Scott is our go to guy. He is thorough, honest, transparent,reliable and has taught us a lot. He has taken care of all our electrical needs over the years (replaced cans, moved junction boxes, replaced and moved outlets/light covers, installed outdoor spot light etc). One time we had a short and he showed us pictures of the tangled mess of wires under the house that were not safe. Fixed! Recently, he consulted updating kitchen lighting/wiring (from the 50s) and noticed that our new dishwasher was hot. Upon inspection, it wasn't grounded nor had a needed safety feature. Fixed! read more

Scott responded ASAP and helped us out over text, kindly walking us through resetting the breaker in our apartment. Super helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable, even from a distance. We will definitely call again if needed! read more

UPDATE: After posting an honest review, Scott started sending me scary, aggressive texts to my personal number and calling me names. Please avoid this person and this company. Read the other one star reviews who complain about the same thing. read more

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In 2016, Scott installed a NEMA 14-50 charging outlet at my house and it's been perfect ever since. In 2021 he remotely diagnosed a problem which I was able to get fixed by DWP. There was no charge. And today, he remotely diagnosed a problem with charging my Tesla. Tesla told me that I had a problem with my NEMA 14-50, since charging with my Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) at the service center worked and supercharging worked. Scott directed me how to test the NEMA 14-50 using my voltmeter, and we proved that it was fine. Scott offered me a same-day appointment if that turned out to be needed. I went back to Tesla and got a new UMC and that fixed the problem. Scott was available by phone today at 6:30am to diagnose this problem and we talked at least four times during this process. He could not have been more helpful and was happy for me that I did not have an electrical problem. Bottom line - West LA Electric and Scott are trustworthy, prompt, and helpful. They are the only firm in LA that I would call if I have an electrical issue. read more

Scott & Jose are very knowledgeable and patient. Scott has been servicing my managed buildings for over 20 years. He's always reliable, well priced and ready to explain thing as well as make suggestions. read more

avoid at all costs . complete and utter con artists. they will rip you off. there are many who have been had by these incompetent thieves. they bill for electric work that they deliberately make worse . i have never had an experience with a company as bad as this one. read more

West LA Electric provided an exceptional customer service experience from start to finish! Scott was so helpful in explaining what would need to be done to complete minor electrical repairs around my home, and Jose showed up on time and worked super efficiently to get everything done properly. Jose has a great personality, is super helpful, smart, and is an overall trustworthy professional. He made me feel so much better about the electrical tasks that had been on my to-do list for far too long, as I researched local electricians and finally made a sound decision on one. I highly recommend West LA Electric as they are honest, transparent, prompt, professional and comprehensive in their new customer intake and on-site service. I greatly appreciate technicians and businesses that live up to their public image and marketing promises! Thank you so much Scott and much gratitude to you, Jose for a wonderful job! Appreciate you both! read more

At the beginning of June I had a Tesla charger installed by Scott and Lou and it was a great experience from start to finish. First when they came over to give me a quote: it was immediately apparent that they were professional and gave me good advice and a good price. Then on the day of the installation they were efficient and courteous and I'm very happy with the result, both in the way it works and in the way it looks (cables neatly installed through the crawl space instead of over the roof like the other companies had suggested). I would definitely recommend West LA electric to anyone looking for honest and reliable electricians. read more

Want to get the electrical work done correctly, according to code, and on time? Want to hear someone quote from the electrician's bible? Scott is that person! Highly recommend. read more

Truly a pleasure working with Gabriel from West LA Electric again! He came back out today to hardwire a few new motion lights and replace a pendant in my kitchen. To put the exterior motion lights up, he had to go through an outlet in my room that had become problematic (chargers would fall out of the socket..) As a courtesy he replaced the socket in my room with a brand new one! After completing everything he had come to do today, Gabriel noticed that an existing old outdoor fixture was not up to code! The junction box and outlet were not rated for outdoor use, also far too many connections were coming out of the box. My cousin who is a handyman, and was here today as well, explained to me in layman's terms that Gabriel had "caught a ticking electrical time bomb," and for that I am eternally grateful. As it turns out, after discussing today's events with my father, I learned that the previous owner of the house was an old-time "DIY electrician." We have several switches in the house that we don't understand and that don't seem to work. Gabriel will be back again on Monday to bring this old house up to code -- whether I will be here or not, I trust that Gabriel will get everything done in a focused, timely, and professional manner. Before he left, Gabriel thoroughly swept his workspaces (which he had also tarped off) in the kitchen and my bedroom. When I say thoroughly I mean thoroughly, he even got the cookie crumbs under my bed! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Scott H. the owner of West LA Electric. We arrived home today, Sunday, to find that half of the electricity in our house was off, then on, then off again. I texted Scott who immediately diagnosed it as being a problem with one of our "legs", the connections between the power pole and our home. He recommended calling DWP. I did so and they came out in less than an hour, and fixed the problem, which was corrosion at the power pole. Remember that this Sunday, and Scott replied in under a minute with the exact right advice. If you ever need an electrician, call Scott at West LA Electric. He also put in my car charging port about six years ago, and that's worked like a charm ever since. No issues whatsoever. Thank you, Scott! read more

Scott and his team are exceptional. Very responsive, timely and professional. Could not be happier with the service they provided and I will exclusively be calling West LA Electric for any of our electrical needs! read more

My house is old and the electric panel is really old. Probably about 40 to 50 years old. I was having some weird problems with my NEMA 14-50 outlet for my Tesla Model 3 charger so I knew I needed to call an electrician and I wanted the best. I found West LA Electric on Yelp in the #1 spot and I'm glad I did! I texted Scott the details and he sent Jose and Gabriel right over which was all I could hope for on such short notice. These guys really know their stuff and taught me a lot about how homes are wired and why things are done certain ways. Even though the panel was probably older than them they knew exactly what to do which was awesome. They tested everything, moved some things around, and after everything was back to working with a reconditioned breaker, tested everything again including the operating amps and temperatures of each breaker to make sure everything was going to keep working once they left. These guys are pros and know what they are doing so if you want the job done right call them! read more

I called looking for an electrician and spoke to Scott. I told him my issue and he asked me to take a photo of my breakers and immediately knew what was wrong. He was able to fix my issue and didn't need to come out nor charged me. Very personable and friendly. read more

Outstanding company and stellar service!! I sent photos via text to Scott regarding a fuse that would randomly blow and he recommended an inspection which was spot on. Jose arrived on time, spent almost 2 hours thoroughly examining the fuse panel, looking for burnt or loose wires, checked neighboring outlets, even those in the ceiling. Throughout his review of the wiring and panel, Jose clearly communicated what he was doing and why. I knew very little about the panel until Jose who took the time to explain it in detail. I am most grateful for Scott and Jose! The company is a rare find and will be my go to in the future for all electrical issues. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

We needed to swap our three GFI outlets on the exterior of our house. We were not in a rush. I called West LA Electric, and they sent Jose out within 90 minutes. I was told that they would charge by the hour, and then there would be the costs of parts, etc. I was expecting a 2 hour job or so, but Jose took care of all three outlets in less than 1! He was also super nice and explained what he was doing to be very clearly. Great work, reasonably priced, and everyone I interacted with at this company was awesome. I would totally use them again on future projects. read more

Scott and Louie were amazing! They were prompt, so nice and up front with their rates. They replaced an exterior light fixture and looked at two other fixtures that were running dim. They fixed everything and it all looks great. I highly recommend West LA Electric and will be calling them for all of my electrical needs. read more

Called them again, this time to upgrade an electrical socket with a proper ground. Can't say enough good things about both Scott and Jose; Scott is so patient listening to the issue and suggesting solutions that don't necessarily make him a profit; which seems so unusual. I trust his guidance, and Jose's work was fast and efficient. They're my go-to electricians from now on; happy to have them as a resource! read more

These guys are the best. Good troubleshooting, very efficient and friendly. No bogus, or hidden prices / quotes. Can highly recommend. read more

Hi Bryan, In reading your review, I find it untrue, and Yelp has suggested that it is provided verification that this call, in fact took place or else they may remove it. Can you please provide me proof to send to Yelp that there was a connection between the two of you, to verify you did call the right company. You can simply take a snapshot using your smart phone history, which provides the date, time, how long the call was etc. It is suggested we wait 10 days for your response, and if we don't hear from you we can submit to Yelp for its removal . Maybe you can consider to remove it yourself as in my time working for Scott, I have never heard him hang up on a potential customer. *****Trying to get me to take down the Review. Scott was rude and these lies being told in order to protect an employee by calling a potential customer a Liar. Deal with another COMPANY. DONT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. YOU HAVE OTHER OPTIONS****** read more

The wife and I bought a house not too long ago and i decided to update all the outlets and plugs myself. The bathrooms were up to code and needed to have gfi's installed. After installation and testing them out. Some how i took power out to half the house. After doing some research i came across LA electric and gave them a call. They set up an appointment the next day. They were on time. And very informative about what i was doing wrong. When they were done they cleaned the place up and gone within the hour. I would highly recommend this place to any and all. read more

West LA Electric did a fantastic job installing two Ring surveillance cameras in our Condo HOA. Scott himself came to find the possible solutions, he gave us a reasonable quote, and then Jose came to make it happen. There were a few additional technical hurdles along the way, but Jose found the best solution every time. The experience of these guys is tremendous, they are very courteous, respectful of furniture, attentive to cleaning after the work is done, and they even went the extra mile to help fix gate lock issues following a break-in. This is a local business that deserves to be supported and talked about in the community. Smart professionals with a friendly attitude and reasonable prices. We only call West LA Electric every time we need electrical services, and once again they were awesome. Consistently excellent! Thank you! read more

Scott and his team are top notch! I will forever be using and recommending their services based on top notch customer service, overall knowledge and expertise. Scott and Jose made sure the job was done right and truly stand behind their work. When a minor issue arose they came out promptly (same day) to get everything taken care of the right way. Friendly, easy to work with and exceptional customer service. Thank you West LA Electric! read more

This company has been consistently good and professional for YEARS. With all the frustration of the various home repair outfits out there, it is such a great feeling when you have a good company. It's almost like you don't want others to know how good they are because they might get too busy. Bullet points: - On time and called before arrival to confirm - Professional attitude/very friendly - Not out to rip you off - Fair pricing that is up front - Work quickly but carefully You are very unlikely to find anything better than this outfit. read more

I contacted West LA Electric to install a chandelier in my condo. Communicating with Scott was easy and he allowed me to communicate via text to illustrate the work that needed to be done, which was super convenient. Jose completed the job quickly and allowed me to observe and ask questions (since I am a lighting nerd). I enjoyed working with WLA Electric so much that I hired them for a commercial installation the following month. I would not have hired them a second time with my work reputation on the line had I not had full confidence they would do an amazing job. And it turned out amazing! They will be my go-to electrician from here on out. read more

Scott replied to my text promptly and Jose arrived early that afternoon, and promptly found what had gone wrong with the power supply to our back yard fountain and fixed it. A pleasure to work with - I'll happily text Scott next time I need an electrician. read more

It's been said, but these guys are the real-deal and very honest, which for me is key. Eric R came to fix the ancient panel we have in the condo. He was on-time (huge deal for me!) and even took his shoes off because I'm picky like that (but I didn't even have to ask). We even geeked out about circuits and audio stuff while he was working which I appreciated. He also showed me what was wrong and why it was acting up, and gave me some tips to save some cash in the future. Very very much appreciated. My recommendation is to hire these guys instead of worrying about whether you're getting ripped off or overcharged. read more

I just had one of the most refreshingly honest experiences with Scott, the boss over at West L.A. Electric. I own a 4-story home in West L.A. (2001 Construction) & the electrical outlets in 2 of the 4 bathrooms went dead a few days ago. A handyman friend of mine spent 3 hours at my place yesterday working to diagnose / fix the problem, and ultimately failed to figure out what was causing the issue. So I did a quick Yelp search and found West L.A. Electric on Yelp (they had a hard 5-star rating and are located near my home, so I gave them a ring). I explained the issue to Scott (super friendly guy) and he told me what he thought was going on, and explained how to fix the issue over the phone. His simple solution worked immediately. Free Advice from a business owner! Any other electrician would have sent someone out, collected the minimum service call fee and most likely tacked on an extra hour or two by claiming the issue was much more complicated than it really was. Scott knew what the issue was, and he would rather be helpful and save me time and $ than make some extra $ for his business. But now he has my personal business for life...and I happen to own a real estate company that handles the leasing at over 500 apartment buildings in L.A., so I very much look forward to sending a lot of business his way in future years! Thank you Scott! read more

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE We needed an electrical outlet put in for a dishwasher installation. Eric arrived on time, carefully protected our hardwood floors as he worked and got everything done in just an hour. From scheduling to completing the job to clean up, Eric and West LA Electric delivered outstanding service. Add some applause for honesty when the final bill was actually 26% under the original estimate. Based on this experience I would certainly use them again, and recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done in their home. read more

Gabriel did a great job. Arrived quickly and tracked our problem to a damaged wire under the house. Very trustworthy and intelligent service. Will use again. read more

I recently hired West LA Electric to upgrade my antiquated electrical pannel from 60 amp to 200 for my 1920's Spanish Style home in Venice. I couldn't have been happier with the Job from start to finish. This was quite a tricky upgrade as the panel had to be relocated with new wires run under the house. Both Eric and Gabriel who carried out most of the physical work were excellent. They absolutely went the extra mile and worked extremely hard and efficiently for 4 days. There were no short cuts. I also paid for 3 new circuits for my kitchen but ended up with 5 because as Eric informed me it was the "right way to do it". I actually received quotes from 3 electricians. Scott was the only one willing to deal with the City permitting procedure and at the same time remain competitive. So for the same price, Scott applied for the permits, scheduled the inspection and even waited around 2 hours for the City inspection. Everything passed without a hitch! Overall Scott was straightforward and easy to deal with. Having worked with a number of contractors recently I know the "rough from the smooth"... My advise is save yourself the hassle, take the path of least resistance , and call West LA Electric. read more

Gabriel is a true pro. He did a very good job with troubleshooting and recommendations and so evidently cared about his work, putting in off-the-clock time to make sure the spackling was perfect. Also, excellent work ethic. I watched him do a 9 hour day with just a half hour break. The man is a machine! Scott also dropped by a couple times throughout the day to make sure everything was running smoothly. I overheard them make several calls back forth to communicate what was happening. Seems like they have a great team dynamic going! After so many horrible vendors for various services, I'm glad I don't have to look for any other electricians. I'll definitely be using them every single time. read more

Scott (and Jose) took excellent care of us. Fast and friendly service at a fair price. Will definitely be using him again.

Had an issue with one of my clients (own a service company myself) and we blew their outlet. Call Scott and he was there the next day, fixed the issue and charged a really fair price. Matter of fact, the price he quoted over the phone was the price i paid...rare to find (honesty). Thank you for your help in resolving that outlet problem for me. read more

Didn't use them, but Scott was extremely responsive and made suggestions over text. Based on how hard getting an immediate response is, they would be my first choice next time I have an issue read more

West LA Electric are the guys to call! I've had the pleasure of working with both Scott and Eric. Scott came over the first time a few years ago to install an outlet in my garage. He was professional and very pleasant to deal with and he did an excellent job. I called up West LA Electric again recently when a circuit went out. This time, Eric came and diagnosed the problem quickly and had the replacement part in the truck ready to go. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and he was able to solve the issue in under 30 minutes of his arrival. He was exactly on time with the stated appointment which I really appreciated. I called another electrician before hiring West LA Electric but they were not able to guarantee me an appointment time and said they could be here around 8am or 9am. I needed someone to be here ASAP so I'm glad I went with West LA Electric instead of the other company even though the other company did give me a lower initial quote over the phone. West LA electric's phone quote was accurate and I appreciated that there were no surprises. read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said before? These guys are great. Eric Rubottom was the technician sent to help fix the circuit breaker panel. He arrived promptly, was very respectful not to dirty the space, and was very knowledgeable. He even gave my brother and I a mini lesson during the process. A+++ Service read more

I highly recommend Scott at W. LA Electric, and would absolutely use him again. If you're like me, and don't have patience for long reviews, here's the bottom line... Scott is an honest, experienced and talented electrician. Very efficient and up front; no surprises. My front yard outdoor lights stopped working during the heavy rain last week. A good friend, who used to be a general contractor, said there is a short somewhere, but I'd need a qualified electrician to find it. The nightmare scenario for me was that 2 of the 8 lights are on posts about 20 feet from the house, and digging underground to find the short would cost me a fortune. Based on Yelp reviews, I called Scott. He offered to come out and explained how his company charges for diagnostic work and repairs. Wasn't cheap... but sounded reasonable. Upon arrival, Scott was courteous, professional, and apparently very experienced. The short was in the line to the 2 post lights, but he was able to find it without digging! After testing a couple of possible entry points to the house from the underground conduit, he found the shorted wire within about 30 minutes! Scott completed the repairs, installed a new digital timer, and was done in just over an hour. read more

From start to finish the guys at West LA Electric were great. Scott responded promptly to the initial inquiry and communicated via text. He came for the walk through and room great notes and videos do that his crew know exactly what to look for. Gabriel and Jose are a great team. They installed a new 240V Dyer circuit for my mother in law without cutting into the wall. They did a great job thank you. read more

Great guys. Top notch service at a competitive price!