I brought in a very old (1950's) Stiffel lamp that turns on when the pole is pulled down. It…read morehasn't worked for more than 50 years. A family member tried it to get repaired but the person removed the mechanism that it needs to turn on my pulling down the pole so it hasn't worked for many years since. I called around to find someone who would have the experience to work on such an old lamp - and an electrician recommended Nowells - said he always takes his lamps to them for repair. I walked into to Nowell's and Juan knew exactly what it was (Stiffel) when I walked in. He did say he had worked on a Stiffel a couple years back and was able to find the part so probably could repair it. And he did! He was able to make it a working lamp. I'm so happy to have found this person. Thank you, Juan!

I came in seeking to have my recent acquisition, my 1970s Murano teardrop chandelier rewired. I…read moreimmediately realized they are more than a repair shop, but an amazing lighting store! Yes they have new inventory available but it's their unique vintage and antique ceiling lights and wall sconces that will tickle you pink, or yellow or blue etc. This wonderful family owned and operated niche will also delight you with personalized care creating the lighting you're envisioning. They also fabricate, repair and rewire! They have provided lighting for movie sets and all the way to the White House!!! This is an #Allison Victoria, Windy City Rehab #HGTV worthy emporium. If you looking for well made up cycled vintage and beyond lighting for your project or remodel, skip the depot and come here first!

We lived for too many years with dark rooms and a plethora of ineffective floor & desk lamps…read more Finally we contacted Petalumens Lighting, our local lighting specialists. Mimi came to our home and did a thorough evaluation, talked with us about our lighting goals, then delivered a draft lighting plan. She iterated with us to make it the best possible fit, then ordered everything for us. Mimi recommended an electrician who did a careful, thoughtful job of installing it all. We're thrilled with the results and our friends & guests are amazed. It looks & feels like a new home!

I will continue to use Petalumens Lighting for repair work on my…read moreresidential lighting needs. They are very reasonably priced and professional in person and on the phone.

We needed some track lighting. After visiting two other high-end stores that didn't have what we…read moreneeded, we received good advice, a competitive price, and pleased with the service at North Bay.

This place is amazing! Just like other reviewers say, it doesn't look great when you walk in, but…read moreboy, do they know their business. They also had everything I needed in stock, which was fascinating because the place is pretty small. Vonte was wonderful. I walked in in a cloud of cluelessness and had lots of questions. He patiently listened to my tale of led lights and buzzing dimmers, and then we jumped right in. He didn't rush me. He explained everything and even set me up for success when my electrician arrives to install. From a female perspective, this place is awesome.

Just had our 50s era circuit panel replaced by Len and his crew, and we are very happy with the…read morejob. In addition to getting a new solar ready 200 amp panel, we also had an add on garage brought up to code with new conduit and outlets for workbench, lighting, and dedicated car charger circuits in both the garage and the front driveway. Also new circuits to 3 rooms for running individual AC units. They probably could have charged more because some add on work was done that was not written down in the original quote but it obviously needed doing so they just did it. My wife and I were both impressed with the craftsmanship and the teamwork of the crew, and how everyone listened to each other regardless of age or experience level, to brainstorm and implement the best solution for the situation. This is the kind of job you have done once, so you want to be happy with who you choose. I highly recommend Marin sf.

Can't say enough good things about my experience working w/ Marin SF Electric - these guys are…read moreamazing! They came out to a complex situation in my dated 2 story house and updated all the electric throughout the house. Including a Span Panel, inset LED lighting, swapped out every outlet, installed a chandelier, exterior sconce lighting, track lighting in the garage, pretty much the works. Kudos to Len, William, Brian, Gabe - these boys are no nonsense, yet easy going, and get the job done right.

Towery Electric has been amazing to work with on several projects at my home. Every time, their…read morework has been top-notch, and you can tell they really care about doing things the right way. What stood out to me most is how respectful they are--not just to me, but to my home. They always made sure everything was clean and protected, so I never had to worry about my furniture or floors. Each and every one of their installers I've met have been this way! They clearly have built a great company culture which we benefit from! Communication with Alex, Kevin and James has also been fantastic! They kept me in the loop every step of the way, answered all my questions, and were always super friendly and professional. I will continue to call Towery for all our electrical needs as they have proven time and time again that they are someone I can trust to deliver an excellent value and quality installation.

Towery Electric wasn't the first electrician I called but they will from now on be the only one I…read morecall! My wife and I had just bought a Tesla and wanted to install a fast charger in our garage. Some of our neighbors had fast chargers installed and they paid as much as $1,700 for the installation alone! I called around and was consistently quoted over $1K and was even quoted a starting price of $1,200 from one of the most well known companies in the area that specialize in this. Towery Electric was the only company that I called that gave me an honest assessment about how much it might cost to have the charger installed. They told me that the cost could depend on several factors (distance to the panel, quality of the panel and breakers, etc.). And at the end of the call, they told me that based on my situation and set up, that it would probably be best to be charged by the hour ($150/hour) and that it would probably be a 3-4 hour job. After finally receiving the charger in the mail, I called Towery to make the appointment. They called me back right away and I was set up with an appointment the next morning! The electrician they sent came right on time, and after just a little over 3 hours, they were done! Total cost was just under $600 which included material costs! The installation was super clean, looks professional and cost half as much as most of the quotes I had gotten from other companies! Definitely a recommend from me!

We hired Ed Electric to install a 240-volt outlet in our laundry room, and what looked like a…read moreheadache of a job turned into a masterclass in skilled, creative electrical work. The challenge: the line had to penetrate a shear wall into the garage -- already packed with HVAC, gas lines, and existing electrical -- and then find its way to the laundry room in the center of the house. We fully expected to be patching sheetrock on at least one wall when it was all over. Ed Electric surprised us completely. Not only did they identify a far simpler and smarter route into the house that we never would have thought of, but they ran the line in a way that is completely hidden yet fully accessible -- and not a single piece of sheetrock was touched. The finished result looks clean and professional, as if it had always been there. Their quote was fair, and they showed up to start the work the very next day. No waiting around, no runaround. What truly made the experience stand out was the owner taking time after the job to have a genuine conversation with me about how someone I know might pursue a career as a licensed electrician, and the state of the profession in the Bay Area. That kind of generosity -- going beyond the job to be helpful as a person -- is something you don't forget. Ed Electric is exactly the kind of local contractor San Rafael is lucky to have. Highly, highly recommended.

There is always something that needs to be done when you own your home. For me it was these light…read moresensors in my bathrooms. They have a mind of their own. It is supposed to turn the lights on and off when it senses you walk in and out. The universe had other plans. It tuned on and off when the wind blew, when I sneezed, when the dog barked. It didn't turn on when I went into the dark bathroom at night. It liked to turn off when I was in the shower ...at night. I couldn't stand it anymore. I was afraid it would be expensive. I faced that fear because I just couldn't take it. I used a yelps handy dandy helper for someone to come. Someone licensed and professional. Out of the replies this one stood out so I scheduled the same day appointment. Within 30 minutes my switches were replaced. I was happy and the fee was so reasonable. My only regret was not doing this sooner! Omar was the electrician who came into my home, wore a mask (I am immunocompromised), and did the work neatly, efficiently, and professionally. If you need an electrician, this one is the one I am so glad I chose. Bookmark it especially if you own your home because you know, you'll eventually need this. Fiver for perfection. Thanks Omar!

I went into this store because I am replacing EVERY SINGLE light fixture in a house I just…read morepurchased. I used to live in this neighborhood so was very familiar with the location of this store even though I had never been inside. I decided that I wanted to "shop local" vs purchasing everything online. I have my new kitchen and bathroom designed, the electricians are coming and I am ready to make my selections. I take time from my day to drive over to this place in my old neighborhood. When I arrived, there was another client ahead of me. That was no problem. I wasn't in a hurry as I had set this time aside for this purpose. I was looking around the room and the woman working there asked me what I needed and when I told her, "a lot of lighting" she let me know that she wouldn't be available to help me for 20 minutes or so. I said, that's fine I can wait. Then she asked me if I had made a list of what I needed and what purpose/function I expected from each light fixture. Ummmm. I have a list in my head. I haven't written down a list. I am not a list making type of person but I know my spaces. Then she tells me I need to go home and make a list and come back when I have it because otherwise, I am going to "fall in love" with items out of my budget. Huh?? I was so confused! She had no idea what my budget was. She literally sent thousands of dollars in unsolicited business out the door. This place must not need new clients. That's ok. There are plenty of places that will happily take my money. I walked into an appliance store today and they were thrilled to show me their inventory and assist me in my purchases. It was a stark contrast to my experience at Lunaria. EDIT: To respond to the response. You are not being truthful with what happened. NEVER did you infer that I step out for coffee and come back. I WAS the person who asked for catalogs to look through while waiting and you specifically told me that would be a waste of time without a list. Even your client seemed to pick up on the fact that you were about to lose a customer and she then said, "Here, here are some catalogs if you would like to view them." and that is when I said, "She just said that would be a waste of time and is not her process." If you're going to tell the story, please be honest about what occurred. Super frustrating experience considering I set time aside to come view some lighting and even was very clear that I was in no hurry and didn't mind waiting for you to finish. You made it obvious, you didn't want to speak to me unless I had a list of lighting with what I expected each light to achieve. Those were almost your EXACT words. Not mine. 2nd EDIT: I just saw in your biz description, "Appointments are recommended." This says it all. You could have simply told me, "I would love to help you but it sounds like you have a big project that will be time consuming and I will need you to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, it would be helpful for my process if you make a list..." That would have been much more productive instead of coming across as dismissive and patronizing. As for misrepresenting what occurred, there really is no excuse for that.

If I could give this business 10 stars I would. In October I made an appointment and met with Alia…read moreto discuss replacement of three old lighting fixtures in my home. She listened carefully and presented options within my budget. When the fixtures arrived, and the vendor failed to include a part, Alia intervened quickly, and the vendor shipped the missing part. When the vendor failed to specify the right bulb for the chandelier that I bought, Alia intervened, contacted the vendor about the omission, and bought the correct bulb from a local store. Her husband delivered the correct bulbs in the rain to expedite installation. Alia embodies Retail at Its Best and has the expertise, patience and experience to find the right fixtures for your space. I recommend her and her business highly.

I was looking for Govee lights to be installed outside our home which would also solve our need for…read moreholiday lights. Issac was quick to respond and helped to share some sample photos as a reference. He came by in person for a quick consultation so that we could align on expectations and he thoroughly went over my options and answered my 100 questions. Because our roof line is asymmetrical I challenged Issac with how we could find balance and his creative solution was to install some up lights which paid off. I ultimately decided to only have the front of our house done because our neighbors are close by and felt that would be disruptive for them. The team was ready to install 1.5 weeks later and they did a great job at keeping the cords nicely tucked away where possible and neatly tacked. Further they offered an additional service to clean the gutters for an incremental cost which we opted in for as a double whammy. We are so pleased with how it turned out and would definitely recommend EasyLights to anyone looking for a similar service.

I have to say my husband and I were on the fence on getting permanent vs just holiday lights and…read moreboy did we make the right decision! Issac and his crew did an amazing job installing our Govee permanent lights! They look so great and we've even had a few neighbors ask who installed them!!! Highly recommend EasyLights - great service, great communication and honestly such a reasonable price!

Still loving this great lamp and shade shop. (I was wrong about the shop's origin story -- the…read moreolder couple who used to be there were not Amanda's parents; she bought the shop from them.) I went in today to get a couple of shades that could handle the heat generated by the bulbs I use, and that wouldn't collect dust (a big problem on our potholed street). Again, Amanda selected a couple of non-cloth shades that will work beautifully and can be wiped off with a damp cloth. She also knows ALL about the workings of lamps (more to it than you'd think), and always has the little part or fitting that you need. You won't find this kind of expertise online!

i purchased a vintage brass lamp last week. Amanda spent a lot of time with me looking at the…read morepossibilities and helping me select the perfect lamp and shade. I love the lamp. She is very knowledgeable and provided great customer service.