Needed to install a charger for a new EV, and was told by two electricians that I required more…read morerobust service, that is, a new panel, that would cost anywhere from $6 to $8 thousand, which took some of the joy of not paying $5.50 a gallon. EV Charger Expert proposed installing a smart plug that would monitor demand, and should demand overtax the existing service, throttle back demand from the car charger. That cost $1550 plus a $600 smart plug. The work was done quickly and it worked for Night One. I'm happy.

Worked with "EVCharger Expert" to install a 240V outlet for an EV charger in my garage and a…read morededicated 20A outlet for an over-the-range microwave. Overall, the job was completed successfully, passed inspection, and avoided a costly panel upgrade. But there were also a few areas where the process could have been handled more proactively. What I appreciated: * Technical expertise & cost savings: My service panel is limited (90A), and other contractors immediately suggested an expensive underground service upgrade. Kirill performed load calculation and recommended using an Emporia Pro charger with dynamic load management. That solution allowed me to safely add both the EV charging outlet and the microwave circuit without upgrading the service panel. * Permits & documentation: They provided the required licensing, insurance documentation and handled the city permitting and inspection process. The final inspection passed without issue. * Responsiveness: Communication was generally clear via email regarding quotes, scheduling, and permit updates. Where I believe the process could improve: We encountered a major obstacle when it was discovered that the crawl space was blocked by a concrete foundation wall, preventing wire routing as originally planned. Initially, there wasn't a clear alternative proposed. I ended up suggesting routing the wiring through the ceiling instead. While the team evaluated and successfully implemented that solution, I would have preferred if alternative routing strategies had been proactively identified earlier in the process. I also want to acknowledge Erin's craftsmanship. When we ultimately routed the wiring through the ceiling, he carefully navigated around existing plumbing lines and made precise cuts to minimize disruption. The finish work was clean and well executed. In the end, the installation works well, passed inspection, and achieved the primary goal of adding EV charging without a major panel upgrade. I would recommend them for homeowners with limited electrical capacity, especially if dynamic load management is needed.

EVCHARGE4U installed our original Juicebox charger in 2021. Excellent job. The Juicebox charger…read morefailed earlier this month and Paul was at my house the day after I contacted him to troubleshoot the charger. The Juicebox is no longer supported so I had to buy a new charger (Wallbox). Once I received it, the electrician was at my house the next day to install it. Another excellent job.

We had a 40amp breaker added to our circuit box for our EV charger, including the wiring to the a…read morewall on the opposite side of the house (via crawl space) and the outlet needed on the outside to plug it in. Installation was quick and easy, and the price reasonable. Several years later we had an issue with the breaker itself failing. One of their crew came to our house the morning I reported it and he immediately fixed it. No charge. The absence of issues is not the measure of great service. Stuff happens. It's the response that makes the difference. This one was right on target. Really appreciated!

Citi Trends Oakland has Lilibet at 350kW, Poseideon at 350kW, Skyler at 350kW and Soliel at 350kW -…read moreand each have dual chargers all of which are CCS. EVgo is great for fast vehicle charging. Usually in just a half an hour of charging you can drive enough for days and days and days. This particular charging station is usually so busy that I can't fully recommend it. Its in front of Planet fitness and has a MdDs next door - and there is just enough shopping places of interest that I suppose its too busy to reliably come here to juice up. YOu need the EVgo app - and with that you can usually get a real time feel for how many chargers are open - its not perfect as there is of course time between searching for a charger and getting there - so I like to choose chargers that are in horrid horrid strip malls that nobody wants to go to. Its an example of worse is better. EVs have a place. If you feel as though you can't drive one because of your political views think again. Prius and EV and tree hugging - I know - its a mental battle to get your first EV - but I eased in gently with a plug in hybrid at first nearly 10 years ago. Flirt around in the arena - take it slow. Ease your way in... Ok so you don't think EVs are sexy. Your right - but the way they accelerate and how quickly they charge up - they have become relevant. If you don't like Elon Musk the decent options are endless - the VW id4, Kia EV6 and Polestar all have lots to offer - light on their feet, quick charging and easy to live with. I like gas and diesel powered vehicles - but I do think if you have multiple cars it can make sense for at least one to be an EV. Variety is the spice of life.

First, I have not organized an event there so cannot speak for the event coordination team…read more I attended an event, everyone there was super friendly and helpful. The architecture is stunning!!! Also, I forgot an item there and when I returned for it, the staff knew exactly what I was taking about and directed me right to it. It looks like a beautiful space for office rentals or meeting space.

Great location - was there for a birthday party with a live band. The venue was spacious and…read morecomfortable despite having about 100 people at the event.

The Condominium complex where I live in Downtown Walnut Creek uses Gill's Electric. I am told they…read moreare on time, reliable and knowable on all kinds of electrical issues. When our fifty year old landscape lighting developed a shortage Gill's used tracers to locate the shortage and fix the problem. Gill's got the job done.

I've used Gills twice now and they're always so easy to work with and quick to respond. They do…read moregreat work and are very flexible! I'll be using them for all our electrical needs going forward, and you should too!

excellent building and community! I recommend this building to all in downtown oaklandread more

I've been living at Atlas for about 2 years now and I have to say that things have just gotten…read moreprogressively worse. It seems that there is always a maintenance issue and that's concerning because Atlas is supposed to be a luxury apartment. The HVAC in my apartment complex did not work for 5 months. The problem occurred in August and got resolved in January. It was very hard going through the hottest time in Oakland without air conditioning and starting winter with no heat. We also have a long going issue of the temperature of the gym not being properly regulated. So it is often too hot and feels like a sauna. Also, currently we have issues with not having hot water due to a boiler isssue. Maintenance has to manually turn on the boiler which is an issue regarding timing. Atlas used to have people host events for us or they used to host events for us but that has since stopped. However, what remains consistent is the amazing concierge staff! Concierge staff such as Richard and the maintenance workers are the best and they're always so helpful and pleasent! I really appreciate them and everything they do for us. They truly make living at Atlas and all it's random mishaps bearable.

Stefan was super reliable. I called him today and he was able to come to us for a small job within…read morean hour. We had an issue with a new fan light we tried to install and he was able to fix it within the hour. Really nice, calm, cool guy. I highly recommend him!

Stefan was easy to work with--pleasant, responsive and punctual. I have confidence in his expertise…read moreso I will definitely use him again for electrical work.

Incredibly expensive for medium length box braids, and the roots of my braids bump up, even two…read moremonths later. As someone who installs braids, I don't understand what she did to create little hills at my roots so that the braids don't drop. At $200 it would be disappointing but at $400 it's infuriating.

I am so happy with my hair! I'm going to Burning Man later this week and I was stressing about…read moregetting my hair braided. I found Euniqua's boutique after searching through yelp and comparing local braiders. I was impressed by the pictures of her work and the reviews were wonderful. She definitely did not disappoint. She was quick to reply and her website was easy to navigate and book through. She met me the next day and was braiding my hair before I knew it. I'm so happy with the results! Euniqua is easy to talk to and professional. Her studio is cute and you can tell a lot of work was put into it. I'm absolutely planning on having her braid my hair again next year!

Friday Nights at OMCA has become a lot smaller from what it used to be before the pandemic, but…read moremore people are now stopping by and there is a good variety of food trucks as well. Be prepared for long lines depending on the food trucks - one pro tip if you're in a group is to have each person wait in different lines to order and share family-style. It's lively with music, kids playing in the garden, and people dancing at the entrance. You can also catch the sunset from here which is a beautiful sight. As it's no longer crowded compared to pre-pandemic, you can easily walk around and enjoy the outside space while eating delicious food. I hope more people visit Friday Nights so that they can continue to bring in more food trucks and expand the event.

I've been here and I have to say that I am comparing this to pre-COVID times when this was a date…read morenight and date spot for my husband and I. But now, it's a lame version of its former self. I haven't found the right mix of food for me. And what I eat is a bit underwhelming. Now, my husband wants to go and it's "safeish" because people aren't crowded together like we used to be, there are no live bands, no dancing, and they have many fewer trucks. My first time here after they started having this again, they only had 3-4 trucks. They also have the same trucks week after week. Some of my favorites aren't available and the ones that show up haven't always been ones I'd choose to go to. But it's ok. So they've gone from a five-star breath of fresh air each Friday, to a three-star, take it or leave it. I'm hoping that they are able to revamp things and earn those two stars back!

I hired Chavarria's Electric to replace lights in our warehouse conference room, bathrooms, and…read morebreakroom, and they did a fantastic job! They completely went above and beyond to make sure that everything not only worked properly but looked better than they found it. I cannot recommend them enough and would not hesitate to use them again. Their 5 Star Yelp rating is legit deserved. Thank you, Luis and Brian!

I just had Chavarria's install a new chime doorbell to replace an old kaput 83 year old one…read more Brian climbed up into an impossibly tight hatch to replace the voltage regulater in the ceiling, gave me an estimate and kept to it, arrived on time and cleaned up after himself. I would not hesitate to use him again or to recommend him to others needing a small or large electrical project.