I would like to heartily recommend Jim Fan (EChiBon) as an excellent electrical contractor. Jim did all work to code with permits, and his passed inspection. He is trustworthy, and will not take shortcuts. He will recommend what is the right way to do something, or how he might do it in his own home. I appreciate that very much, and followed his advice. The prices he charges are not cheap, but I think it is important to get a good person to do electrical work even if it costs more. The quality and safety is important for electrical work. Jim did a lot of work on the home that we purchased recently. Jim added a surface mounted sub-panel in the garage and 10 new circuits in all - 5 new circuits to rewire bedroom, living room and dining room outlets with grounding, 1 dedicated circuit for hard-wired smoke alarms, 2 circuits to bathrooms, 1 circuit for outdoor lights near garage door and 1 circuit for security camera. Jim installed recessed lights in kitchen, dining room, living room, and hallway. He did the electrical work for bathroom remodeling, and did problem solving to find the right place for terminating a bathroom exhaust fan vent to the exterior. Jim added a new four line circuit for dryer in garage (grounded for extra safety), and a Tesla EV charger. He labeled all breakers with a label maker. Jim is knowledgeable and takes effort to do problem solving. He is very good at it, and solved issues and did all the electrical upgrades carefully with quality work. Jim will be our electrician from now on. I trust Jim for doing electrical work. read more

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Jim has been very professional and amazing from the start! He is very good at what he does and quite knowledgeable! He is honest and provides very fair pricing. Mostly, he is very trustworthy. He communicates clearly and when he says he will arrive at a certain time, he shows up before or right on time! That is hard to find these days and most businesses are so lousy that they don't value the customer's time. Jim did some great work with changing out my old electrical panel and then installed a home charging station for an electrical vehicle. He is a great problem solver and is very meticulous! I will use his services in the future for any electrical work I may need! Jim and his staff are amaing read more

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Don't do any more research and just reach out to this team for electrical work :) (saving you some time with my review) We had EChiBon Electric come out twice to our unit, the first was to install 6 recessed lights in our living room. It made a huge difference to our overall living space to have light. Pricing was very reasonable , the best was how efficient and careful the team is at EChiBon Electric in diagnosing and then resolving the electrical issues, I know in the future if we have any issues we will give them a call again! He was super friendly and prompt with his timing to diagnose and fix our electrical lighting issues. Being an electrician he also spoke to us about our circuit box too while he was here. We requested Jim to come out to install recessed lights & replace our light fixture. I happened to have a chirping smoke detector (which I didn't really intend to happen) and they even were able to troubleshoot this too! He gave honest insights to the light fixture issue including the weight of the fixture which we appreciated, we live in a townhouse unit that has some random wiring and odd issues since we started living here. Overall the issue fixed super fast within 10-15 minutes from diagnosis to install. It's rare to find an honest electrician & also he was super prepared, with all his gear, he also took the time to wear shoe protectors inside our house which we appreciated. read more

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Jim was friendly, knowledgeable and honest. We needed a lot work done at our new house: Jim installed new circuits, upgraded our electric panels and took care of all the permits, appointments, etc. When we didn't initially pass our inspection (to no fault of Jim's) he truly cared and made sure the adjustments were made as soon as possible and kept us up to date. I would definitely recommend EChiBon Electric for any electrical needs you may have. read more

Second time having Jim to rescue us. The light switch was hot and had smoky smells while in use. Jim was able to come the next day and found out the wire nut and wires were melted due to the usage of portable heater. He educated us the electrical safety use at home. He also offered remote support few days later when the switch was completely broken. Highly recommend EChiBon when it comes to electric. Five stars!!! read more

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This is my second time having Jim out to install a large lamp and he did a great job! Very efficient and good eye for height. He was very careful in uninstalling the fan that was there, and then reconnecting the hookups to the lamp. This one was approximately a 24" sphere. Will have him back for future electrical work. read more

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Jim is prompt, professional, and honest. He showed up on time, communicated clearly. I appreciate his reliability and would definitely recommend him to others. read more

Needed a quote for electrical panel upgrade, Jim was great at giving me a quote, he knows what is code, great quality job inside and outside, cleaned up after. Really good and fair price, but he is super knowledgeable and we passed inspection same day it was installed. I'm getting him to come back for more of my electrical work! read more

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Jim was on time and provided excellent professional service. It was very pleasant to work with him.

I would like to give Jim at Echibon a glowing and sincere review for the time, care and thoughtful attention to our electrical issues in our home. He met with both my husband and myself on two separate occasions educating both of us on what the issues could be and how the electrical circuitry works in our specific home. I learned about the wattage limits of our home and what to observe in the coming weeks. He will be my go to for any work I need done going forward with this rental or any future home we reside in. We feel very lucky to have found an electrician that operates with such a high level of honest service and quality support. Also to note, he is very reasonable in his pricing and rate model and prompt with scheduled appointments. Absolutely amazing, thank you Jim! read more

Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and was very detail oriented. He checked ahead of time that we bought the correct size and type of fixtures. He also made sure that we are informed of his quote and pricing before he started. Highly recommend and we will definitely use him again. read more

I met Jim a while back working on one of my light remodeling project and it must have been 3 + years ago and I continue to use Jim because I trust him and his workmanships! Electric work is about safety and I only use Jim and his team to make any repairs or additions! Jim is always on time and cleanup after work! I know I can get a handyman to do some of the works but I will not because I know the work Jim did is excellent and mostly safety! In several occasions, I had to consult him while doing my bathroom remodeling, he would FaceTime with me for my questions while he was on vacation! I appreciate that his flexibilities and expertise while I am working on my projects! read more

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We had a great experience working with Jim (EChiBon Electric). He upgraded our main electrical panel to a solar ready 200 Amp panel. We also had him install a Level 2 EV charger and a separate 20-amp circuit. Before we selected him, he answered all of our many questions. He was very responsive all throughout the process and his prices are reasonable. Because of where we needed the Level 2 EV charger installed in the garage, it took him some extra work to put the wiring behind the dry wall, but he was able to make it work and everything looks great. We would highly recommend him for any of your electrical issues. read more

Jim came out promptly to help me install a ceiling fan and diagnose an electrical issue. Was on time, efficient, and professional.

Several days ago I noticed the junction box of the old chandelier in my Kitchen was loose and about to fall. Reached out to Jim to install a new ceiling light that I was going to order online. Jim promptly responded and came within a couple of days right after I received the new ceiling light. During installation, Jim was professional, efficient, and considerate. and with clear explanations. Appreciate Jim's timely and great service. I would recommend Jim/EChiBon to anyone who has electrical needs! read more

Jim is not only knowledgeable but offers superb service. We are in the midst of replacing some light fixtures and he is thorough, patient in explaining things, efficient and reasonably priced. His contact information is in my address book as our Electrician. Highly recommend. read more

We saw Jim's EchiBon Electric truck parked in our neighborhood. Needing some work ourselves we looked into him and were impressed by the reviews online. We moved reached out to him about a number of small electrical jobs around the house. These jobs included inactivating an outdoor pole lamp that was no longer used, replacing an LED light on a high ceiling, installing a brand new porch light, as well as replacing some USB outlets that never worked properly. We were impressed at how well he communicated with us both prior to work starting as well as during the job. He broke down the prices for each of the things we wanted done, explained what was needed as wells as what the cost was for each part. After he completed all of the work he then way above and beyond when when he took the time to answer some questions and educate us about another job (changing cooktops) that we were considering in the kitchen. He did this even though he let us know it was not tye type of job he would take on himself. His advice and pointers have proven to be spot on. Everything was done clearly, timely, professionally, and at what we felt was a very reasonable price. It's been some weeks now and we continue to be very happy with his work. We would definitely recommend to our friends and family. read more

Just had a ceiling fan installed by EChiBon Electric. Good communication from start to finish, efficient service, and proactive approach. They knew what they were doing, and they were very considerate. Not only did they wear face masks, but also they wore special shoes to keep our house clean. Their price was also reasonable and fair. 10/10 would recommend. read more

This review has been long overdue. We initially reached out to Jim when we noticed our recessed lights have been flickering in our Master Bathroom. On the same day, Jim promptly reached out to assess the situation and asked us multiple questions relating to flickering behavior, and our setup for main and sub panels. Within a couple of days, Jim came out to our residence and started his troubleshooting process and inspection throughly throughout the house which included electrical outlets, sub and main panels, as well as the attic. After a couple of hours of inspection, Jim was convinced and isolated the issue down to the power line from PG&E and explained his rational behind his assessment. We reached to PG&E immediately and they sent a lineman out to take a look. Low and behold, the lineman confirmed there was an issue in the neutral wire in the power line. Once the power line issue was addressed by PG&E, the light flickering went away . Thank You Jim for your excellent service and expertise. We'll surely be calling you again for any of our electrical needs! read more

We got all our lights replaced and I cannot stop raving about how amazing of a job they did (it was also significantly cheaper that other businesses that had positive reviews). They were on time, efficient, polite (they even wore masks and special shoe covers to keep our house clean) and they didn't oversell us on everything. HIGHLY recommend! read more

We had our new electrical panel and car charger installed with EchiBon Electric. Jim was great, he was detail oriented and explain clearly on what the next steps were and explain what he is about to do next and where he may need to drill holes in the house, etc. Also took care of city permit entirely for us. We recommend EchiBon Electric for great service they provide! read more

We had to replace our Federal Pacific 100A main panel with another 100A due to home insurance inspection as it was known to be a fire hazard. We didn't upgrade to 200A, because our power feed was underground. So, it would have been very expensive. We got quotes from several electricians to do a like for like replacement (100A to 100A) and ultimately went with Echibon Electric (Jim) for his fair pricing and fast responses. Most of the communications were through text and Jim was clear on the expectations and timeline. Jim took care of the permitting process which was a big time saver for us. Jim also handled coordinating and scheduling with PGE for the power shut off/on. Again, another plus as some other electricians expected the homeowner to handle this. Overall, we liked how streamline the whole process was from start to finish. The whole project completed in 6 weeks as scheduled without any surprises. The electrical work was only 2 days (1 day for subpanel and another day for main panel). Everything in between was waiting for the panel permit to be approved and availability of PGE to come out to shut off the power. We would recommend Echibon Electric and continue to hire them for any future electrical work. read more

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I had my electrical panel updated along with a new Tesla Wall Charger install in my home with EChiBon. Jim and his staff were awesome. I went through yelp to get various quotes and EChibon was very competitive and fair. I didn't know what to expect as it seemed kind of involved, but with communication with Silicon Valley Power, the permit process, and the entire installation of everything, it was so easy. There were many questions I had in the process, and Jim answered them all, including giving me advice and steering me to the rebate that Silicon Valley Power had on EV station install. Jim is very efficient, professional, and his work is top notch. Even the cleanup was great. Thanks Jim for such a great service! If you're looking for an electrician, you won't find a better one than Jim and EChiBon. Highly recommend. read more

Jim thoroughly inspected our main panel and found out the issue. He fixed the issue pretty quick and explained to me carefully what went wrong and how he fixed it. Definitely recommend Jim for your electricity project! read more

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! Great communication and superb service. I high recommend Jim for any electrical needs. He is super nice and does an excellent job. He is worth every penny! read more

In the past two years, EChiBon (Jim) installed my EV charging station (Wallbox Pulsar Plus) and replaced my old fire hazard of an electrical subpanel (Federal Pacific Electric Stab-lok) to a new one (Siemens). Not only was he priced competitively but he also did a fantastic and swift job. Jim communicates well and was kind enough to do minor troubleshooting for a set of non-working outlets me while at the last job. After working with Jim a couple of times, I find him to be quite a trustworthy professional, and I would recommend EChiBon Electric for all your electrical work/needs! read more

TLDR: Best value, communication, and delivery Once I narrowed down to the highest rated, licensed, experienced, and professional electricians, why did I choose Echibon? COMMUNICATION: 10/10 Jim was the only electrician who didn't visit in-person when I asked for a quote. However, his communication over the phone and email was by far the fastest and clearest. Potential issues, questions, concerns - Jim answered them all and gave me peace of mind. There's something incredibly satisfying about someone who listens and solves your problems. I almost didn't choose Echibon because: they aren't licensed to do roofing for the bathroom exhaust fan, and Jim didn't come in-person for the quote. But if you can solve those, then I highly recommend Echibon! WORK: 9.8/10 - Upgrade Main panel - Bring Kitchen and Bathroom up to electrical code (new wires, outlets, bathroom exhaust fan) - Hardwire an EV Charger - Install smart dimmer switches - Troubleshoot an outlet that wasn't working Jim patiently guided me through the permit process. Jim and I agreed to a schedule: he arrived on time, and completed on time. I appreciate how he immediately let me know about any problems, options, and additional costs. I especially liked his recommendations: "if this were my house, I would-" Jim and Felix were responsive, considerate, efficient, and clean! They would close the window and door to be quieter and not bother the neighbors. They would bring plastic sheets and vacuum up. Jim did make a few mistakes, but we're all human, and the most important thing is: he corrected them by the next day. Our remodeling project was one of the most hectic experiences in my life, with unexpected issues or problems to solve every day. Jim and Felix were the best to work with in this situation! read more

I don't often write reviews, but Jim totally deserve it. He came to my house for various projects (adding outlets in an old home, electrical panel upgrade, electrical water heater upgrade, etc.) and his work has always been stellar. I highly recommend EChiBon if you want electrical work done well. read more

Jim and his buddy helped upgrade the electric panel for me. The communication is easy and straight to the point, as they have done it many times and know their stuff. They handled all the permits and PG&E side of business. Their fee is very competitive considering all the quotes I had gotten. Now I have my new panel up and running in time for insurance renewal. read more

Jim is a pleasant and knowledgeable electrician who helped us change our main electrical panel. He navigated the PG&E approval, building permit, and scheduling. He gave us clear instructions and advanced notice on which days he would be working, how long the power would be out. He and his partner were punctual, hard working, and tidy. While he did not proactively explain details of the work, he readily explained and answered our questions to our satisfaction. My husband and I would be happy to recommend him and hire him again. read more

They were great. We needed two outlets installed, one outdoor and one indoor. The owner Jimmy asked for a bunch of pictures before we even met, gave an estimate, and agreed upon a time for them to come over. They came over and offered great suggestions of what to actually do, consulting us about the pros/cons. Then they installed the outlets super fast and left the place very clean. I would recommend them any time. read more

Called Jim on a Sunday while he's off. He returned my call within a short period of time. My outlets have stopped working and without hesitation he asked me to send him pictures so he could troubleshoot over the phone. He called me right back and instructed me how to fix it. I had initially heard good things about his service via a local mom's groups and decided to give him a call. To my surprise he spoke to me over the phone for over 20 min and educated me on other electric issues that I have. Will def use his service moving forward! Thank you, Jim read more

Jim and his partner just installed recessed lights for our home's bedrooms and did a wonderful job. The overall experience was great, from starting the conversation with Jim and getting a quote, to how efficient and clean the work was, to how much better our bedrooms look with the new lighting. Jim was very responsive in his communication and it was easy to set up a date and time to start the work, which ended up only taking a few hours for all 3 bedrooms. In total, we added recessed lights and dimmers in all the bedrooms, and added a new light in a walk-in closet. The update makes such a big difference and makes our home feel much brighter and modern. We also had Jim come take a look at some smaller electrical issues we had at the beginning of the year and found him practical, efficient, and fair in pricing and his work. Thanks EChiBon Electric! read more

Jim and his team replaced our subpanel in our garage quickly and efficiently. Our old subpanel was from the 70s and the manufacturer didn't even exist anymore. He worked with our difficult wall stud locations and figured out a great solution. We very much recommend his services for any electrical work and we'll be calling him for all future work. read more

I had a great experience with EchiBon. I needed a panel upgrade, sub panel install and additional outlets for EV charger, water heater and a few more. Jim gave me a reasonable quote and filed the permit promptly and followed through with installation per schedule. The work was exceptionally high quality and built with best components and passed permit upon first inspection. Everyone who has seen the work attested to its high quality and workmanship, even one of their competitors who did a project that Jim declined were impressed with the work. I highly recommend Jim and his team and hope to do more work with him in the future. read more

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I called them to get a quote which they responded in a timely manner, unlike other installers. They did a hardwire installation of an EV charger for me and did a great job. I will kept them in my contacts list for future electrical needs. read more

Found EchiBon on Yelp and saw all the five-star reviews. Decided to hire them. Jim arrived on time and fixed the broken outlet efficiently. The charge was reasonable too. Would recommend read more

My friend, who used Jim's service a few months back, strongly recommended Jim and Jim was excellent and professional through the entire process! I contacted Jim for a price quote and availability, and he was very responsive and accommodating. Jim arrived at my place right on time. At the point of installation, it was evident that Jim takes pride in his service- down to the detail such as taking the time for measurement to ensure everything was leveled. If you are looking for a trusted, knowledgeable, and professional electrician, Jim is definitely your go-to-guy! read more

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We originally hired Jim to put in an EV charging port for our garage. His team arrived on time. They were very efficient. Cleaned up after they were done. Price is very reasonable. They quoted me the price from the pics i sent him. ( he gave me instructions over the phone what pics he needed. ). Referred him to my other friends who also told me good things about him. Later he did an electric panel upgrade for my rental home. From getting permit to inspection , I didn't have to worry about anything. Communication was clear and arrived on time. Finished earlier than expected. ( I guess city inspector didn't arrive late ) Highly recommend Echibon read more

Jim installed a new NEMA 14-50 outlet in our garage for EV charging. He was absolutely fantastic! He asked for some photos of our electrical panel and the preferred location of the outlet and gave us a competitive upfront quote and set up an appointment time. Communication during the few days of planning and on the day of the appointment was perfect, he arrived on time on the day of and installed the outlet within an hour without any surprises or hidden charges. He even took some time to educate me about our electrical panel capacity and some shortcomings that we might find going forward. Overall an incredibly trustworthy and pleasant experience - highly recommend his company! read more