I work customer service in a highly technical field. I repair high end luxury vehicles. It's…read morealways in my mind that I'm handling the first or second most expensive item most folks own. Second only to their homes. I'm well aware of the exacting standards needed. The self discipline needed and the attention to detail and care for details needed to restore someone's prized luxury vehicle. Those same standards apply to working in or on someone's home. My previous reviews explain how I met Jake at Barker Tech. This is a new review with new perspective. It's been over two years since I paid Jake and shook his hand. In those two years Jake has reached out 3 times to check on my home and his work. It just seems to be how he is. In those two years I've reached out with some admittedly stupid questions and each time he's addressed my concerns without any snark or down talk that some techie guys use when speaking to plebes. I needed additional home tech stuff and naturally I reached out to Jake. His response was timely given his work load and he immediately offered elegant solutions to an inelegant problem. (Someone in my neighborhood is actively using my gravel yard as a dog pit stop and leaving me nasty surprises ). Jake offered some very clever options up to and including an outdoor speaker paired with my existing camera system (that he installed ) to politely ask the offending dog owner to remove their dog waste. Ultimately my wife vetoed the idea of me having the ability to leave audio messages for bad neighbors. But Jake's suggestion of an upgraded new camera with AI facial recognition and a wider field of view was perfect. Within a week Jake personally came back and upgraded the camera thus negating the one small blind spot the offender had been using. He kept his word. He sent me tutorials and worked with me not even being home to ensure that I was 100% satisfied with my upgraded surveillance view before leaving. Setting standards and holding yourself to them are key to excellence. Keeping your word and delivering what you promise are key to excellence. But. Excellence isn't derived from robot like adherence to guidelines. It's a combination of many intangible things. It's rare these days to encounter true excellence in almost any field. Jake at Barker Tech is an excellent example of excellence in action. Trustworthy. Reliable. Professional. Meticulous. Passionate. Informed and informative. Personable and Diligent. I'm a client for life.

It's not often you come across someone in business who reminds you that basic human kindness still…read moreexists. Jake at Barker Tech did that for my wife and me. Our home has an older AV system installed years ago by another contractor. Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive. My wife and I separated several years ago, but she still lives in the home and has always struggled with the universal remote and the setup's complexity. Recently, she called me in distress because she couldn't turn on the television in the living room. Under normal circumstances, that would be a small inconvenience. But my wife is currently battling stage-four ovarian cancer and only has a few months left. All she wanted was the simple comfort of sitting on the couch and watching TV. I called Jake and explained the situation. Without hesitation, he said he would come take a look. The next day, he and one of his technicians, Wilson, showed up and spent over an hour patiently troubleshooting the system until they got everything working again. When the work was finished, I asked what I owed him. Jake said there would be no charge given my wife's condition. I was honestly taken back. In a world where it often feels like everything is transactional, Jake chose compassion instead. This wasn't just good service, it was humanity, and I'll never forget that kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work, Barker Tech is the real deal.

They came to our office and assembled six items for us, including a conference table, a four-person…read moreworkstation, a kitchen island, and a printer station. Their service was fast and efficient, and they kept everything organized so the work moved smoothly without unnecessary delays. Most importantly, the quality was excellent. The pieces were assembled neatly and securely, with everything looking properly aligned and set up for daily use. Overall, I'm very satisfied with their office assembly service and would recommend them to anyone who needs multiple items assembled quickly and well.

I was looking for a new long term local TV mounting company to replace a prior company I had used…read morefor about 4 years. That previous company was sold to a larger business, and the quality of service was no longer the same, so I began searching for a more reliable local option. I submitted a request for a quote and clearly indicated I was not confirming a booking yet, only reviewing pricing. Despite that, it was treated as an appointment and later marked as canceled on their side. When I later decided to proceed with booking, I was told I could not be scheduled due to a "recent cancellation," even though I never canceled any confirmed appointment. I spoke with the owner by phone, but the conversation did not lead to any resolution or effort to properly address the misunderstanding. Overall, the communication and booking process felt disorganized and not handled at a professional level. For anyone looking for high end TV installation and mounting, I would suggest being cautious and considering other local options where communication and scheduling are clearer and more reliable. I would be willing to update this review if the owner acknowledges the miscommunication and provides the level of professionalism and service experience reflected in other reviews I saw for this business.

Maro was on time, professional, and did a great job of installing the anti-tip straps between my TV…read moreand the wall. His price estimate was also extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!

Excellent service. great response time. great pricing Maro…read moreeven went out of his way to recommend a couple accessories and offered a discount for assembly.

Amazing work by Ismat. The whole process is clean and fast. I would definitely recommend the…read moreservice to anyone who is looking for TV Mount.

Amazing work by Ismat! Ismat was very patient with me despite having him wait for me to get home as…read moreI was 10 mins late to reach home while he already was home. I really love his passion for his work. The mount was a great, which was exactly what I was looking for, the one that could fit right on the center of the wall. He finished the entire job in less than 15 mins and also made sure that the area is well cleaned up! He also showed me the level marker after installation that it was perfectly aligned on the wall! I really like this company and I recommend this company for you TV mounting needs! You will never be disappointed!

They go above and beyond the call of duty, and they are very timely. Thay have a lot of patience.read more

Super disappointed... we have used them before and were very happy. The quality is not the same…read more They came out today to mount a Samsung frame TV. The person said to make it easier he would need to drill some holes to help hide the wires. He asked if we had paint and said he could patch it. Next thing you know we have a 5"x5" hole in our fireplace along with holes in another wall. The patch was left unfinished. He said he had a paint brush initially and then later said he didn't. Pretty sure he was using a paper towel. Then told me I should paint it in an hour. Called their office and Nikki told me their team doesn't do paint or patching...ok. Why say you can? She couldn't tell me when someone would be back out and never called me back. So we have a mounted tv but now we need a professional painter to come fix the botched patch. Not to mention I spent 30 mins cleaning up after they left.

I was in the middle of upgrading my home theater system and initially planned to do everything…read moremyself. I'm really glad I was recommended to talk to Levine Lighting before going too far down that path--it ended up being incredibly valuable. From the start, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to review all of my gear choices, walk me through the pros and cons, and make sure everything would work together the right way. They even helped me avoid a few unnecessary purchases, which saved me money in the long run. Their pricing is very competitive, but honestly, their expertise is priceless. They handled the full installation--ceiling speakers, tower speakers, and all of my equipment--and the quality of the work really stood out. The wiring is exceptionally clean, with everything routed behind walls and through cabinetry in a way that looks seamless. Communication was great throughout the process--they were responsive, clear, and reliable. I'd highly recommend reaching out to them if you're considering any kind of home theater installation or upgrade. Even just talking through your setup with them is worth it.

Levine's Lights installed an A/V system and security camera network at our home. They were very…read morehelpful in designing the system, and incredibly patient during the process while a different contractor performed some required work before their portion of the project could start. They have a community-oriented mindset and I would definitely work with them again on future home automation projects!

I requested a quote to install three TVs and provided a clear, written scope room by room, with…read morephotos. All communication was in writing only. There was no phone call and no additional scope discussed beyond what was explicitly outlined. The scope also specified the exact equipment to be used: two manufacturer-included mounts and one standard off-the-shelf mount already owned and being used in another room. No custom mounting or fabrication was requested. To be clear, all major electrical work had already been completed by a licensed electrician prior to this visit, including an in-wall media box and power where applicable. The written scope did not include infrastructure planning, signal design, or custom fabrication. The work requested was limited to: Mounting three TVs In-wall cable concealment on two TVs using existing wall paths/media boxes One new in-wall outlet (clearly called out and requested to be included in the quote) No drywall repair, no structural work, no permitting Despite this clearly defined written scope, the estimate was later characterized as covering "custom mounting," "infrastructure planning," and other items that were not part of the work requested and were never discussed. The quote came in at roughly 10× higher than multiple other licensed and insured installers for the same scope. The public response provided appeared to be boilerplate and did not address the specific written scope. It even referenced "[X] years of experience" without a number filled in, which suggested the response was copied without reviewing the details of this project. Before deciding, I verified licensing through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) using the business name listed on their website. The CSLB records show the associated contractor licenses as expired, with a status stating the license is "expired and not able to contract at this time." Screenshots are included. For additional context, California limits unlicensed or handyman work to projects of $1,000 or less. Being quoted $5,000 for this scope made the pricing and justification even more difficult to reconcile. Experience and tools matter, but pricing and representations should align with the actual written scope of work and current licensing status. Attention to details matter as well, not clearly understanding the SOW, rushing quotes, and replies. Replying without understanding the issues. I will not being doing business with Basil as trust is important. I recommend getting multiple quotes, keeping scope in writing, and independently verifying license status before proceeding.

Basil and his son Jay came and installed my 75 inch TV. They were prompt, kind... Clean and…read moreproficient. I couldn't have asked for better service, it was exactly as I expected... No wires no muss ,no fuss. I highly recommend this family owned company.

I've ben buying AV equipment from Jeff for over 25 years. He installed and outfitted my entire home…read more(speaker systems, wiring, TV, outdoor sound and more). His audio video knowledge is second to none with ZERO attitude. What's best about Jeff is that he will work with the budget you have yet will educate along the process. This is key becuase sometimes purchasing a cheaper item might be more costly in the long run and not scale for future use(s). I've seen his work in several homes ranging from small to large installations.. and it's impressive.. period.

I found Jeff on Yelp, he had a couple of great reviews and he was local to my location. Jeff came…read moreby and scoped out where we wanted our new flat screen setup - he gave us some recommendations and with different price levels, gave us some new ideas we had not thought of and we went with his suggestions. Just like sam I. stated, following Jeff's suggestions we avoided cheap alternatives, Jeff's wiring is very clean down to the connectors and we have a great setup. Thank you Jeff!