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    They did an outstanding, efficient and economical WiFi and security upgrade. Karim and the whole team were courteous and knowledgeable. You can't do better.

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    Awesome service, they were great to work with. Very happy with my new home set up, and I appreciate being introduced to Ubiquiti!

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    I got an estimate for 6x of what I spent for re cabling and new mesh 7 wifi with incredible speed. Why would I pay 6x their price??

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    Barker Tech

    Barker Tech

    (84 reviews)

    It's not often you come across someone in business who reminds you that basic human kindness still…read moreexists. Jake at Barker Tech did that for my wife and me. Our home has an older AV system installed years ago by another contractor. Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive. My wife and I separated several years ago, but she still lives in the home and has always struggled with the universal remote and the setup's complexity. Recently, she called me in distress because she couldn't turn on the television in the living room. Under normal circumstances, that would be a small inconvenience. But my wife is currently battling stage-four ovarian cancer and only has a few months left. All she wanted was the simple comfort of sitting on the couch and watching TV. I called Jake and explained the situation. Without hesitation, he said he would come take a look. The next day, he and one of his technicians, Wilson, showed up and spent over an hour patiently troubleshooting the system until they got everything working again. When the work was finished, I asked what I owed him. Jake said there would be no charge given my wife's condition. I was honestly taken back. In a world where it often feels like everything is transactional, Jake chose compassion instead. This wasn't just good service, it was humanity, and I'll never forget that kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work, Barker Tech is the real deal.

    I'm torn writing this because I honestly want to keep Barker Tech a secret so they're always…read moreavailable when I have an issue! But the work Jake has done is too good not to share. I previously used a big Bay Area AV/home automation company. I spent over six figures on the initial install when I was rebuilding my house, and after that, every "fix" cost thousands. They had me on a Savant system where even a simple upgrade--like adding a new Apple TV 4K--was quoted at $4,000 because I needed new video cards. I was tired of the "gatekeeping" and not being able to make simple changes myself. I hired Jake to fix the mess, and Barker Tech has been incredible. He didn't just patch things up. he completely updated my network and AV, removed the bloated Savant system, and simplified my entire home automation setup. The result? A system that is high-end, significantly more dependable and simple, I'm able to DIY some things and I don't need to worry about explaining to my wife why a simple change to the system costs more than our first car we bought. The responsiveness is what really sets them apart. I recently had a troubleshooting issue: Jake responded within 5 minutes and had it totally resolved in 15 minutes. Barker Tech feels "too good to be true" because the knowledge and attention to detail are world-class, but the prices are actually reasonable. If you're tired of being overcharged by the big firms, call Jake. (Just don't take up all his time!)

    Leasynet

    Leasynet

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    Absolutely fantastic experience…read more To start, the quote was well considered and thoughtful, and they took the time to really understand exactly how they would accomplish our goals, which gave me huge confidence in their work. The work was fantastic and equally as thoughtful, even often going above and beyond what we originally discussed if something could be easily fixed around where they were working. For example, I recently had an AT&T Fiber install, and they noticed the line installed by the AT&T technician was just flapping in the wind against my house. While they were routing other lines, they took the time to secure that fiber line and clean it up, in addition to sealing the holes left by AT&T. The installations themselves were perfect, using laser measurers to ensure perfect alignment, bubble wrapping ladders to ensure no potential damage on drywall, running wires in such a way to hide them, running wires secured, etc. Just about as perfect as you could imagine an installation to be. Without a shred of doubt, the next time we have any additional low voltage/networking work needed, they are an easy automatic call for me. Strongly recommended!

    Amazing work from Rustam. I hired him to install an Ethernet port and route wiring through a…read morecrawlspace, and he did a great job from start to finish. Communication and scheduling were quick and easy, and the whole process was smooth. I'm really happy with the quality of the work and would 100% use Leasynet again for any future jobs. Highly recommend.

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    Kurtis Company

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    Laurel Heights, Inner Richmond

    Kurtis's team set our house up with a wired and wireless network and security cameras. He also…read moremounted our TV on the wall and hid all cables to make it fit well in our living room. Aside from being very knowledgeable about his domain, Kurtis and his team are also able to think creatively about different solutions. The pathway they created for all the wiring took them a great deal of effort, but it's almost invisible, both inside and outside the house. Their team worked tirelessly to make sure everything was installed well while maintaining the esthetic of our house. Asking for small adjustments, like lowering the TV after the first installment or removing older cameras, was never an issue. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kurtis, and I'd be more than happy to approach him again for future projects.

    We had our house-wide theater system upgrade and wifi mesh installation done by Kurtis and his very…read moreprofessional team 18 months ago. I just ran into him and seeing him reminded me that I meant to write a review after I decided whether their work was worth the money. Ours was probably a small-to-mid-size job for him, but it felt big to us, and Kurtis and team were sensitive to our concerns, as well as very efficient at getting the job done. We have been extremely happy with our new TVs with upgraded sound, our extended wifi, and mind-blowing theater system in our "man cave". I 100% recommend Kurtis Company.

    Hipontech - Replacement Doorbird intercom system

    Hipontech

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    Outer Mission, Mission Terrace

    I hired Hipontech to replace an outdated Aiphone intercom system at our four-unit building, and I…read morecouldn't be more impressed. After contacting Doorbird directly, they referred us to Jeff and his team, and I can see why. From the start, Jeff was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He came out to assess our setup and thoughtfully recommended a Doorbird solution that would meet our functional and aesthetic needs. Jeff even coordinated the fabrication of a custom stainless steel faceplate with Doorbird to seamlessly replace the older system. His team handled everything--from removing the old Aiphone unit to installing the new Doorbird system, connecting Wi-Fi, and updating the indoor intercoms. The work was clean, efficient, and done with care. If you're looking for someone reliable and experienced to upgrade your building's intercom or entry system, I highly recommend Hipontech. Jeff and his crew exceeded expectations at every step.

    Jeff was great! We desperately needed to replace our old intercom and indoor stations with a new…read moresystem. The older system only allowed us to hear the buzzer but we had no way of talking back and forth to them. Buzzing people into the building without vetting them was a risk. Jeff took the time to come out, reviewed our existing system and made recommendations based on our needs. Electronic payments were easy and the equipment arrived within a week. They required a full day for setup and then helped me understand how to get everyone's key fobs and intercoms programmed. The new DoorBird system is great! We can see and talk to visitors before allowing them inside, key fobs let us come in and out quickly without fumbling with keys. Nice to have extra peace of mind!

    Bay Area Tech Hero

    Bay Area Tech Hero

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    I found Bay Area Tech Hero while searching for a network specialist to install Ethernet wired…read morebackhaul in our older (1950s-60s) home that had been renovated but still lacked proper networking. Since they seem to handle a lot of corporate-scale installations, I initially wondered if my project might be too small--but that concern disappeared pretty quickly. The team was already very familiar with Ubiquiti systems and was incredibly patient working with me despite my fairly basic understanding. They walked me through the tradeoffs and ultimately recommended stepping up from mid-range equipment to more professional-grade options. The reasoning was clear, the cost/benefit made sense, and at no point did I feel pressured--just well-advised. The actual Ethernet installation work was top-notch--smurf tubing, recessed (not sticking out!) enclosures, and everything. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is honestly beyond what I would normally expect (or even feel comfortable demanding from contractors). They went above and beyond without being asked, and the cable organization is immaculate. Huge thanks to Justin and John for their precision and quality of work, and to Jim and Rodrigo for their thoughtful recommendations on equipment and access point placement. If you're looking for a team that combines technical expertise with professionalism and genuine care, I'd absolutely recommend them.

    We didn't hire Bay Area Tech Hero - so we cannot comment on service quality. The reason we didn't…read morehire this team was primarily due to pricing. The quote we received for 3x cable runs was 400% more than the team we hired, and that team said their pricing was "average pricing." We also were quoted the highest end hardware, which would have been excessive for our needs. If you can afford to shop around and the timing of your project allows, we highly suggest shopping around!

    Eminent Electrical

    Eminent Electrical

    (188 reviews)

    We hired Eminent Electrical for a major and expensive project to replace our old knob-and-tube…read moresystem with a brand-new, grounded electrical system. Our top priority was the safety of our home and family as we had a less than a 1 year old at home. What we discovered post-completion was frankly terrifying, and the company's subsequent non-response is completely unacceptable. Alex completely brushed off our concerns Early in the project, we raised concerns when we discovered a cosmetic "shortcut" (a drywall patch done with toilet paper instead of proper material. they literally stuffed toilet paper in the wall then laid joint compound on top). We were personally assured by Alex that even though there were minor appearance issues, they would take absolutely no shortcuts on the actual electrical work. A few months later, while I was installing a simple light fixture, my father and I discovered an unmarked hot wire. In this switch box, a white conductor was being used as the LINE-Hot wire (constantly energized). This unmarked wire could have easily been mistaken for a neutral by anyone working in the box, which could have led to someone getting killed. When I informed Alex, he said I shouldn't be doing wiring, and admitted it should have been taped. He offered to come over and tape the wire (I already did it myself). No apology at all. It feels like they took short cuts throughout the job- if they failed to properly mark a live wire in the first box we opened, we simply cannot trust the integrity of the rest of the expensive rewiring job. When it comes to the safety of your home and family, avoid this company.

    Eminent Electrical installed motion sensor lights and new outdoor outlets, then connected our…read moreoutdoor security cameras to the outlets (including threading cables through outdoor piping they installed). They were efficient, reasonably priced, easy to work with, and made extra sure that everything was working properly before they left.

    Brilliant Connectivity - Ubiquiti server, a wifi broadcast, and some cameras

    Brilliant Connectivity

    (7 reviews)

    We realized one of the most important decisions for our new home was choosing a whole home…read morenetworking system with lots of capacity and capability. As a consultant, I work from home and my wife works from home most days, so we needed a great system that accommodates lots of video calls, as well as home security, entertainment, a growing list of indoor and outdoor app-controlled devices, and strong wifi access for friends, colleagues, and family who stop by. And we also know that, in the future, nearly everything will need to be connected to the network. After weeks of searching for a solution, we discovered Brilliant Connectivity, which designs and installs Ubiquiti Unifi networking systems, the finest high-performance networks and wireless products on the market. Daniel G, the owner and founder, is a senior IT expert with deep knowledge and experience using Ubiquiti products to create customized networking solutions for his clients. And his installer, Rafael, did an excellent and clean installation that covers our entire house, upstairs, downstairs, interior and exterior. It is our pleasure to give Brilliant Connectivity our highest recommendation. Thanks to them, we have a home networking solution that meets all of our needs, and there are no more frustrating IT glitches and time-consuming DIY fixes to deal with. Thank you, Daniel and Rafael!

    I brought in Brilliant Connectivity to do a WiFi upgrade for my employer, who was having a lot of…read moreconnectivity issues trying to work from his office in his large Alamo home. Daniel & Raphael are a great team and they do very clean work - friendly, professional, and super fast. They got the whole place wired up and humming within a day. Additionally, I hired them to take care of a home w/ a guest house in Napa, and the guys dialed in that property too. Getting them great coverage through the main ranch house and then running a trench to wire up the guest house in the back of the property. 5 stars!

    Cable Shmable - homenetworkinstall - Updated May 2026

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