We asked for a quote for some basic electrical work at our home in SF, similar to work already written by earlier customers on yelp. Byington folks could not evaluate the job for 3 weeks. No worries. After a very amicable visit in which the tech said the estimate would arrive shortly, we never received the estimate. After repeated calls over the next month +, the phone rep said that the estimate was sent to the wrong email, then would be sent asap. On the fourth call to obtain the missing estimate, he summarily informed me that the tasks were too complicated for them to do, and that they had a large portfolio already pending. Never received an estimate. If you're too busy, don't schedule a job evaluation and then cancel a month + later! Our takeaways: poor-to-no communication, unprofessional misrepresentation, and overall lack of respect for prospective customer. read more

Professional, courteous, and efficient when performing our buildings pillow test. Highly recommended!

We needed to overhaul our SF Victorian's aged wiring. Byington got it done on budget, and we're very happy with the process and results. First, we needed a bigger breaker panel, which required rewiring all the way up to the utility pole and lots of work with PG&E. Nick came out and listened patiently to my ideas--no mansplaining like I got from other bidding electricians--and returned a competitive estimate. Nick clearly knew how best to work with PG&E and City inspectors. Jimmy and the rest of the Byington crew did clean work, and the bill for the panel job came in as estimated. Next, we wanted to decommission our remaining knob-and-tube wiring without disturbing original interior detail. We also wanted additional outlets. Phi and his crew did an outstanding job of rewiring, climbing into the attic and behind walls to rewire switches, outlets and light fixtures--some through vintage ceiling medallions--to avoid as much hole-punching in our original lath-and-plaster walls as possible. They did have to cut some holes that our general contractor plastered without a trace. Byington did this second project on a time-and-materials basis, but Nick did give a rough-guess cost range, and the final total was within that range. The Byington crews have been friendly, polite, professional, tidy and patient with this persnickety homeowner's questions and ideas. We'll turn to Byington again for future electrical work. read more

From the moment I contacted Byington Electric, it was clear I made the right choice. They exceeded expectations at every turn -- professionalism, expertise, and customer care all delivered with class. If you're looking for an electrician who treats your home like their own, this is the company to call. read more

Nick was great. They were the third electrician to look at the property. First two thought the house needed an entire rewire. Nick fixed it in 5 minutes. Quick, efficient, professional. Everything you'd want from an electrician. read more

Worst system you can imagine. Absolutely do not care if you have an emergency with their system and need help. No urgency when it comes to customer safety. read more

I am a property manager and have been working with Tim at Byington for 20 plus years they currently handle all my buildings. They do a great work and they are very responsive. They also have the best rates. If you need a Electrician for small or big jobs call them. They are great! read more

I have been using Byington for a few years. Every time I've had them out to one of my properties. They've done an excellent job. This company is definitely a five star but I understand they are very busy because they do good work. Highly recommend read more

Roman and Danny have been working on our building in San Francisco to bring us up to fire code. From the moment I met these two guys I knew we were in excellent hands! They're both highly skilled, considerate of our pets and go the extra mile to get the job done right. Thanks Roman and Danny, we really appreciate you! read more

I was in property management for many years and regularly used Tim and Byington Electric, who was always reliable and did an excellent job. Fast forward a few years to the present, and I can not get him to return a phone call or email to look at some electrical projects that I need done. read more

Best thing about them was that they walked us through the whole thing and explained to us what needed repair which shows their honesty because other places make things up just to rip you off, I called them many times and sometimes the issue was a really small issue and since I was a frequently returning customer they didn't charge me anything since the problem was very minor. Thanks to Tim! read more

Byington Electric - Electricians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I manage a 100 year old property in downtown SF that has major electrical issues. I had 3 different electricians come out who were unable to resolve the problem. Gilles and Nick were able to quickly diagnose the problem and get my power back on. They are highly professional and I won't use another electrician in the city. read more

I manage several apartment buildings. Byington does our annual certification on all our buildings. Recently, Byington completed the Fire Alarm upgrade with the horns in all the bedrooms of an 11 unit building. I was extremely impressed, and grateful, by the professional CLEAN and prompt completion of the project. All the tenants commented on how there was no damage, dust or problem with the installation. Roman and Luis were outstanding with their communication with the tenants on the time line. I can't speak highly enough about the work they performed. Thank you both (and Byington) for getting the job done! read more

This is for SF property. Completely unprofessional in every way. Call and call and call and call. Finally, you get someone, then it's we have to "check schedule," then no call back. Call again. Then they have no idea what you are talking about. "check the schedule" again. Days go by. No call. They simply are incapable of making an appointment or calling back. Waste of time in every way. Did this 4 times in March and April 2020. Never again. These people are clueless, scattered, and beyond help. If you want to deal with the most unprofessional people in SF, call them and try to make an appointment, worthless in every way. If you like to waste time, call them.. read more

I have been using Byington electric for some time now. Anytime I have questions they always have the knowledge to give me adequate answers and resolutions. They have helped me complete many remodeling projects including my personal home. I'm very impressed by their punctuality, there efficiency, their attention to detail and their well mannered customer service. I would highly recommend Tim and Matthew Shaon for any electrical or fire safety need. I always try to support local business and family owned and this is what this company has been since day 1 read more

By chance I have found an excellent Electric Company in San Francisco and that includes the Telephone Secretary Carolyn to the Electrician Zachary who solved my electrical problems.. The service from both was A-1. Byington is a wonderful family company founded by the Grandfather of three of the current Electricians who are working in the company along with approximately 12 plus other electricians and employees. The whole experience was exceptionally good particularly as I am home owner not a big business and my problems were resolved. Based upon working with some other repair services in the area I strongly recommend Byington Electric Corp. for your electrical problems. read more

They have some organizational problems at the moment. One worker arrived at my home not having brought the right tools, and not understanding exactly what he was supposed to do, suggesting that I make another appointment. Very unprofessional. And then they have lost invoices. As well, it takes them forever to respond to emails and estimate requests. Until they get professional help - organizational, billing, staffing--they will lose customers who would prefer to call other electricians in SF. This one is run like the Keystone Cops. read more

Installed new fire alarm system for the entire building per new City code. Byington Electric is very professional, efficient and well organized. A pleasure to do business with. I have used them in the past and I have never been disappointed! read more

Tim from Byington Electric is fantastic to work with, very professional and really knows his stuff! I am a property manager here in San Francisco and we use Byington Electric for all our electrical jobs (large and small). Additionally, a big shout out to Caroline (who answers the phones) as she is always happy to provide us information regarding dates of work completed at our buildings or assist in scheduling new jobs. Check them out! You won't be disappointed. read more

Have been using Byington for years couldn't say enough great things! They are efficient and always very responsive. Matt has been wonderful to work with and is very professional. I recommend you go through Byington if you want the job done right! read more

I have experienced nothing but great and accommodating customer service from Byington Electric. They are specialists in fire alarm systems and have serviced my building's system for many years. Matt is professional and very knowledgeable especially about the new San Francisco City fire ordinances and building requirements. It's reassuring that he is on top of all the complicated upcoming changes to the laws so that his clients can stay compliant. Thanks, Matt! Caroline in the office was a pleasure to work with too. She was very accommodating and scheduling was easy. Thanks, Caroline! I would not hesitate to recommend Byington Electric. read more

I looked around at several companies as I had a significant issue of complying with the new fire regs in a multistory building in SF in a timely fashion. I couldn't have been more pleased. Tim is wonderful to work with. His guys are professional, efficient and helpful. Pricing was competitive. I will use Byington for ALL my electrical needs in the future. They were a ten plus!!!! read more

I'm really glad I decided to call Byington Electric when I needed my electrical panel replaced. They were extremely helpful, showed up right on time, and got the job done in a timely manner! I was a little nervous to call anyone because of COVID, but sure enough Nick and their other worker came prepared wearing masks and gloves. Nick knew exactly what needed to be done and how to do it, it was apparent that he's been doing this for a long time. Overall, very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work done in the SF Bay Area! read more

I have used Yelp for years to help me make decisions on going to a business for whatever I need, but I have NEVER left a review of my own. This time, however, this business in particular has driven me to take a moment to write about my experience today. This is mainly for the office/front desk guy who was incredibly unprofessional and RUDE. I got a call from a number I didn't recognize so I didn't answer (I get TONS of telemarketer/scam calls so I typically don't answer unless it's someone I know or a message is left). But, no voicemail. Then the number calls again a minute later so I figured it wasn't a spam robot so I answer and it was Byington saying this was about a maintenance request I submitted through my apartment building's property management. So I was excited to finally hear from them and I was super nice to the guy, even briefly apologizing and explaining why I didn't answer that first time but glad they tried again and we were on the phone about my maintenance request. He said it was no problem at all and seemed nice and understanding, breezed past that, and we set up for the electrician to come that day, everything was positive, cordial, good. I thank him and we hang up... or so he thought. He actually DIDN'T HANG UP and proceeded to talk trash about me and other customers who don't pick up their phones, causing problems for them, etc. He was swearing about the "f***ing customers" with the problem and blaming me/us for being stupid. I heard the entire conversation between him and another person next to him, and decided I was done listening to his garbage mouth about 2-3 minutes in. He didn't even know I was still there. I've never experienced anything like this before over literally NOTHING. Nooooothiiiiing! I picked up the phone and he got to check me off their list today, but I still get insulted and disrespected. What a winner of a company! (The electrician who ended up coming didn't do much and just left saying there wasn't even a problem so that was whatever.) If you have a choice, unlike I did because my property management company has some kind of contract with them, then GO ELSEWHERE or be prepared to pay to be berated behind your back, or if they're sloppy like today, it'll be to your face! read more

Horrible customer service. When explaining a current electrical problem the response I got was: "well, what do you want me to do about it?" .....ummm, take a look and fix the problem! I was then transferred to another person who started asking me the voltage of the power source; I don't know I'm not trying to electrocute myself to try and figure it out. Taking our problem and money to an electrician who is happy to help. read more

I have had such a tough time finding a great electrician who was available, friendly, and knowledgeable. I needed updates on my old electrical outlets and I was afraid anyone I would find, would end up leaving the projects looking messy, crooked, etc. Zack was fantastic. On time, personable, professional, super "can do," attitude, and very tidy with his work (past electricians would leave wire scraps, dust from drilling, etc.) I have an eye for things being done neatly, and he was super careful about ensuring everything he did, was done right and safely, but was also as appealing to the eye as possible. Zack was awesome and I really appreciated having the peace of mind that someone who was confident and informed, was taking care of the old wires and safely updating my home. Thank you, Zack! Heidi read more

This place is a joke. I live in an apartment so I was forced to use them by my management company. Absolute terrible experience! I had a basic outlet installed and the technician was nice and did a good job. Problem came when the bill arrived several weeks later much higher than the estimate with no breakdown of parts and labor. I naturally wanted to see why the bill was higher than expected so I asked for a more detailed invoice. Long story short, they absolutely refused to be transparent and provide an itemized list of parts. Their attitude and response was that I should "just send a check and be done with it". Very unprofessional and unpleasant people in charge of customer service. I mean it's laughable how bad it is. Do yourself a huge favor and do not give Byington Electric your business. Trust me, they don't deserve it. read more

While working on our apartment building Nick installed dimmer switches for us. He was professional, polite and easy to chat with. He did a fantastic job. He also saved me from the drama of my husband electrocuting himself because he likes to "be helpful' and "handy". Thanks Nick for gift of ambient lighting. You're awesome! read more

I called Byington because half of my house didn't have power and they came out promptly to resolve the issue. The guy who showed up was very professional and knowledgeable. I was referred by a friend who has been a loyal customer and has nothing but good things to say. I saw all of the yelp reviews and almost didn't go with them but glad that I did! Thanks again! read more

I needed help with a call box as soon he arrive new the problem fixed it right away.I truly will use them again for call my electrical needs. read more

As promised. i had a serviceman come out at the time agreed. I was also called by the office 15 minutes before as requested. Job was done within an hour as agreed. I would highly reccomend them. read more

I cant even start to explain the nonsense. But this place is slow, flakey and has huge communication issues. I'm sorry I gave them a second chance. What a waste of my time. Lets just say its been almost 4 weeks and the issue hasn't been fixed. my advice to you: KEEP LOOKING. boo on this place. read more

Had Byington install some light fixtures in my apartment. Great turn around time from call to service. Fairly priced and the guys showed up on time. definitely recommend them. read more

Why would you contact them...they'll never call or email back? Just don't even bother. read more

After all that Byington did show up. They did finish the work. They did a great job. They are great guys but they are over worked and take on too much work. They can't give the great customer service they used to give. read more

All of my kitchen outlets stopped working I was in need of help. I called several other companies and was treated poorly over the phone. I called Byington it was like a ray of sunshine very helpful and supportive over the phone. They had a technician out to my place the very next day and had everything up and running again. The technician was very friendly and helpful. I appreciate the quick service and that they were very professional. From customer service on the phone to the technician in my place I was extremely pleased. I will refer this company to all my family and friends. read more

It saddens me to write this review- had I written it 2 years ago when I first used Byington Electric, this review would have been vastly different. At that time, they were responsive and efficient hence why I trusted them again two years later... I am a property manager here in San Francisco. At one of my buildings in the Panhandle, we received a request on Christmas Day that our fire panel was in trouble and sounding. Byington said they would get out the next day; its Christmas day so understandably we agreed. Then we received another request on December 27th to which Byington said they were going to take care of it again. Fast forward to January 11th, we received another complaint that the alarm was now going off on a daily basis. Called Byington, they apologized that they didn't know what was going on. Received an additional complaint on January 18th and then another on the 20th and 21st. They could not meet with me, even though I constantly called, until January 23rd!! Met the technician on the 23rd- on my way there I received a call and had an emergency at another building in the mission so, had to leave the technician at the property who was supposed to certify the panel. Upon investigating the building the next morning, the panel was still in TROUBLE. Frustrated, I called the office again who reassured me the certification took place and was not in trouble when the technician left. Again after constant calls, and constant excuses, Byington could not pick up the keys to the building to finish the project until February 1st which they returned the same day because they "fixed the issue." Byington said it was some smoke detectors that needed replacing. On February 2nd- I received an additional complaint that the panel was still sounding. I called again and they said they were going to go out again to investigate. No one came back to my office to pick up keys but some how the office called me to say it was taken care of? Apparently there was some miscommunication and the keys were not supposed to be returned to my office and (to no surprise) the smoke detectors had not been replaced yet. Again, after constantly calling the office. The keys were picked up again on February 8th but was it taken care of that day? No. Because I received a call from the Fire Inspector and we now had a complaint on our building. It wasn't until February 15th that Byington Electric informed me the fire panel needed to be replaced. It took them nearly two months to figure this out!! Furthermore, they had lost the keys to my building and needed new ones! They ordered the replacement panel and it finally arrived for them to replace on March 3rd. San Francisco has a new requirement- a form that needs to be filed out by the servicing party and mailed to the city. I filled out my portion of the form and emailed it (with confirmation) on March 2nd so it could be filled out during the certification the next day. The office informed me it would be in the mail. March 16th- still haven't received my form back. When I contacted the office I was told, I would receive it by the end of the week. March 24th, still no form and this time I get no response. March 29th, still no form but this time I am told the person who handles this is out sick....I call on April 3rd- still no form. It is April 13th- still no form. Even after all of this...I would have to say I have been pretty patient considering.... I gave them another chance and used them on another building...On March 31st, I received a complaint, same issue- panel sounding, about a building in the Western Addition. Byington said they would go out. Great! Left keys for them at office. No surprise but they were not picked up. I checked in with the office at 3:00 pm wondering if they were actually coming and the office told me they already went by the property and was given access by a tenant. Received an additional complaint on April 2nd- again called Byington. I was leaving town on April 6th so I called on the 5th to make sure everything was taken care of. I was reassured by the office that there would be no more sounding...And I quote..."All we need to do is certify the panel." Here we are, April 13th, received another complaint about the fire panel sounding....When we called the office we were told to silence the alarm because this was on the schedule for tomorrow. Furious, I called and asked why they haven't already taken care of this and why they couldn't get out today- in my opinion this is an emergency and was told "We've had emergency after emergency and haven't had time. It's not going to happen today." Why am I constantly being pushed to the back burner?? This request was from March 31st!! And I was told it was already taken care of!! Furthermore, after a very unprofessional and heated response from Matt I was told he was going to "take his sticker off my panel." Big surprise when I went by the property 30 minutes later, his sticker was not on the panel. Never was. read more

I manage over 114 residential units and 10 commercial buildings in SF. We have been using Byington for our fire alarm system and other electrical since the beginning of 2016. Tim and Matt and the crew have been great to work with. They communicate well. They know their business. They clean up after themselves. No complaints! With the new fire alarm codes, it is good to have a knowledgeable company in your corner! read more

I've personally worked with Matt on a number of my projects and have also referred him to a number of my clients. I can always depend on him to be on time, give me an honest bid and deliver quality work. read more

We needed electrical work done in our building and was referred here by another highly reviewed Yelp business. He said he couldn't do the work but Byington could. So I called them up to set an appointment and no one came by. I called back and they schedule an appointment for the next day. That time expired I called the office and they said they will get back to me which they never did. I told the landlord and he said he knew the owner personally and I told him my fustrations with them and he said he will give him a call and to explain our situation. The next day he said the owner will call his office and send someone out. Next day came, nothing. I gave up and called someone else and they came right away. So by now a full week came by I get a phone call at 9 am in the morning, "Hi this is so and so from Byington. Were going to send someone out today to fix your electrical problem." I said, "Don't bother sending it." He was like, "No?" I said, "We needed someone LAST week. I called you then and still no one came. I already got someone else to come down and fix it. Thank you." And hung up. We needed the service like the day of the first call. Having to wait a week with tenants being upset of the malfunction was too much. Avoid this place like the plague. You've been warned. read more