Carmelie and Carlos did an amazing job installing my Ring camera and Flood lights. After getting other estimates, C. Bates came in at the best price. They were attentive to the job and was punctual in making it happen as soon as possible. They are professional and I highly recommend them and the great services they provide. My family will use them again. read more

Carlos is great, we have a plumbing company and had the pleasure of using C Bates Electric a few different times and he has always been able to get our clients taken care of quick and at a good price. I would absolutely recommend C Bates for any electrical work. read more

I contacted C. Bates Electric for installation of a new outlet for a garage door opener. The professionalism, speed and quality of work was phenomenal. Not only was the job completed the same day, it was completed within a few hours of calling the company. If you are looking for an electrician who is knowledgeable, efficient and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend C. Bates Electric for any electrical project! read more

He's very responsive. I called today at 0830 and he was at my door at 1245. He let me know that he was able to get to my job today. He was honest about the job and tried to recommend a handyman for my doorbell. I think he did this to try to save me money. This made me trust him more. I've learned it's better to go with someone licensed. Not only did he fix my smart doorbell, he also fixed the mounting plate of the doorbell and mechanical bell inside. I was very pleased with the work. I'll be using him for future projects. read more

Needed to upgrade our main panel in order to add an electric car charger. Carlos came out and gave a clear quote at a great price and handled all the permitting and coordination with PG&E etc. The panel install was painless and looks great. The car charger is a dream. And the best part is now we're a few months down the line and when I had a question about the electric he didn't hesitate to explain everything to me. Would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for electrical/car chargers. read more

Needed an outlet installed for my communications box and was shopping around, C. Bates Electric was prompt and professional got it done same day. I will be using their services for any electrical projects that come up. read more

Very polite and prompt. Not only did he make time to service us same day, he stayed in touch to let us know he may be late from the original time given. I will be using this company again for my future projects. read more

Extremely professional and easy to communicate with. I'll call these guys every time!

Very professional and friendly. I give them ten stars absolutely great work. They replaced our breakers and a new panel. Will definitely call them for any electrical work. Robert read more

Carlos provided a very fair estimate to set up my Ring Security Alarm Retrofit Kit to my pre-wired home as well as to add an electrical panel above my gas fireplace so I can relocate my TV over my mantle. He arrived on-time, with show covering (we don't wear shoes in the home), & he was masked the entire time. He was efficient, professional and knowledgeable. I have a ton of projects I'd like to get started on to upgrade all the canned lighting and switches in my home to make it more "smart" and energy efficient and will be hiring Carlos for his expertise for that. read more

I've used Carlos twice now & will definitely reach out to him for my future projects. I've had him install ceiling fans, add canned lights, swap fixtures, add new outlets, etc. He is responsive, professional, and does excellent work. Don't hesitate to book him for your projects! read more

I reached out to several electricians to see who could show up for a same-day inspection and repair. Carlos was extremely easy to schedule and communicate with, he showed up at the early end of his given scheduling window, and he and his partner quickly inspected and found the problem. His prices are also competitive and reasonable. Will definitely be working with him on any future electrical needs. read more

Shopped around for different quotes on an install of a Tesla wall charger; and out of all the places I called this was not only the best priced, it was a super quick and easy install, super clean, and overall the job came out better than expected (no conduit!). read more

Carlos was great! He was professional, fast and efficient. Great communication. He explained everything that was going on and got the job done. He Installed a couple outlets in my garage and his work was beautiful. Not only did he do work at my house but he did a great job at my parents house too (fans, lights). I'll definitely be using him again! read more

Carlos installed our Tesla wall connector for us and was awesome from initial contact to completing the job. Super friendly, answered all our questions in detail, and most importantly quality work. No need to ask others he definitely met our expectations. Thanks Carlos!!! Great job!! read more

Mr. Bates is a great electrician! I called him based on his great Yelp reviews and he answered my call promptly and was even able to install my Tesla wall charger the same day ! That type of professionalism, service, and reliability is uncommon these days. Support this Air Force veteran! Highly recommend. read more

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Carlos arrived promptly at 9 a.m and finished with the installation of a light fixture within 30 minutes. He showed me the finished product. He was very courteous and even listened to my story about why I don't mess with electrical things anymore. I recommend you try him. read more

I haven't had the pleasure of having Mr. Bates work on any of my properties, however, I have contacted him with various questions as I am a fairly new real estate developer. Mr. Bates has always been very forthright and honest in answering my questions. He didn't even request a consulting fee! He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. read more

Highly recommended!!! C. Bates Electric fixed and upgraded the electrical wiring in my house. They were fast, efficient, friendly, thorough, and knowledgeable. They didn't leave a mess either, they left everything neat and clean - as if they were never there! They also guarantee their work and price their work fairly...which is important to me as a single mom & owner of an old home. read more

Carlos was very polite and quick to do the job. Will be going back to him for any electrical needs. Thank you so much Carlos!

Came quickly on a Sunday, fixed the problem for my father-in-law, within an hour of contacting him. We are very happy and will continue to use him in the future. read more

Half of my house was getting no power and Carlos was able to come out same day and easily diagnose the issue and fix. Absolutely recommending him to anyone that needs electrical work and I will be in touch for future projects! Professional, friendly and on time! read more

If I could I would give Carlos 10 stars! He is reliable and fast. I started with a small project which consisted of having some can lights installed, loved his work so much that I had him install light fixtures, extra outlets and ceiling fans. I would definitely use Carlos again! (But I have nothing left to do because he took care of it all already:) Thanks for a Great job! read more

I definitely recommend Carlos! I choose him and his business based on his reviews and he did not disappoint in the slightest. He was very quick to respond and scheduled to provide me a quote the following day. Not only did Carlos arrive promptly to provide a quote, but he was able to provide the services I needed right then and there, and was finished in no time. I'm super happy with his service and recommend him to anyone looking for help with electrical work. read more

Carlos took care of my electric issues in no time. He and his brother were professional, very well manored, and provided excellent customer service! I will be using his company again for any future electrical problems that may arise. read more

AMAZING! If you need someone to brighten up your day with canless lights C.Bates will deliver. We were given a timeframe and they exceed our expectations. Extremely happy with the service . read more

Carlos gives "competence" new definition. He is a great communicator, highly-skilled, positive, courteous, friendly, professional, and fast! He replaced our smoke detectors which were a patchwork of different alarms that chirped relentlessly all hours of the day and night despite the endless new batteries we installed. He also replaced our under counter lights. I am thinking he probably should have a fan club. He is really super at his job---and also with our dog. read more

Carlos Bates is a man who knows what he's doing! We needed an exterior outlet made safe with proper mounting for a backyard laundry. That meant water was nearby so we needed someone who was impeccably professional and experienced. He's also great energy to be around. Carlos was referred to us by a trusted HVAC tech and he replied immediately, arrived promptly, and with friendly professionalism did an excellent job in great time. Very fair price for his work. We will definitely call him back again. read more

Carlos and his brother installed canless lighting for us today. They were both incredibly friendly and professional. They took the time to answer any questions we had, installed everything in under an hour, and left everything clean and tidy. On top of all that, scheduling an appointment with them was a breeze. I would recommend C.Bates Electric to anyone looking to complete their electrical projects professionally. We will be utilizing his services again! read more

Do yourself a favor: don't bother scrolling, just cut to the chase and call Carlos. After reading the reviews I had a feeling he was "the one", and he was. I'd been considering another company with good reviews, and I'm sure they would have been fine. But as I was reading their blurb about "our team of professionals", it suddenly hit me: I don't want a team of professionals, I just want a guy. You know, That Guy. That gem of a local guy you brag about later to your friends and they all want his number because "omg, what a find"! Gets back to you right away, fast appointment, figured out our rather bizarre electrical issue and fixed it in no time at all, and on top of everything else is just an engaging, caring, stellar human being. Carlos is our go-to guy! read more

Carlos responded quickly and was able to fit us in at the last minute. He is professional, friendly and accommodating. We will use his services in the futire, and highly recommend him. read more

I had what ended up being an electrical emergency. I was not aware of this until Carlos came out to diagnose the issue. Carlos was super responsive, and provided an immediate fix. We are planning a full panel replacement with Carlos and I'm so excited about stable power in my home. Found a trustworthy and reliable electrician who exudes calm, skill and positive vibes! Look no further, Yelpers... Carlos is your person! read more

I wanted an outlet installed for an EVcharger to be installed. Called up Carlos, I sent a few pictures of where I wanted it installed in location to the main panel, got a quote (best one out of the 5 I called), scheduled for an installation, then boom EV charger installed. Installed in about 30-45min. Great service and answered a few questions I had. read more

Carlos was great- came out and fixed our home electrical issues in less than an hour. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We'll be contacting him again to work on our lighting updates. A++ recommended! read more

I was ready to update and upgrade all of our lights in our home and C.Bates Electric did an amazing job. I already knew he would because years ago he put in our surround sound speakers in our living room. I also entrusted them to do my lighting for my movie room. I was amazed at the lights. We have all recessed lighting throughout our living, bed, movie rooms and also in our hallway. They were professional and very clean. I had some other electrical problems that he fixed quickly. I send all my friends to C. Bates Electric because I trust their work! Next I will have them update my entire electrical panel. read more

Carlos was great to work with. Gave me an excellent price, did the work right away the way I wanted it, and did quality work. Very happy with my decision to go with him. Will certainly use him again in the future. read more

Carlos provided excellent work. Will recommend him to anyone that needs a good electrician.

Carlos did an amazing job installing my level 2 electric vehicle charger. He arrived on time and finished in a timely yet efficient manner. He figured out how to best route the wires to make it look as clean as possible. To top it off, his price was fair for the amount of work he performed. I will definitely use his service in the future. Thanks Carlos! read more

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According to Yelp reviews I expected good things. Nope. I called about a spa install that will likely require a upgraded panel. I was asked to text address to him to set up appointment. I did and waited a day. No response. I texted again about when he would like to come. 9 am Saturday. No call no show. This seems to be common among contractors. If you are too busy, don't want the job, or are running late, JUST SAY SO. Look elsewhere for reliability. read more

I have been using Carlos as my exclusive electrician for several years now. He has completed many projects for me from basic work like ceiling fan and fixture installation to more extensive work like upgrading my circuit panel. Recently I bought a home that needed a lot of renovation. Carlos was there promptly from the very beginning. He installed nearly 40 recessed lights throughout the house, of which he offered lots of helpful professional advice on the placement of lights and which kind would work best for each location; he upgraded both the main electrical panel and the sub panel; he wired the kitchen for our appliances; he installed under cabinet lights in our kitchen; he ran power from the main house to a new shed and outfitted the shed with lights and outlets. Honestly, he has done so much work for me that I probably have left some things out. The bottom line is that if I have any electrical issues or questions I know that I can call Carlos and have his professional expertise answer my questions or fix the issues. Beyond his qualifications as an electrician, Carlos is a wonderful guy with a very nice personality. He is honest, helpful and straightforward. Call him, you won't go wrong. read more