Bought a 40 year old house a few years back and ended up replacing lights, plugs, switches, kitchen recessed fluorescent light, added ceiling fans and plugs etc. Todd was awesome and the price was reasonable. He did such good work, I kept getting more stuff done. He is my electrician. I just bought a plug-in hybrid vehicle and gave him a call with a question and he walked me through the set up using an adapter so I could use the electric dryer plug. Who does that? I would recommend him and his company any day! read more

You can trust these people to do quality electrical work in a prompt fashion. You will not regret hiring and associating with them. Heather is great in the office, registering your needs and seeing to a timely response. Todd came at a time convenient to me (and soon). After putting up with my non-functioning ceiling fans for years after moving into our home, he not only perfectly fixed everything (rather than foisting unneeded new fans), he patiently trained me for dealing with all manner of contingencies for their future use. Next time I have an electrical need? I will call them in a heartbeat. Give them a try.... read more

He and his assistant, Heather, were GREAT. I highly recommend them. They serviced my house in Whittier, a house built in 1955. * Excellent communication * Excellent work. Todd went up and above from a quality perspective. All our system was original from 1955. * Very attentive to my needs for timing and budget. * No dilly dallying. Todd is very efficient with his time. * Licensed All the communication goes through Heather, 949.510.9505. Both of them are very professional and level-headed. We did a total makeover of our house. These are before and after photos. We were blessed with outstanding vendors. Heather is able to get their contact information for you, if you need excellent tile, painters, flooring, plumbing etc. read more

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Great experience! We had the old fluorescent lighting replaced in our kitchen and bathroom and we love the new look! Especially the dimmer! We got six can lights in the kitchen and a new light fixture installed in the bathroom. The job looks professionally done and the guys showed up on time and were quick to complete the project, even after having to get different can lights for the kitchen that better suited the space, which is a small space. My only gripe was the dust and debris I found in my medicine cabinet. We just need to cover things more thoroughly since dust and debris can creep in anywhere! Would I recommend Bright Idea? Yes! Would I use Bright Idea again? Yes! read more

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Todd did an excellent job at installing my ceiling fan, lights on patio and stairs, and also updated my outlets. I would highly recommend Bright Idea Electric! read more

I have worked with Todd for several years and have found him to be both extremely knowledgeable and dependable. For example, during a recent electric emergency (major power fluctuations within home) I was forced to go with a competitor as I required a same-day visit (Bright Idea did call back later that day). In short, after explaining my problem with the competitor they informed me I needed a whole new electrical panel at a cost of $4,800. When pressed they were not able to answer basic troubleshooting questions. Fortunately Todd called back and explained that my problem most like was due to issues at the source (i.e. Edison). Ultimately Edison did come out and remediated my issue at no cost. I (obviously) did not go with the panel installation. As mentioned I have worked with Todd for several years, and will continue to do so for the reasons above. read more

Our smoke alarms were going off all night and I sent a message to Bright Idea Electric before 7am the next morning. They responded within minutes and had someone out to my home in the next couple of hours. They went above and beyond to help us and did a wonderful job replacing all of the smoke detectors in the house. We are so grateful for their speedy response and help! read more

Todd helped us a few years ago when we moved in to help troubleshoot some issues with our outlets - he was awesome - performed great work, did it quickly, and was affordable. Fast forward a couple years and we didn't hesitate to call him for some major electrical work for our home. Todd installed our Tesla wall charger, upgraded our main panel, added a subpanel in the garage, added outlets and lighting to the garage, and installed our outdoor sconces. He also helped install recessed lighting and Lutron Caseta smart switches for our bedrooms. Will not hesitate to call him when we renovate the rest of the house! read more

Todd has been our electrician for going on 20 years now. This morning we had an issue after power went out due to extra Christmas lights. It's Christmas Eve and he still stopped by. About a month ago he installed some recessed lighting and a flatscreen tv as well. He is fairly priced but what is best is you can trust him. Today he saved the Christmas Eve Turkey dinner by diagnosing the breaker problem for our oven. Over the years we have enjoyed his quality service. We highly recommend Todd and a Bright Idea Electric. Very happy customer Mark Terry read more

I highly recommend working with this company. Todd was great. We got him to come install a new electric vehicle car charger and a new panel. Pricing was fair, and he was responsive, Thank you bright idea electric! read more

I asked a contractor friend for a referral to replace florescent tube lights in my kitchen and 3 bathrooms! Bright Idea Electric was who he recommended. Todd did an excellent job, replace these with LED lights! Can't thank him enough. He was on time, finished in the time quoted. A very key part, and valuable person in this was Heather! She coordinated everything! Quoted time and materials. Kept me posted as to Todd's arrival at my home. Thank you Heather for Excellence in Customer Service, can't thank you enough for all you did! I don't often write Reviews, but am honored to be able to recommend Bright Idea Electric for your electrical needs. read more

I would highly recommend Todd at Bright Idea Electric. My home had a short in the wiring system and I had contacted two other electricians who spent hours trouble shooting the problem with no results. I called Todd and he was very responsive, professional and ended up finding the problem in no time. I will definitely be using him again for any future electrical needs. read more

Todd at Bright Idea Electric installed outlets throughout our backyard for our water fountains. He was on time and answered our texts and phone calls promptly. read more

Fantastic company. Heather and Todd were great. Very good at communicating, reliable and go a very good job.

Todd came out to replace an outside electrical outlet. He was on time and did an amazing job. Heather was wonderful with scheduling my job and in communicating with me right away regarding availability. Their prices were excellent. I couldn't be happier. read more

Really happy I came across Todd's info after I blew a fuse doing my thanksgiving trial run. Lol. I've had some back luck with electricians in the past and he was so informative, efficient and price was way reasonable! Thank you Todd! read more

The communication at Bright Idea is incredible from beginning to end of the process. What really sets this company apart from the rest is that they are able to give a free quote over the phone and they patch the walls so you dont have to work with multiple contractors. They really make the process easy and convenient. We had a large project, but Todd was able to start immediately which was awesome. Todd was able to provide recommendations, but was not pushy. The invoice and estimate were itemized so it was clear and easy to understand. As a person unfamiliar with electrical work I was nervous going into this process, but they made the experience really easy and stressfree. read more

We have hired Todd at Bright Idea Electric on multiple occasions for adding recessed lighting in our home, removing/installing new ceiling fans in all of our bedrooms, and adding under cabinet LED lighting for our kitchen. We absolutely love Todd's professionalism, punctuality, and his personality. Dana is also a pleasure to speak with when scheduling appointments and addressing our concerns. She is responsive with calling & texting back and giving you an immediate quote. We will always hire Todd for all our lighting and electrical needs! Highly recommend! read more

A non-electrician strongly recommended to me that I needed to replace my old electrical panel on the house. I contacted Todd at Bright Idea Electric and he came over and we discussed at length. He assessed that I wasn't really having any problems with the box. I told him that sometimes they trip, and he said that has nothing to do with this box, just try and space out a bit when you are using all of your appliances in the kitchen. Todd's assessment was that since I was not having any problems related to the the panel, that I really did not need to replace it (although he would if I wanted him to). I so appreciated not getting ripped off!!! I will definitely call Bright Idea again next time I need an electrician, thanks to that degree of honesty. read more

Starting with the first text and call, Dana, was friendly, to the point and immediately set Todd to come the next day after receiving the lowest quote to install a 220 volt outlet for my level 2 EV charger. Todd arrived on time and was done in no time. 5 stars all the way! Thanks guys. Highly recommended. Will definitely work with you guys again. read more

Todd did an awesome job. I had an issue with a GFI that wouldn't reset, he had it working in less than 10 minutes and showed me how to fix the problem next time. He's on speed dial for the next time I need an electrician! read more

I needed an electrician to check on an issue I was having on my second story, exterior lighting. They were easy to schedule and they were punctual. They solved my problem and I believe their pricing was fair. I will definitely call them again, for any electrical needs! read more

I've been using Bright Idea for quite a while (probably 10+ visits over the past 4-5 years) on all sorts of challenging electrical issues. Plugs in odd places, enhancements to lighting, exhaust fans and even conduit in the backyard that needed power to a pergola. Todd has done it all and been both professional and extremely talented in his work. Rates are very reasonable, and I continue to recommend Bright Idea whenever someone asks for any sort of electrical work. Highest recommendation! read more

Hello- Todd you guys wired our whole House last year and we're having problems with gfi popping and power surges- Can you call us ( sent text ) and coordinate a time To come by before weekend ? This was a 10k plus job - full house looks great - some small Follow up repair needed I will come back to report on follow up response everyone read more

They were professional and courteous. Todd came early and knew his stuff. The estimate for the work was $195 but it was easier than he thought it would be and only changed $100. I highly recommend Bright Idea Electric and I will be using them for my future electrical needs. read more

I had problem with kitchen outlets, found them on Angie, Dana responded fast . She was friendly,helpful and informative. The service was scheduled fast and the guys who came in were polite, and friendly, very efficient, did the job gave us good advice and we were not charged extra. They will be my go to electrician in future for sure. read more

Tod & Dave installed our beautiful Coach Lights on either side of our garage and we are so thrilled they look beautiful. They were super professional and did some troubleshooting! I would highly recommend this company! Class act. read more

Dana and Todd and asst are unbelievable! I've gone through many electricians in our big home and it's always been a disaster or a scam- So happy to have found Bright Idea! Dana get the job scheduled in 5 min and Todd fixes anything and well. Awesome! Thank you! read more

I had a section of my house lose power and couldn't figure out why. I checked the breakers on the side of the house and none had tripped. The sections were on different circuits and baffled me why I lost power to both. Thought perhaps it was a mouse nibbling on wires because I heard scraping noises coming from inside a wall located in my garage. Anyway, this was beyond my abilities so I asked a friend who is a general contractor and he referred me to Bright Idea. Todd and Dave came to my house and,like crime scene investigators, traced the problem to a junction box located in the attic where a pigtail connection had broken loose. How they managed to trace it to that I have no clue but it was quite impressive, These guys know their stuff and have the equipment and tools needed to be successful at the problem at hand. Would definitely call Bright Idea back for any of my future electrical needs and would definitely refer them to anyone who has the need to hire an electrician. read more

Couldn't be happier with these guys. I have been working with my home warranty company on an issue with our stove top plug and they just kept sending me sub par guys. I made the decision that the problem was too important not to be handled by a professional. Called at 5:00pm and had them out by 7:45am the next day. Problem was fixed in 45 minutes. Thanks again guys. read more

Truly a 5-star team. They're reliable, professional, and Todd always presents all options before we agree on a repair or upgrade. I live in a home that's 40+ years old and they're my go-to for anything electrical. Highly recommend! read more

Todd and Dave are the best! They came over and did a thorough walk through with me to help provide me with a complete estimate for the work I was looking to have done. Once in my home Dave did the best drywall patch work I've ever seen (I just followed him around trying to learn his technique) and Todd did a great job with the installation of our recessed lighting and all the ridiculously complicated light fixture I purchased. Like other reviews Todd and Bright Idea are professional, knowledgeable, reliable, efficient and great guys to have come and help with all your electrical needs. read more

These guys are absolutely AMAZING!!! Todd & Dave were professional, knowledgeable, efficient, great communicators & reasonable priced. I will always call them first to get the job done. They put in a 220 outlet for the garage & fixed our old outdated electrical panel. Fantastic work! read more

We just moved into our home and needed to make some quick modifications. A friend of mine recommended that I reach out to Todd at Bright Idea Electric. In a day and a half, they installed 10 pot lights, in wall speakers, and a 220 outlet for my garage. Super efficient. Super economical. Super friendly. Super professional. When another unrelated issue came up, Todd was out of town but walked me through the issues so I could remedy the problem. Consumers want a good deal with courteous and professional service. Todd offers nothing less than that. read more

These guys are reputable, honest and know they know what they are doing. Use the guys Todd has been in the business a long time 10 Starz!

Todd and Dave brought our 1960's house into the 21st century. They installed all the electrical wiring for new kitchen changing our old dangerous aluminum wiring. Truth is our home was a fire waiting to happen. If they say they will be at your home at a certain time, they will be there. Can't say enough about them and their company. read more

I had Bright Idea Electric install two 240v outlets and one 120v outlet and a lightswitch in my garage, inspect my attic's junction boxes and install a lightswitch and two lights in the attic as well. Todd went above and beyond with his work. He was able to work in my outdated and challenging home with ease. Dana and Todd make a great team, they were very prompt and respectful and communicated well with me throughout the entirety of the project. Looking forward to hiring them again read more

Todd was polite and very fair. My lighting wasnt wprking in the bathroom and the garage and it ended up being a very small issue. He charged me less than his assistant estimated. I would use him again read more

My bathroom outlets stopped working. On the phone, Todd the owner of Bright Idea walked me through resetting a switch on an outlet in my garage. I found the outlet with his help and after I reset the button on the outlet my bathroom outlets were working again. He was so helpful and said if he came out it would be a $150,00 service fee but he said it sounded like an easy fix. He felt sure he could save me that by helping me over the phone. Thank you so much. Glad to see there are still nice honest people in this world. If I ever do need an electrician Todd will be the 1st person I call. read more

Replaced the electric circuit panel at my mother's home. I chose their bid not only because of value but the customer service and communication was excellent. Was able to schedule the work in short order and the job was completed as scheduled. The work was professional and done right. Super friendly and easy to work with. No pressure. Highly recommend! read more