We had Anthony do our fireplace remodel, and we are extremely happy. Our fireplace was a gas…read moreinsert, and we wanted to switch to an electric. We decided to do a build out to update the space. Anthony was very friendly and punctual. The team that he works with were also friendly and on-time. I was concerned about dust, but was so impressed with how clean they kept everything from start to finish. Anthony has an excellent eye for design, and was very helpful with suggestions for spacing and placement. He was also sure to take care of all the details, including removing existing speakers and lights that would no longer fit and properly patching up holes. They did exceptional work, and we are so happy with the finished product. We look forward to working with him again for our lighting.

What I appreciated most is that they handle everything themselves -- demolition, electrical, gas,…read moreand installation -- so there's no need to coordinate with multiple contractors or worry about who's responsible for what. I had a very specific and challenging project: installing a gas fireplace into a very small, original arched Victorian fireplace. Anthony was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He patiently answered all of my questions and spent a lot of time working with my masonry contractor to explore every possible option. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, we ended up with the best solution possible. We are finally got rid of draft and now spending most evenings in once most abandoned room

The wide variety of lighting choices is excellent, meriting four stars…read more It is the unbelievable customer service that pushes the store into the five-star review. Stratosphere. Rather than buying new lights, I've been retrofitting dilapidated vintage lights into our cottage. One of the light mechanisms in an old factory pen lamp was screwed up more than I could decipher with a voltmeter. I brought the offending light to Berkeley Lighting, and they dove in and fixed the problem with only a little bit of digging through the spare bits of a hardware box. I am pleased beyond belief, and I know where I'll be going the next time I need to purchase lighting.

Best Lighting Store on the West Coast! Super professional service, expert knowledge staff and the…read moreentire workforce and owner are kind, helpful and generous with their knowledge. They treat you like their next door neighbor. Their pricing is very competitive and a greater value when you factor in their knowledge and advice. I bought Elco recessed lighting and DiodeLed Streamlite lighting for a kitchen remodel and I am very happy with the results and seamless look. This shop is really the best when you need expert, friendly and well priced lighting solutions.

I highly recommend Francisco and his team. He responded quickly, provided a quote on the spot, and…read morescheduled the work promptly. He came to install an outdoor outlet for my sprinkler system and noticed that another outdoor outlet had been installed incorrectly by a previous company. Without me even asking, he fixed it at no additional cost. What I appreciated most was the care they took in my home. They covered my furniture to protect it from dust and cleaned up thoroughly when the job was done. Professional, honest, and detail-oriented. I truly appreciate the extra effort and would definitely hire them again.

Alameda Oakland Electrical goes above and beyond. We needed to have a new electrical line pulled…read morethrough an underground conduit and Francisco was the only electrician who was willing to try. Not only did he do it, but his overall service was top notch. Francisco is very friendly, collaborative, and answered every question that I asked (and I ask a lot of questions) Not only does Francisco do great work, he's an advisor that I trust. I recommend him and Alameda Oakland Electrical without reservation.

I recently hired this company to install outlets for bidets, run a new dedicated circuit for the…read morebathrooms, and install an outdoor Nest camera--and I'm really glad I did. Joseph, the technician, was excellent. He was very clean and professional throughout the entire job. He made sure all areas were properly covered and protected before starting, which I really appreciated. Before doing any work, Joseph took the time to clearly explain everything he would be doing, which made me feel confident and informed the whole time. The installations came out clean and exactly as expected. During the job Joseph also made suggestions on items that he saw. Overall, great experience--professional, detail-oriented, great pricing and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend them and would use them again for future projects.

Very friendly and capable electricians. Price point is the best you can get with great quality of…read morework. Everything done correctly with permits

Great experience. The piece we bought is a signature place for our dining room. Make sure the room…read more We had a mechanical problem and the company totally stood by it. They replaced everything. Amazing. This wasn't Walnut Creek's problem but they stopped up. Outstanding. Thank you team!

Wonderful competent people. I would recommend this business…read moreto everyone. Lighting is very important to everyone.

I am a DIY homeowner and did a lot of my plumbing work. BUT I made a huge mistake and needed…read moreprofessional help IMMEDIATELY! I called many places and they quoted me outrageous prices because they considered it an "emergency" and tried to take advantage of the situation..... When I called Chavez, he was very down to earth and understand how much I was stressing out. He gave me a very fair price and was able to come right away on a Holiday Weekend! They took care of my problem within minutes and guaranteed it won't leak!I was very pleased and happy with the work. They knew exactly how to get the work done! Without question, I will be calling Chaves and his team for all my future handyman needs! His team is extremely professional, very friendly, and very reasonable prices!

I needed someone to fix a dripping kitchen socket and called this business. Chris was able to visit…read morethe apartment with in a few hours and give me an estimate. A new faucet was procured and installed the next day. Very quick response and fair pricing. Recommended.

Mainly geared to contractors, and oh-so-much better than the big box store experience. You can…read moreorder big stuff also, transformers and commercial panels. Right at BART, but parking is as easy as it gets for Oakland. But don't leave anything in a vehicle because, well Oakland.

They are well stock with all your plumbing and electrical needs…read moreMuch better price and service than Home D*p#t . a real Oakland success. from one store in downtown to a big regional in providing services to builders and developers.

I had a light fixture that stopped working. It was one of a pair and I really didn't want to buy…read moretwo new light fixtures so I was determined to find a business that would repair old fixtures. And then I found Ed at Ensler lighting. He beat his estimate and got my fixture back in good working order within a couple days. If you're anywhere near Berkeley go and check them out. Such a cool selection of light fixtures at their shop. It has been there for decades! And of course, if you have a fixture in need of repair go see Ed at Ensler!

Really appreciate Ed responding to my emails!…read more I managed to fix the lamp I emailed him about but I felt compelled to bring in my other pieces that needed rewiring. Ed and Roel were super friendly and it was a quick (less than 1 hour) turnaround. It's a bit of a drive for me so I really appreciate them getting it done in one trip. Highly recommended.