Owens Electric

(37 reviews)

Paul Heckman knows his electrical. He brings knowledge, integrity and energy to the job. His…read moreefficiency and problem solving showed immediately when he solved the outlet move without cutting into the drywall. He had a clean mask. Given we are shoes off house, he was OK with that too. He even had a recommendation for a plumber for us. We are excited to get our new electric toilet installed now. Thank you Paul for moving some outlets closer to the new toilets. He knows Santa Barbara and went to Westmont college. I found him because of his good reviews on yelp. He certainly met and exceeded expectations. He is very reasonable. We will call him again. You'll be lucky to have him as your electrician. He was on time too. Positive energy.

One of the best small businesses I've ever worked with, honestly. In three separate engagements,…read morethey've proven to be smart, highly professional, experienced, and responsive. The electrical work itself is top notch.

Bartlette Electric

(22 reviews)

My insurance was being canceled because the house electrical panel was substandard. Brandon came to…read morethe rescue. He was responsive, professional, personable, and a great communicator. He installed a new electrical panel in time for me to avoid getting my insurance canceled. In the future if I have any house electrical work I'm calling Brandon! Bob R.

Brandon was extremely communicative. It was easy to coordinate with him, and he was able to get…read moresomething on the calendar the day after I reached out to him. He identified an issue that was outside the scope of the work he was there to do, and fixed it for me once he saw it. I will definitely be reaching out to Brandon again if I need any more electrical work to be done in the future! And will be recommending him to friends!

Hanson Electric

(15 reviews)

Andy and Rob were fantastic and reasonably priced! We passed on our electric inspection with flying…read morecolors. I wish they were available for my projects around the country!

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS! Amazing....kind...courteous....super…read moreresponsive....affordable...competitive...gentlemanly/chivalrous....and a great problem solver! I booked Hanson Electric to help my older mom. They came quickly and spent quite sometime with my mom, quickly offering reassurance on a light in her hall that was flickering. They not only got the fixture back up and running, but installed a dimmer on the light socket and got everything up--to-speed for the new incandescentight bulb requirements. They REALLY were so kind to my mother through this entire process. They have an old school mentality on service and service excellence that I haven't see demonstrated well in years...For that, I truly must commend them. ***Book them....you will NOT be sorry! They are the best in the area by leaps and bounds. Ethical. Thorough. Dedicated and A-Tier!!!

Positively Electrical

(62 reviews)

Accurate estimate of cost and time. He is meticulous and a hard worker. Helped sleuth out a problem…read moreas well with some outdoor wiring. Highly recommend!

Robert and Josh were so efficient and quickly identified our issue. Way easier than I thought it…read morewould be!

J & I Electric

Julio and his team were amazing. Helped us with a bonded subpanel in our new place which could have…read morebeen a huge safety issue, as well as adding recessed lighting, a new ceiling fan, replacing light fixtures, and some other electrical items found in our home inspection. Julio is very knowledgeable, friendly, and communicative. If you need a trusted electrician, Julio is your guy!

I contacted Julio based on the reviews here on Yelp, and I was not disappointed. We needed a…read morededicated line for a new hot tub. Julio came out and gave me a quote. While it was higher than the others I spoke with, I liked his attention to detail. Julio and Santiago came yesterday to do the job. The job presented some challenges, running conduit through the attic and "under grounding" from the house to the hot tub. Both kept a positive, can do attitude and remained cheerful and positive the entire day. Julio explained everything he did and offered great options, when there was a better way to proceed. In short, they were great and I would highly recommend J&I if you need a good electrician. We will be using them again for our future electrician needs.

CA Electric

Rene and his partner did a great job on converting an outlet to a higher wattage for an electric…read moredryer as well as installing a towel warmer in my main bathroom. They were quick, professional, and safe. If I need anymore work done, I would use him again. They did an awesome job and no patchwork was needed because they were that good.

These folks were absolutely the best -- on-time with quotes, communicated clearly throughout the…read moreprocess of installing lights and wiring, and did _excellent_ work. Fast installation, too! Particularly thrilled that there was such minimal destruction of walls and ceilings, and that our place stayed so clean. Whole-heartedly recommend.

Laughlin Electric

(7 reviews)

They were fantastic! Extremely friendly and professional, they were able to fix my outlets the very…read moresame day they came out to provide an estimate. I really appreciated that they offered several pricing options, which made it easy to choose what worked best for me. The event sent me pictures. Overall, a smooth and stress-free experience--I would definitely highly recommend them!

I have used Laughlin twice now and will only use them as my go to electrician. They responded to…read moremy service request quickly and had an amazingly professional experience. Cody was able to troubleshoot the issue and got the problem solved quickly and with a clear explanation of the problem. I recommend them without any reservations!

Steven Gratigny Electric

4.5

(23 reviews)

I found Steven's company on yelp. I requested an estimate for main panel replacement. He was very…read moreresponsive, easy going and professional. Initially that is... Estimate came in quickly and was reasonable so I agreed to proceed to do the work. Steven did all the communicating with Southern California Edison and I was never cced on emails or looped in despite requesting to be. As replacement date neared I contacted steven a few days before to discuss details. He informed me the need to reschedule as too close to labor day. I said ok no problem. A few days before second replacement date Steven dropped by looked over the panel again and told me everything was on for 9/16/25 at 8am with SCE scheduled to come disconnect power with him completing the job same day and SCE to reconnect. Sounded great I made arrangement for the family to be out of the house all day. Long story short no one showed up, not steven not SCE. I called and texted steven multiple times, left voicemail with no response. I gave him 24 hours benefit of the doubt just in case something unforeseen occurred. Nothing. I finally reached out to SCE to see if I was ever on their schedule. I was told that I was scheduled both times and the electrician cancelled last minute both times . Most recently I was told that the electrician told SCE that he is not rescheduling and simply canceling with no intention of doing the job. Where was that communication with me? Steven, this has been one of the most unprofessional interactions I have been involved in. If the job was too big , too small, too medium, too complex, not complex enough, you are too busy, not busy enough all you had to do was say so. Instead you wasted my time for over one month and I am left having to do this all over again with a different company. I would never recommend this company to anyone. I have never spent the time leaving a bad review on yelp but this one was warranted.

We had a fantastic experience with Steven Gratigny Electric. Steven reached out to me shortly after…read moreI requested a quote for adding a new outlet to our bathroom. His communications were prompt and professional and he came by the following day to give an estimate. The estimate was fair and Steven had time to do the job right then! The job was complete, and done well, within less than 36 hours after I submitted the quote request. We will definitely be going straight to Steven Gratigny Electric for any future work we need done, as well as recommending the company to anyone who asks!

McCoy Electric Corp.

If I could give them 10 stars, I would! McCoy has helped me with my…read moreextensive indoor and outdoor electrical and my security systems and audio/video.Solid company with fine folks at every position. Rich McCoy is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and he is honest, ethical and interested in doing the right thing for the customer. Their staff are great and their prices are fair. I have worked on many issues at my home with McCoy and have always been pleased and treated fairly. My full positive recommendation.

Highly recommend McCoy for all electrical fixes. We have relied on Jay for a variety of repairs,…read moreexceeding our expectations every time. He comes at the appointed time, surveys the job, explains in a way laymen can understand, works efficiently and expertly, and leaves with the repairs completed. This time we needed sockets for our fridge and freezer moved and the circuits inspected to make sure they met manufacturer's specs. Jay was great as usual and a few hours later new appliances being installed. I will call McCoy for all of our future electrical needs.

Conejo Services

(987 reviews)

wonderful. very Informative trustworthy let us know all the information to make a decision that…read morewill help us sale our house

I recently had my entire HVAC system replaced by Conejo Services, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. My sales rep, Jesse Cruz was really, responsive & easy to work with from my initial contact and throughout the project until completion. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They arrived on time each day, kept me informed throughout the project, and completed the installation in only two days as promised. Their crew was amazing, did great work, and cleaned up thoroughly before leaving. They installed my new system, replaced all of the ductwork, upgrade my home to a dual zone system and made sure everything was completed professionally to meet my goals for my home. If you're looking for a reliable HVAC contractor that is honest, punctual, and does quality work, I would definitely recommend Conejo Heating & Air. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm very happy with the installation and the service they provided.

Anacapa Plumbing

4.6

(172 reviews)

Anacapa Plumbing was excellent. They responded quickly, offered a fair price, and finished the job…read moreahead of schedule. Communication was clear throughout. Sharin came the next day to provide the estimate, and his trenching crew arrived early after confirming that timing with me. The plumbers, Torin and Nate, completed the work on time. I am completely satisfied. Dave

I hired Anacapa Plumbing for a residential plumbing project at my property, and unfortunately my…read moreexperience was very disappointing in the areas of management, scheduling, communication, and billing. To start, the work was scheduled to begin on a Monday between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. I already was not thrilled with such a large arrival window, but I accepted it. What was not acceptable was that no one showed up and no one called. I rearranged my morning and ended up being late to my own job for no reason. There were also repeated communication failures during the project. At one point, I was told the water would be shut off on a Monday, so I had my renters make plans to be away so they would not be inconvenienced by having no water. Monday came and went, and the water was never shut off. Apparently their plans had changed, but no one communicated that to us. When they finally did shut the water off, it was handled in a way that created a completely unnecessary burden. On one occasion, the guest house was without water all day and overnight. On a different day, the main house was also without water all day and overnight. In my opinion, this was avoidable. I had already run the main line to both houses. They only needed to run piping from those lines to the water heaters. That work should have been staged so everything else was prepped first, with the final tie-ins done once the glue had cured, keeping the water interruption to maybe an hour or two. Instead, two families were significantly inconvenienced, and the attitude I got was that this was standard and no big deal. Another issue was professionalism on site. One of the workers was loudly yelling and swearing in the crawlspace, including repeated profanity. This was not a vacant construction site. This is a home where people live. I was grateful my wife and kids were not around to hear it. After the plumbing work was completed, I finished enclosing the relocated washer and dryer area by framing, insulating, and drywalling the space. When I finally hooked up the machines and ran a load of laundry, the room flooded because water backed up and poured out of the in-wall washing machine drain. I called Anacapa Plumbing, and since this happened just a couple of days after they finished the job, I expected a prompt and professional response. I was told someone would come that afternoon. No one came. Then I was told they would send someone the next day. A plumber eventually came while I was at work, stayed about an hour, and left without any communication. Hours later, I still had no idea whether the problem had been fixed or whether it was safe to use the washing machine. I had to call and leave a message to find out. Later I was told it was okay to use, followed by a $270 bill for that visit. The billing was another major issue. The original estimate was around $15,000. The final bill came in at about $20,000, plus the additional $270. That is roughly a 25% increase with no meaningful communication, warning, or explanation during the job. In fairness, I did add a small amount to the scope by having them run about 25 feet of hot and cold PEX with two shutoff valves, but I do not believe that justifies an extra $5,000. For context, I am a General Contractor and have been for 18 years. I often try out subcontractors on my own properties before using them on residential client projects. Anacapa Plumbing was one of several companies recommended to me locally. Based on this experience, I would not use them again, and I would not recommend them to others. P.S. Thorn was nice and a good worker.

ARC Handyman Services

4.9

(32 reviews)

If you need a professional and thorough handyman then Danny of Arc Handyman Services is the one for…read morethe job. I have used his services over the last five plus years at my home and have received excellent customer service with jobs done right; the first time. I have referred him to clients and friends and continue to do so based on my positive experience. Danny knows his craft, manages expectations, communicates efficiently, and tells it like it is. It is my pleasure to endorse him.

Dan and Kristen are an incredible team. Kristen was quickly able to get me an appointment to do a…read moredifficult washer and dryer install and Dan was on time the next day and did excellent work solving a complex problem. Just great people that are easy to work with and reliable, at a reasonable price. I will use them again without a doubt!!

Tesla Supercharger - State Street Santa Barbara

(2 reviews)

This has officially become our go-to supercharger stop whenever we're in Carpinteria. There are…read moreplenty of charging stalls, so we've never had to wait long. What really makes this spot great though is the location because it's right in the middle of a bunch of good food options. Our favorite? Dargan's Irish Pub, just downstairs from the parking lot. It's super convenient, and when they first open, it's nice and quiet, perfect if you want to get a little work done, sip a drink, or just chill with some apps while your car powers up. Honestly, it's more than just a charging stop now because it's part of our road trip ritual.

Downtown Santa Barbara has FINALLY stepped up its game and got a Tesla Supercharger. Woohoo! It is…read morelocated in the public city Ortega lot #10 at Ortega and Anacapa on the third level. As with almost all city lots here, it's free for the first 75 minutes, then $2 per hour there after. There are 12 charging ports with speeds up to 250 kWh. The garage is half a block from downtown's State Street with Paseo Nuevo and all the shopping/dining options. I have a feeling it's going to be a busy option since there's usually only 3-5 available chargers on a Saturday. Great for the city and drivers!

Fresh Coat Painters

4.7

(66 reviews)

I would recommend this business to everyone! My husband and I finally decided to paint the exterior…read moreof our house and were nervous about what to expect. From start to finish, our experience was phenomenal. Every still staff we encountered was courteous and professional! We had a few meetings to go over what we wanted then requested five paint samples to choose from. After choosing a color, we waited for the rain to pass and the work got started. Our house was properly prepped and ready for paint. It took about a week and a half to complete everything. I appreciated that the team always cleaned up their stuff at the end of each day and never left trash around. The finished product blew me away and I've never been happier about how my house looks. I also feel that we got everything we paid for and more. If you're needing a painter, i would highly recommend these guys! Absolutely amazing.

We've used Fresh Coat Painters for interior and exterior painting and have been impressed with the…read morequality of their work each time! Justin provided us with an honest assessment of each job and also with great suggestions. Justin, Martin and team were professional and did amazing work for us and we plan on using them again!

Circle Painting

(4 reviews)

Can't say enough good things about Jason and the work he did to patch and paint a medium size hole…read morewe had in our bathroom ceiling. Service and value. Winning combination. Would recommend!

When we bought our house 2-1/2 years ago, it was a nondescript, pinkish-yellowish color that didn't…read morecomport with Santa Barbara's world-renowned style for its Spanish houses -- bright white, with red-tile roofs. Jason Price's Circle Painting employed Uriel and Maybelline, the best two-person crew we've ever seen. They did a perfect, thorough job of turning the house into a dream Alhambra that could rival the Santa Barbara County courthouse downtown -- perhaps America's most beautiful building. At Jason's suggestion, the trim is a blue-green I liked, called "Santa Barbara blue." The painters were hard-working, dedicated and careful, even while reaching an impossible, dizzying corner high on the upper story. I could not recommend any company more highly. We have the hacienda I have always wanted.

George The Rooterman Plumbing

4.4

(29 reviews)

George The Rooterman did a wonderful job with project. They communicated well, were transparent…read morewith expectations and finished in a timely manner. Very happy we went with them.

made a mistake on my job, water leak into wall for over a year until it was noticed, took weeks…read morebefore a call back, still havent shown up to fix it, EVEN AT MY EXPENSE !!..not happy

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Julio and his team were amazing. Helped us with a bonded subpanel in our new place which could have…read morebeen a huge safety issue, as well as adding recessed lighting, a new ceiling fan, replacing light fixtures, and some other electrical items found in our home inspection. Julio is very knowledgeable, friendly, and communicative. If you need a trusted electrician, Julio is your guy!

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(37 reviews)

Paul Heckman knows his electrical. He brings knowledge, integrity and energy to the job. His…read moreefficiency and problem solving showed immediately when he solved the outlet move without cutting into the drywall. He had a clean mask. Given we are shoes off house, he was OK with that too. He even had a recommendation for a plumber for us. We are excited to get our new electric toilet installed now. Thank you Paul for moving some outlets closer to the new toilets. He knows Santa Barbara and went to Westmont college. I found him because of his good reviews on yelp. He certainly met and exceeded expectations. He is very reasonable. We will call him again. You'll be lucky to have him as your electrician. He was on time too. Positive energy.

One of the best small businesses I've ever worked with, honestly. In three separate engagements,…read morethey've proven to be smart, highly professional, experienced, and responsive. The electrical work itself is top notch.

Hanson Electric

(15 reviews)

Andy and Rob were fantastic and reasonably priced! We passed on our electric inspection with flying…read morecolors. I wish they were available for my projects around the country!

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS! Amazing....kind...courteous....super…read moreresponsive....affordable...competitive...gentlemanly/chivalrous....and a great problem solver! I booked Hanson Electric to help my older mom. They came quickly and spent quite sometime with my mom, quickly offering reassurance on a light in her hall that was flickering. They not only got the fixture back up and running, but installed a dimmer on the light socket and got everything up--to-speed for the new incandescentight bulb requirements. They REALLY were so kind to my mother through this entire process. They have an old school mentality on service and service excellence that I haven't see demonstrated well in years...For that, I truly must commend them. ***Book them....you will NOT be sorry! They are the best in the area by leaps and bounds. Ethical. Thorough. Dedicated and A-Tier!!!

Laughlin Electric

(7 reviews)

They were fantastic! Extremely friendly and professional, they were able to fix my outlets the very…read moresame day they came out to provide an estimate. I really appreciated that they offered several pricing options, which made it easy to choose what worked best for me. The event sent me pictures. Overall, a smooth and stress-free experience--I would definitely highly recommend them!

I have used Laughlin twice now and will only use them as my go to electrician. They responded to…read moremy service request quickly and had an amazingly professional experience. Cody was able to troubleshoot the issue and got the problem solved quickly and with a clear explanation of the problem. I recommend them without any reservations!

Bartlette Electric

(22 reviews)

My insurance was being canceled because the house electrical panel was substandard. Brandon came to…read morethe rescue. He was responsive, professional, personable, and a great communicator. He installed a new electrical panel in time for me to avoid getting my insurance canceled. In the future if I have any house electrical work I'm calling Brandon! Bob R.

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McCoy Electric Corp.

If I could give them 10 stars, I would! McCoy has helped me with my…read moreextensive indoor and outdoor electrical and my security systems and audio/video.Solid company with fine folks at every position. Rich McCoy is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and he is honest, ethical and interested in doing the right thing for the customer. Their staff are great and their prices are fair. I have worked on many issues at my home with McCoy and have always been pleased and treated fairly. My full positive recommendation.

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