Mr. Chen replaced our 30 + year electrical panel, he gave us a reasonable estimate on Wednesday and was here to do the job on Sunday. We knew he had great reviews, but we were not expecting the high quality work he provided.We are beyond satisfied. He was punctual and honest. Compliments to his customer service! read more

Robert installed our Tesla universal wall charger. We couldn't be happier with the result. He made himself available right away for the project. From start to finish - he was extremely responsive, maintained high attention to detail, was very honest, and explained everything before he started (so we were all on the same page) and all along the way. He is well-versed in local code and is very safety-oriented. His price was definitely fair. He did all the coordination with the city to pull the permit and complete the inspection. I support small businesses. I highly recommend Robert for your next project. read more

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After Robert's (and his nice wife's) visit to install my Level 2 charger, I decided to relocate the port to another location in my garage for ease of use. Robert promptly responded to my request and did another fabulous job. He is so fair in price, concientious (I never saw him rest), kind and so professional. He knows what he's doing. More importantly is his honesty, I'm going to use him time and time again. He's highly highly recommended. read more

Robert was very responsive and knowledgeable. Learned a lot from him about surrounding city regulation and how my home setup was. Was able to identify the issue with my home EV charger quickly and helped to install the Tesla Wall Connector as a replacement. Already recommended him to friends and neighbors who are interest in getting Tesla Wall Connector installed. Will definitely call him up again in the future for any electric work! read more

Hired Electric Chen to install my 240V outlet inside my garage. After getting a few quotes, I picked this electrician due to price, transparency and responsiveness. Was able to schedule the job for the very next day. He came promptly, and the job was done quickly and cleanly. Will definitely be using him again for future projects. read more

We hired Robert for our CFL-to-LED conversion project and are absolutely thrilled with the result! Our kitchen is much brighter now and feels more luxurious. Robert gave very good detail about what the project entailed. He gave me the option of picking up the new bulbs from a hardware store myself, or offered to do it for me. He quoted me accurate prices for the bulbs, and showed me the receipt. I found his labor charge to be very reasonable. He showed up at exactly the time he said he would and got to work without delay. Instead of replacing all fixtures at once, he replaced one, and then asked me to inspect it to confirm the result was what I had envisioned. He demonstrated how the color temperature of each bulb could be adjusted. He cleaned up after installation, although due to his careful attention there wasn't much of a mess. Finally, he explained how the new LED bulbs were different from the old, and how long I could expect them to last. This was one of the best customer experiences I've had in hiring a professional, ever. I wholeheartedly recommend Robert Chen of Electric Chen of Pleasanton. We look forward to hiring him for our next project. read more

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We came across Electric Chen earlier this afternoon after noticing their very high reviews on Yelp! But as I am always cautious when it comes to review scores that seem too good to be true, I often look to the negative reviews written. When I noticed those negative reviews were a bit strangely worded and felt a bit subjective, I decided to contact Electric Chen via Yelp's convenient "request quote" system. I was pleasantly surprised when I received a reply quite quickly. I was looking for assistance with installing a Level 2 EV charger. Robert (the owner) proceeded to ask a series of questions to try and understand my situation. I was extremely impressed with the level of detail and care Robert personally has for his customers. While many contractors are often looking to set up a job and then move on, Robert (who personally works on each and every one of their projects) carefully takes the time to explain all the things one might wish to consider, giving me the space to make the decision I need, but all the while providing me with all the knowledge I need to have to make the best decision possible. I asked Robert a lot of questions and was able to learn a lot. For instance, I learned that the total amperage you have going to your main box and the wire gauge you use is quite important. I also learned so much about breakers and the different things to consider. What many owners don't realize is that if they only have a certain amperage going to their house, you can overload and burn out your system with an electrical fire. Many owners also don't realize that even if you have a 220v outlet in your garage (ie. the type that some garages have for a dryer hookup), if you directly plug in a Level 2 EV charger into that it can be dangerous. While the plug fits and it may be tempting to plug a car charger into a dryer outlet to save money, the wire gauge beyond the 220v outlet is so thin that a Level 2 EV charger can overheat and burnt everything out. Robert patiently took the time to show me the difference in wire gauge and I was so surprised. Not surprisingly- for many EV owners, sadly, this is something that they go through and learn the hard way because this is something most people don't realize. Robert is licensed, extremely knowledgeable and patient. He is also a great listener. While I likely asked more questions than most, the great thing is that he can actually simplify things as well if you want to keep things easy and straight-forward. However, perhaps the best thing about Robert is the quality of his work and his honesty and how upfront he is in terms of his rates. I compared their rates with other companies, and the pricing they offer is incredible. Sometimes with lower pricing contractors may cut corners; Robert is one of those people who will have trouble sleeping at night if he did that. He does not cut any corners. He prefers to use quality materials and provides excellent attention to detail to every aspect of the installation process. For instance, when considering placement of my EV charger, Robert provided many suggestions in terms of convenience and minimizing installation cost, all the while patiently giving me the space to decide what I felt would be best! (Most companies seek to maximize their revenue/profit, but for Robert it seems he would rather have a happy customer.) Everything was done carefully yet quickly, so one can easily tell the considerable experience he has installing EV chargers. From beginning to end, it only took Robert just a couple of hours to finish the install. I also noticed that he carefully used a leveler to align everything he was installing, and the box he installed was seemlessly and very professionally integrated into the wall. Afterwards, before accepting any payment, Robert also took the time to show me everything he did, sharing all the details of his work. He also helped me to test out the EV charger, patiently making sure everything was working correctly. After the installation, he even meticulously swept up the tiny bit of left over debris from the installation. I cannot recommend Robert and his company Electric Chen enough. If you are considering a licensed electrician in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon or Danville and have electrical needs in the Tri-Valley area, he is a very detail-oriented electrician. p.s If you may be looking for a trustworthy electrician who can also speak Mandarin, Robert 会说国语！如果想找个经验丰富，服务优质诚恳，具有竞争力的价格优势，强烈推荐 Robert 跟他的公司 Electric Chen. 我唯一后悔的是没有早点找到他. read more

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Needed an emergency fix when I tried biting off more than I can chew. Thought I could rig a GFCI to power the new bidet that I got, but when I opened the wall there were a few wires I wasn't expecting. Long story short, tripped breakers. Cue Robert aka Electric Chen. He was super quick to respond on this Saturday and offered to come out on the same day after his current job. I'm pretty sure he didn't add an "emergency response" fee since he quoted me a price before I told him I needed it asap. I got to my home and assessed what I needed and got to working. Got done in under an hour, which was awesome. Everything works just fine now. Electrical is one thing I try not to mess with too much beyond the basics. Good peoples. Hire this man. read more

Robert Chen did another stellar job for us. We installed 2 wired Ring Cameras. Robert discussed the install with us and gave us choices, did you want conduit run along the eaves? did you want to run it through the walls (but we had to repair the wall afterwards). We selected the "clean installation" with the wires fished through the walls, which was obviously extra work. We didn't want extraneous wires under the eaves or up the side of the house. The measurements, the careful pulling of wires through wood fire walls (one had to be drilled), the clean cuts on the wall and the sheet rock that was cut was screwed back in neatly. We will putty the wall, spray on some texture, sand and paint. Robert is meticulous with his work and has worked on our EV charger (how we met him), electrical short in the kitchen, installation of our electrical outlet for 2 bidets and now the wired Ring cameras. We are very pleased with his work and will continue to use his services. I just consider ourselves lucky to have found him. They just don't make folks like him anymore. Honest, hardworking, clean work and meticulous. His 5 star ratings are all true. If you are considering a outdoor ring camera, I would suggest a hard wired one and having Robert install it!!! read more

Super efficient. I called sat, he arrived sun morning. Clear instructions on NEMA 14 universal charging connection and pricing. Done in 2 hours. Thanks again Robert Chen and friendly wife!! read more

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Highly recommend is you need one of the best electrician! Great service provided by Chen, very efficient, nice and clean work. I need the Tesla Wall Connector installation, Find Chen from yelp, had a quick call and sent him the internal and outside electric panels. Then we made appointment for the installation next day morning. He got here on time, started inspecting and installing right away. He also provided professional opinions about the best locations to install the wall connector, and even helped me to fix some cable issues which left by the builder. Thanks Chen! read more

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I had issues with several outlets in my house as they intermittently stop and start working. Additionally I had an ancient bathroom fan that needed to be replaced, it sounded like a lawnmower engine every time I turned it on. I reached out to several electricians and Robert was affordable compared to other quotes from other electricians. He gave a fixed quote and time estimate of how long it would take to replace the bathroom fan. For the intermittent outlets he was unsure as he would have to check the wiring and test each outlet. Once he started on the bathroom fan it turned out it was so old that extra parts needed to be purchased. Robert did not hesitate to go to Home Depot to purchase them. After working non-stop for a few hours and custom fitting some parts, he was able to replace my bathroom fan. He spent more time than originally estimated and purchased extra parts, but he stayed true to his original quote and did not request for more money. Unfortunately since he had spent more time than originally planned he had to go to his next appointment and was not able to check out the intermittent outlets. I scheduled a followup appointment and he came back and was able to resolve the issue even though it was a bit tricky. Once again, he honored the original estimate and I haven't had any electrical issues since. Robert was affordable, honest, and hard working. Highly recommend. read more

Quick responses. Helpful. Informative. I had him check out my EV charger (which wasn't working), plus my main and sub panels. He found the problem and fixed it all the while explaining what and why he was doing something. I love learning about things and like to observe. He was friendly and professional. Will hire again for sure. Good pricing. read more

I called Robert for a second time - to hang a gorgeous Ethan Allen Chandelier and to install two additional outdoor cameras. Robert did a perfect job and I had the pleasure of meeting his absolutely lovely wife, Chunya. I cannot recommend him more - Robert is very hardworking and experienced. He will do the job correctly and cares about the finished product. He is responsive and reliable and is my go-to electrician. read more

As a property manager, I had the experience working with several electricians. There is a reason why Robert is my go-to electrician. From the initial quoting, to scheduling, to the job itself, it was all a breeze to get done. Integrity, honesty, and efficiency is the experience I got with Robert. This is the type of quality many companies lack. Robert would fully explain different solutions and cost. My concerns and questions were well addressed and answered. Extremely professional and honest. Great quality and workmanship. I am a repeat customer of Electric Chen. His business deserves top review! read more

Highly recommend Robert at Electric Chen. We hired him to replace our main panel, an original fusebox from the 1950s, and upgrade to a modern panel with 200A service. Pricing was competitive with others, and he earned every bit of it. He was very thorough, timely, and professional. He came by to look over our old panel before taking our deposit, and immediately applied for PGE and building permits. After those came through, he scheduled us soon. The entire job took a few days, with the main install on one long day from 9-7pm, and a few other shorter days for ground rod prep work, and inspections. He cleaned up the area each day, a sign of good work. We were only without electricity for one day/night, with the first inspection and PGE showing up the next morning to reconnect. Everything went as smoothly, even with PGE and inspectors involved. Nice guy to boot. A+, Five stars! read more

Helped fix a breaker in panel. Very quick service, clear communication and detailed work. read more

Electric Chen did an excellent job throughout the entire process. We were interested to have our very old (and potential fire hazard) subpanel replaced and at the same time install a NEMA-1450 240V outlet in order to be able to charge an EV. Robert provided an initial estimate based on images I shared with him, but per my request came out to look at the job. When he came out he was very patient in explaining what needed to be done, provide recommendations, and listen to my input and concerns. He was one of the few people willing to come out to provide an estimate which I appreciated, as I did not want any surprises on the day of the work based on virtual estimates. He was reasonably priced based on the multiple estimates I got for the job, and decided to go with him to complete the work. In terms of scheduling he was very flexible and was able to come out a few days after to complete the job. He and his team did an excellent job, paying great attention to detail, patching any openings as needed, and ensuring everything looked clean and neat when they were done. He even helped me figure out some of the breakers for some of my appliances since the old panel labeling was incorrect. I definitely recommend Electric Chen, and they would be my first call for any electrician work I need done in the future. read more

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We had a few of our outlets not providing electricity so we contacted Robert (thanks to Yelp!). He was very responsive and came within the hour of the call! His diagnosis price was reasonable, considering we knew electrical work was going to be pricey. Robert was professional in his work and was honest with you if he could not figure it out. Luckily it was an easy fix with the wiring and we were good to go! Also, we loved how clever his business name is. Give this electric-chen a try! read more

I am a property manager in Fremont that handles multiple residential and commercial sites. We had a house with a panel from the 70s that was constantly tripping and it was time for an replacement before the house burns down. We used Robert on a few jobs like lightning and troubleshooting issues and I feel I can trust him since he is very straight forward and knows his stuff. After the bidding process, Electric Chen came out ahead. Not only did he do a great job on applying the permit and doing the inspection in a very efficient matter. The Fremont permitting process is very strict and painful but he did a good job without any hiccup. After the electrical panel, we also had him run some dedicated circuits for the house. I usually don't write reviews unless they are very bad but this time I can highly recommend him for any electrical job. read more

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I saw the reviews about Electric Chen and gave Robert a call. I quickly heard back and explained I needed help installing a Level 2 EV charger. After some quick questions and pictures, we were able to determine the scope of work and got a very reasonable quote. The installation was quick, clean, and professionally done. He let me see the materials he was using and explained all the steps and reasoning for the decisions. He was willing to answer questions as well and provided good feedback. More importantly, he spent time to check the existing Panel and helped me patch some of the issues he caught, without adding any fees. Overall, I had a great experience with the work Robert did. He is honest and shows great integrity with the work he does. If you are looking for a licensed electrician in the Tri-Valley Area, give Electric Chen a call. read more

Chen is an awesome electrician--licensed, knowledgeable, and truly professional. He installed a NEMA charger for my EV at my home for a very reasonable price. The whole process was smooth, and he made sure everything was done safely and up to code. What really stands out is Chen's customer-first mentality. He's always available to answer any questions or help with any issues, even after the job is done. I highly recommend Chen if you're looking for a skilled electrician who genuinely cares about his customers! read more

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Jan 2024 We hired Robert a year ago to install a Tesla wall charger at our home. We could not be more pleased. See 1st review 1 year ago. Fast forward, our Rivian R1S arrived. We needed to install a Rivian wall charger at our 2nd property. We did not hesitate and to call Robert. He and his partner arrived 30min early on a Saturday morning (to ensure they won't be late( (since they had to commute 20 miles). At this property, we were using a mobile charger that is kept plugged into a NEMA 14-50 wired to a 50 amp circuit breaker. This setup was supplying 32 amp to the vehicle. To replace the existing setup with a Rivian Wall charger, the following things will need to be done: 1. Install new 60amps circuit breaker and reconfigure existing breakers in electrical panel box 2. Install a new conduit wire from.panel box to opposite side of the garage (wall charger location) After long pro and con discussions , Robert's recommendation was that we do not install the wall charger and continue using the mobile charger (existing setup). Reason: The high installation cost does not out weight the benefit of increasing the charging speed from 32 Amp to 48 Amp. Yes, 32 amp is a bit slower, however, 32 amps is fully adequate provide most charging needs over night. We agree based on personal experiences. Now, we have a brand new Rivian Wall charger to sell if anyone is interested. Thank you Robert for doing the right thing. The icing on the cake was that service call was complementary. Honest and super professional business! We recommend Robert without hesitation!! read more

I found Robert on Nextdoor from a local neighbor, I reached out to him through yelp on a Friday night and he quickly responded that he would come by after his job the next day. Robert explained the process and what he recommended for an upgrade, I hired him on the spot. 3 weeks later the panel passed inspection, I'm sure it would have only been 2 weeks if it wasn't for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. His attention to detail, and his communication was A+, very hard working and makes sure you know what's going on through the process. It's nice to know there are Honest and trustworthy people out in this world. Thanks again Robert! read more

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Robert installed a level 2 charger for me. He was very responsive and gave the best price. In person, he was very friendly. The installation looks great and works fine. However, I don't feel he was transparent. When he arrived, he pushed hard to install an outlet instead of hardwiring, as I had requested on the phone. I accepted his reasoning that it would be easier to use a plug in the future, but later read that hardwiring is more complex to do than an outlet. This matters in context with the following: After the installation was done, he explained that (1) he had installed a standard circuit breaker instead of a GFCI breaker, claiming that this satisfied the code, but would need to be switched if I went for a city permit, and (2) he had wired the outlet for 32 Amps instead of the standard 40 Amps (i.e. charger will work more slowly). I looked it up, and the code requires a GFCI breaker (though this was not a requirement until 2020), which costs $125. Also, 40 Amp wiring apparently costs more than 32 Amp wiring. So while the installation will work for my purposes, the lower price simply means he took the simpler installation route and used cheaper materials. I like to support local businesses, but I'm writing this review because I chose Robert on the basis of the Yelp reviews. read more

Electric Chen response quickly and come to my house to repair/fix my problem with a reasonable timing, excellent job!

Robert and his wife are an incredible duo. They are responsive to requests and timely on arrival times. We had them do some work with the electrical in our garage and told me exactly what needed to be fixed and did it in a timely manner. Everything was done to code and we are pleased with the results. Their prices were more than fair considering the high quality of their work. We have several more projects needing to be done so they will be back to do more. Highly recommend them if you are in the Tri-Valley or San Ramon/Danville areas read more

Electric Chen, what can I say? He is the real deal!! He gave me a good quote, put in a lot of hard work, and delivered great quality well above expectation!! 5 starts, I will definitely hire Electric Chan again!! read more

Needed to have an inoperative backyard GFCI looked at and some new outdoor lighting installed. After seeing the reviews here on Yelp, I decided to reach out to Electric Chen. Robert responded within minutes and I had a quote by the next day. Robert arrived on time and got to work right away. Robert did a great job installing our new lighting and he fixed the GFCI. While I was a bit surprised by how much it all cost, I then thought about the quality of Robert's work and the fact I wasn't having to hang from a ladder twisting wire nuts together. I will definitely reach out to Electric Chen again when we need an electrician. read more

He did the work but has low standards on the quality of work. He also overcharged us; charged us for 2 hours for an hour and 15 min of work.

Electric Chen installed my NEMA 14-50 outlet and I was very satisfied working with them. They were very quick to respond and easy to work with. Robert Chen clearly explained the details of the installation and assured us that if we have any issues we can reach back out to them. Would love to work with them again. read more

Robert was great. Communication and service was above and beyond. We coordinated initially through Yelp and in less than a week I had my EV charger installed. He was timely and worked fast. Done in under 2 hours. Got the chargepoint home flex. So far so good. 5 star recommend! read more

Highly recommended! The outlets in our kitchen suddenly lost power on a Sunday. Contacted Electric Chen on Monday morning, and they replied via text message almost immediately. We sent a few pictures and they were very patient with our questions, particularly with the quality and capacity of our sub-panel. We ended up decided to replace our sub-panel, which was indicated to have design flaws in a previous inspection report done by another party. Robert came on Tuesday and finished the work within a few hours. The space around our sub-panel is quite limited, but Robert was very patient and efficient, and completed the work without removing extra dry walls so we do not need to find other people to patch the wall. Once the sub-panel and breakers were replaced, the outlets got their power back. It's an excellent experience to work with Robert -- efficient, professional, friendly, informative, with affordable price! read more

Robert Chen came this morning to fix my 3-way switch. He was very detailed, quickly found the issue, and fixed it professionally. He also explained some useful info about the power panel. Great service--highly recommend! read more

Prompt response and great communication to help assess the issue. Would highly recommend!!

Robert from Electric Chen just finished installing an electric charger in my home. Very professional very efficient and neat. I highly recommend Electric Chen for your electrical needs. High quality work and great prices. Thank you Robert read more

I had a Gen 1 Tesla Wall Charger that was installed in 2013....fast forward to November 2023. The Gen 1 Wall Charger stopped working. As it was a Gen 1 charger, Tesla couldn't do anything to diagnose other than to replace it. I contacted Robert on Friday morning. We were in constant communication on how we should proceed. He suggested that I pick up a new Gen 3 charger but don't open it in case I didn't need it. Since I had a charger there already, we could go down 2 paths...1. Replace the Gen 1 with a Gen 3. 2. If there were 4 wires including the ground, I could replace the Gen 1 with a NEMA 14-50 outlet where I can plug any NEMA 14-50 device into it such as the portable Tesla Charger. He gave me a very fair quote for the work which I appreciated it and we scheduled for him to come on Saturday at 1:30pm. He came on Saturday at the time he said he was going to be there...exactly at 1:30pm on the dot. I showed him where the Gen 1 charger was and after he removed the Gen 1 charger and saw the wires, he want to the subpanel to see what was connected, etc. Based on what was there, we had to go with Option 1..replace Gen 1 with Gen 3. He got to work and after 30 mins to 45 mins...he was done. Everything was in its place and then he asked me to test the charging. It worked flawlessly. I was very happy with Robert for these reasons: 1. Prompt and on time 2. Discussed options and planned the solution with me 3. Stayed to make sure that the work was done right 4. His quote is what I paid...no upcharges...fair and honest 5. Had time in his schedule to take on my project I will definitely call Robert and Electric Chen for future electrical needs. Thanks Robert!!! read more

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Very friendly and professional, he installed my Tesla Charging System in my garage and I have been using it for years now without any problems! He's also affordable compared to the other electricians. read more

Wow! He arrived much sooner than I expected - same day! He also took care of my main problem plus one more that I had just noticed. He knows what he's doing, is fast, and very courteous. read more

Chen is an honest professional. His work is top notched and paid attention to details. If you need someone to update your electric panel, please give him a call. Chen will complete the job to your satisfaction. read more

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