really helped with heat. read more

I was really impressed by Boyes Electric for a Main Panel Upgrade electrical job they completed so that we could install solar. Borin was professional throughout, a good communicator, showed up on time every day, completed the job efficiently, kept everything nice and clean, and even coordinated all our permits with the city and PG&E. He's a pro. The work was high quality and done at a fair price. I recommend him highly. read more

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Polite, professional, and def responsive. Thank you so much Sal for amazing A+ service. Seriously best of the best!!!!!

Before contacting Boyes Electric the process of finding an electrician had been frustrating as our project was overbid by one company and our request for information ignored by others. Our experience with Sal and the team at Boyes Electric was professional and pleasant from start to finish. Sal took extra time to make sure we understood what would be involved in all aspects of the project. We were frequently kept updated on the progress of the project and the inspection process. We plan to use this company again for further projects and highly recommend that anyone searching for an electrician contacts Boyes Electric. read more

Borin responded to my Yelp message promptly and coordinated a time for a site visit to provide an estimate. He is very professional, courteous and friendly, and his estimate was by far the lowest I received. I appreciated that he was willing to work with me even though I wanted to do the majority of the work myself. He offered to assemble and install the ceiling fan but I told him I could do that, and just wanted the new switch to be wired. The day we set up to work was perfect for me, and he gave me a window of between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm to do it in. His associate showed up in the company van first, but told me he had to wait for Borin, who didn't make it until just before 9:00. He did provide a courtesy call to explain that he would be late. I was concerned that this might mean they wouldn't be able to finish on time, but they worked quite efficiently and were done by 11:00. This is despite me having tons of questions about the process, and I have to commend Borin for his patience and knowledge of electrical wiring. He is a great teacher. There were a couple of small changes to the work as quoted but this did not affect the price. For example, although I had much of the hardware (outlet boxes, switches, etc), and offered to use them, Borin offered (and preferred to use) his own boxes and switches, and we ended up needing to install another 15 Amp circuit in my panel (so that more lighting could be added in the future). Despite these additions, the project cost matched the estimate, which I very much appreciated. I would definitely work with Boyes Electric again in the future. read more

I can "second" all the great comments said about Sal and his crew. I have used them twice already, and will continue to use their services. They have helped with adding outlets and quotes for some lighting upgrades. I really value their professionalism and exceptional service. I highly recommend them for your needs. read more

Sal and the team that he sent were all so professional, did a great job and we love the outcome. They cane on time, did exactly the work that we ordered and even secant a technician a few days later to change something that we wanted changed. I would definitely recommend them for anyone who needs a job well done read more

These guys were quick and easy to work with. I had a project with a deadline and they were able to make it happen. We put in a power outlet in the back yard for our hot tub. read more

Clear communications, good work, good price for a fixed fee. Came on time as promised, installed the outlet, did a good job . I realized the outlet was installed upside down, texted them, they came the next day and fixed without an extra charge. Recommended. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Borin and his team on a few projects at the end of 2019/beginning of 2020. Borin is really great about explaining the pros/cons and lets you know his recommendations. He's VERY responsive, communicative, and gets the job done on time. I definitely plan on using him for any future work. read more

I was hesitant at first. Boyes Electric was selected by our insurance company after a tree fell on our house. They were professional, responsive and great to work with. They did a great job rewiring our whole house. The job is neat and clean. The new electrical panel wiring is organized and labeled nicely. They did what they said they would do and then some. The price was exactly what they said. No surprises. I highly recommend them. I was blown away, they upgraded our ceiling fans ant no cost to us. What a pleasure to work with them. All of their employees were courteous and very friendly. The owner Borin, is a great guy and knows what he is doing. I would love to work with them again. I have referred them to my contractor friends. read more

Borin responded to my Yelp message within 30 min. He asked that I send him a photo of my issue and he diagnosed the problem. What service. I was up and running in minutes. Professional, personal, and friendly. I will definitely call again! read more

Ramon and team were outstanding and safe as they wore masks throughout the entire process. Ramon is easy to communicate with and gave me great electrical advice as I changed my mind half way through the project regarding the recessed lighting in my ceiling. He showed me pictures of the lights that he suggested and now I have 4 smooth and modern looking recessed ceiling lights that look a lot better than I had originally planned. Ramon was also very informative and clear on the order of events that would take place, meaning when we should paint, schedule inspection etc to work around our required electrical phases. He also did some digging work himself to make sure my conduit was buried correctly after my concrete guy left. The other thing that made Ramon great is that he was able to respond quickly to my text and phone calls. My other contactors weren't easy to schedule in work as well as Ramon is able to. Ramon was even able to come out to finish our project on Valentine's day, this is an example of how he puts the customer first. Thanks, Ken read more

Boyes Electric was fantastic to work with, they replaced my main service panel. Sal, the lead technician, was so easy to work with, excellent communication, the crew was always on time, did a great job and was much less expensive than other quotes I received, highly recommend! read more

We have an old house with mostly knob and tube wiring. Many electricians don't want to deal with it, but once we called Borin we knew we made the right decision. Borin was amazing and super communicative every step of the way. He listens, provides great suggestions, and was always on time. We can't wait to work with him again as we make updates to the rest of our house. read more

When requesting quotes for a new breaker, wiring, and a NEMA 14-40 outlet, Ramon was one of the fastest contractors on Yelp to respond to my request for quote. His price was on point, his responsiveness on e-mails and phone calls was really fast, and he was very easy to work with. Ramon's work passed inspections without any problem and I got to start using it way sooner than expected. read more

These guys were super helpful, organized and stuck to the quoted price. Very happy with their work and will definitely be contacting them again. read more

Quick response, professional, and courteous! Sal was great to work with for a small job. I appreciated their honesty and willingness to help us with a minor outlet issue. Best quotes in the Oakland area. Will definitely use Boyes Electric for other future electrical issues. read more

I found my electrician. No more looking. Boyes Electric can be described is a professional, knowledgeable, ethical and reliable company. We got to know Borin Reyes, a partner who started this company, as he was fixing our defective switch. He is warm, friendly, trustworthy and a very interesting man. He has great energy; he's positive and this history and evolution of his company's growth is a testament to his intellect, adaptability, motivation and perseverance. read more

I had Boyes move our panel and upgrade the wiring to my kitchen. They gave a fair price and were wonderful to work with. Sal was very kind and responsive, they did exactly what they said they would do, cleaned up after the were finished with the project, and very polite! The crew wore masks and were also very professional. I got several estimates, but Sal explained to me what needed to be done, didn't talk down to me and set expectations that were real. I will definitely use them again and would strongly recommend them for anyone who needs electrical work done! read more

Christopher came and quickly found the problem that had been missed by three HVAC technicians and two other electricians. He was prompt, reliable and reasonable in his price. read more

Borin is great. Hired him and his team for a full home rewire. Got other quotes and Borin's was fair, but more importantly he had a transparent pricing structure based on square footage of the house. Quality workmanship and these guys worked hard to get it done on time. Great communicator and very professional. read more

Borin came out the next business day after contact. The work was minor (GFCI and thermostat) but it was so nice to have someone come out on short notice and take the time out of their busy schedule, especially at this time of year to do a small job and do it at a great price. I wish all contractors were this good. Also nice to see someone based in Oakland. read more