We found ourselves dealing with a nightmare electrical situation left behind by a contractor who did poor work when we first bought and renovated our home. After getting several quotes, we went with Emmanuel at Primitive Electric. He was the most reasonably priced and, honestly, the most knowledgeable of everyone we spoke with. I'll admit I was a little hesitant at first since he doesn't have a huge number of Yelp reviews yet, but don't let that stop you. He addressed every single issue we had, and did so quickly and professionally. I couldn't be happier with the results. Primitive Electric is our go-to electrician from here on out. read more

I reached out to Primitive Electric last month as my tenant called me saying the HVAC wasn't turning on. After taking a look at it myself, it had appeared that one of the breakers had gone out. After making a couple of calls, many of the electricians weren't immediately available. Emanuel got back to me right away and was able to come out quickly and quoted a reasonable price for the repair. After he came out and removed the main panel cover, it was discovered that unfortunately the entire panel needed to be replaced. Since we were in the midst of a heatwave, I decided to have Emanuel just move forward with the job without bidding it out. If he wasn't gouging on the original breaker repair, I was confident he was charging me a competitive price on the panel replacement. Emanuel worked tirelessly for 3 days and corrected my Tesla charging station as well which apparently wasn't installed to code previously. It was also discovered that one of my electrical receptacles wasn't working-- likely an undiscovered, unrelated issue. Knowing that I initially called for what I thought was a small repair that ended up being something major, he replaced the receptacle for me in goodwill. Emanuel's a good dude and delivers what he promises. The panel came with a 5 year parts and labor warranty. Highly recommended. read more

110% recommend Primitive Electric! This review for Primitive Electric is long overdue! Sometime in early June 2026, I reached out to several licensed electricians because my mother's 1925 home was experiencing intermittent electrical issues, with the power going out throughout the house. Before scheduling anyone to come out, I wanted to receive a written quote or estimate online. I didn't want to spend time meeting with multiple electricians at the house unless I had a clear idea of the potential cost and scope of work. After uploading photos and describing the work that needed to be done, I received several estimates. Unfortunately, most were very general and didn't provide the detailed breakdown I was looking for. Only two companies provided itemized quotes, and Primitive Electric stood out immediately because they provided the best and most thorough written quote, with a warranty for parts & labor, before coming out to inspect the house and finalize the estimate. Their initial emailed quote clearly outlined both the work and the individual costs, including: * 200 Amp Main Panel Upgrade * Permits * Main Ground System * Service Riser * Stucco Demo & Repair * And other necessary work I spoke with Emanuel, the owner, by phone and really appreciated how transparent and straightforward he was about the cost and the entire process. When I met him at my mother's house, he took the time to answer all of my questions and explain everything clearly. He was extremely professional and, without me even asking, kindly offered to provide a generator for the half-day period when SCE would need to shut off the power for the upgrade. That allowed us to keep the refrigerator and other necessary appliances running. There was no upselling, and Emanuel stayed true to the original quote. He was honest, straightforward, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. I am 110% happy that I hired Primitive Electric! Emanuel and his crew were incredibly professional, communicative, and went above and beyond to get the job done. And there was even an unexpected challenge along the way--a skunk was discovered in the basement where the crew needed to work! They handled the situation and made the necessary accommodations so the project could continue. Throughout the entire process, Emanuel was extremely responsive to my texts and calls. I also really appreciated his positive, friendly, respectful, and forthcoming attitude. The crew did a fantastic job, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I have already recommended Primitive Electric to family and friends--and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician who is professional, honest, transparent, responsive, and stands behind their work. In fact, just yesterday, Emanuel installed a 240V circuit for an AC/heat pump for me, and once again, the work was excellent. Thank you, Emanuel and the Primitive Electric crew, for doing such a fantastic job! read more

This team was great! Emmanuel came out to see the scope of work and provided me with a very straightforward estimate to add electrical outlets to our kitchen island and swap out a few ceiling mounts. Then he got me scheduled and his guys came to do the work. They were professional, respectful and clean (eg used shoe covers). I was pleased with their quality of work and attention to detail. Highly recommend! read more

Power went out to half our house one morning and not only were they available within a couple hours but prices were very reasonable. They kept me informed every step of the way and showed me everything before going through with repairs. Definitely recommending them to anyone in need of reliable service. Very respectful guys! read more

Emamual installed a 14-50 outlet for my EV charger. Great service and will be contacting him again for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend. read more

Primitive Electric - Electricians Near Me - Upland , California

Good job. Good rate. Speedy service. Very well communication in getting the job done. Detailed work sheet/invoice and warranty provided! Very professional and polite. Definitely keep his contact number for the next time. Thumbs up read more

I had requested multiple proposals through Yelp for this project but when Emmanuel came in, you could tell he knew what he was doing and was so nice and respectful! He helped me install an EV charger at my place and was able to make sure everything was up to code, that permits were filed with the city and that the job was done right the first time. I'm incredibly lucky to have found him and this company! He kept me up to date on everything during the project and I'm appreciative of him and his team for the job. They did NOT ask me to write a review which is exactly why I wanted to write one! Thanks a bunch and I'll definitely use them again if I ever have electrical needs. read more

Had a great experience. From the initial call to the end of the project. Highly recommend!!

Manny is extremely responsive, communicative, and knowledgeable. After sending a Yelp quote request, he reached out promptly to schedule a quote and was prompt to scheduled appointments, sent a reminder the day before, and even sent a follow up after to make sure everything was going well. We changed a few switches, added a floor outlet on our second floor, and switched an EV charger. We will be back for future needs. Highly recommend! read more

The technician was Very professional, fixed our issue for the outdoor outlet very quickly with no issues

Legit business with bonded and insured certificates. Fast response and was able to do same day installation, really made everything easy. Polite and quick, we had the ev outlet installed in about an hour. Fee is reasonable. Great service overall. read more

Emmanuel responded quickly and showed up the next day. Got everything fixed in a well done manner and was very friendly and helpful.

From the initial estimate to the final inspection, Primitive Electric provided top-quality service for our panel upgrade. They took the time to explain why the upgrade was needed, what the process would involve, and answered all of our questions. The electricians were respectful, clean, and efficient. The job was completed on schedule, and everything works perfectly. We feel much safer with the new panel and would absolutely use this company again. read more

I had several electrical issues throughout my home, and Emanuel came by to help and honestly, he was amazing. From the moment he arrived, he was extremely professional, respectful, and clearly knowledgeable about what he was doing. He took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense since I don't know much about electrical work and made sure every issue was fully resolved before leaving. His work was really efficient and you can really tell he takes pride in what he does. It was so refreshing! I have had bad experiences in the past with other companies. It's such a relief to finally have everything working safely and correctly. I'm so grateful for his help and would 100% recommend him to anyone needing an electrician. Thank you Primitive Electric for making the whole experience so easy and stress free! read more

We had a little bit of water leak into our Circuit breaker during a storm. Emanuel came out on the same day for fix the issue. He was very thorough, it felt like he was genuinely there to make sure the problem was addressed correctly. We reported two of the breakers that needed to be replaced, but he noticed a third one that was also an issue. He replaced it, but still only charged us for the original two. I would totally recommend them if you are looking for someone honest, knowledgeable, professional but still very down to earth. read more

Emanuel helped us install an electric vehicle charger last weekend. He's professional, knowledgeable, honest and very responsive. We reached out to several electricians but did not get prompt responses or calls back. Emanuel was super quick to schedule a consultation and installation with us. Really appreciate his work! Very fair pricing, as well. read more

Quick response to request. Friendly and reliable service. Would definitely recommend.

I recently had a fantastic experience with this electrical company when they upgraded my electrical panel. The team was very professional, arriving on time and explaining each step of the process. They worked quickly and left everything clean when they finished. What really impressed me was their kindness and honesty it's uncommon to find contractors this trustworthy. I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality electrical work. read more