richard piselli did an excellent job puttin in my light fixture and wiring. he is an excellent electrician with many years of experience. i highly recommend him for any electrical job.he is fair and honest. i give him the highestbrating of 5tars. read more

This is your MAN for electrical work! Save this phone number to your contacts - immediately. Picture it - Labor Day weekend and NO ONE answers my calls searching for an electrician. My kitchen's not working!! How am I going to feed these kids?! Panic attack. But then my knight in shining armor - Richard answered the call and walked me through what I needed to do. A+++++. Will be using again. read more

Richard solved my problem over the phone and saved me a trip. He walked me through a tripped outlet and it solved my issue. He could have easily took me for a ride and charged but didn't. I'll definitely call again when I need electrical services. Really appreciate his time. read more

I highly recommend Richard, he truly is a professional. I have used him several times over the years to trouble shoot electrical problems, Install switches, outlets and breakers. He just recently installed my EV charger, which was installed at a very reasonable price. Don't hesitate to call him, honest and fair. read more

Mr. Piselli is an honest, no-fluff, true professional. From our very first interaction Mr. Piselli wasn't trying to sell me on anything or over charge me. I cannot recommend him enough over other electricians who will try to cash grab over small things. Thank you Mr. Piselli! read more

I asked for a way to have wireless switches and Rich gave me several different options , they work great and such a good price! Highly recommend him read more

The power in my kitchen went out over the weekend last month and no one else was available. I called Richard. He came through and fixed the problem in 10min! Talking with him while he worked, I learned how much experience and knowledge he has as an electrician. I asked him to come back a 2nd time to replace my sockets and light switches. My house was built in 1977, and having an experienced electrician is crucial. He knew the ins and outs of all the wiring, etc. He knew EXACTLY what types of sockets we needed. He's a pleasure to be around (great vibes), his work quality is A+, and pricing is super fair. I'm all about quality over speed. He's 100% quality, and got the work done quickly! By the way, he came out for the 2nd job on July 4th! Talk about commitment! I'd 100% have him back for anything else I need. Recommend 100%, A++ work read more

Richard Piselli Electric - Replaced socket & light switch - Electricians Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Prompt solution and very nice to help me over the phone with tips . Text him late Friday and he call back immediately to help. Thanks for your kindness , had a been a customer for more than 6 years for lamps installation well done as well. read more

Richard quoted me a very reasonable price and actually showed up and did quality work after two people canceled on me. He removed an old bathroom light/exhaust fan and installed a new one. Reasonable price, quick work, professional and respectful. Would recommend and will definitely keep him in mind for future work!! read more

Richard came out to install additional outdoor outlet and switch for some patio string lights which were hung. He arrived within the time he scheduled and did a awesome job. Easy to talk to and answers all questions I had. Will definitely be scheduling him for additional electrical work. Thanks again Richard. read more

I'm sorry to say that I didn't have the same experience with Richard as others. I contacted him to get a quote to fix/replace the ballasts and to install an outlet in my garage. I also needed our transformer replaced for our low voltage landscape lights. His rates seemed reasonable but his communication skills were poor. First, he doesn't come by to inspect the area to see what is needed. He texted me he won't look, he just comes by to do the job. He said if he couldn't rewire it then he would just install his LED bulbs and said his are a warm light. I said I preferred cooler/brighter lights and tried to get his guidance on buying LED lights. I figured I'd just upgrade. He wasn't very helpful in helping me figure out what I needed and didn't respond to several of my texts. I felt left to my own to figure out what I needed. He said the outlet in the garage would need to be GFI. And he recommended I replace the landscape lights with 12w LED lights. We agreed on a day and time (1p). He arrived at 9a when I was out of the house trying to get the replacement LED shop lights. He told my wife I had said 9a and then checked his text to see that it was supposed to be 1p. He told my wife he had other jobs and might not be able to come back. He arrived at 2p and said he wasn't interested in doing the ballast job because the type of lights I bought would be about a 2-3hr job. He installed the outlet but when it was done I noticed it wasn't GFI. I brought it to his attention and he said it would be alright. I said he had told me it needed to be GFI and he said it wasn't a big deal because it was going to be behind my work bench and I don't have any little kids who could get to it. Does that sound right? Transformer was installed without issue. But then he told me he didn't have enough wire connectors to do the landscape LED bulbs. He said he'd save me some money and show me how to do it. He installed one bulb and it was teally bright! Somewhat my own fault for not checking the lumens (900 each light, and there's 8 of them), but I was following his advice. If he had bothered to see the space first, or ask me about it, then I would hope he would have noticed it wasn't a big space that needed that much light. We just needed ambient lighting. Lastly he overcharged me. I paid him, but then realized the error later. I texted him and he should have owed me $60 based on original quote. But he said the outlet was more since he didn't do the ballasts. He didn't tell me that after he said he wasn't interested in doing that job. He said he'll stop by when he's in the area (to pay me $35). We'll see. Very frustrating. I value my time and also respect others' time. I wanted to be sure to have everything in place and do it right the first time. I try to do my homework and make the best choice for our home. So now I'm left with a job undone and outdoor lights that need to be returned. I'm not a confrontational person and just tend to chalk it up as lesson learned. Felt strongly enough to write this review and hopefully others won't have the same experience. read more

I had contacted 2 other electricians that were highly rated but never showed up and flaked on me. Richard texted me before he was on his way and arriveed 20 minutes earlier ( which was great). He was able to resolve my issue in my kitchen quickly and neatly. He was so polite and explained what was going on didn't overcharge me repaired what needed to be repaired. Very affordable & incredibly helpful. I wish I found him years ago. read more

Richard definitely deserves a 5 star rating. He's very knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and honest at what he does. We called him to install a ceiling fan in our loft to include wiring. With that, Richard scheduled the installation within a few days with a really reasonable cost. When he arrived, he discussed our cost options based on the location of where we wanted to place the fan with its reference to the center of the room and the beams in the crawl space. The installation was an additional $25 for him to install a bracket for the center of the room placement of the fan if there was no beam in the location. It turned out that after he measured everything, the beam was 5 inches from the center of the room. Rather than charging us the $25 bracket installation fee, he asked if we were willing to save money and have him just install the fan on the beam as it would give the fan more stability based on its usage. We were definitely okay with that, even if $25 was still reasonable. Richard installed the fan in about an hour. The work was completed neatly too. Keep him in mind for any electrical needs in your home. read more

Richard installed an EV outlet in our garage, we could not be happier with his work. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend his services! Saved $$$ with his expertise! A++++ service read more

Just had a whole-house project completed by Richard & could not be happier. During our first meeting, Richard arrived promptly, brought his ladder to fully evaluate the house & provided a very fair estimate. In one day, Richard completed the electrical wiring, switches & light fixture installations in five different rooms. There were no surprises & the work was performed according to our initial meeting. Richard is experienced, professional & does quality work. In each room, he used drop cloths to protect the flooring & vacuumed when he was done. Best of all, the new lighting looks beautiful. read more

Richard Piselli Electric - Richard added electrical wiring, a new switch & installed this same ceiling light in three rooms (upstairs & downstairs) - Electricians Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Richard is amazing and he really took the time to explain our options for a new plug in for our EV car. Eventually we settled on an option that saved us money and made sense. Give him a call and he will not disappoint read more

This is without a question my go to guy. I'm a new homeowner. Bought a condo and upgrading EVERYTHING. For my kitchen I installed a free hanging hood after knocking down some cabinets, but the wiring didn't work. I had quotes for 300, 150, and 98. Richard told me 65 and that he most likely would be able to diagnose and fix within 15-20 mins. He came, fixed it in 20 mins, and even helped me attach the hood to the brackets. I gladly paid him his fee, plus bought him lunch. I can't recommend him enough based on his customer service, reliability, and HONESTY. Next up is a home automation project. (Wiring up EVERYTHING, so I can control and monitor via my iphone.) Richard will be back for me. read more

Richard Piselli Electric - Hood successfully wired and installed by Richard. - Electricians Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I needed to have two ceiling lights replaced and Fix a problem I was having with kitchen circuits. After reading his reviews on Yelp I gave him a call. He was very professional and direct and gave me an estimate for the job. Doing the work he was quick, efficient, knowledgeable being imaginative . Very pleasant personality and he explained what he was doing. I would highly recommend him. read more

Richard was a godsend to us. He is honest, hardworking, sharp and, yes, funny. If he is unable to fix the problem, he does not charge. We had an electrician from the homeowners insurance company come prior to Richard to diagnose the problem that was causing our refrigerator and washer go off when they were both in use. We were told that we had to have our whole house rewired. We wanted a second opinion. We turned to Yelp. We found Richard. He fixed the problem without having to rewire the whole house! We are very fortunate to have found Richard. And what to thank him profusely for his professionalism, expertise, and great sense of humor! read more

I hate leaving bad reviews for individuals trying to make a living but if I had known what I know now I never would have hired Richard. More people need to leave their honest reviews so others can avoid feeling cheated. Had Richard install a new doorbell/ ring system - he broke our baseplate and then charged me more than the original quote when the work was done. He said it was for doing additional work around the house but the only additional thing I asked for that wasn't predetermined was a quote to fix a fan. Not cool and a waste of money. Now I need to hire someone else to fix the mess that he left at my home. read more

I called on behalf of my elderly parents who had lost power to part of their house. Richard arrived, treated my parents with the utmost respect and took care of their needs without charging an exorbitant amount. My parents were very happy with the experience. We would definitely use him again. read more

Richard is the real deal! Really knows everything about electrical! Have used him several times, definitely 5 star all the way!

Fantastic job by Richard to diagnosis bad & intermittent switches to run AC on a 95 degree day! Came by the house within 15 minutes of the call. Wonderful job; reasonably priced!. read more

This is my 3rd time using Richard, and my 3rd time updating my review. The support that he provides is really awesome. This time I needed a couple of light fixtures and an outlet (GFI) that I could not do myself. He came out and took the time to see what work I needed done, and gave me a great quote. There were a few other things that I needed done that he said I could do myself, and he took the time to show me how to do it and helped me out. Then we set up a time for him to come back a week later to do the other work that I needed him to do....he was there when he said he would be, and did amazing work, super quick. Richard is awesome...I will never use another electrician again. I have a whole list of things that he is coming back to do for us. read more

Total professional! Mr. Piselli really went above and beyond the original request to install a ceiling fan. He noticed there was something off with the light switch wiring, fixed it AND left it better than he found it. That is rare these days, my friends! Highly recommend his services. He upgraded my switch, too. What a genius! read more

Richard Piselli Electric - The top 1/2 switch turns off the light, but keeps the fan running. The bottom 1/2 switch turns off both the fan and the light. - Electricians Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Good electrician to hire if the job is very simple. I had taken a day off from work to have Richard install fans, he was committed until he peeked in the attic. The wiring installation was not complicated, it only required 2-3 hours of work for the next electrician. If I gave you a clear description of what was needed and what was involved prior to a actual visit, it's not cool to cancel because it's not a very simple job. Simple means a quick job, pocket 350 in an hour and run. Taking time off work is challenging and there's a cost factor in addition to paying for your services. read more

What is it about the words install and ceiling fan that warrants an immediate "$200" quote? I called 5 electricians who gave me the same quotes - $200 and I'll probably need a new box since it's an older home so that will be extra. Of course it will be. Thank you for helping me find Richard, Yelp. He was super nice on the phone, stated the box will most likely withstand the ceiling fan, but will check it out when he gets there and quoted me $75. He arrived, was done within 45 minutes, and took the time to show me how to use the controls. Will definitely call him again for other electrical projects. read more

Very good electrician!! We needed to install 3 ceiling fans in 3 rooms without ceiling electrical installation, I got a quote from de Home Depot Installation services and they wanted to charge me $250 for each fan. I quoted with other 2 electricians and they quoted me $200 for each fan. I spoke to Richard and he suggested I could save money by controlling the fans only with the remote. He charged me $150 for each fan, was always on time for our appointments and did an excellent job. I would definitely call Richard again for any future electrical work around my house. read more

Richard has been a great help with my personal and rental property electrician needs. He has been helping me and my family with various issues over the past 5 years or so. He is always prompt, charges reasonable rates, and fixes the issues on the first attempt. Richard has resolved ceiling fan issues, changes to breaker panels, LED lighting upgrades and issues, and a couple of other items I am forgetting at the moment. I have referred him to several folks looking for a reliable electrician. Thanks again for the help, Richard! I feel confident about sending you to my rentals when I'm not able to be there. read more

We are trying to remodel our kitchen n need an electrician, I found out Mr. Piselli from top ten electrician list in Chula Vista area. Oh wow, that was best thing that I did for our remodel project! Mr. Piselli advice me from phone that not making expensive change from gas stove to induction cooktop because our house isn't wired for the higher voltage, also he gave advices to how to move our new dishwasher to the other side of sink and if we need a electrician to oversee our kitchen project. We really appreciate his professional input on those important issues and very grateful for his kind, helpful advice. Now we know whom we will go to in the future if we need a qualified n trustworthy electrician. read more

Had an issue with a couple outlets in my office room. Decided to have Richard come out and take a look at them and at the same time, replace 17 outlets throughout the house for peace of mind. The job was done quickly and Richard explained some good to know information about the wiring of my house. Richard offers the best price with great service. I'll be writing another review when he comes back to the house to install 5 ceiling fans. Thanks again Richard! read more

This guy was awesome! We hired him based on yelp reviews & plus every company I called were way overpriced. He quoted us over the phone and his price was very reasonable. He installed ceiling fans in our bedroom and living room. Was very nice, efficient, on time, and he even had covers for the furniture. He did however let us know that since we didn't have a j - box that there would be holes he would have to make, which sucks but he explained to us how to patch it up and even gave us a box of screws. Oh & when I tried to tip him but he gave it back to us and told me to buy something for my Lil ones who were running around everywhere HA! :) very sweet man! Will hire him again for another job we want to get done in the future. Would def recommend him to everyone I know! read more

Need an EV Charging Station installed in your garage for your electric car? Richard is your guy! 1) He answered his phone instead of letting it go to voicemail. 2) He was very pleasant to talk to. 3) He told me he could come the same day & he did! 4) He gave me a quote instead of charging me by the hour. 5) He was CHEAPER than any other quote I was given. 6) He stuck to the quote he gave me & didn't ask for a penny more when the job was done. 7) He was very knowledgeable & knew exactly what he was doing. 8) He has a fantastic sense of humor & kept me laughing the entire time. 9) He was quick! 10) When I paid him, I tried to give him a tip & he wouldn't take it. A class act all the way around. Wish there were more like him in the construction industry. Will definitely call him again if I need more electrical work done. read more

Richard installed a ceiling fan in our dining room and we were very pleased. When my husband first called Richard he was very helpful in answering questions and giving advice on choices of fans and what we would need. We had an existing ceiling fan with lighting and we wanted to change the style. We were trying to avoid the pool chain on the fan and light, so Richard suggested a remote that goes on the wall. Richard was punctual and very neat. He used a drop cloth before installing the fan. After he arrived he noticed the remote we had was not compatible to the fan. He suggested my husband go to Home Depot and exchange the remote while he installed the fan. Richard gave my husband all the information necessary. When my husband was at Home Depot the sales associate told him there was no such remote and more work needed to be done to install this remote. My husband called Richard from Home Depot and told him what the sales associate told him, and Richard asked to speak to the sales associate and explained what we needed. It took not more than 2 minutes for Richard to explain to the sales associate what we needed. The sales associate then realized that Richard knows what he's talking about. Richard installed both the fan and remote in less than two hours. He is very knowledgeable, professional, polite and knows his stuff! He walked us through on how to operate the remote and asked if we wanted him to explain it to us again until we felt comfortable. The fan came out beautiful. We haven't had any trouble. I've already lined him up for other work we need done in our new kitchen and will definitely recommend him to family and friends. The price he quoted us never changed and it was very reasonable. Thank you Richard! read more

Richard Piselli Electric - Ceiling light fan Richard installed in our dining room - Electricians Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I called Richard to setup an appointment and get a quote on some work I needed done. He came in on time and saw what I needed to do and came up with a few recommendations. He was attentive, courteous, flexible and knowledgeable. After we agreed on the work that would be done and the quote, he said he could return that very same day in the afternoon and do the work. So all in all: I call him one day, he comes the next, gives me a fair quote, returns that afternoon and does the work as expected. I'm happy and would definitely recommend. read more

Richard's five star reviews are well-deserved! He is reasonably priced and very responsive to phone calls. We tried to DIY some fancy-ish light switches (timers, automatic sensors, etc) and ended up screwing up the electricity in our guest/office room and guest room bathroom. He is busy so he wasn't able to get us in right away, but when I initially called him he told me how to do some simple troubleshooting over the phone. Only when it became apparent his services were necessary did he come over (i.e. He didn't want to charge us if we could fix it ourselves). He was a couple hours late getting to our place unfortunately but when he arrived he apologized, got working right away and solved our problem lickety split. Watching this guy work, you can tell he knows his stuff. We had asked a different electrician (who has all five star reviews on Yelp...) to check out the problem the week prior and give us an estimate and after hemming and hawing over the situation with his partner for two hours he just looked more confused. He gave us an outrageous quote and told us he would have to add a whole new electrical line! That made zero sense to us because the existing wiring had been working fine for us before we decided to try and DIY install some fancy-ish new light switches (which was a mistake - next time we will probably just call Richard, haha). No such nonsense with Richard. He gave me a rough estimate right over the phone after asking me a few questions, then when he got here he chatted happily with us to explain what he was doing while he was working and (almost) everything was working probably less than an hour later. There were a couple things that didn't get fixed while he was here and I'll update our review once those two items are (hopefully) fixed. With anyone else the tardiness and the two problems remaining would have probably resulted in a lost star or two. However, Richard is a great communicator. He kept me in the loop when he realized he was going to be late, and the two issues that weren't fixed were due to us not having parts that will be easy for us to grab from Home Depot and plug and play (hopefully, if Richard is right about what is going on). Richard got the difficult stuff out of the way and now our guest room/office/office bathroom has lights. He also reassured us he could help us if there are any further issues with the remaining two small problems. read more

Richard was very clear about price before the job began, arrived 15 minutes early and completed the job in short order. Richard was friendly and professional and a lot less expensive than other electricians I researched. Home run baby! read more

Richard installed 3 ceiling fans with j boxes after we had a bad experience with another said to be electrician. Richard was knowledgeable and professional. Everything was explained well with the different options and his prices are competitive. Would definitely use him for any future jobs! read more

I called Richard to get a quote for a light that was flickering in my kitchen. He was able to diagnose the problem over the phone. We tried out his recommendation and it solved our problem! He was very professional and friendly over the phone. His honesty and free advice saved us from spending unnecessary money had it been a dishonest company. Thanks Mr. Piselli! read more

I called Richard based on fellow yelp reviews. I needed to install 2 ceiling fans before summer. I was quoted $190 per installation and scheduled for the following week. Upon arrival Richard inspected the area and determined it would be difficult to access due to dry wall and if he was to do the work it would result in several holes in our ceiling. In the end he was unable to do the work and told us to give him a call if we needed anything else. I give him 3 stars for his quick response, scheduling, and consultation. read more