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Alex was very knowledgable and responsive when it came to assessing the project's scope. We…read moreultimately couldn't go with him due to scheduling issues but it was a pleasure and I will definitely consider Alex again for future work.

I had an incredibly weird issue where some of my home outlets work and some do not and some were…read moreflickering in and out. The breaking point was when the internet became unreliable because the power was unreliable and the stove stopped working. I contacted Alex and he said he could send someone over that same day. He was transparent about the pricing before the job began. When his team member (Ming) came over he was thorough and transparent about what he found and Alex came over to assess himself. Turns out one of the main line coming into the house on the verge of burning out and thus the other 110v line was trying to compensate which caused it to also overload. This explained why the 240 outlets were not functioning. Our electrical was just old and the age caught up. He gave a reasonable estimate and fixed it by the end of the day. In passing, I also mentioned that although our stove worked, it seemed that it's power fades as I use it more and he was able to determine that line was under gauged for the load and was a fire hazard. Looking up the prior setup before my recent renovation, I see that they had incorrectly reduced the stove line from 40amps to 30amps. Alex and team was able to solved that problem as well, giving me updates along the way and providing very easy to understand explanations. This was an annoying problem plaguing us for years! Again, the pricing is very reasonable and the quality of work is exceptional. I highly recommend Alex Tong and his team.

Adary Electric

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I've used Adary Electric multiple times now at my home in Redwood City and both times Victor has…read morebeen outstanding. First visit, he troubleshot a closet light that had lost its neutral behind a ceiling fan, tracked it down and reconnected it. He also diagnosed a dead 3-way switch in the hallway -- turned out the prior electrician had wired it wrong on a single pole -- and converted it properly to a 3-way. Knocked out a kitchen can light switch while he was at it. All done in about an hour. No other electrician was able to figure it out the closet light kerfuffle, but Victor did! Turns out he has nearly 30 years of experience! Second visit, Victor and Francisco came out to remove a 6" recessed can light and splice onto the switch leg to power a new ceiling fan I'd had installed. Clean work, everything labeled, no loose ends. Done in about 2.5 hours. Rates are fair ($125/hr), they show up when they say they will, and Victor clearly knows residential electrical inside and out -- he doesn't guess, he diagnoses. The kind of electrician you want working inside your walls. Highly recommend for anyone in the Peninsula area!

Zach explained everything that the job required to install a new receptacle for a replacement…read moreelectric range. He explained what he was going to do and how long it would take. He met my expectations. He was tidy and ensured he did not leave a mess.

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Bob was detailed and found a solution to the problem. He was knowledgeable and efficient.read more

One of my kitchen recessed can fixtures was flickering. The original fixture was no longer…read moreavailable. Bob ordered a replacement on Amazon. He scheduled an appointment for the following day. His cost was very reasonable and the installation was quick. I'll definitely use his services again and recommend him to others.

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Norman contacted a partner to install my new driveway camera/floodlight due to the climb up to the…read morefixture. Ray came out 1 day later and installed the flood light. I appreciated his patience and getting the job done. Nice job. The phone setup done just as Ray was pulling away. He did not need wait around Going rate, quick turnaround. Thank you.

I called Norman for help to mount my doorbell. He arrived on time and was able to do a fantastic…read morejob. I was even able to return some supplies I bought since he was able to make the mounting cover some of the holes in my wall. I had some trouble pairing the doorbell and he helped me through that even though he wasn't there for that reason. I would call Norman again if needed.

Max Electric

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Max Electric was overall great to work with. Quick response to my job request to replace and…read moreoverhead light over Yelp. They showed up on time, and Hanzel was very professional, conscientious, helpful, and got the job done efficiently. I recommend wholeheartedly and will use them again!

Long overdue review for Max Electric: I had the opportunity to work with Max on various projects,…read moreincluding installing outdoor outlets, updating indoor outlets, and adding wiring for my outdoor security system. The team has always been very transparent with what they will do and they execute the project perfectly. I would return to Max Electric once I am ready to update my knob and tube system.

BMH Electric

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Brian is very efficient, does the job well, gives you heads up for potential problems, he said the…read moreprice doesn't include patching and he ended up doing the patching too. Very happy with him!

Brian, owner of BMH electric responded immediately from my request for a new 100A panel and new…read morebreakers along with installation of an Emporia Pro EV charger. Brian mentors young people who want to become electricians so he had an assistant. Install was flawless and work was done in a day at very fair pricing. Exceptional job done by BMH! Gary

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Our longtime electrician retired and we needed some electrical work done…read more I called and messaged other electricians but did not get any response. However, when I contacted i2a Electrical, Tony responded via email and phone call the same day! Tony is very professional; he keeps his appointments, gives a fair assessment of the work that needs to be done, and delivers clean and quality work. Tony and Igo replaced 50 recessed lights in less than 3 hours! Will definitely use i2a Electrical going forward.

Tony installed a dryer outlet for us in the garage. The install was quick and clean. No complaints…read more It was easy to get in touch with him via text. His soonest available slot was about 2 weeks out which was fine with us as we weren't in a rush. A few years ago, I reached out about a main panel upgrade and at the time was told he didn't do those since they're pretty big jobs. (We did end up getting the upgrade with a different provider, and I can attest to that it's a very, very big job.) Not sure if that's still the case, but just an FYI.

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Ben was easy to work with and very kind. We had an issue while trying to set up our internet so we…read moregot connected to Sepanta. After about an hour of investigating, Ben explained that the job would be extremely complex. In the end, he simply evaluated the issue for us. We really appreciated his honesty and his clear, quick communication. If we have any electrical issues in the future, I would definitely reach out to him again.

This is the 5th time I have used Ben and his crew, A++, nice to see people that still care about…read morethere trade and the customer!

Formosa Electric

(566 reviews)

They help me to install Tesla wall charger and give me better recommdation to avoid potential risk…read more It's a Responsible service! Doing job on time! I do recommend to use then

Roger Lin is an awesome electrician. I just paid and he took care of everything, including permits…read morewith the city, the communications with PG&E, and the price is about 1/3 of the other local electricians quoted. He came and finished the planned work as schedule, with almost no disruption to our tenant. 10/10 would use him again. (Bonus: he is also a great fisherman!)

Solar Lighting Express

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(61 reviews)

Anthony was very professional and even installed the blinds on my skylights on a Saturday to fit my…read moreschedule. Highly recommend.

I found this company through a home magazine, so I thought it would be good. I ordered for my mom…read moreseveral skylights. I ordered in November with a 500. deposit( more than normal 10% by CA law but they said bc one skylight was special measurements they could bypass that law- idk if that is true or not?). Well, ordered in November, and told 4-6 weeks. In December at the very end figured it was the holidays so gave them a bit of leeway. Not ready yet ok, January got excuses vendor behind bc employees won't come to work due to ICE raids?! That didn't make me feel confident to begin with! Now it is February and called again- same excuses. He says he will call me back and he did once and left a vm( same story- not ready and behind). Rest of the times, I had to call back a week later, bc never heard back! I'm still trying to figure if I am being scammed or what?! It's been like 3 months ( double the time initially stated). So if not coming this week as he said the vendor told him I'm disputing and doing a chargeback on my credit card! ETA: ok after all that was said and done, he did end up coming through today! So I upgraded from 1 star to 3 stars given the delay but did come through. So it took 3 months( from end of Nov 2025). However, the results were very nice. I will update later if any leaks or anything or we are good! So at least he came through 2-20-26.

KW Lighting Discounters

4.5

(12 reviews)

I'm very glad I took my retro, complicated and very heavy floor lamp here for rewiring!…read more Thank you, Joe!

Joe was extremely thorough and offered amazing customer service. It's a family-owned business, and…read moreI love supporting small local shops. He even offered me a lamp to borrow while mine was being repaired. Highly recommend!

Bayside Building Materials

3.9

(37 reviews)

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If you want to have a delivery that's an hour late with no notice dumped on the sidewalk so it's…read moreunusable for everyone call these guys! They'll be rude and unaccountable:)

If you have no other reason to go- this *feels* like a hardware store. I know when I say this I am…read morespeaking to a very specific subset of people. However, when I was a kid, my dad would take me with him to the hardware store, and I would get a lollypop while he and whomever from behind the counter would wander around looking for an eyebolt or the right shade of caulk. Giulio- who I assume is the owner, is easily 10 years older than my mom, who lives in the assisted living up the street. My mom can't be bothered to go to the chair yoga we're paying for, but Giulio went to work. He's not totally mobile, but he knows his s#!t. Whenever I come in, he or whoever else is behind the counter is happy to chat through my issue and suggest something. It's not a Home Depot- so they may not have what you're looking for every time- but they have a lot of things, and it makes me happy to know my money is staying local. Also, side story: One day during the summer, it's like 90, and I am behind a contractor who's getting a bunch of stuff - lumber, rocks...I don't know- but he's paying for it, and he grabs some water bottles for him and his crew and puts them on the counter. Giulio totals him up and says a number; the guy says, "Oh, don't forget these waters". Giulio says, "The town where I come from in Italy has the best water in the world, and it flows right off the mountain. If my father knew I was charging people for water, he'd come back from the dead and strike me down. Those are free." C'mon. How can you not go here first?

Burlingame Lighting

4.0

(1 review)

These guys are great. I'm a president of a condo association and we had several problems with some…read moreexterior light fixtures and a few interior ones too. We didn't know if it was just that the light bulbs were out or if the fixtures themselves were bad, but because the fixtures were 30ft up in the air we couldn't see. I left them a message and they quickly called me back and had someone out there the next day. They had this huge truck with some lift attached to it and they were able to determine that most of them were out because of the light bulbs. They did have to change a few light fixtures out, but these guys were great in trouble shooting it and giving us advice on other items. I was talking to the owner and he mentioned that they were licensed electricians and that they could do other electrical work too. Will keep them in my books.

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Edward D.

172

2 years ago

Let me tell you about Beacon Electric, honey--they are a total game changer. My neighbor, who owns a fabulous commercial/residential complex on Castro ‍, recommended them to me when I needed to bring my apartment complex up to code for fire insurance. And boy, did they deliver! From the moment we got them on the books, they were clear, professional, and gave me full transparency about what was needed and what wasn't. No upselling, no drama--just facts. They updated the service panel for a super reasonable price, and let me tell you, they nailed it on timing. They said it would take X amount of time, and guess what? It actually did. A miracle! I've dealt with projects dragging on forever, but not with these pros. The team of three who handled my job had a combined 60 years of experience, and baby, it showed. They were efficient, detail-oriented, and so chill throughout the whole process. I felt like my building was in the hands of absolute legends. Now, when I say they can handle anything on Castro, I mean anything. Big, small, tall, short, rainbow, neutral--this team can do it all. Oh, and Dan? Absolute sweetheart. He's the kind of guy you want to have a glass of wine with after the job's done. I'm keeping his card close, but trust, I'll be passing it along to my friends at the pickleball league (and maybe a few cute neighbors). If you want your electrical work done by pros who know their stuff and respect your time, Beacon Electric is the one. Five stars, two snaps, and a big thank you! read more

Rachel D.

1 year ago

I can't say enough good things about Beacon Electric! From the moment I reached out, their team was responsive, professional, and super friendly. They showed up on time, walked me through everything they were doing, and made sure I understood my options before getting started. The quality of their work was fantastic--everything was done neatly and efficiently and they treated my home with care. It's clear they really know their stuff, and they take pride in doing the job right. On top of that, their pricing was fair, and there were no surprises. If you need an electrician, I highly recommend Beacon Electric. It's rare to find a company that's this reliable and easy to work with. I'll definitely be calling them again for any future electrical needs! read more

Rob S.

1 year ago

We hired Beacon to replace an outdated electrical sub-panel. Daniel and Stephen did an excellent job, both electrically and aesthetically -- even though few will every see the wiring, it is beautiful. We needed special consideration to replace in the same space, as the clearances are no longer according to code. The Beacon folks worked with the inspector to smooth the process. Their price was very reasonable. We can recommend them, and would use them again. read more

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