( Please note: there is another company operating under the same name on the westside that is not…read moreaffiliated with this company) If you have OC(P)D, perfectionism and money insecurity like me or if you just want to work with a competent, reliable and honorable electrician, stop looking. This is that unicorn you're looking for but never thought existed. I found Ian when I had what I thought was a refrigerator issue which turned out to be an electrical issue that burned the motherboard of my Sub Zero. I noticed immediately that unlike other companies, Ian spoke to me like I was a referral from a personal friend. He was helping to troubleshoot on the phone and text BEFORE charging an arm and a leg. And only after he had an idea of what the possible issues could be. An when two of his team ( his very competent sons obviously trained by Ian) came, they were super respectful and efficient in identifying the issue at the break panel and resolving it in the most efficient way. And they uncovered the issues was with the main electrical coming from SCE so Ian reminded me that because the issue was caused by them , that I can file a claim to get reimbursed. These guys solve problems like they would want others to solve it for their mom, sister, etc. And I am 100% certain They fixed the issue for no less than half of what another company would charge. After that I had a couple of smaller projects at our rental property : 1) replacing all the under cabinet lights in the kitchen - he sent me the link to the lights to get on Amazon so he wouldn't have to upcharge me for them and his price was again nearly half of what another company quoted 2) Converted all 6 recessed ceiling lights from some old Pre-code version to current LED. Now I was quoted over $1,000 for this by another company and they also said they had to cut into the ceiling and then patch to repair that. So we delayed doing this work for months until all but one light was still working but when the guys from South Bay Electric came they geniusly figured out that based on the type of box and connectors of the current lights, they could safely and to code use parts from a new system to do the conversion rather than replacing the entire system. If you appreciate tradespeople who are students of their art, who get a kick out of solving problems safely, efficiently and effectively, these are the folks you want to have your back. You can hear it in their voices, feel it in their attitude and witness it in their mastery of their skill. And during their lunch break they shared how they often try to help people who call solve their own issues if possible. They will give them instructions and tell them what parts to get because they feel bad charging people for work they could have done themselves. Recently, we called Ian to request his help with some repair work at my late father in law's house. Some lights and outlets weren't working and he provided a range of potential solutions to solving the problem and included implications as it relates to the involvement of the city. Equipped with full information we were able to determine the successful course of action. In this case - get this, the bill came in at 1/2 the price Ian quoted. Who does that? Anyways, all I know is that Ian and his boys are on my speed dial and I am a loyal customer for life!

Our garage light was flickering so badly it resembled a seizure trigger. I didn't know who to call,…read moreso I searched Yelp and found Ian Marsh of South Bay Electric. There were a series of excellent reviews. I sent hima a message and he got back to me right away. When we spoke, Ian himself walked me through the troubleshooting over the phone. He suggested it could be a bad bulb connection (take it out and clean the contacts) or an issue with the wall switch. Sure enough, it turned out to be our dimmer switch -- it just couldn't hold the charge properly and was causing the constant flickering. What really stands out is that Ian could have easily scheduled a service call and charged me a couple hundred bucks to come out. Instead, he gave me the exact fix for free and saved me the hassle and expense. In a world where so many companies push for paid visits, this level of honesty and helpfulness is rare and genuinely appreciated. While it cost me nothing, it cost him his time.I As a result, I promised Ian I'd write a glowing review, and here it is. If you're in the South Bay and need an electrician you can actually trust, call Ian Marsh South Bay Electric. Highly recommend! Rick

We had a bad receptacle, he came right out and fixed it the same day for just $100 service charge…read more Excellent!

The professionalism is perfection! Giuseppe is just so thorough and knowledgeable! 10/cdread more

Needed to get a panel upgrade and an EV charger installed. There's an open space between my panel…read moreand my garage, so I was told by other electricians that I'd have to get someone else to break the concrete because they don't do that. These guys were one of the few that could handle the concrete work, and they also handle all the permit work as well. Staff worked hard, finished everything quickly and made sure the work site was clean as a whistle after they finished. Everyone was really friendly, from the receptionist on the phone, the staff and the people giving me estimates. It's been more than a year since I got my EV charger installed, and I haven't noticed any problems since then. Price-wise, I feel it was pretty fair especially considering how they made everything so convenient. All in all, they did everything well. I'd have no problems recommending them to others, and will likely go back to them when I need other things addressed in the house.

The crew I had did a good job. Clean installation. The new panel looks great. Very courtious team.read more

Went Looking to replace some wifi cameras that were 10+ years old with a new wired dvr system. By…read moreluck found T1 and called Matt for a quote he responded quickly came out gave me a quote and came right in on the price. He installed four cameras in the front and back yards and a DVR. Nice clean installation I had some issues learning to use the playback he so came back by showed me how to use it with no problem. Very pleased with the service and quality of it all Matt is a very straight forward pleasant easy guy to deal with. Dave Frala

Electrical Service Call was made to T-1 Electric & Security and Matt Saber arrived. Great…read morecommunicator and educator. Matt discovered the root cause "WHY" the Washer & Dryer GFCI was working. Matt was very patient, friendly and explained each step to find the cause and explained each step in the repair. He also went out to purchase the needed faulty GFCI. I felt so confident. I highly recommend Matt Saber @ T-1 Electric & Security. Great Service and a valuable friend to have and TRUST. Root Cause Findings: faulty 15Amp GFCI. Replaced the faulty 15Amp GFCI with a 20Amp GFCI because the circuit breaker is 20Amp dedicated circuit.

I called 4 different electricians for estimates on replacing 2 panels at the rental I had. HL…read moreVoltage, specifically lead electrician, Diego was honest about the price and came in the lowest. They do work as a crew so there were about 5 people working at any given time. They are also a young crew that needs a bit of experience but they are committed to doing a good job. And they handled themselves professionally. There were some hiccups along the work site. I also requested a conduit extension to the garage and during the line excavation, a sprinkler line was accidentally cut. Diego took responsibility and covered the cost of the plumber to repair the line. He was also able to get a good referral on stucco work that needed to be done near the panels. The panels themselves are working great. Overall, I'm satisfied with HL Voltage's work and would recommend them for any electrical needs.

Very understanding of an emergency situation. Came quickly and fixed the problem right away…read more George and AB were respectful and courteous. This is the second time we have used them. Wonderful experience.

I've worked with RM electric for two years. They replaced the lights in our parking garage and an…read moreexcellent job. The young lady who came out to replace the fixtures did a fantastic job. Roy is incredibly easy to get ahold of, he responds to texts in less than 10 minutes. Our Condo Association will continue to use him.

I cannot overstate how pleased we are with RM Electric Service. Roy was very responsive and his…read moreteam was extremely professional and did outstanding work. We had them install outlets for new bidet toilets in our guest bathrooms. We had previously been told this would require extensive re-wiring, ugly conduits and holes in our cabinets. Roy's technicians found simple solutions that worked perfectly and only required a single small patch in one of the bathrooms. No conduit. No exposed wires. No holes in cabinets. I've never seen techs so thrilled with their own results. We've since used them for exterior lighting and ceiling fans. Highly recommend for them for any of your electrical needs.

Called CJ out to install a GFCI outlet in my bathroom, so I can install a bidet toilet,…read more He did an excellent job, finished in a couple of hours, he had to get the wiring from inside the kitchen pantry and run it to the bathroom. He made sure he covered what he needed to minimize clean up. Very satisfied! Would hire again, he also does other handyman tasks if you need anything else done.

I did a kitchen remodel and had to rewire my whole kitchen and add recessed lighting, new circuits…read morefor appliances etc I got a couple quotes and CJ's was almost half of my other quote. The team was friendly to work with and did the work over 2 days. Would definitely use them for future work. I needed plumbing too and he recommended his brother which worked out well as well.

I highly recommend this electrical contractor. He's prompt, he and his team are very professional…read more He successfully upgraded my panel. His prices are within reason. Overall 5 stars for this company.

He installed a 240V outlet and replaced several fuses. Work was done well but he promised that he…read morewould send a receipt which he never did. Even after multiple reminders, he never sent the receipt for services provided. Otherwise, I would give him 5 stars.

I highly recommend Nova Electric Inc, Sergio Garcia is the owner. Sergio did an excellent job…read moreupgrading the electrical panel in my home. I couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. What really stood out to me was how thorough and professional Sergio was from start to finish. He handled all of the permits and inspections and was there every step of the way when the inspectors came out. He also kept the job site clean and organized throughout the project. He was extremely responsive to my phone calls and texts, always getting back to me promptly and keeping me informed. It was such a relief to know that the job was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Sergio to anyone looking for an honest, professional, dependable electrician. Excellent work and excellent service! Sherry Pulley

Beware of Price Gouging and Poor Quality Installation and Materials!! I recently had Nova Electric,…read moreSergio Garcia do my electrical work at my new home. He upgraded all my lighting, restroom fans, exterior lighting and add outlets throughout the home. His prices were extremely high and I allowed him to do the job as he is licensed and I assumed he would be doing professional work and guarantee his work. As he was doing some of the jobs everything seemed to be going well. His workers were nice and professional. Once he was installing my exterior lighting I was questioning the quality of the fixtures he was putting in. Since I was paying almost $50,000 for the job I assumed everything was top quality, i was wrong. He installed the cheapest lighting, fans, and exterior low voltage lights. Within a couple weeks the lights in my house were going out, the fans were rattling, and the wiring was coming up from exterior planters of which he assured me were going to installed 6"deep. Also he claimed to have the cleanest installation of which I was shocked to see was wrong. When I went to pay him he requested to pay him individually to not pay taxes. When I paid him he didn't provide me with receipts for the work or close out the invoices he originally provided me online. After the install I noticed he was using wire nuts not all weather clamps to install the exterior lighting since the wires were all coming up. Also my new LED can lights he installed started going out. Also the exterior lighting fixtures were falling apart as well. My bathroom fans started to rattle. Also i checked all the exterior wiring was not installed 6" under the ground like he put on his invoice. I tried to ask him to fix these items and provide me with my receipts and he didn't respond to me and has left me high and dry. Per law any licensed contractor has to provide a 1 year guarantee on their work. I called 2 other licensed contractors to provide the same estimates of the work he performed and their prices were 20-30% cheaper than his as well. He also acted as contractor for concrete and had my entry done with wrong finishes and color of which he is only licensed to do electrical not concrete or general contractor. Since he is non responsive, i now have to file a complaint with the licensing board and hire another electrician to fix the work he has done. I would not work with him again and I hope anyone gets second options on price and confirm the materials you use with Sergio Garcia and his company.

Steve from South Bay Lights did an amazing job problem solving and repairing/replacing my pathway…read morelights where two other electricians could not. The lights have made such a transformation to our front area. The house is so beautifully lit up now. Talking to Steve is like talking to a good and caring neighbor. He is friendly, easy to talk to, and a pleasure to work with. He recommends what is necessary and does not oversell his services. He is honest and his prices are very reasonable. He is wonderful at keeping you posted every step of the way. I can't be happier with my new lights. I strongly recommend Steve if you are looking for quality work, exceptional workmanship, and a person with a commitment to the job.

Great people / solid work / no complaints…read more Followed up after work was completed to make sure that there weren't any issues.