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.

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.

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 just want to thank Alameda Oakland Electrical for the amazing customer service. A young lady…read morehelped me over the phone and she was so kind. We even had a little laugh. Francisco was quick about getting a part I needed for a discontinued breaker. He was so helpful and understanding of our needs. Would love to work with them again.

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

We've used Sugi and his crew on 2 different projects, small and larger. Sugi was great in providing…read moreguidance to us to complete some parts of the work ourselves. When he and his crew took over they worked efficiently and kept us informed of what was going on as well as understanding our preferences when there were decisions to be made. The finished project met our expectations and has performed well with no problems since completion.

I had hired Kardon Electric to sort out a single electrical circuit issue and was impressed by…read moretheir professional work at a fair price. So, when I needed to upgrade the main panel from 100 amps to 200 amps, I contacted Sugi Kardon. A MUCH bigger job, I was extremely happy with the cost, scheduling, permitting, coordination with PG&E and the city. The crew was efficient, respectful, and the job easily passed city and PG&E inspections. I've added Kardon Electric to my contacts list and highly recommend them!

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.

We hired Valencia Electric to install track lighting and a few light fixtures and Natalie did an…read moreexcellent job. Natalie is no-nonsense and a professional through and through. Excellent work, done correctly, on time and on budget. Highly recommend.

I worked with Valencia Electric to install a step-down transformer and new landscape lighting in my…read moreyard. Natalie was always very communicative, responsive, and courteous. She worked efficiently and got the job done on budget, thoughtfully helping to plan and deliver the project, and she even helped to troubleshoot and replace a faulty outlet while she was onsite. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for help with residential electrical work!

Gary promptly answered my call. Because he was in the area, he was able to stop by right away. He…read morecorrectly diagnosed the problem , determining that we had a defective carbon monoxide alarm, rather than a defective smoke alarm, that was high frequency beeping, creating much stress for an 18 year old cat and annoying anyone within range. Problem solved. Gary was pleasant and generous, arriving prepared with ladder.

Gary is very knowledgeable and Nik does great work! They work seamlessly together. I learned they…read morehave worked together nearly 20 years which explains their high quality workmanship and service. I would definitely use them again! Highly recommend!

I am writing to share a wonderful customer service experience I had today at your Emeryville,…read moreCalifornia Home Depot location. I came into the store looking for a part for my portable washer and dryer, and I was assisted by Seth and Jose in the Plumbing Department. Both of them went above and beyond to help me. They took their time to research the issue, listened carefully to what I needed, and worked with me to find the best possible solution. I never felt rushed, and they were patient, professional, and genuinely kind throughout the entire interaction. Their knowledge, teamwork, and willingness to go the extra mile made a stressful situation much easier for me. It's not every day you receive that level of care and attention, and I truly appreciate the effort they put in. I wanted to make sure their outstanding service is recognized. They are a great representation of your store and of excellent customer care. Thank you for having such dedicated employees. Sincerely, Cj

I'm leaving a 5 star review specifically because of the employee KAT. She just went above and…read morebeyond to help us with an online order that we had to pick up. We had been having an ongoing issue with this order and had called the main line multiple times. We finally decided to go into the store and Kat helped us. She was so helpful, positive and cheerful! Thank you Kat!