Shining Light Electric

(291 reviews)

Needed to get a panel upgrade and an EV charger installed. There's an open space between my panel…read moreand my garage, so I was told by other electricians that I'd have to get someone else to break the concrete because they don't do that. These guys were one of the few that could handle the concrete work, and they also handle all the permit work as well. Staff worked hard, finished everything quickly and made sure the work site was clean as a whistle after they finished. Everyone was really friendly, from the receptionist on the phone, the staff and the people giving me estimates. It's been more than a year since I got my EV charger installed, and I haven't noticed any problems since then. Price-wise, I feel it was pretty fair especially considering how they made everything so convenient. All in all, they did everything well. I'd have no problems recommending them to others, and will likely go back to them when I need other things addressed in the house.

The crew I had did a good job. Clean installation. The new panel looks great. Very courtious team.read more

Croff Electric

(109 reviews)

Highly recommend Croff Electric. They installed a hardwired EV charger for my home and completed…read moreconduit prep work for a future solar installation. The work was clean, professional, and completed exactly as promised. Their team was easy to work with, communicated clearly throughout the project, and offered a fair price. As a local family-owned business, they take pride in their work, and it shows. I'll definitely be using them again for future electrical projects.

Jeremy and team were great to work with! They were prompt, responsive, and gave a very reasonable…read morequote for the work. They went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with their services and you can tell that they are very passionate about their work. They are very knowledgeable and took the time to explain things throughout the project. I would definitely recommend them!

Baumel Brothers Electrical

(203 reviews)

After my Ceiling fan was coming loose from the ceiling I searched everywhere for a mounting kit…read moreincluding Home Dept, Amazon, Ace only to find they didn't make it anymore. So I bought a new ceiling fan and realized the installation included going in my rafters to mount it. At that point, I knew it was above my pay grade. I located Baumel Brothers on Yelp and Shane got back to me and we negotiated a fair price to have his team come out and install it for me. Casey and Joseph showed up on time and knew exactly what to do. I was prepared with drop clothes and a ladder for them. After one of them went in my rafters to set up the mounting kit, they installed my new fan and it works great with plenty of light. Casey and Joseph were respectful and knowledgeable. Working with Shane was a pleasure and now I have him giving me an estimate on converting Fluorescent Lights to Can Lights. I highly recommend Baumel Brothers and it would serve you well to use them for any electrical service big or small. You will be glad you did!

we just met with Shane and we got a good vibe that his company can do the job well. he had some…read moregood ideas without having to replace everything in our kitchen. this post is for the initial impression. will post more after the job is done.

AAA Calvert Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.7

(196 reviews)

This past December, my 73 year old floor furnace would not…read moreignite and warm the house. I called AAA Calvert to come out and check the furnace and thermostat. The representative on the phone was very polite and friendly. She set up an appointment for me very quickly. On appointment day, Scott arrived quite promptly. Scott was very polite, friendly and professional. He thoroughly inspected the furnace and thermostat and diagnosed the problem very quickly. Fortunately, I did not need to replace the furnace. Within a few days, Scott returned and replaced the necessary parts and installed a new thermostat. I waited a couple of months to see how well the furnace operated during these winter months. Now, I am pleased to announce that everything works perfectly. Scott, and AAA Calvert, receive superior marks. The cost of the repairs were quite reasonable for the amount of time and labor the project required. This was SUPERIOR service!!! Thank you, Scott!!!

I gave AAA Calvert five stars last year, but have to revisit after my most recent experience. First…read moreAdam came out and determined that our fan had broken, possibly damaging the motor, and that he also needed to check the coolant level. He ordered the new fan and motor on the phone while I was with him, so I expected we'd soon be cooled down. I don't want to get too far in the weeds, but ultimately it took four visits and nine days for techs to come out and replace the fan and the motor. They did take $500 off the price, and they were very nice about everything, but unfortunately they forgot to check the coolant level, so the AC was only marginally cooler than the outdoor air. Rather than complaining again, I just called my brother-in-law (who is also in the HVAC business). He found that it was light 4 lbs. of coolant, which he replaced, and now the system is running properly again. But it took almost two weeks during the hottest stretch of the year. I think AAA Calvert is a good business, and I hope this is a learning experience for them.

Ducros Electrical Services

(162 reviews)

Not only is Alex the best electrician in town by a mile, he's an excellent person…read more HE SAVED MY HOUSE We had electrical surges throughout our house. I had hired him several times previously (all fantastic experiences) and so, although he didn't have the time, he helped me troubleshoot it. He quickly realized that the amount of power coming in to my house was no longer under control and instructed me what to do. When SCE came, the guy said that if it wasn't for Alex, my house could have burned down - or at minimum all my appliances would have burned out if it wasn't for him. Alex called ME several times to make sure we were OK afterward. He asked for NOTHING in return. (I didn't accept those terms.) I don't have enough words to thank him. THIS is the guy you want in your corner.

Requested a free estimate recently and was very disappointed to see Ducros' quote be almost 50%…read morehigher than 3 other places I received quotes from. The other places had more services included in their price too. My recommendation to anyone quote shopping for major electrical work, contact at least 2-3 other places and you'll see the price/scope of work differences as well. Alex was the estimator and I was expecting good things based on past reviews and didn't receive that at all. Not sure if it was because I told you this was my first home but the dishonesty in your pricing needs to be reassessed. With internet access and electrician feedback it's easy to tell that your quote was ridiculous. The suggested approach to the work wasn't great either, my home definitely doesn't need a sub panel in the house when I'm getting a main panel upgrade. The number of dedicated circuits recommended by you compared to general recommendations I've heard didn't match nor made sense with the high price you charged. 29-33k for 12 circuits and a main panel upgrade with an unneeded sub panel in the home to "save on wires used"? Really? The only positive thing I have to say is your customer service rep was kind.

All-In-One Electric & Lighting

(75 reviews)

I've been using All-in-one for several years now and have always had a great experience. Always…read moreprofessional and always do a great job. I recently had a EV charger installed in our garage and as usual, Ollie and Eddie came out and did it in no time. So friendly, so knowledgeable and always professional. Will continue to use All-in-One for all of our electrical needs

The team is nice enough but the workmanship is horrible, especially for the price. We hired…read moreAll-in-One to install some recessed lighting and outlets inside our home as well as upgrade our electrical panel on the exterior of our home. For the lighting/outlet install, instead of using any kind of drywall saw or cutting tool, they just used a hammer to put holes in our walls and ceilings in order to run wiring and install switches/lighting. This left our home looking crazy and made it unnecessarily difficult to make drywall repairs. Also, a number of the recessed lights they installed were not even symmetrical. On the exterior panel install, they swore up and down that the existing panel could not be replaced without major rework to the wall. So, thinking it was my only option, I approved the location of the new panel off to the side. However, I absolutely did not approve them coming out of the wall at an angle with that large flex conduit the way they did. After addressing these issues with them, their only response was that they could relocate the panel for the same cost as the original installation. Overall, it became clear to us that All-In-One Electric only cared about getting the job done as quickly as possible and had little to no respect for our home. They made it clear that their aim was to do the bare minimum as long as it was "up to code." I would not recommend their services to anyone after this experience.

South Bay Electric Company

(442 reviews)

The installation went well. The electrician came early and installed the lights quickly…read more I recommend this place.

Our garage light was flickering so badly it resembled a seizure trigger. I didn't know who to call,…read moreso I searched Yelp and found Ian Marsh of South Bay Electric. There were a series of excellent reviews. I sent hima a message and he got back to me right away. When we spoke, Ian himself walked me through the troubleshooting over the phone. He suggested it could be a bad bulb connection (take it out and clean the contacts) or an issue with the wall switch. Sure enough, it turned out to be our dimmer switch -- it just couldn't hold the charge properly and was causing the constant flickering. What really stands out is that Ian could have easily scheduled a service call and charged me a couple hundred bucks to come out. Instead, he gave me the exact fix for free and saved me the hassle and expense. In a world where so many companies push for paid visits, this level of honesty and helpfulness is rare and genuinely appreciated. While it cost me nothing, it cost him his time.I As a result, I promised Ian I'd write a glowing review, and here it is. If you're in the South Bay and need an electrician you can actually trust, call Ian Marsh South Bay Electric. Highly recommend! Rick

Johns Electric

(68 reviews)

Jesus is the best electrician that my husband and I have worked with. This guy knows how to install…read moreanything and everything, he installed new ceiling lights and they looked so good that he modernized our entire home. Thank you guys for having great quality and competitive pricing, you're totally worth it. I would recommend them time and time again.

I typically don't write reviews, but needed to as John's Electric (Jesus) was so great to work…read morewith. My electrical panel blew out early in the morning, and Jesus responded right away and was able to come out, identify the problem quickly and get it fixed quickly. He was able to communicate the issue to me clearly, but because my husband was out at work, I also asked Jesus to talk to my husband over speakerphone to share with him what the issue was so that my husband and I can decide on what to do together. Jesus was very professional and courteous, quick to respond and resolve the issue, and also fair on pricing. I would highly recommend him.

ProPower Electric

(130 reviews)

Propower installed a new ceiling light fixture three months ago. They were prompt and polite. A…read morecouple days ago the fixture stopped working. Rich was so helpful and generous with time and support in getting this resolved. He took time with me and coordinated with the vendor. I highly recommend them.

Angel, Lanna, and team were responsive, helpful, and completed the electrical panel upgrade and EV…read morecharger installation within a reasonable amount of time. The stucco patchwork around the panel outside and drywall repair (which was damaged due to panel installation) inside the house were great. I am very glad with their service. They promptly took care of city permit, coordinated city inspection, and helped applied for utility company EV charge ready program credit. I only checked two local companies for quotes and found theirs to be very reasonable.

Victor White Handyman

(175 reviews)

Victor White really did a fantastic job for us…read more He installed a new kitchen faucet for us, but has done at least 15 installs in our house over the years. He is polite, always on time, and always very fair and reasonable in his pricing. He is also the most technically competent handyman we have ever used, which is why we will always wait until he becomes available rather than going with someone else. I cannot recommend him enough!

I had a very old cast iron kitchen sink and chose Victor to replace it based on his reviews. Victor…read morereplied promptly to my request and quote was very reasonable compared to others. We set an appointment for a couple weeks out. Communication was great all the way through! Although it was a standard 33 x 22 sink replacement, Victor had to cut quite a lot from the counter top to get it to sit flush. After that, he got the disposal and all the plumbing to line up. He ran the sink and disposal and after a few more minor adjustments, he was done. Everything works perfectly! No leaks. I will be using Victor for future projects.

McNally Electric & Lighting

4.4

(46 reviews)

They have a wide variety of well designed products. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly…read more They are my go-to for all of my lighting and repair needs

They were able to find my specific item, order it for me, and keep me posted on the progress. This…read morestore has everything for lighting, including parts for antique fixtures!

Johnstone Supply

4.3

(9 reviews)

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Been doing business for over 30 years, Excellent customer service. JR gives great recommendations…read moreand referrals and is very knowledgeable. JR is the kind of person you want on your team.

Thanks Johnstone for continuing to keep up with the customer service to us licensed ac contractors…read more Its great to watch this company grow. Even when the parking lot is full, and there is a line of contractors, I still feel you get us in & out back in the field quickly. looking forward to a continued relationship

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Dallas B.

0

5

0

15 years ago

What makes Norm, the owner of Shining Light Electric, particularly great is that he not only performs exceptional work, but provides peace of mind. There are numerous good electricians out there, but what makes Norm exceptional, is his kind and friendly demeanor, accompanied by his trustworthy nature. To be honest, when I have an electrical problem, I have no clue what went wrong. An electrician could tell me my flux capacitor went out and I would undoubtedly believe him. That is why when I call Norm, I am put at ease simply knowing that he is not ripping me off. If you want quality service from a trustworthy company, I highly suggest giving Shining Light Electric a call. read more

Sue K.

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5

0

13 years ago

100% competent, timely, extremely pleasant. Superior work! I have gotten frustrated with the character of people in general over the last 20 years or so. I remember when taking responsibility, being fair and honest and making sure your customer got quality work, no matter what the situation, was the rule rather than the extremely rare exception. Norm did the job himself and was a shining example of excellent, old-fashioned neighborhood workmanship. I have rarely seen this type of character here in Long Beach. read more

Victoria L.

22

5

0

12 years ago

What a great guy! I gave his number to my neighbor who had one half of her house go dark when using a microwave and toaster oven at the same time. Rather than charge her an "after hours service call" just to make the money he talked to her on the phone and suggested she try calling SCE first just to eliminate that possibility. At 10:00 PM they responded and fixed the problem at the pole. We have had nothing but outstanding and fairly priced service from Norm and will use/recommend him again. read more

Matthew L.

82

3

0

10 years ago

Norm is very professional and did an excellent job. I called in the late morning to schedule an appointment and was delighted when he was able to complete the work the same afternoon. I would recommend this company for any electrical work. read more

Jeri H.

0

1

0

15 years ago

Norm, owner of SLElectric, is very knowledgeable in all things electric. He has always been able to give me the solution to my electrical problems. I have known him to be very conscientious in all his dealings. read more

Deric M.

141

3

5

10 years ago

Super helpful, patient and professional. I'll definitely be calling Shining Light Electric again when we decide to remodel our kitchen.

Liz L.

0

10

0

13 years ago

Did not even bother returning my call. Must not need the business. I would not recommend.

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Araus Electric

(40 reviews)

I called Josué as one of 3 quotes to fix a landscape lighting issue. He called back immediately and…read moremade an appmt. to check out the problem the next morning. He showed up on time and gave me a best case/worst case scenario to explain why my yard lights were not staying on and why several weren't coming on at all (even with a new transformer). The best case scenario would have been identifying several lights or connections which were the problem. Worst case would have been having to rewire the entire backyard, something I really wanted to avoid due to its significantly higher cost. He showed up with two other employees the next day again, right on time. They identified the problem: an excessive # of connections, pieced together over the years by many different people, and made worse by the recent addition of additional new lights. They rewired one section only to reduce the total number of connections. They did the job quickly for the price quoted, along with the price for the parts. They left my yard immaculate, and demonstrated how each and every light was now fully operational. I will hire them again for any other electrical issue.

Josue and his crew are nothing short of professional, knowledgeable, clean, and they do a great…read morejob! They replaced the main and sub-panel at my mom's house, replaced our main panel and sub panel, as well as our neighbor's main and sub-panel. Josue does not rush and is very knowledgeable about electrical codes. Perfect job!! Thanks again, Josue !!

Shock A Doo Electric

(22 reviews)

I rarely do reviews cause well I'm lazy but I went out of my way to post this…read more Kevin and his team are the best. I needed to have a Tesla Charger installed along with an additional 240V outlet. I was very particular about where I wanted it installed. He installed the charger right where I wanted it with the least amount of distance from our panel. He also installed a 240V inside my garage for future expansion. Quality was top notch, friendly and honest. Probably the best contractor I have ever worked with I will definitely work with him again.

Shock A Doo promptly resolved our electrical issues and attended to every detail…read more I highly recommend their services.

Baumel Brothers Electrical

(203 reviews)

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All-In-One Electric & Lighting

(75 reviews)

I've been using All-in-one for several years now and have always had a great experience. Always…read moreprofessional and always do a great job. I recently had a EV charger installed in our garage and as usual, Ollie and Eddie came out and did it in no time. So friendly, so knowledgeable and always professional. Will continue to use All-in-One for all of our electrical needs

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RC Electric

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RC Electric did a TERRIFIC job with our electric and re-wiring needs! Our home is now well equipped…read moreto handle EV charging along with updated outlets. Appreciate the transparency, options, and detailed assessment provided. It was a plus to have someone come in on weekend and begin work right away! If you are ever in search of a trusted electrician, look no further - RC is the BEST!

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