Alfredo: honest, hardworking, thorough, and careful We were looking for an electrician to replace our old bathroom exhaust fan, and a friend recommended Alfredo to us since he installed their ceiling fans and they were very happy with him Critically, we knew we would need some drywall patching and did not want to hire 2 separate contractors. Alfredo would do both the installation and drywall work, great! Alfredo was very thorough from the start via text messages, gave us an honest quote, and sent over some links to several new exhaust fans The day of turned out to be the hottest day of this past heat wave, but Alfredo just handled everything like a boss and didn't cut any corners. He cut out the new ceiling enclosure, demo'd the old fan, installed the new one and patched up the gap, all while checking in with me from time to time to sync up on fan speed/light options/positioning, etc. A few days before he came, our bedroom electrical socket went on the fritz, and Alfredo replaced that for us while we were waiting for the patch to dry Overall great experience and solid dude, will definitely call Alfredo for all our electrical work! read more

Another Electrical job and Alfredo came through like he has over the many years we have used his services. I needed an electrical outlet installed outside of my house and he was easily able to tap into an existing inside outlet to get the job done quickly and efficiently. He has placed two of these now outside of my home and they have come to be very handy. If you have any electrical work that needs to be done either inside or outside of your home you should consider Brilliant Electric, I am sure you will be happy with your results. read more

Alfredo is great at his job. We have been working with Brilliant Electric for almost 7 years and are constantly satisfied with the services being done. read more

I had the remote modules go bad on two of my ceiling fans and decided to give Brilliant Electric a call. Alfredo came out and confirmed that it was indeed the remote control modules that went bad as both fans had power going to them. He gave me two options: reinstall new modules but knowing that they too may go bad in the future or hard wire them to use manual pulls. I decided on the latter as I didn't want to deal with the modules going bad again. Alfredo did a great job to get them going again and charged me a very fair price. I would highly recommend Brilliant Electric for any of your electrical needs! read more

Worked with Alfredo and Brilliant Electric on a electric vehicle charger. From the start I could tell a solid person and company with integrity. Communicated throughout the process and explained work to be performed. Alfredo was also very easy going and we felt comfortable with him in our home. I know for future electrical projects we are for sure using Brilliant Electric and Alfredo. As with any company or service, finding decent people, who show up, who are transparent and have integrity are slim pickings (especially these days)--Brilliant Electric is a breath of fresh air. Thank you Alfredo for you help on our project. We appreciate you and your services. read more

The electrician who came out was either an incompetent boob or a sadist. First of all, he didn't listen to my suggestion that I simply needed a new breaker. Therefore, he wound up taking hours to "diagnose" the problem only to find that I needed a new breaker. Second, the guy rearranged my wiring (I believe this is where his time went)!! I had my electrical circuits neatly mapped out so I knew exactly which breaker controlled the various sections of my house. I discovered over time that nearly 80% of my breakers now controlled different areas of my house. This electrician was the ONLY guy who could have done that! Unfortunately, I don't know the guy's name - maybe he intentionally withheld it, but then again, I didn't think to ask for it since I knew I'd never use this company nor recommend it to anyone! Steer clear!!! read more

Brilliant Electric is certainly that! Chris did an amazing job on fixing three switches messed up by a prior serviceman. He even upgraded my switches and light cover. He did such a great job and exceeded my expectations and I know he will exceed yours as well! He was able to run the wires inside the wall cutting and mending the drywall to perfect condition! I also added another job to move two lights and he fit everything in one visit. He worked so hard and diligently and was super PROFESSIONAL. He stayed in the job until he finished all at a really fair and affordable price. I highly recommend Brilliant Electric, 5 stars, 10/10, A++++. read more

This electrician is the best. I called Alfredo again to fix a new electrical problem at my house. He showed up the day and time scheduled ( not what a lot of service people do) and he was very good at diagnosing the problem and a fixing it. If he takes more time than expected in advance, it is only because he is meticulous and comprehensive in his work. He also does not overcharge. Every expense is justified and reasonable for his work. Even better, he is such a nice guy. A pleasure to meet and have in my home. If you want great electrical service done by a guy you will like, call Brilliant Electric for Alfredo. read more

Wow. All I can say is excellent!! Alfredo came over to fix a few things our home inspector found and it was just excellent. Some of the items were difficult home automation things and he tracked them down and fixed them. Some things required decisions from me and he explained the options and impacts in a way I (a retired engineer) understood. Great job all around. This is the company to call for electrical needs!! read more

At the beginning of December, I contacted Brilliant Electric to request the installation of two sets of outdoor outlets, to permit access to power for Christmas decorations without having to run extension cords under the garage door. It would also be more convenient when using electric gardening tools, in the front lawn. I was pleasantly surprised that Alfredo fit me into his busy schedule for the following week. Alfredo began by asking where the outlets were to be located. After I showed him where they went, he asked additional questions, to make sure that I was aware of all my options. I wound up with a layout that included two duplex outlets and an indoor switch that would control the power to one outlet from each of the duplex outlets. Per my request, one of the weatherproof electrical outlet boxes was mounted on an outside wall, and the other was fixed to the inside of a fascia board. The outlets look great and work beautifully. The work area was left clean, inside and out. Alfredo was friendly and knowledgeable. The cost of installation was very reasonable (I had appraisals from three businesses). I unconditionally recommend Brilliant Electric, and will use them again for any future projects. read more

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We have called Alfredo many times for our miscellaneous electrical needs and we have never been disappointed! He has extended power to a ring flood lite, done some electrical panel work, installed a light fixture on our 26 foot ceiling, and has installed many GFCI outlets in our home. Today he replaced the receiver on a ceiling fan, and we already have more projects planned for him for the future! He is always pleasant and fair and very transparent. Do yourself a favor and support this small business! read more

Our experience with Brilliant Electric was excellent, they were reliable, the work was over and beyond what we expected and communication was top notch! We definitely will be recommending them to our family and friends! read more

Alfredo and his guys were AWESOME! I needed a few things done in my house in regards to some electrical work. I actually tried to get in touch with a past company I had used before but they were delayed in responding so I thought I would give Brilliant Electric a try. I am glad I did! I called Alfredo and set up an estimate for the following day. He came by, right on time, surveyed my job and gave me a quote to do the work. I needed 2 ceiling fans replaced and a few outlets fixed up. We set up an appointment for a few days later. It turned out that they actually could get it done sooner than expected so that was a score in my book. Alfredo sent out Cesar and Jose. I thought I recognized Cesar when he came up to the door but I didn't say anything. A little bit later, he mentioned to me that my house looked familiar. Turns out that he actually installed a vent fan and did some other electrical work for me in the past with a different company. Small world. Anyways...... The guys installed my ceiling fans and got my outlets hooked up. They didn't waste any time, did a FANTASTIC job and were cool guys too. We shot the shit about a whole bunch of things while they were working. They respond quick, do great work, are really friendly plus have great rates! That is everything you want in an electrician! I will definitely be using them again if I need any more electrical needs! read more

Wow! Stellar customer service! Situation: It's a Saturday and I'm having trouble with my dishwasher not turning on. I called Brilliant and they said they only have emergency service at $300. BUT! They said if that was too much they could help me out over the phone (FOR FREE!). They cheerfully and without complaint or attitude spent over 15 minutes on the phone diagnosing the problem. Result: I was able to fix the problem. But more importantly the time they took to help me fix the issue shows how great the folks who work here are and how they genuinely care about helping you out. read more

Been working with Alfredo for years - he came back recently to help with a minor electrical problem and really goes the extra mile.

Brilliant electric was recommended to me by my buildings HOA I was having problems with my electric switches, service call was prompt an estimate was given upfront. After a few days there were issues with the replaced part, company came in right away at no charge to honor the warranty. Highly recommended! read more

Brilliant Electricians are the best. Alfredo and His team had done a great job. They're reasonable, they're honest, and up front with pricing. They got the job done. We're very pleased with the their service. Highly recommended Brilliant Electricians. Thanks Chris and his team of expert help us address our electrical Sauceda family read more

I have been a bad yelper and have not posted a review for a long time. Alfredo's great service has brought me out of the weeds to start reviewing again. This review is long overdue... I found Brilliant Electric here on yelp and our fellow yelpers did not steer us in the wrong direction. Alfredo gave us an estimate over the phone that was very reasonable. His work was impeccable. He did not rush the job and he had great attention to detail. I was very impressed with the finished project. I would highly recommend Brilliant Electric for any electrical work you may need done. read more

I used the internet system to request a quote to have a panel replaced in a home that was selling and they took 4 days to return my call. By that time I had used someone else. So that being said. If you want to try them don't use the Internet system to contact them. I would call. read more

I chose Brilliant Electric to come install two new fixtures for ceiling fans in my home. This was definitely a small job compared to some of the jobs described in the other reviews, but I definitely didn't feel like they treated me any differently. Alfredo was great in setting up the appointment, detailing all the work that would be required and providing a cost breakdown for each portion. On the day of the install, Jose and Alex showed up promptly, went over some last minute details (switch and fixture placement, etc.) and then got to work. The crew put down dropcloths and set up drop cloth screens to keep drywall chunks and dust from getting all over the place, which was great. In the end, they did great a job and they left the house as clean as when they arrived. Very satisfied with the service and their prices. read more

We needed to run electrical out to a new jacuzzi and Alfredo came out, gave us a free estimate with a complete breakdown of the cost. We set a date and he came out and took care of business. They did a lot of work and all of it was quality workmanship! He pays a lot of attention to the aesthetics and we couldn't be happier with the end result!! He will definitely get my repeat business!! Side note: He does outstanding concrete repair too!!! Had to give him some props there!! read more

Alfredo of Brilliant Electric has been our go-to electrician for the last five years. He is always responsive to our requests for quotes. He charges a fair price and even reduced our last job by $100 when he didn't have to do as much work as he estimated. He installed a 220 line to our garage for an EV. He put the conduit under the house instead of against the outside wall as originally planned. He is personable, honest and a very hard worker. He will definitely be the first electrician we call for all future needs. read more

When we sold our house and had a home inspection done, we needed to replace a few GFIs for the new owner. We had limited time, and wanted it done right. So I called Brilliant Electric. They sent a guy fast, he was a pro and quickly took care of the problem. Best of all, no price gouging. They were fast and fair! Rare in this day and age. If I still lived in the area, these guys would be my go-to electricians 100% of the time. read more

Alfredo is extremely honest and very trustworthy. I originally wanted to go underground but the project was twice as much and filled with tons of red tape. But Alfredo still got the ball rolling for me knowing my budget and time line would make this project close to impossible. Once I realized I no longer wanted to go that route, he told me the only money I lost was for the SDG&E permits. I didn't have to pay for any of his time spent on the project! How often does that happen?! I work as a property manager and know what contractors try to do to get as much money as possible without putting in the work. He made sure all permits were pulled and contacted me every step of the way. If you are looking for a fair price and a good job, Alfredo and Brilliant Electric are the guys for you! My mid century modern project thanks Alfredo, too! read more

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Alfredo at Brilliant Electric was professional, on time, courteous and very efficient. He wouldn't stop until my complicated light fixture was installed perfectly. He left my home spotless. I would recommend this company to the pickiest of customers. read more

This is not a scotch tape job. These guys know what they are doing. Professional Premiere Custom Service, once you see the before and after you'll definitely be impressed. The best part is they'll go out, survey the job, and give you a complimentary estimate. Our office needed to have a lot of electrical work done, Brilliant Electric took the time to even point out and recommended to upgrade from a phone line to CAT5/6 Ethernet, if we are thinking of using VOIP for our business. We've never had an electrician ever ask us about phone lines/VOIP before. After the works is done, the guys patched all the drywall cutouts they did as well as texturing the walls so I can have the office ready for the painters. Like I said Brilliant Electric is a premiere company not just patch and go kind of work. You'll get what you pay for and much much more. Since they are local, if anything is needed after the job is done, they guarantee their work, and will send a tech out. Thanks Brilliant Electric :) read more

Brilliant Electric has done work for me several times now at my home in Santee. I am always amazed at how friendly and professional they are with their work. Everything done top notch. Problems troubleshooted, easy jobs kept easy, difficult jobs worked through and done excellently. They have done indoor work with outlets, lighting, and extensions, some on high vaulted ceilings, and over difficult to move objects. They treat my house as if it is their own not only with the way they do their work, but how they protect things and clean up. They have also performed outdoor work for me: extending/adding outlets, adding lighting, and trouble shooting problems. I highly recommend Brilliant Electric - for any electrical work. read more

Where to start? Well first and foremost Alfredo and Jose did a stellar job of removing my existing panel, mast and sub-panel and installing a new 200 Amp service. My project started when a large delivery truck from a national "home improvement" store hit my wires and pulled them down as well as bending the service mast. I called Brilliant Electric after checking the reviews and their State License. Alfredo was quick to assess the situation and provided a written cost competitive quote. We would remove the 100 Amp panel, sub-panel and service mast and install a new standard 200 Amp panel and service mast. This required a lot of coordination with SDG&E and we were low priority to SDG&E as there were many Solar Companies vying for time slots. Patience and persistence paid off and we managed a slot about 4 weeks after the damage had occurred vice the quoted 6 or 7 week wait. Alfredo handled all of the coordination and paperwork and arrived early on the first scheduled day. Because power was to be shut off, they made sure to provide temporary service to the refrigerator. Nice! The skills, knowledge and workmanship that Alfredo and Jose provided made the long wait well worth it. It is abundantly clear that they take pride in their work and do not do a rush job. They took time to carefully assess at each stage of dismantlement and new installation, and even patched the holes in the stucco better than any carpenter could do. Several neighbors watched this evolution over the next few days and were so impressed with the work they came over to ask Alfredo and Jose for business cards. As with any high quality and in demand business, time seems to be the only thing they are short on. So Alfredo worked from 7:00am to 9:00pm on the first day, and was here until 8:00pm on the second day. All to ensure everything was installed perfectly and the new panel circuits were fully documented to each and every switch and outlet in the house.That level of dedication and pride is hard to find these days, I will be calling Brilliant Electric for all of my future electrical needs. I am a customer for life now. Five Stars is more than well earned. read more

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We've had Alfredo do several projects for us over the years and are always impressed. Prompt, professional, and reliable work. I don't normally do reviews, but he and his team deserve this one! read more

First off my disclaimer - I despise yelp. Seriously, I go by word of mouth since Yelp went to s#i! years ago. I am writing this review because I truly feel that this company deserves recognition no matter what medium you use. If you are like me, I cannot stand bigger companies that dominate the field and overcharge. Brilliant Electric is one of those smaller businesses that really goes the extra mile to ensure you are happy and properly taken care of. Alfredo has progressed through the ranks as an electrician and can do the "real electrical work" that a lot of others cannot or will change you ridiculous rates. Alfredo is fairly priced and excellent service. My story: had flickering lights and I was able to troubleshoot it down to being one circuit. I determined it was not a circuit breaker and could not find any loose connections. I finally had to break down and get an electrician out since the flickering was getting worse. Called Alfredo and he was pretty busy, but he asked about the problem and asked if he could swing by late afternoon/early evening - of course I asked if it cost more and he said "my rates are the same since you are accommodating me due to my schedule" - really? That is service! Him and another guy showed up and worked 3 hours on this problem and I can tell you it was not an easy find. It was a very simple fix but had to be troubleshot properly to ensure it was the problem. He even fixed another connection close by so that does not become a problem later. He stayed longer and did more than he needed to but he still charged me the quoted rate because he is a professional and cares!! He has won me as customer moving forward as I have other work I need done this summer. read more

Alfredo from Brilliant Electric did an amazing job at our home. He was so respectful and informative about all the details of everything that he was doing and the work that he did at our home today is beautiful. I will refer Alfredo and Brilliant Electric to all my friends and family in the future. Thank you so much Alfredo and Brilliant Electric! read more

Wow!!! What a great job, well and completely done and completed at a fair and reasonable price. Can you asked for more? Alfredo impressed me with his knowledge, efficiency and the ability to get the job done as promised. I tend to ask back contractors who do an outstanding job. Brilliant Electric will be on my preferred list for many years to come. As an added bonus, Alfredo was pleasant and courteous from the minute he walked in the door until he left! I would recommend him without hesitation! t read more

My Mom called and said she needed a light switch replaced. Sure that I could do it i stopped at Home Depot, grabbed a switch and headed over. Well the switch was in a box with Two other switches and a ceiling fan connection. Deciding to replace them all I took everything out and several hours later realized there were way too many wires for me to ever get it right. so there I was with a living room with no lights, power to outlets history. No TV oh no!! I decided It was time for help and found this company on yelp with great sounding reviews so I called, Well all the great reviews were 100% correct. I called @ 2p Monday, Alfredo the owner answered the phone, listened to my problem and quoted a price I found fair and told me he would have someone there at 9am the next morning. At exactly 9am (not 9:01) Jose was at the door. (when was the last time you had any service company arrive on time?) Jose came in, undid my handy work, took care of the problem and proved to be very friendly and professional while doing it. It took more time due to my handyman skills than I think they thought it would but when I asked what I owed it was LESS than the original estimate. Before he left he cleaned the work area which consisted of my debris not his and was on his way. I couldn't be any more satisfied about my experience with this company, And to top it off Alfredo called the next day just to be sure it all went well! This is my first and maybe only yelp review, Just not something i would normally do. but they were great and if you need an electrician, this is the call to make read more

These guys are great, professional, and efficient. Put in a 220 line for my new kitchen range. I would definitely use these guys again! read more

Best Electricians Around! Honest, On Time, Quality Work and always exceeds my expecatations. I have had them to my home many times to install recessed receptacles, new receptacles up high for security cameras, Nest Thermostat, Nest Hello (Doorbell), and Nest Protect Smoke & CO2 Detector. Plus they came out to help troubleshoot new issues, from the builder, and provide solutions and repairs. Alfredo and crew are amazing and I will always call them back for my next project. read more

I have used them twice. Once to replace a ceiling fan with a pendant light and the installation of track lighting. The latter was installed in a very high stairwell. They did an excellent job on both of the projects. Recommend without hesitation. read more

I spoke with Alfredo to setup an appointment at my condo in North Park to replace my 220v dryer outlet. He sent Jose at 4:00pm yesterday. He was on time and very professional and polite. I will recommend Brilliant Electric to all my friends and family. They also offer fair pricing on repairs/replacement. Thanks Jose! Eric read more

We contact Brilliant Electric to give our stove top it's on electrical line- called Monday they came Tuesday to give a quote and work was done Thursday-these guys are great they even did a few things we found after the quote would use them again read more

Their availability was quick and flexible, while not an emergency I needed it done asap. Had Alfredo come out to troubleshoot loss of power in a section of my home. He worked hard and efficiently, took longer than expected but I greatly appreciate the effort made and time spent. It paid off as he was able to resolve the issue completely and explained well as he went along. Great job and knowledgeable. I would recommend this company as Alfredo went above and beyond to complete it before he left, as well as having a good attitude and patience throughout. Which is very important for any service. Price was very reasonable, and transparent. read more

It is with "GREAT" pleasure and without hesitation I recommend "Brilliant Electric"! My spouse and I are very pleased with the electrical services performed by this local company. We were in dire straights with appliances not working and breakers tripping, we needed an electrician right away! These folks were fast to answer their phone and set up my service call. Mr. Alfredo C. their responding electrician saved our day. Alfredo provided easy to understand technical assessments of our problems and took care everything. Being so happy with Alfredo's work and technical recommendations, we asked him to do our electrical panel tune up and yes that went very well too! Thank You Mr. Alfredo C. for your on time promptness ,professionalism and attention to detail. We now know who we will call... read more