This is the first time we used Chis. Our regular Electrician couldn't come as soon as we wanted. Also our regular Electrician charges $200 just to diagnose your problem. If you use them they use the $200 as part of your payment. If your bill is less than $200, they still keep the remaining amount. Chris doesn't have a $200 or any amount to diagnose your problem. We had a problem with an outlet that has all our computer stuff. Chris very quickly fixed the problem. Explained everything in detail. I was very very impressed. I was also impressed that he didn't knock the other electrical work that was done recently outside. Chis is a honest man. Chris also has a great personality too. His knowledge is excellent. My husband and I are so glad we found Chris. He will be our new Electrician. We hired Chris to do some other work. My husband and I highly recommend Chris. He comes on time, diagnoses the problem quickly, has excellent knowledge and a great personality. What more can you ask for!!! read more

Chris was super helpful!!! I had a partial outage with my house. Chris was able to quickly come in and investigate. He found the issue was PG&E and guided me how to connect with PG&E to report the issues. The guidance was super helpful as technician immediately got it and was able to quickly fix for me! Not only Chris didn't charge me for the investigation, he also checked in afterwards to see if PG&E fixed for me. Super helpful and nice! And very knowledgeable! Strongly recommend him! read more

Chris is a great electrician. I had a breaker tripped and the outlet in the garage lost power. Chris came on time for free estimation. Within 10 minutes, Chris found root cause and located the place of short. Chris presented me couple of solutions and quoted me a reasonable price. And then Chris started fixing right away. He is experienced and knowledgable. I highly recommend Chris and Brightbar Electric for your electrician needs. read more

Christopher is very knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, reasonably priced, and overall a great guy! Happy to have worked with him and recommend him highly. read more

I would highly recommend Brightbar Electric. We needed to add a circuit to our Electrical panel so I contacted Brightbar Electric to schedule an estimate.Christopher arrived on time, was friendly, took a look at our panel and made a recommendation that saved us money. The project spanned a number of days and Christopher did a great job of communicating status updates. I would absolutely hire Brightbar Electric for future jobs. Update: I accidentally forgot to post this review earlier. We have worked with Christopher several times after I originally wrote this review. His level of service has not changed. He's great! I would still highly recommend him any day. read more

Chris is a great electrician. He came by my house for a free estimate when we wanted to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet. He looked around my house and gave me a digital estimate. It took me a long time to decide to go with him because he had 1 review when I found him (since he just started his own business), but I'm so happy I gave him the chance. When he came around to do work, he was a little late due to another job he was doing. This didn't mean that his work was bad though, he was so clean and thorough with everything he did. Everything is wrapped up safely. We requested to get a permit and got some scheduling issues but he worked closely with me to get another one scheduled. The inspection passed without any issues! I will use Chris for all my other needs. I already recommended him to my friends because I think he does great work for a reasonable price. read more

Chris came recommended by my remodel contractor. He ended up having to replace my whole circuit panel. Which for a mobile home is not an easy thing, especially under COVID supply issues. Chris was diligent in getting all the right pieces, then making a small modification to my housing box. He had to crawl under my house which is not the easiest thing to do (lots of obstacles and height restrictions), run new wire in several places (some inside of conduit), and trace down the bad outlets that caused my original issue. He was diligent, patient, friendly and overall a great guy to have complete the work. read more

I needed a transfer switch installed on my house for my portable generator. I got multiple estimates. Chris was by far the most patient and friendly electrician. After looking at the specs of my generator, what I wanted to power during an outage, where I wanted to run the generator and the layout of my house he explained my options and made some suggestions. His estimate was not the highest or the lowest, but he was by far the easiest person to communicate with and had the attitude of achieving my goal. Chris explained everything he was going to do. He had a delay because the panel he ordered did not arrive on time, but otherwise the job was completed on time. He always texted when he was on his way over. If he was going to be delayed he always called to let me know. He made the adjustments to my portable generator that the manual listed for use with transfer switches - something I would have been uncomfortable doing on my own. He then walked me through the operation of the transfer switch and the generator, then had me do it on my own to make sure I was comfortable with the process. When he was done, everything was as clean as he found it. Chris was polite, friendly, professional and knew his stuff. The job took as long as predicted and cost as much as his estimate. Plus he got along great with my dog. read more

Brightbar Electric just completed a partial re-wire of my home. When I say partial, I mean about 75% of the house was knob and tube, and Chris did an awesome job Re-wiring that section, all while minimizing the damage to the walls. He strategically drilled holes to pull wires, versus hacking up the walls. I was beyond impressed with his skills. Being that the house is 80 years old, there were some strange framing obstacles, but Chris met them all head on, and welcomed the challenges. The project went a little longer than he expected, but he didn't complain at all, in fact he was apologetic. I would highly recommend Brightbar Electric to anyone needing electrical services, fair price, for top notch work. read more

Brightbar is the best. We've worked together for years and they have always exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!

I've hired many electricians over the years. Christopher is by far, the best one. He's through, an excellent diagnostic person and very professional. And as a bonus, he shows up on time which is rare with most contractors. That did not go unnoticed:-)) I will shift my buying habits to Christopher, the owner at Brightbar Electric. Way to go Christopher ! Signed, Randy read more

We hired Chris to replace all the light fixtures in our home. He did a phenomenal job. He arrived right on time, made sure our floors were covered and protected, and got right to work. The result were beautifully installed lighting fixtures and new Lutron wifi light switches. The work was neat and he left the area as tidy as it was before. I cannot say enough about this company. The projects plans are followed to the letter and completed in the most professional manner. Brightbar ElectricCompany is the only electrical company I will use in the Bay Area.. read more

We used the Yelp link to contact Chris at Brightbar and he was super quick to respond. He arrived on time, quickly troubleshooted the issue we had with two adjacent light switches, and they work perfectly now. He provided us with recommendations on what we can do to replace the exterior fixtures in the patio, so look forward to having him work on our next project!! I love the fact that he has a passion for his work and has almost two decades of experience as he is a second generation electrician. We highly recommend Brightbar Electric! read more

We called Brightbar when our DIY fan project hit a roadblock that we couldn't diagnose. Christopher came out the next day, diagnosed the problem installed the fan, cleaned up the debris. They treated this small job with with professionalism which I am certain carries over to all his jobs. Definitely recommend as a local business. read more

In the last few years, before and after Christopher started Brightbar, I called him for several jobs (from replacing the bathrooms light fixtures, nest and ring installation, to a very annoying electrical issue trouble-shooting). He never disappointed me! He is hardworking and extremely professional ans his prices are very fair. I love the fact that no matter how big the job is, once he is gone the place look even cleaner than before. I would highly recommend Brightbar Electric to everybody who wants a professional and experienced electrician! read more

Chris was a pleasure to work with. We needed a chandelier installed with a 20 foot ceiling. Chris rented a ladder to do the job. I am always wary when working with someone I don't know but the reviews and meeting Chris for the estimate convinced me that he could do the job. Once he actually came to do the install I was 100% happy when the job was completed. He is highly automated with communication so definitely dialed into the latest technology. read more

Christopher is very responsive, helpful, and skillful. I had a larger building project at my home which needed specific electrical work done in a narrow time frame. Christopher was very flexible and proactive in getting it done on time and on budget (all while coordinating with my larger construction team and taking the lead in navigating the complex permitting process in San Jose). My home now has a much safer, more reliable, and more robust electrical system. Thanks, Christopher! read more

Chris and fixed the wiring in one of our bathrooms, installed two low voltage lighting transformers, installed LED lights throughout our house and most importantly, installed a transfer switch and external electrical outlet to support a gas portable generator...in case of a power outage. All of these projects were completed in a top quality fashion. Chris and his team know what they are doing and take the time to get it right, keeping us informed along the way. I would use Chris and his team for any electrical project at my house in the future. It is very hard to find reliable, quality electrical contractors that show up and do a good job. Chris and this team are at the top of my list to use again. read more

I hired Brightbar Electric to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet in my garage for a plugin 40 amp Level 2 EV charger. Christopher came and did a free on-site inspection right away, quoted me a great rate, and had me scheduled for the installation the following weekday. Christopher and his partner came on time and did a great job. He and his assistant are very friendly and talkative. This company is brand new, but they have over 15 years of experience as electricians. I doubt you will find someone who can do a better job than these guys. read more

Aug-08-2019, Christopher from Birghtbar Electric visits our home to do an evaluation for installing a Tesla wall charger. Christopher gave us a quote and we made an appointment for Aug-22-2019. Today is August 22 and I send a text to remind Christopher of our appointment and I got a message stating that somehow they didn't have me in their system and they can't make it. Totally unprofessional. read more

Our job was relatively small, but Christopher was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt and communicative. We wanted some new plugs and some existing plugs grounded in our old house. He worked with us on a scope of work that fit our budget. He happily completed the work while we had a bunch of insulation guys in the house getting in his way. He even came back a few days after the job to adjust a new outlet when we told him we wanted it installed a slightly different way. Definitely a five-star experience. read more

Chris and his crew did a very professional job. We got 2 LED light fixtures installed in our kitchen. He gave us a free estimate, and installed everything nicely on the day of the appointment. Highly recommended. read more

Chris and his team are very professional and easy to work with. They were on time (early actually) which to my surprise. Normally people would arrive late. The price is also reasonable, highly recommend! Will definitely call them again if any issues. read more

Would give Chris 10 stars if I could. He's reasonably priced, quick to respond, super knowledgeable--just a solid electrician in general. And, he's like the nicest guy in the world. What a deal. Hire this guy. read more

Brightbar was quick to respond, showed up on time, had an estimate ready in a day and delivered. They needed an extra day as some items were surprises - as usual - no sweat! THey still delivered at the same price. The city inspection and utilities had to be all coordinated and Chris did an excellent job of getting things done. The city asked him to install a few things which are specific only to city of Palo Alto and he was quick and efficient. Plus he is a pleasure to speak to and get to know as a fellow human being. I had two jobs one installing a new panel and two installing new circuits in the kitchen. He did both jobs with excellent planning and execution. This review is actually two reviews for the two jobs! read more

Chris fixed a problem we have suffered for years - frequent circuit breaker tripping in half of the house. I had spent a lot of time trying to locate and fix the problem: Googling online for various tips and diagnosis, replacing the circuit breaker, unplugging outlets, all to no avail. I had also consulted another electrician who could not offer any specific analyses on the cause of the problem either. Chris responded to my call on yelp very quickly, made an appointment and came on time despite morning traffic. His analysis and nice personality quickly convinced me to change the free estimate session into trouble shorting then to three hours of repair. I did not even bother to get another estimate to save his and my time. Three hours later we have a new reliable system. We have not had another circuit breaker tripping since then. Wish I found him earlier. read more

Chris did a quick job assessing the situation, finding the faulty afci outlet, replacing it, and putting everything in working order. We also discussed other projects I wanted to get done. He's very passionate about it (ask him about his own projects) and gave me great ideas. Will append to this review if we go with his proposal and have more work done. read more

Was very responsive via email, gave info on generator install quote and made an appointment and he no showed.

Chris is excellent! We've been looking for a reliable electrician for some time now, and very happy to meet Chris. I have repair and new electrical issues and he thoroughly educated me about all of my situation and provided economical and smart options to address them all. Pricing is very reasonable and he's very knowledgeable! Thanks Chris! read more

I called Christopher for some lights flickering issues. He came on time, troubleshoot the problem quickly. Price was reasonable so I asked him to take a look at another issue in the kitchen which he fixed too. Job well done in under 3 hours. Good work ethic. read more

Did great work for a good price. Add an outlet to my bathroom, installed pendant lights over my kitchen island and installed a dimmer switch. Electrical work was done properly. Drywall patching was well done. Came on site to give a quote, which was much appreciated. Would definitely hire again! read more

Chris came today and was amazing - professional, careful and reasonable pricing. I could not have been happier. And a really nice guy too. I totally recommend him. read more

Chris was incredible to work with. Very responsive and personable. He even came by late in the evening to give an estimate after getting caught in way too much traffic. I've worked with a lot of people both for my business and personal jobs and he was hands-down one of the best. read more

We recently closed on a new home and hired Chris to help us with ceiling fans, under cabinet lighting, dining chandelier, Nest thermostats, additional outlets etc. Chris is very professional, knowledgeable and provided us with excellent service. We appreciated him staying late to make sure everything was completed and done properly. We plan on hiring him in the future for phase two of our project and highly recommend him to anyone looking to get electrical work done. read more

I really appreciate the job Christopher did for me. He responded to my initial request to fix a problem with the wiring of an overhead light fixture within 10 minutes and scheduled the job for the next day. He arrived on time and was very friendly, explaining the process he'd need to complete the project. Christopher is a knowledgeable electrician and showed his expertise with safety issues surrounding electrical work. He was professional and used a program on his iPad to track the work, giving me an estimate, and sending a digital copy of the receipt upon completion of the job. read more

Christoper is an incredible electrician. He arrived on time and very quickly assessed and repaired an outlet that stumped two other electricians I found on yelp. He really knows the nature of electricity and advises based on what is really needed. I have an older condo and I plan on asking him back to replace my electrical panel. He is beyond expectation and seriously fixed what others couldn't or wouldn't because it is a small job. read more

I contacted Brighbar via Yelp for an estimate to relocate a 240V outlet for my new range. Chris was prompt and courteous and completed the job quickly at a very reasonable rate. I am a satisfied customer and will utilize Chris's service in the future. If you are looking for a great electrician at a reasonable rate, look no further. I am not sure why Yelp hasn't posted the many other reviews for this business but I would recommend looking at the other 13 reviews Yelp has not yet recommended (below). read more

Very satisfied with the work and service performed by Brightbar. Christopher was reasonable and prompt. I had him install a transfer switch for a portable generator. He installed it, tested it and ensured that all the connections I wanted to work while in generator mode worked, which they did. Additionally, he found a small issue with a breaker in the main box and fixed it. read more

This is such a great company! Christopher (who's the owner) is such a sweet and down to earth man. When he came to our house to give us an estimate, he was very polite and went over everything. Very knowledgeable and explained everything in simple terms. He fixed our electrical problem within 2-3 hours. Definitely go with him. read more

Chris did a very good job with the exhaust fans and the EV charger at our place.