Had a positive experience with Max Electric and everything went smoothly. Both the initial…read moreinspection (unfortunately didn't get the name of who did it) and the actual work were great. Rigo did a great job with the 3 things I had done: replacing an electrical panel, replacing 2 light fixtures, and installing a smoke alarm. He was on time, knowledgable, and efficient. I don't think it is necessarily the cheapest option around but with something like this, quality and experience matters and they did a great job and handle permits and such. They did exactly what I asked them to do and were responsive over email and able to ask the exact questions they needed which made things seamless. This is not necessarily a bad thing but they could have probably done some kind of "walk through" around the place and found some additional work for me. Upselling is obviously not always a great practice but in my case, there were some things that I wish I had done and I think they could have suggested them and left it up to me to say yes/no to during the initial inspection. For example my kitchen could definitely use at least 1 additional outlet, I should have probably replaced a 3rd light, and so on. I do respect that they don't try to take you on a ride but since it is probably efficient to do things all at once, may have been helpful to discuss (this was also my bad for not noticing these things before). Rigo did a bunch of smaller things that made a big difference too like taking out the packaging for the lights and the old ones as well as the old electrical panel, clearly labeling all the switches very neatly which was not well done before, answering my questions and explaining things in a way that I (someone with little knowledge about most of this stuff) would understand.

We hired Max Electric for a full knob-and-tube rewire on our home, along with several other…read moreelectrical projects, and the experience was excellent from start to finish! The project did take longer than initially expected due to delays outside of their control, but the quality of the work never wavered. From the beginning, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. They explained what needed to be done, why it mattered, and what to expect at each step, which made a potentially stressful process feel very manageable. Raushan, the project manager, was great to work with and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He was responsive, organized, and always made sure we were informed and comfortable with the plan. Alex, one of the technicians, worked incredibly hard during the rewire and clearly took pride in his work. Bek, another technician, truly went above and beyond - paying close attention to the details and making sure everything was done perfectly, not just "good enough." Beyond the rewire, they handled multiple additional electrical upgrades and fixes around the house, all done cleanly and correctly. What really stood out was trust. Having a crew in your home for a major electrical project isn't easy, but we always felt confident that they had our best interests in mind. No corner-cutting, no unnecessary upsells, just solid, high-quality work. The crew was respectful, showed up when they said they would, and stayed focused until the job was fully complete. I highly recommend Max Electric and would absolutely hire them again!

I have a problem connecting a photographic enlarger that runs on 220 in my darkroom. I called for…read moreconsultation from Bit Electrical and offered to pay for help. The electrical supply houses couldn't help me because the connecting plug to the equipment didn't look like it would fit a standard 220 plug. Bit Electrical asked for pictures, which I sent him. He gave me the answer I needed within 5 minutes. Now I can go and purchase the correct connector. When I offered to send Bit Electrical a check for his help he said, "Not necessary." We need more businesses like Bit Electrical in this world!

I hired Bit to install a home EV charger and an electrical outlet for a garage opener in my garage…read more The work was professionally completed witout any issues. A few days later they returned to meet the SF City inspector who approved the project pending replacing a small area with sheet rock, which was immediately done by Bit. Charging my EV at home is great and thanks to Bit, the work was completed prior to next month when Trump ends tax deduction for home EV chargers.

Gavin did an awesome job upgrading our bathroom lights. He was very quick to respond and easy to…read morework with - sent him pics and asked my questions, he gave me recommendations and estimate same day. Pricing was fair, especially being able to schedule for him to come in asap. Will definitely be calling him for all our lights needs. Thanks Gavin!

Gavin was able to come in the middle of the night to change my doorbell, chime and light switches…read more I will definitely call on him for any electrical work. He's my man! Lester

Installed a new sub panel with minimal wall damage. Hardly needed to patch my plaster walls. Highly…read morerecommended!

Incredibly, they were a no-show twice in a row, with basically zero proactive communication. Avoid…read more First, they messaged they could do the job a day after initial contact (Wednesday), gave me a time they'd be there, then simply never showed up. After messaging them about it, they said they forgot to schedule the actual appointment (!). Next, they scheduled an appointment for Thursday, when they showed up said they couldn't do the job as they didn't bring enough time and need additional components. Left again, rescheduled to Monday (!). And, lo and behold, no-show again on Monday. After 45 mins, I called their office and they simply said something got in the way and they can't help it. Honestly shockingly bad. Can't rate their actual service as I've never received it, just empty promises.

I coordinated with Saul to have 4 outlets grounded. Saul's partner arrived on time and was…read moreprofessional during the visit. They opened the outlet and found that the wiring was knob-and-tube, which meant replacing the four outlets with GFCIs was not an effective solution, so no work was performed. My main issue was with the billing and communication. Before scheduling, I was told that an estimate and diagnosis would be free. However, after determining that the work could not be completed as originally discussed, I was still charged $150 for the visit. I understand compensating someone for their time and travel. That said, I wish the diagnostic fee had been clearly communicated upfront, especially since the original message specifically mentioned a free diagnosis. The lack of clarity around pricing was frustrating.

We got a free quote from Saul to fix some electrical issues in our home. It's a 1950s house, and…read morethe wiring in the garage was pretty messy--the gas furnace was tied into the ceiling lights, and the washing machine was connected to the upstairs outlets. We also asked Saul to properly rewire the furnace and to add a C wire so we could install a Nest thermostat. He explained everything clearly, including the possibility of needing to open up some drywall, but said he would try to keep any damage to a minimum. They did a fantastic job. Everything feels much safer now, and the work was done really cleanly. We're very happy with the results and will definitely call him again for future electrical work.

When the florescent light in my bathroom started flickering wildly, I was hoping I could replace it…read moremyself with a plug-and-play light tube. Unfortunately I discovered I couldn't remove it, so I put out a request for an electrician on Yelp. I received four responses, but Mikhail was the only one who was willing to talk to me over the phone. We set up an appointment the following morning, and he was punctual. Mikhail assessed I have a ballast which required dismantling the fixture and inserting a ballast bypass tube. He did the entire job in about 25 minutes because he bought the necessary 48-inch tube beforehand. He even helped clean my dusty ceiling ventilator. Total cost was $200. I'd definitely recommend him for handy jobs beyond the grasp of an electrical luddite. Yes, I'm talking about me. RELATED - Interested in other services I found on Yelp Project? Here's a collection of experiences I've had and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8JNOCsWVLX

Mikhail was exceedingly polite and extremely quick to respond requiring an issue I had with two…read morewall mounted lights in the living room. As it turned out, I missed the most obvious fix: two simultaneously failing bulbs... Mikhail quickly diagnosed the issue (and my stupidity) with more grace than I deserved. He did not charge me for his visit which I thought was super classy. Would highly recommend!

While we didn't end up using RD Handyman's services due timing, the process of contacting, seeking…read morea quote, and coordinating an appointment was very easy and professional. Thank you for the prompt communication!

Amazingly fast, friendly, and did a fantastic job with a wiring problem in the kitchen. Highly…read morerecommended!

Needed a plumber to help remove the old toilet fill valve and replace it with a new one. Most…read moreplumbers were busy on a rainy Sunday. I called General SF and spoke to Yevgeny. He told me he could not get to my house until approximately 9:00 pm. He was very professional and even tried to help me for free, when he asked me to text him a picture of the fill valve. Unfortunately, his suggestion didn't work, so I needed him to come in person. When he arrived, he impressed me when he removed his shoes without being asked. I wasn't going to ask him to remove his shoes, as there was a water leak and the floor was just recently mopped. He replaced the fill valve effortlessly. I looked at my son, as we were struggling with removing the old fill valve. Leave it to a professional. He cleaned up the job area and I was charged a reasonable price. I would recommend this business without reservations.

Great service, went the extra mile to make sure that everything was in great shape. Super organized…read moreand detailed work, and reasonable pricing. Highly recommended

Authentic Electrical walked me through the tradeoffs of a car charger install, advised on what they…read morethought was the best decision, but were never pushy. They really care about their quality of work. It shows in their execution, communication, and thoroughness. Really happy to have found a great electrician I can rely on.

Don connected me with their electrician to help inspect a potentially urgent issue, as one of my…read moreoutlets had sparked. On the phone I was told I could expect the electrician at 5:30pm. After 5:30pm, I called and was told he wouldn't be able to make it, but could come tomorrow. I followed up the next day asking when he could come, then was finally told they wouldn't be able to make it again and to find someone else. Great. Thanks everyone.

Norman helped me with several move-out repairs before I returned my apartment, including fixing…read morescratches on a wooden door, wall touch-ups, repairing and repainting curtain rod holes, and repairing/painting damaged baseboard edges and corners. I'm very satisfied with the overall experience. His pricing was reasonable, the repair results turned out great, and communication was always prompt and professional. I especially appreciated that he came by beforehand to inspect the damage in person and clearly explained what results to expect before starting the work. Everything looked much better after the repairs, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend him for apartment move-out repairs and paint touch-up work.

Norman is the kind of handyman you need to bookmark/add to speed dial/put in your rolodex/or…read morewhatever it is kids do nowadays. He cuts through the BS to tell you how it really is, in a professional and informative way. You won't feel like you're being sold to. Instead, you'll feel like he's that handyman uncle that knows everything about taking care of a house, and can talk you through exactly what you need. In our case, he talked himself out of a job. He assessed what we thought was potential interior damage from a 2nd floor water leak onto a 1st floor ceiling, explained what we were dealing with, gave me enough information so I could further research our situation on my own, and assured me that we didn't need the repairs we thought we needed. What kind of person talks themselves out of a job? Someone that you can trust. That's the kind of quality handyman Norman is. We'll definitely call him for any future home issues.