We had an emergency with our electrical system one day. I contacted a few electricians including Greenelectric (Andres). He was the only one that was a) available and b) didn't charge a diagnostic fee. The problem was actually fixed by PG&E before Andres arrived, but the fix was just temporary. When he came to check things out, he was very friendly and easy to chat with. He was also helpful and not condescending at all. To be frank, those traits have not been common in our interaction with other electricians. Andres ended up upgrading our electrical panel and installing an EV charger in our detached garage. His work was done quite efficiently and all seems to be working well. He also handled the permits with the city of Oakland and P'G&E. Definitely recommend Greenelectric! read more

They did a really great job. The previous electrician ruined our ceiling fan and they had to fix it. It should t have even been that bad but they fixed it in under an hour read more

After hiring Andres of GreenElectric to update an old electrical system and being 100% pleased with his work a few years ago, we asked him to install outdoor lights around our home. We were not disappointed by his latest work. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, stress-free, with a great end result. Andres arrived on time and was professional and courteous throughout the entire process. He carefully listened to what we were looking for and provided valuable input on the best placement and style of lights to enhance the beauty and security of the property. Although Andres is a licensed electrician, he also has training as an artist, and that training is evident in his sense of design, aesthetics and attention to detail. The installation was completed in just two days (once it stopped raining). The lights aren't only functional but also enhance the overall look of the outdoor areas. We are kicking ourselves that we didn't do this earlier. Last but not least, the price was fair. I can say this after our neighbor's electrician stopped by to give us a quote for this job (from a company that has been highly recommended on Nextdoor). This other estimate was significantly higher than what Andres charged and the other company said they would not guarantee their work once they finished the job! One thing that's great about working with Andres is that if there's any problem, he'll take care of it because he does guarantee his work. So you're not just getting work done, but you're also paying for the peace of mind that any problems that might arise will be taken care of promptly and professionally. Andres takes care of his clients. I could not recommend him any more highly. read more

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Andres did a total rewire of our home a few years ago and since that time, he has helped us out with a number of other electrical needs, large and small. His prices are VERY competitive and his work is always first rate. I recently asked for his help on a small project and while he was here, he cleared up a few misconceptions I had about another licensed contractor's [non-electrical] work which led me to check in with the other contractor (after which I learned that Andres was spot on in assessing this other work). I also appreciate that Andres is upbeat-- it's always a pleasure to see him. He is truly a gem and I highly recommend him for any and all electrical work. read more

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Andres is smart, skilled, well organized, and experienced. He came in and finished a job that was abandoned by the prior electrician (due to a sad personal situation - no hard feelings) and corrected some issues while wrapping things up quickly and efficiently. He has good relationships with the inspectors and the power utility people, which also really helps. I had a couple of questions afterwards and he showed up very quickly to help me debug. It wasn't anything from his part of the project, but he cheerfully came back to help. That's customer support! He might be a little more expensive than others, to be honest. But quality is worth paying for, and especially when you're dealing with home safety and life safety stuff like an electrical installation, cutting corners is false economy. Highly recommended. Bonus: get him to tell you about how he came to live in the Bay Area. Great story that will restore your faith in people. read more

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We worked with Andres at Green Electric to reconnect power after a falling branch severed our service line in the recent storm. He was fast and responsive! We got a same-day visit and estimate. Andres immediately secured the required permit for emergency work. His team repaired our panel the following morning, got the work approved by the city in the afternoon, and we were reconnected by evening. Our contact at PG&E said "I think you have the fastest turnaround I've ever seen in my 15 years". read more

Andres had previously done great work for a friend. He was very professional and upfront about all work and cost. Walked me through the options and details before and when completed. The work performed was to install, w/ separate dedicated breakers each, an outdoor GFCI and power to an automatic gate including trenching. Done quickly and great workmanship. Would use again for more complicated work and have recommended already to friends. read more

Kind, responsive, professional, capable and a joy to work with. I can't recommend them more highly. Update 7/29/22- Again they came in did an excellent job very quickly and were so easy to work with. This is the only electrician I'll ever call. read more

Andres/Greenelectric is our household's go-to for anything electrical. He has always been fast to respond to our messages, and whenever Andres is in-person he listens well to our issue and is never condescending. We genuinely enjoy his presence. And the work has been flawless! For a big project last year we called so many electricians/companies to get quotes and Andres' quote was competitive. So happy we found this business! I don't typically leave reviews for anything but after Andres' last fix I felt compelled. read more

Andres did an incredible job for us. He did re-wiring of our a new bathroom and new addition. He was always on time, reliable, and cleaned up after he worked, leaving no clean up work for us! He is kind, courteous, affordable, professional and very quick to respond to any questions we had. We will absolutely be hiring him for our next project and highly recommend him. read more

I hired Green Electric US to replace the knob and tube wiring still present in our 90 year old house. It turned into a bigger project, fixing all the problems Andres discovered that were caused during earlier work to the house. He replaced the main electrical box with a much bigger one, ran many new circuits, and left the house clean every day. He put up with my questions, explaining everything patiently and with lots of technical detail. I've done a fair amount of electrical work in houses I've lived in over the years, but I learned a ton from him, and I have total confidence in his ability to find and solve problems. Also, do not overlook that we have a house that is mostly plaster and lathe, but he and his associate patched every hole expertly (and there were a lot), and in some areas matching texture. That's a huge plus for me, as all we have to do is texture a few places and paint. The house is now safe, upgraded, and everything works like it's supposed to. Highly recommended. Five stars. read more

Complete re-wire of my 90 year old N. Berkeley home. This 7 week project was finished on time and budget around the new year holidays. Andres demonstrated not just professional competence but flexibility in meeting my requests: 1) agreed not to take on another job, 2) evolved his cleaning and floor protection process, 3) picked up my new fixtures. Andres had a couple ideas for grouping and / or switching lights that made for a better end result. I appreciated that Green could patch plaster walls without involving a sub-contractor. I am retired and was on-site and involved in details about buying and restoring fixtures and cleaning up most every day. This was a invasive and consuming project and would have been more stressful with a less friendly or inflexible contractor. read more

I called them when our garage, refrigerator, and lights in the basement area went out. Before coming out he said to check the breakers. I said that I did and turned them all off and on. He said before I come out to inspect something that maybe simple and charge a fee of $85, check any GCFI plugs and reset them. We went through our house and garage area and found a GCFI plug in the garage that has never been used and it fixed the issue. I am so grateful to an honest company that is not looking at their finances and looking out for the customer. I would highly recommend them for any electrical repair you may have. read more

I needed an electrician, and fast. I called 3 outfits, and Andres was the only one courteous enough to call back. He arrived on time, diagnosed the problem correctly, cleaned up after himself, and even fixed 3 other problem areas in my house. I am extremely pleased with the service provided and would gladly recommend him to others. read more

Hired Andres to install a 240v outdoor charger for my electric car, and also had him install some outdoor lighting fixtures. All work wwas done quickly, and very professionally. Nice to finally have a good electrician in my rolodex! read more

Andres is the best. He found some time for me, was on time, super professional, quickly diagnosed what was wrong, and went out for a part to replace it. I want to know what's going on, and he had no problem answering all my questions, offering suggestions and alternatives. He was correcting work that was done poorly, and tested other outlets near by to reevaluate their work, and trouble shoot where their errors were. Quick, delightful, honest, very capable, and cheap. He charged me for only an hour, even though he was here for almost twice that. What a great electrician. read more

We highly recommend working with Andres and Greenelectric US. I manage a small graduate school, and Greenelectric US has done several jobs for us. They have always done a fantastic job. Andres is very thorough, and during the estimate process will give you multiple options. If you have any electrical work that needs to be done, I highly recommend reaching out to Andres! read more

I emailed electricians though Yelp for a job in San Francisco. Andres emailed me right away we scheduled an appointment, and he showed up on time. The problem was actually more serious that I thought, but Andres quickly diagnosed it and fixed it. A year later I called him again for a bigger job, and once again he came through. The job was complex so it took a few hours to complete, and he and his crew were very professional and efficient. I would highly recommend him for any electrical needs, Big or small. His fees are very reasonable. read more

After giving me an appointment, at the last moment he (Andres) called to reschedule it forcing me to change all my plans for the day! he then gave me an estimate which was 40% higher than all the other quotes I received. Horrible. Fortunately, there are many reliable and honest electricians out there. I ended up using the services of KR electric in San Ramon I am was extremely happy with their quality and price. read more

Andre was personable, but showed up late and never actually emailed me the quote he had promised.

I've been remiss in writing this review. Andres has been out to my house on two occasion. Once to wire a new dishwasher and the second to install outdoor security lighting. On both occasions he was prompt, efficient and did everything he said he would do; on-time, on-budget and great quality work. What more do you want from an electrician. Both times he was trusted with my home unlocked while I wasn't home and all was good. Will be calling Andres again next time I need electrical help. read more

Andres did a great job of installing a new service for one of our clients. He has a deft touch with older clients. Mike Falk, Senior Technician Community Energy Services Corp. read more

Andres came out on short notice and provided an estimate for an important electrical safety upgrade that my home inspector had recommended. His estimate was detailed, specific, and very reasonably priced compared to what some other electricians had quoted. He also was very patient in explaining exactly what needed to be done, and how long it would take. Outstanding work with a helpful attitude. read more

I called GreenElectric US after reading his reviewes. The reviews were so accurate! I called Andres at 11am and he came by at 1pm. I had problems with my kitchen dimmer switch and he diagnosed and fixed the problem within 90 minutes. His prices were fair and he has a great personality to boot! Thanks Andres! read more

This review is totally overdue. Andres upgraded the electrical panel for my house in Berkeley last year. I was moving to the East coast and needed a bunch of the electrical work done to bring my house to a rentable condition before my departure. The timing was tight but I still wanted to talked to several electricians to make sure that I was getting the best quality of work with a reasonable price tag. Andres' quote was one of the best and his work was excellent. I have worked with some electricians in the past; some of the them did not have the patience--I am pretty handy so it is not like I was clueless--or capacity to explain to you how the system works and some others tended to leave a mess behind them (scratched my floor or poked (with a screwdriver) the asbestos off my fuse box in my bedroom closet and dropped the asbestos everywhere around me while telling me that asbestos was so hazardous that he would not touch the fuse panel until I had someone remove the asbesto. Seriously?! I was still sleeping there and I had to clean up all the asbestos myself after that technician left! Needless to say, that one did not get hired.). Andres was exceptional. Not only did he clean up after, he actually patched up around the new receptacles that he installed. He got everything done in the time frame that I set and passed the city inspection in one go! Andres also has a very warm personality that it is just such joy being around him. I think subconsciously I was being a bit selfish that I wanted to keep him to myself and have been putting off this review. As Thanksgiving is approaching I was going through the list of things I that was thankful for; I definitely think that meeting Andres was one of the things on my list. If I ever move back to Berkeley I will definitely use Andres again for any the electrical work that I need in the future. read more

I recently bought a house where 15 electrical outlets were 2 prong and ungrounded. I asked Andres to come out and take a look. His estimate was free and in line with quotes I had received from other contractors. He's very knowledgable, easy to work with, was able to accommodate my schedule, finished on time with no hiccups, and the final result was very good quality. read more

We selected Green Electric based on reviews and his estimate price and his ability to squeeze us in earlier rather than later. Our job was a simple ceiling fan installation that needed a brace and a new box. They showed up on time, placed blankets though out the house where from the front door to where they were working. They entered the attic and installed the brace to the framing. They cleaned up debris though out the job and were finished in under three hours. Fan has no shaking or wobbling on high speed. So happy with their work. Highly recommend. read more

I experienced a power outage that effected half of my house at 5am and began to worry that because of old wiring it was a faulty connection that could possibly cause a fire, and started making phone calls. GreenElectric was the ONLY one that answered my first call and that was willing to come out ASAP (within 3 hours, all 4 others gave me afternoon appointments). Turns out my issue was PG&E's fault, but I will be calling GreenElectrics if ANY other issues arise!! read more

Andres Besse put new lights in my garage and two adjoining storage rooms. He provided a free written estimate, did the work on time and for what he said it would cost. And he left the area neat and clean. I'm a stickler for detail and he more than met my expectations. He knows all the codes and his craftsmanship is top notch. I highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work. read more

Just had a phone call with Andres. He patiently answered all my questions. A very nice person.

Andres did electrical renovations for our two business locations. He did a beautiful job, and was accurate on his estimate. Although I know he is busy, he always got back to us if we had questions, either phone or email and then showed up when he said he would to check out the issue. Meticulous attention to detail. Fabulous. we will definitely use him again and I highly recommend his services. read more

Andres installed accent lights on the outside of our house and garage, in the closet and ran electricity to our garden installing two outlets. He sent us a Witten estimate the next day and completed the work without exceeding the budget although we made several changes. He completed the work in an efficient manner and worked around our schedule. He was very pleasant to have around and left the place very clean before he would leave each day. I highly recommend Andres for your electrical projects! read more

I went with Andres of Greenelectric to have my electrical panel upgraded from 100 to 200amps along with doing several correction work in my garage and I'm glad I did. He is very knowledgeable at what he does and gives a very fair price for his work. Overall, I am very pleased with him and I highly recommend him. read more

Andres has finished four projects for us and we are about to start another outside job. I first found out about Andres when I had to upgrade our house to 220 wiring. I called three or four electricians and all of them were very general, busy, expensive and discouraging. I found Andres on the internet. After explaining the situation to him he came to our house, explained what had to be done, his price fit our household budget, and he did an excellent job. After the job passed the city inspection, he did some inside wiring, he also put up several outside lights, he did all the wiring for three rooms in our garage conversion and we will soon start another project. Andres is an excellent electrician, has great people skills, knows the city codes, and is very professional. I highly recommend him to all. His prices are very reasonable considering how expensive the electrical business can be. read more

Highly recommend Greenelectric US. Andres responded to my inquiry within a couple hours; met with me twice to ensure the scope of project was accurate; provided a reasonable quote and completed the project ahead of schedule. Andres makes sure that the customer is satisfied and provides personal touches that many contractors ignore, such as thorough clean up following the project. Responsive, knowledgeable and reasonably priced electrical contractor. read more

Andres is very good. His rates were literally half of the local competition. Yet, his workmanship was excellent. He covered all the bases and ran clean conduits sealing all the holes. He didn't overload any circuits no matter how old the equipment is (in Piedmont...it can be OLD!). He stuck to his quote even if a little extra work was involved. He came quickly and dealt with a complex problem fast. I would use his services again no question. read more

My father's house in the Berkeley Hills, built in 1930, was still using the old original glass fuses. When they started to blow, we called in two different electricians. The first came by and said he had never worked on any system old like this. The second came by, said he was familiar with these old fuse systems and could fix it. However, he never came back as scheduled and his office never returned any further calls from us. I was fortunate to find Andres at Green Electric. He actually answered his own phone, and I explained our problem. He came out to take a look and told us he had done about 50 of these old glass fuse changeover jobs. He was professional, honest, and efficient. We couldn't have been happier with the work he did upgrading to a modern current electrical circuit panel. My 90 year old father really enjoyed Andres as well. I would highly recommend Green Electric and Andres. read more