My wife and I moved to Martinez and bought a 1904 house. We knew the wiring was old and had a plan to attack it in the Spring. But like Mike Tyson says, everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth. Rain brings issues to old electrical. S&B stepped in to save the day! Estimate on Tuesday to fix a potential issue turned into a rescue mission on Monday! Problem solved. Replaced the whole panel outside (1940s maybe), avoided a huge issue from bad wiring, but most importantly, my wife and dog are safe and happy.... (and the cat -not mine).Thank you to Jose and the team, and thank you Mr. Brown for communicating throughout the weekend ( Sunday too) to get us safe read more

We had a short in the wall in our living room. We had another electrical company out that spent hours and could not find the problem. I called S and B and spoke with Stewart, the owner. I could tell by the questions he asked me that this was the right company to solve our issue. The short was in our main living area and we had been without power for 4 days. S & B fit us in their schedule within a day and half. The electrician who responded was friendly and found our problem right away. The fix was requiring ordering part and he came up with a solution to avoid this and avoid a delay in the repair. We we're very happy with the service provided by S &B and will be using them as our electrician from now on. read more

Our garage car charger project went. We agreed on suggestion offered by Stuart. Set up a day for the installation. The work went smoothly. We are happy with the result. Thank you S&B Electric! read more

The have a diagnostic fee of $185. They told me that upfront and told me that if it is a small job, the $185 gets applied to the repair or if it is a big job. half of the amount gets applied. The panel GFCI breaker to our spa was tripping, which we needed fixed. They sent out an electrician who was working in the area to shut off the power at the spa. He found the breaker and feed to the spa was not the issue. The electrician was very nice, but said they cannot do anything more and recommended we call someone who specializes in hot tub repairs. I was not aware they would not trouble shoot the electrical in the spa. It took the electrician 5 - 10 minutes from arrival to do the test on the breaker, tell us they could not do anything more and leave. They still charged the full $185 for the 5 to 10 minutes even though they could not fix it. I manage commercial construction and know the rates for electricians and the cost for that call. I was surprised they still charged the full amount even though it was such a short visit, they were not able to diagnose the issue and I still have to call out another repair service to get this fixed. I mentioned this to them on the phone before they ran the charge, but they said "we are just that good".... I would not recommend this electrician. I gave two stars instead of one, since they were responsive and made the appointment within a few days of the request. Update: There was no diagnosis over the phone. We are located in Danville, not Dublin. The spa is only 3 years old, not an "older model" and I am very aware of what an electrician does, I just did not expect a $185 service call fee for a 5 to 10 minute visit. read more

On scheduled day to perform work, Stewart was a no show and would not pick up or call me back. Wasted my time taking the day off work and finding child care and delayed work that needed to be done. Responding to the owners comment: More lies. We spoke Thursday. You said you would show up at house Friday between 8am and 9am to perform work. No estimate just to perform the work and I trusted you would show and I did not get estimates from any one else. No mention to me of a sudden hospital stay. I would think someone coming from the hospital would not be working still during this time... read more

We had a PG&E power outage and after it came back on half of our house wouldn't power up. I called Stuart and he helped troubleshoot over the phone right then. He taught us a couple things and fixed us right up. Just found my new go-to electrician. I will be hiring them for any future projects. Thank you, Stuart!!! read more

I highly recommend this company. I hired them to do a whole house inspection and change out some old wiring. Every person from their company that I've dealt with, including Mike, James, and the owner Stewart, was friendly, honest, and competent. I will definitely be using them for all of my electrical needs in the future! read more

We contacted S&B for a 200Amp upgrade. Stewart is knowledgeable and helped us along. We are very happy we found S&B. Thank you Stewart!

Professional, affordable, Efficient, and Respectful of our home. Installed 2 ceiling fans in less than 2 hours and left the rooms neat. I would definitely recommend this company & use them again in the future. They do get busy, but they are worth the wait and will notify you if something opens up early. read more

We blew a breaker using a space heater in an electric outlet, but the breaker panel seemed fine. S&B came in the next day and identified the faulty breaker and switched it out. A thorough and truly professional job, would highly recommend this company! read more

s&b is amazing! We accidentally turned off power to half our house and they totally helped us restore power! They saved the day!!! Thank you so much!! We definitely will save them in our contacts for any future electrical issues. read more

Called S&B Electric for help with an electrical issue that encompassed our home's exterior lighting as well as some indoor lighting. Stewart was friendly and knowledgeable, and we felt confident that S&B Electric would be able to solve our problem. I'm in the process of scheduling an appointment for them to come out and make the necessary repairs. read more

S&B Elecitric is amazing!! I had called another company with a good yelp ratibg and they said their fee for a diagnostic call was $410 then there would be charges for any work done. I called S&B and they came out the same day abd did diagnosis and all work we needed for $325. the technician was extremely knowledgeable and quick and so nice. we will definitely use them again for any future electrical needs! read more

Requested a quote for converting a plug in our garage for our new EV. Fast quote, responses, and work! We also had a few other last minute things around the house that needed work and Ryan was helpful and efficient in taking care of everything (ceiling fan, and a few outlets). Thanks! read more

S&B Electric is the most honest, reliable, helpful company with experts that can resolve an issue that many electricians ran from in the past. Steward explained my problem and fixed it in the most COVID free manner. I would highly recommend this company to everyone!!! read more

Very appreciative of the work S&B did. I had an outdoor outlet that quit working for no obvious reason. I have a sump pump plugged into it and needed it with the rain starting. I called four different electricians who were unable to help in a reasonable amount of time. By contrast, calling S&B means calling the owner directly, and he got on it right away. He said he'd figure out when someone could look at it in the next day or so. I told him that even that day was ok. I imagine this sounds made up, but about an hour later I heard my wife talking to someone. It was Jason, the S&B tech. He stopped by on his way home to take care of the problem. And he did, quickly and efficiently. I'm very grateful for their help. read more

So impressed with Stewart for his responsiveness and his team for their swift, clean and professional work. We added lighting to our whole house and it was done in 3 days! Great company to work with! read more

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Woke up to my refrigerator and wine fridge not working. I contacted Stuart from S&B Electric in an effort to help resolve the problem. He was attentive to my needs and happily diagnosed the situation. I have never used this company before, but certainly plan to in the future. Thank you for your attentiveness and customer service Stuart! read more

Stewart came out today to fix some electrical issues I have needed to take care of for a LONG time. He came with a smile on his face and got me back up and running in no time. I would highly recommend Stewart. he also did some work for my mom that was done with his expertise. read more

Needed two light/fan fixtures replaced and cans lights installed. S&B sent a great team that efficiently got the project done. They proactively asked great questions about the placement, desired lumin levels, light color, etc. The team communicated well, were knowledgeable, and worked well. So glad that I used S&B Electric and was very impressed with the owner who was honest and had my best interests in line when scoping out the work. read more

We had a real problem on our hands after returning late in the evening from a 5-day vacation -- only about half the electrical outlets and overhead lights were working and numerous appliances, including the refrigerator, were out. We called S&B Electric first thing (8:00 a.m.) and explained the problem. Within about 90 minutes, Derek was at the door. He checked the main panel and quickly diagnosed the problem -- one of the PG&E power supply lines wasn't working. He then spotted the problem on the power pole (see photo) and told us how to report it to PG&E and get it fixed. We did, and the problem was solved by noon. Great job, Derek and S&B Electric! read more

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Stewart got back to me right away and I was able to book an appointment for the next morning. The team that came in was very professional. They found the problems, showed me pictures of the problem wiring and shortly after they fixed my issue! This guys know their stuff! I would definately call them again for any electrical problem. read more

Would recommend this electrical company as they handled my electric fan issue well, competently, & courteously within the timeframe agreed.

So last night our lights were flickering, and long story short , turns out the breaker was arcing and had to be switched off. This morning I called S&B Electric and they arrived this afternoon, fixed the issues, and we are back to full power. They were quick to respond, professional and really helped us out in a pinch! read more

I called Stewart this morning, he helped me to fix my problems over the phone, professional and respond quickly! Highly recommend

I had a positive experience with S&B Electric. The electrician was on time and very professional. I had a wiring issue in an electrical box for multiple switches. I was concerned that it was going to be a very expensive diagnosis and repair. It took the Electrician about 45 minutes. I was quite happy that I was only charged the amount I was quoted. I would definitely refer S&B Electric to anyone that's looking for a honest, prompt and professional Electrician. read more

Our electrical wire was out in the garage. We called and Steward was very polite and kind. He gave us few tips over the phone and we're able to reset the wires without charging us anything. I would highly recommend their services and have an electrician to count on moving forward. read more

S&B came highly recommended by my real estate agent when I needed work done on my house. S&B did not disappoint. Stewart and his whole team were professional, efficient, and communicative. In my case, I had to have an entire fuse box removed and relocated, a new grounding rod, Several repairs to canister lights, a hallway lighting system rewired, and several plugs rewired. Stewart and a team of three arrived on-time (7:30 AM) and came fully prepared with all the supplies they would need. They were considerate about minimizing dust and mess related to the efforts, while also regularly communicating the status of the various jobs at hand. As staffing changes arose, or people needed to go offsite, that too was quickly communicated. Once they wrapped up at 6 PM, Everything looked incredible, even better than I could have hoped. Working with them was wonderful. I will absolutely work with them again whenever I have more electrical work to be done. You will not be disappointed. read more

They are amazing to work with. First, communication was so easy. When they arrived, they were incredibly pleasant to work with. Secondly, My husband had hurt his wrist and couldn't help, but they were incredibly gracious and supportive. Their quote was very affordable, and I searched high and low for a good electrician at the right price. The chandelier that they installed was beautiful!! I'm so happy we chose these guys! read more

- Great Work - Upgraded My Outside Electric Panel Noticed My Inside Box was Not Grounded also - Just Purchased an Older House ( 1960) water heater was not grounded also - Everything is Grounded and Upgraded- Thank You For The Professionalism- Feeling Safer! Hats Off to S&B Electric!! read more

I was looking for an electrician who could replace a couple of light fixtures for a long time. Some business charged too much. Stewart, the owner of the business, was very efficient and provided the service that I needed right away. The crew was professional and friendly. read more

They were amazing!! Answered the phone within moments and I was able to speak to an electrician right away . They helped me troubleshoot my elec problem and stayed on the phone until the problem was resolved. No charge!! And offered further help should I need them! Very knowledgeable and extremely helpfu. read more

S&B was very helpful recently with non-functioning outlets at our home. Stewart walked us through a few possible solutions initially and when those options did not work, he was upfront with potential fixes and costs all on a Saturday. He sent a technician The following Monday morning who spent all day repairing our issue. The technician (Thanks Jason!) was great, providing temporary power so we can keep going about our normal day, maintaining a clean work space, keeping us informed on work status, and even recommended some safety related work to do in the future. We had to follow up a little bit in the beginning to confirm the appointment but overall we are very happy with their customer service and quality of work that was done. read more

I should have wrote this a couple of weeks ago, but better late than never. I called early Saturday morning because I was having a problem with some breakers in an old house. I'm a lumber buyer and not an electrician, Stewart was cool and said he could come out in a few hours. It was a $350.00 service call, ya I know kind of steep, but it was a weekend and I could understand. He came out fixed the problem and replaced any needed breakers. Here is the thing and why I think this guy is a straight shooter. My company sells breakers and the one he replaced we sell for around 50 buck and he only charged me 50 buck for the breaker. I know some other shady guys would have charged me $100 or even more for that breaker to pad their pockets. Stewart also took my payment over the phone cause I was at work and couldn't be there. I will need to replace the whole box eventually (remember old house) He gave me a quote that seems fair and I will have him do it in a few month (not quit in the budget right now.) Anyway if you need some work done you wont go wrong calling Him! read more

We left a message for Stewart on a Saturday after losing power in our garage due to a potential GFCI issue we were not able to identify. He called us back promptly and helped us over the phone to resolve the issue - saving us a costly service call. Excellent service! Stewart will be my first call next time I need an electrician. read more

Called them a few days ago and came out very quickly. I had Jason here from S & B. I needed a flood light and an outlet installed. Was very clean and a pleasant guy guy. I would highly recommend them. read more

Wonderful service ! I called on a Thursday and spoke with the owner who was very knowledgeable about my issue. Made an appointment for Friday morning and 3 workers came even before the expected time and were in and out in 20 minutes. Did a wonderful job! Very pleased with the service! read more

We Had an emergency On a Saturday when I learned that my wires were slowly burning going into my main power box for the house. I called a lot of electricians trying to get someone to come out or even just to respond and get info and quotes. I started to give up as it started getting late but just as I called S&B electric He was willing to help me over the phone. I sent him pictures of what was going on. I thought he was gonna flake on me as well but then he called me back went over what actually needed to be done and gave me a quote. I needed the work done asap my wife was scheduled to go into labor Monday and we were out of power the whole weekend. He was able to come out first thing Monday morning and got the job done. Thank you so much for responding and coming out. It was a huge relief knowing that my house was in good hands. Me and my family appreciate the work you do and we would recommend you to everyone and anyone who needs a electrician. read more

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Very honest company that saved me $250. I called Stewart with an issue with my outlets being out. I thought I had reset the breaker box correctly, but he took a few minutes to verify that I had before coming all the way out to see it and charging for the visit. It turns out I had missed something and everything was back up and running in 2 minutes. It's rare to come across a business that wants to genuinely help customers and not just maximize profit. I will be using them for all my future electrician needs. read more

:I did not have any electrical work done but I did have a positive experience with Stuart.PG&E shut off my power and I needed to replace the main breaker. I made an attempt to replace it myself (single women can do anything). Despite my best efforts, I needed to find an electrician, should PG&E not be able to isolate the problem. I called what I believed to be an office number at around 9:30pm on a weeknight. Stuart called me back immediately. He was willing to come by my house on his way to work the following morning because we live a few blocks from each other. Thankfully PG&E was able to fix the problem and save me a few bucks but I now have an electrician for when that time comes. I thinking of installing a whole home fan this year and I now know who to call! read more