The owner is knowledgeable and solid. He shows up when he promises and has good communication &…read moredoes work for a fair price.

After speaking to five or so electricians, we decided to go with Jose for some help running some…read morewiring at home, and fixing a broken outlet. I'm relatively handy but there are some things that are better left to a professional - namely making holes in my walls/ceiling and messing with high voltage electrical! Jose was prompt, communicative and was able to fit us in for a full day's worth of work with a week's notice. His rates are reasonable and he was very matter of fact about items that should be trivial to do myself. This was refreshing compared to other electricians we spoke to, who were very quote happy! (For example, he mentioned that we could update some halogen recessed lights to LED simply by simply replacing the lightbulbs at $5 a light - other electricians blindly suggested replacing all the lights instead at about $150 a light!) Initially when I asked for his help running a motion sensor to a driveway, which is controlled by our somewhat unusual (but popular in the 80s...) low voltage lighting system, he was one of few electricians who actually took the time to understand the constraints of the system and accurately scope out the work required. I had him help run wiring and install some ceiling and outdoor speakers in our kitchen and deck and the work looks great. He also suggested placement of additional power sockets that will help tidy up wiring when we wall mount a television and install an A/V receiver. Additionally, he was able to fix two broken power sockets with minimal intrusion, which my wife is very happy about! Looking forward to having Jose back again for more electrical projects that are next on my list!

Rafael has completed 2 repairs at my home in the last month. Both involved replacing some remaining…read moreknob and tube. He had an assistant who worked with him during both jobs. He did excellent work and charged reasonably. It's very clear that he cares very much about doing the best job he can and he took the time to make sure I understood what needed to be done. He even noticed problems that I hadn't and fixed them at no charge! I highly recommend him. I'm actually having him work on a 3rd project next month and will not hesitate to call him any time I have another electrical issue.

I can't tell you what a gracious and conscientious worker Rafael is. He thinks a problem through he…read morethinks beyond the problem for resolution and we're so happy with it. He's very hard-working and doesn't waste your time. We use him over and over and always get good results. We had flickering lights now we don't have flickering lights. Thank you, Rafael for that situation being resolved, and all the other little things that we pointed out that we're driving us crazy when you visited. It was our pleasure to have you over here again. You're welcome back at our front door anytime and gladly we will recommend you to the neighborhood and all our friends.

JC Alameda did a fantastic job! He fixed the under-cabinet lighting in my kitchen and installed a…read moredimmer switch quickly and efficiently. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what he was doing. One thing I really appreciated was that he noticed I had two different types of light bulbs installed, which I didn't realize could cause problems. He explained why it mattered and made sure everything was working properly. He even picked up the supplies I needed, making the whole process easy and hassle-free. His pricing was fair, his work was excellent, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend JC Alameda if you're looking for a reliable, skilled electrician!

JC does an awesome job. Needed a light fixture replaced and he came promptly to take a look. The…read moreinitial fixture that we installed didn't end up fitting well so he was excellent at problem solving and ran to Lowe's to find a fixture with a perfect fit. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

I highly recommend High Voltage. Ricardo finished the job earlier than quoted. His rates were also…read morefair and his work was excellent. I had some issues w my car charger and he came out to troubleshoot it at no extra cost. Turns out, the charger went bad and he explained how it worked and what the mechanics were for it. Tesla sent me a new charger and it worked.

I would recommend using High Voltage Electric. I called early morning and got an appointment the…read moresame day. The people were friendly and knew what they were doing. They fixed the problem and was able to use the outlet by the afternoon. Thank you!

I recently hired Boyes Electric for two major projects at my home: replacing my subpanels last fall…read moreand, more recently, installing a new main electrical panel and a Level 2 EV charger. Both experiences were outstanding. From start to finish, their team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and customer service. The technicians were extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and easy to work with. They took the time to answer questions, explain the work being performed, and ensure everything was completed correctly. What impressed me most was their responsiveness and attention to detail. Communication was prompt throughout the process, scheduling was straightforward, and the work was completed efficiently. The crew treated my home with respect, kept the work area clean, and thoroughly cleaned up when the job was finished. Their pricing was fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of workmanship and service provided. It's becoming increasingly rare to find contractors who consistently deliver on all fronts, but Boyes Electric exceeded my expectations every time. I would not hesitate to use them again for future electrical projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and customer-focused electrical contractor. If you're looking for top-notch electrical work backed by excellent service, Boyes Electric is an easy five-star recommendation.

These guys did a fantastic job adding 4 light fixtures, 2 outdoor GFCI, wiring some outlets etc…read more While these are relatively simple job, retrofitting a century old house comes with a lot of caveats. From Sal coming to provide a quote to them managing Berkeley's permitting regime to making sure everything is done to the strict code, they did everything well with great communication and avoided delays for my plaster and paint crew to start on time. Would highly recommend this crew and would love to work with them in the future for any of our need.

Very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info over the phone regarding Hayward home, will be calling…read moreMartin electric for work.

I called Martin Electric on a Friday morning after finding out the light in my main bathroom isn't…read moreturning on and some outlets in my 2nd bedroom stopped working. After doing some troubleshooting and some googling, I've realized it was my GFCI outlet tripping. I went on Yelp (ofcourse) to find an electrician that is available to come in and also reasonable price. I called 3 businesses and Martin was the one who can come in and sounded nice on the phone. The scheduling was also very seamless. At the day of the appointment, Martin and his associate came on time! They were very polite and pleasant. I showed them the outlets that were tripping and explained what was happening. After about 30ish minutes - Martin and his associate finished fixing the problem. He explained to me what was wrong and how he fixed it. We tried the lights and outlets and everything works!! Martin also offered that if anything comes up again to give him a call - which was very generous! I super recommend Martin because he's knowledgeable, pleasant and the price is very reasonable. I would definitely do business w Martin Electric again if I needed some electric work. Thanks Martin & associate!!

Had Five or Free come and install a hardwired EV charger and certify an old panel was…read moredecommissioned for insurance purposes. Both Elvin the estimator and Evan the installer did an excellent job. On time and the decommissioned panel letter was free (thanks Elvin!). The work was done really well, very clean install. Evan even swept the entire garage for me when he was done.

Here's a fun story:…read more On Sunday, May 24th, I replaced a lightbulb in a standing lamp in my bedroom and tried to turn it on. It didn't go on. I discovered that about 2/3 of my outlets and lights weren't working. I flipped switches on my electrical panel multiple times; power was not restored. I called Five or Free, went through a screening with an AI assistant, and got through to Chloe, a dispatcher/scheduler (i.e. not an electrician) clearly working from home, with a baby in the background. Chloe was sweet and helpful and got me an appointment on Tuesday, May 26th. I had to take the 2:00-4:00 slot (I work mornings), canceling a tutoring session to do so. This was my choice, of course, but I did want to get lights and internet working in my home. The electrician was a no-show on Tuesday. Soon after 4 PM (the outer end of the window), I called Chloe (again the AI rigmarole first); she apologized. She said that there'd been a miscommunication and that the electrician had gone to another job. I asked if he could come to me next -- despite it probably being outside of the electrician's working hours -- since it was Five or Free's mistake; she said no, contritely. She set up a visit for the next day. Electrician Tommy Wilson came on Wednesday, May 27th, checked the electrical panel, noticed that one breaker was loose, and said that he or another electrician would need to come on a different day and conduct a more involved inspection, probably going into the garage and checking out the panel therein. He did a write up of the issue and showed it to me (but didn't email it to me, as I later discovered). He said he'd contacted the scheduler and gotten me an appointment for Friday, May 29th, and that I'd need to pay $475 up front, which I reluctantly did. After the second inspection, Tommy explained, the electrician would give me an estimate -- in other words, the $475 was just the base fee; there could potentially be an additional charge depending on the nature of the problem and the scope of work required to repair it. I got stood up yet again on Friday the 29th and called another electrician, JC Electrical Repair Services. Juan Carlos (JC) squeezed me in on Saturday morning before his other appointments. He whooshed in, identified the problem (a standing lamp that needs to be retired), replaced the loose breaker, let me confirm that all lights and outlets were now working, gave me a safety recommendation (a space heater I'd been using was too powerful for my circuits and thus dangerous to use), and tightened all the screws on the electrical panel, noting that any electrician should do that during a visit regardless of the purpose of the visit. He did all of this over the course of about 25 minutes. Later on Saturday, Vincent from Five or Free called. (He had called a few days earlier to check in.) He apologized profusely, explaining that they were short-staffed and stretched thin. He mentioned that they'd hired an electrician who's in the military; this fellow had recently been called to active duty, leaving them an electrician short. I noted that I had actually missed out on income twice, canceling a tutoring session on Tuesday because I needed to book the 2PM-4PM window, then doing so again on Friday for the same reason, and was out $160 as a consequence. Vincent again apologized and said that my payment ($475) would be refunded, emphasising the need to wait 3-5 business days before the refund would go through. I explained that because the charge was still pending, I couldn't yet dispute it. (I will check my credit card activity every day until this is resolved.) Conclusion: Five or Free is a terribly-run company, understaffed and with too many parties attempting to coordinate with one another. It also hires less-than-competent electricians. JC Alameda Electrician Services, on the other hand, rocks. It's just one electrician, I think: Juan Carlos Curisinche Gonzales, 510 828-4993. Give him a call if you need an electrician in Alameda County.

Honestly this is a long overdue review for Tari Electrical. Moises and his son are a dynamic duo…read more I've had so many electrical issues with my condo but they helped resolved literally EVERYTHING. My condo electrical outlets have all been wired correctly. After that, they've been the only electricians I've called to upgrade electrical related work in my home. Baseboard heaters, thermostat, ceiling fan, and kitchen microwave/vent all installed by Tari Electrical. I strongly recommend them to anyone. Amazing work ethic, respectful, diligent, cleans up work area, and educated me step by step. Their prices are very reasonable and I appreciate them so much. You will not be disappointed and that's a guarantee.

Very easy to communicate with -- Moises came over the same day and got the job done efficiently. We…read morewill definitely call him again when we need anything done.